2009.03.18pressrelease

VIRTRIUM LLC RELEASES NEW DEMO ACCOUNT

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Virtrium LLC - Rick Simmons, President / CEO, rick.simmons@virtrium.com

VIRTRIUM LLC RELEASES NEW DEMO ACCOUNT

March 18, 2009 PHOENIX, Arizona - In an effort to market Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted to a wider audience, Virtrium LLC has released a new subscription option. The new subscription option, titled as a Demo Subscription, provides limited access to Istaria without a subscriber feeling pressured by a time limit.

President and CEO of Virtrium, Rick Simmons commented, "We think there are people out there who would enjoy playing Istaria, but are reluctant because of the time limited trial. The new Demo Subscription allows someone to play a human character for free," continued Rick, "This allows someone who is interested in Istaria to get into the world and at their own pace, explore and get to know Istaria without the regular constraints of a time limited trial."

Istaria offers players a selection of 10 different character races, including the ability to play as a Dragon. The game boasts 50 different classes, and the human character available through a Demo Subscription has access to all but the three Dragon-only classes. Rick commented, "We've found it often takes players longer than two weeks to decide what sort of character they want to commit to. This new subscription type gives them the opportunity to learn what choices they have without feeling like they're on a tight time line."

Players may explore the expansive world and decide to purchase an Istarian home. Both bipedal and dragon characters are able to choose a community to put down roots in. Players are then able to build and rebuild their plot or dragon lair as their character advances in levels. The ability to purchase a plot or lair requires a player to upgrade from the Demo Subscription to a Gifted Subscription, but the time spent playing on the Demo Subscription allows a player to get to know the various communities available for building.

When asked about the reception to the new Demo Subscription, Rick replied, "The program has been out for just a few days and already we're seeing many new players having fun in Istaria, crafting their Special Pants from Flax Spools and slaying whole colonies of spiders. As always, the threat of the Withered Aegis looms and preparations are needed to ensure an effective defense."

More information about Istaria can be found at http://www.istaria.com

ABOUT VIRTRIUM - Virtrium LLC, founded in July 2006, is a privately held software development company founded to support the games and technology behind the massively multi-player online games market. Virtrium brings real, applied experience in technology design, development and implementation for the software and techniques behind MMO products – as well as experience behind product launch and continued development in a live, production environment. The company's mission is to provide software technologies and support services that enable the growth of niche entertainment products within the massively multi-player online games market. To find out more about Virtrium LLC, visit http://www.virtrium.com.

ABOUT ISTARIA: CHRONICLES OF THE GIFTED - Originally developed by Artifact Entertainment and published by Atari, the MMO ''Horizons'' launched in December 2003 and currently boasts a dedicated following of players worldwide. 2008 saw a significant crafting expansion, massive plot revamp and the re-branding as Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted, demonstrating Virtrium's deep commitment to expand development and re-establish story as a significant feature of the game world. The ability to play as a flying Ancient Dragon, coupled with comprehensive crafting and community construction, allows Istaria fans to experience, explore and create a world epic in scope. Players are able to take on the role of Dragon, or one of 10 other races ranging from the lawful Elf to dark Fiends, as well as more unusual forms, such as the cat-like Saris and horned Satyr. For more information on Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted, visit http://www.istaria.com.

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