We received the following news release.--RL

July 23, 1999, Norfolk, Virginia

Decipher Inc. of Norfolk, Virginia and FASA Corporation of Chicago, Illinois jointly announced today that they have signed a letter of intent for Decipher to acquire FASA and its subsidiary, Ral Partha. The purchase is expected to be completed within 60 days.

Warren Holland, Chairman & CEO of Decipher Inc. stated, "We admire the innovation and quality that FASA and Ral Partha bring to the wonderful gaming properties they have created. With the acquisition of this highly-regarded industry giant in role-playing and miniature games, Decipher is very excited to be extending our product range deeper into the adventure gaming genre."

Speaking on behalf of FASA, CEO Mort Weisman commented, "The nature of, and the changes in the adventure gaming industry mean that this union between the preeminent collectible card game company and one of the oldest and most respected role-playing and miniatures gaming companies will create a major force in this industry. Decipher¹s strengths in product development, the web, marketing, and their solid financial resources will combine perfectly with the innovation and imagination that FASA has harnessed in the creation of our gaming worlds."

Founded in 1983, Decipher Inc. is a worldwide leader in the collectible card game industry. Decipher is dedicated to The Art of Great Games®. The company¹s product lines include the Star Trek ® customizable card game, Star Wars ® customizable card game, Young Jedi ® collectible card game and more. In addition, Decipher¹s Specialty Products Group produces leading games such as How to Host a Murder®, How to Host a Teen Mystery ® , Girl Power ® , Pente ® , Scratchees ® , Rumors ® and more. Visit www.decipher.com for additional product and tournament information, news, contests and interactive features.

Founded by Jordan Weisman and L. Ross Babcock III, FASA Corporation has been creating successful new game worlds since 1980. The current line includes BattleTech®, Shadowrun®, VOR: The Maelstrom ® and Crimson Skies ® . FASA has successfully licensed its games for novels, computer games (MechCommander ® and the MechWarrior® series), virtual-reality games, miniatures, toys, a television series, a card game and more. Additional product information can be found at www.fasa.com.

Decipher®, dedicated to the Art of Great Games®, maker of Star Trek ® and Star Wars ® customizable card games, Young Jedi ® collectible card game, Rumors ® , How to Host a Murder®, How to Host a Teen Mystery ® , Stir Crazy ® and Pente ® , Girl Power ® and Rumors ® is based in Norfolk, Virginia.

FASA Corporation, maker of BattleTech®, Shadowrun®, VOR: The Maelstrom ® and Crimson Skies ® is based in Chicago, Illinois.

TM, ® & © 1999 Decipher Inc. All rights reserved. How to Host a Murder, How to Host a Teen Mystery, Girl Power, Pente, Scratchees, Rumors are all trademarks of Decipher Inc.

TM, ® & © 1999 FASA Corporation. All Rights Reserved. BattleTech, ,Shadowrun, VOR: The Maelstrom and Crimson Skies are all trademarks of FASA Corporation.

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