Russian Version of Age of Conan Coming in Q4

- 1C Company to Run and Operate a Fully Localized Version in
Partnership with Funcom -
DURHAM, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
Funcom and 1C Company announce the signing of a Service
Partnership Agreement for a Russian version of Age of Conan: Hyborian
Adventures. According to the agreement 1C will fully localize voice
and text and operate local customer service, communities, websites and
in-game support for Age of Conan in Russian, while Funcom takes care
of back-end technology, server infrastructure and continuous
development of the game. A dedicated Russian realm is to be created,
giving the Russian community an opportunity to stay together and
communicate with each other in their native language.

The agreement shows Funcom and 1C Company's full dedication to the
growing Eastern European market, and is another important step in
ensuring long-term success for Age of Conan throughout numerous
languages and regions.

"1C Company is a clear leader in the Russian speaking regions, and
we are confident we have found the perfect partner," said Trond Arne
Aas, CEO of Funcom. "We have already shipped a substantial amount of
English boxes into Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, but we know that the
real key to success is achieved through localized servers and
services. Together with 1C Company we will do our uttermost to make
Age of Conan a success for many years to come."

"We are happy working together with Funcom on bringing Age of
Conan to Russia. The game has already gained success here, reaching
top places in many retail charts. With an already established fan base
in Russia I'm sure it will become even bigger after the localized
version appears on the market," said Nikolay Baryshnikov,
International Sales Director of 1C Company. "Age of Conan is a great
mix of action, RPG elements and adventure. I believe that the game has
the potential to become a big hit in Russia."

Age of Conan launched this spring, and instantly became one of the
fastest selling PC Games of all times, topping the charts in more than
17 countries. The unique mix of real-time action combat, incredible
graphics and mature MMO content turned it into a massive success.
Russian gamers will get access to the same version, and all updates
and additions to the game will be released in Russian at the same time
as other languages. The final release date for the Russian version is
still to be set, but the game will come out during Q4 2008.

Russian will be the sixth language Age of Conan becomes available
in, and launch in additional languages and territories is actively
pursued by Funcom. For more information or to order Age of Conan -
either in English, German, French or Spanish - visit the official
website at www.ageofconan.com where you also can access the respective
community websites.

About Funcom - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of
online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms. Funcom has
provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand
its track-record of more than twenty released games. Recent titles
include 'The Longest Journey,' 'Anarchy Online,' 'Dreamfall: The
Longest Journey' and 'Age of Conan.' For corporate information please
visit www.funcom.com. For information about Funcom games visit
www.anarchy-online.com, www.dreamfall.com, www.darkdaysarecoming.com
or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
under the ticker FUNCOM.

About 1C Company - 1C Company specializes in distribution,
publishing and development of business, entertainment and educational
software. Founded in 1991, 1C has become the largest publisher and
distributor of computer and video games in Eastern and Central Europe.
1C Company is widely acknowledged as a game developer and has several
internal studios. Internal developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik
series and Theatre of War. 1C Company works as a publisher and
producer with over 30 independent development studios and has produced
over 100 projects for PC and consoles including titles like King of
the Road, Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, Perimeter,
Fantasy Wars, Death to Spies, King's Bounty.

About Conan Properties International LLC - Conan Properties
International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment
Inc., controls rights to Conan, many associated characters and the
Hyborian world, as created by Robert E. Howard and various rights
expanded upon by many acclaimed authors and artists. Many consider
Conan the world's best-known fantasy character. For more information
about Conan Properties International LLC, visit www.conan.com. For
information about Paradox Entertainment Inc., visit
www.paradox-entertainment.com.

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Funcom
Jorgen Tharaldsen, Product Director
+47 41 33 41 47 (Global press)
or
Erling Ellingsen, Product Manager
+47 48 86 71 07 (European press)
pr@funcom.com

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