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To: Kenneth M. Koff, CPCU who wrote (1773)	12/8/1998 12:21:00 AM
From: MoneyMade	Respond to of 2443

*NEWS is out---- ThrustMaster Joins Forces With PeopleLink to Offer Internet Communication Services for Online Games HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--ThrustMaster, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMSR - news), a leading developer and marketer of computer entertainment game peripherals and software solutions, today announced that it has joined forces with PeopleLink, Inc., through an exclusive distribution arrangement, to offer Internet communication services for the online game community. PeopleLink, Inc., a closely held Internet communication company dedicated to improving the way people communicate online, is a provider of innovative web site communication services such as people directories, interest groups, instant messaging, and chat. PeopleLink's unique desktop instant messaging software is an integrated component of Talk n' Play(tm), which enables up to four people to simultaneously talk over the Internet while playing online games. Desktop instant messaging software provides consumers with a simple way to communicate one-on-one or in groups, in real-time or through email. Talk n' Play includes a ''destination web site'' and ''community directory'' designed to give web site visitors an easy way to search for people by interest, game preference, or other voluntarily provided personal attributes. Visitors to the Talk n' Play destination site are invited to find people who share their interests, hobbies, and skills, talk to people in real time, and invite them to join as an opponent or team member while playing online games. Market research indicates that ''destination web sites'' receive more frequent visitors who stay longer if community services are an integral part of their experience. Most web sites, particularly entertainment software publishers, are seeking these types of new and innovative services. ThrustMaster plans to provide these services to leading entertainment publishers in the online game community through licensing or joint venture arrangements. Software publishers that offer Talk n' Play communication site services will have a competitive advantage relative to their competition. ''PeopleLink is one of the leading Internet community and communication solution providers and ThrustMaster is excited to join forces with PeopleLink to directly empower the online game community,'' stated Ron Resnick, ThrustMaster's Vice President of Marketing. ''The objective of our strategy is to have the Talk n' Play destination attract on-line gamers who will visit and purchase ThrustMaster game controllers, software solutions, and other products,'' Resnick added. ''Communications is the largest and one of the fastest growing online activities,'' stated Steve Glenn, President of PeopleLink. ''We provide leading web sites such as Earthlink, Infoseek, Compaq, and others with outsourced community solutions. Working with ThrustMaster, we now have a solution for online game sites that want to enhance their communities' online game experience.'' Established by idealab! and funded by AT&T Ventures, PeopleLink (www.peoplelink.com) has quickly become one of the largest providers of complete community communications services to web sites, ISPs and online businesses. To date, over one million people have registered for the PeopleLink service. PeopleLink's partners include AltaVista, Bolt, Compaq, Concentric, Earthlink, Infoseek, Netcom, Opera Software, and hundreds of others. PeopleLink is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif. ThrustMaster is a worldwide developer and marketer of realistic, high quality game controllers designed to enhance the entertainment experience. ThrustMaster continues to be a leader in providing innovative peripherals and looks forward to bringing outstanding PC, video game, and Internet entertainment solutions to consumers. For more information, view the ThrustMaster Web site at thrustmaster.com. This press release may include forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the company's ability to provide internet communication services through licensing and joint venture arrangements, and the distribution arrangement may result in increased sales of ThrustMaster game controllers, software solutions, and other products. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements: uncertainties associated with market acceptance of and demand for the Company's products, impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on third party suppliers, uncertainties associated with the development of products and manufacturing and differing characteristics of different distribution channels. Investors are directed to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's 1997 Form 10-K, which are available from the Company without charge, for a further description of the risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements made by the Company as well as to other aspects of the Company's business. Note to Editors: PeopleLink(tm) is a registered trademark of PeopleLink, Inc. 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