Artifact Entertainment and Froghop Intend to Work Together to Make Horizons the First MMP With Wireless Capabilities Mesa, Arizona - May 17, 2002. Artifact Entertainment announced today that they intend to work with Froghop, Inc. to make "Horizons", the first Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMP) to combine online and wireless capabilities, bringing community interaction to new heights. Continuing in their goal of reaching new levels of player interaction and immersion, Artifact and Froghop intend to work together to extend "Horizons" beyond the confines of each desktop login session. Froghop is a Boston-based company that has developed wireless tools for guild support, mission management, and character maintenance to complement the desktop experience of MMP's. Tied into a robust platform that allows for cross-platform interaction, players who are offline but have access to an internet-enabled mobile device can acces s vital stats, manage their events, and communicate with those in-game on their PC. Integrating Froghop's tools into "Horizons" means that players will not be limited to having access to their gaming PC to become actively involved in the game world, allowing optimal success in a community-based environment. "True immersion requires an experience that is not limited to a single, stationary, entry point. The beauty of the mobile device is in its portability and ability to connect people, making it the perfect accessory to the desktop," says Froghop's CEO and Founder Vicky Wu Jackson. "We are looking forward to working with such a visionary team at Artifact to create the next generation of MMP social dynamics." "Artifact is strongly dedicated to creating the highest quality interactive entertainment worlds. The addition of wireless connectivity into the game world will be a vital tool for allowing players to create and manage their online relationships. Communication is cr itical to enjoying online multiplayer games. These worlds are designed around player to player interaction, by including wireless functionality in "Horizons" we feel our player community will reach new levels of social dedication reaching beyond the existing products offered today," stated Artifact's President and Chief Operating Officer, James Jones. The quest for offering premium services to the MMP audience is on the rise, and there is a natural focus on providing additional access to the game. Social interaction is at the heart of why gamers choose to play MMP's, and communities are always looking for additional ways to keep in touch-some even mandate weekly meetings and out-of-game participation. This joint effort signifies a leap forward in Artifact's dedication to the online gamer in creating high quality socially robust products such as "Horizons". About Artifact Entertainment Artifact Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held developer of Online Interactive Entertain ment Environments and revolutionary Massively Multi-Player Online gaming technologies. Artifact strives to provide quality entertainment experiences using superior technology, proven design methods, broad market appeal, customer satisfaction and the highest quality staff. Artifact is currently developing a next generation fantasy based Massively Multiplayer Game called "Horizons". More information on Artifact Entertainment, Inc. can be found at or requested by emailing press@artifact-entertainment.com. About Froghop, Incorporated Froghop provides tools for access and communication via mobile devices, transcending the currently confined virtual worlds of MMOG's into a ubiquitous social phenomena. With the combination of a robust platform (enabling cross-communication between mobile devices and P C's), and a suite of end-user service modules customized to suit varying gaming needs, Froghop has developed a turn-key wireless solution to help attract new players and increase customer retention. An effortless "hook-up and drop-in" integration allows rapid deployment with any upcoming or existing MMOG's. Additional information can be requested by emailing info@froghop.net .