GNi Delivers the Post-Apocalyptic MMOG World of Earthrise

Leading Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Provider GNi to Host Masthead
Studios` Debut MMOG Title, Earthrise, a Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Title
Slated to Release in 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
GNi, a leading provider of IaaS hosting solutions, announced today that it will
host the worldwide release of Earthrise, the highly anticipated first release
from Masthead Studios, an innovative independent game development studio based
in Sofia, Bulgaria. Earthrise will have global reach with planned launches in
Europe and the USA with selected Asian countries to follow at a later date.

Earthrise is a MMORPG title which will appeal to players who like sci-fi and
post-apocalyptic games. Earthrise has been developed for both casual and
hardcore MMOG fans with features such as a skill-based system, meaningful player
v. player interaction, sophisticated crafting and player-run economics.

"GNi is the global leader in supporting and running MMORPG titles. They were our
number one choice when looking for hosting partners," said Atanas Atanasov, CEO
of Masthead Studios. "We are developing MMOs and GNi has a clear,
industry-leading domain expertise in that area, as well as an impressive list of
existing online game clients. GNi has infrastructures close to our potential
gamers to ensure high speed play and low-latency for optimum player experience.
Most MMO`s have peak demand at launch and GNi has supplied us with the
infrastructure to handle an initial heavy load as well as subsequent dynamic
scalability needs."

"In line with our success in supporting MMO`s we are delighted to work closely
with Masthead Studios to successfully deliver this exciting title to users
through GNi`s IaaS solution," stated Philip Bouchard, CEO of GNi. "The Masthead
team has been great to work with and puts a high value on quality customer
experience."

About Earthrise

Earthrise (www.play-earthrise.com) is Masthead Studios` post apocalyptic science
fiction MMORPG set in the distant future.

In the aftermath of the Third World War, mankind has managed to survive and
build a new society: the prosperous city of Sal Vitas. In a time where
technological advances in cloning and quantum engineering have created an
immortal human race, rule by a unified government rewards law-abiding citizens.
But beneath this seemingly peaceful Utopia lays social unrest and political
uprising. Armed factions fight for power within the new system and a rebellion
has begun with the shadow government Noir.

About Masthead Studios

Masthead Studios is an independent game development studio focusing on
innovative, next-generation MMORPGs. Integrating its own proprietary engine
technology, the company is currently developing its first title, Earthrise, the
post-apocalyptic, sci-fi MMORPG to be launched in 2009. Masthead is located in
the emerging technology hub of Sofia, Bulgaria, enabling the studio to recruit
local and international talent. For more information please visit
www.mastheadstudios.com.

About GNi

GNi offers Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions for leaders in online games,
SaaS, Enterprise, and online digital media. In online games alone, GNi`s
infrastructure supports more than 20 million users, nearly 500,000 concurrent
connected users at peak, and more than 27 titles. GNi delivers rapid scalability
with uncompromised performance, on a "pay as you grow" model, in the most
demanding online environment. GNi`s service offerings enable rapid on-boarding
and deployment for customers in swiftly evolving marketplaces. GNi is
headquartered in San Jose, California with infrastructure facilities located
around the world. For more information please visit www.gni.com.

© 2009. GNi is a trademark of Global Netoptex, Inc.

For Masthead Studios
Emily Carter, 919-806-4477
ecarter@themis-media.com
GNI
Ron Burns, 408-850-3664
rburns@gni.com

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