Stream Theory(R) and eGames(TM) Launch Online Rental Site of Family Friendly(TM) PC Games
Stream Theory Technology Enables Subscription Pay-for-Play of Full Versions
Of Popular Game Software in New eGames Streaming Arcade Web Site
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., NASA Ames Research Center, Sept. 20 --
Stream Theory, Inc., an innovative software distribution platform company for
software publishers, e-tailers, and enterprises who demand quick delivery of
software applications over any broadband distribution vehicle, and
eGames, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: EGAM) a publisher of a diversified line of
family entertainment and personal productivity computer software, today
announced the official launch of "eGames Streaming Arcade," an online rental
game site featuring eGames` family-oriented Family Friendly PC games. eGames
Streaming Arcade is an extension of the eGames.com web site that currently
offers PC games for demo and purchase. Consumers now are able to play online
a wide range of non-violent games for the entire family. Stream Theory`s
patent-pending streaming technology enables users to just point, click and run
PC game software over the Internet almost instantly and without installation
or downloading product software.
"Stream Theory`s established distribution technology and `private label`
billing solution allows us to take full advantage of this fast growing online
market," says Jerry Klein, president and chief executive officer of eGames.
"Customers who visit our site will experience some of the most intuitive and
seamless interactive family entertainment anywhere, at the click of a mouse."
eGames customers will have a choice of both free-play and subscription
channels that span a vast library of family-oriented games. "Stream It"
buttons easily identify the streaming games throughout the eGames Streaming
Arcade. After registration, customers simply choose a game, click the
Stream It button and, after a brief "jumpstarting" period, play the game.
eGames offers an ever-changing assortment of family-safe titles, including
Bingo, Casino, Crossword Mania, Fishing, High Roller, Spooky Castle(TM),
Mahjongg Game of Four Winds(TM), to name a few.
"According to the Yankee Group, online software revenue will reach
$5.7 billion by 2003," says Steig Westerberg, president and chief executive
officer of Stream Theory. "Consumers will install 1.3 million streaming
software players on their machines by the end of this year, and 8.1 million by
2003 according to The Yankee Group. eGames has a unique position in the
software rental world with quite an offering of family-oriented PC games to
consumers of all ages, at the click of a mouse. We are excited to be adding
eGames to our list of partners."
The small 1.9MB Stream Theory Player resides on users PC`s. Because the
software is streamed to the users desktop, there is no installation, no
downloading, and no uninstalling of files. Users can simply play the game
without having to worry about the game affecting their desktop settings or
hard drive.
The site is accessible by clicking "eGames Streaming Arcade" at
http://www.egames.com/_/egames2.htm.
About Stream Theory, Inc.:
Founded in 1996, Stream Theory, Inc. is the industry`s leading
infrastructure platform, enabling enterprises to securely deliver and
efficiently manage software applications. Stream Theory, with patent-pending
technology, is pioneering the instant streaming delivery of any software on
the Internet and private networks worldwide. Stream Theory partners includes
prominent independent software publishers, distributors, developers,
e-tailers, portals, application service providers, corporations and broadband
Internet service providers. In contrast to the traditional time-consuming
downloadable process, streamed applications are not installed on users` hard
drives, nor do they require CD-ROMs to operate. Represented by proprietary
"Stream It" buttons on web sites, Windows(R) and Java(TM) applications are
streamed to PCs where they execute in real-time and retain all user-accessible
features and functions. This technology enables Stream Theory`s wide range of
partners to deliver high quality software in either full or demo versions in
free, subscription, or rental programs. Fully utilizing Stream Theory`s
Adaptive Predictive Streaming(TM) technology, with its proprietary
billing/authentication solutions and interactive banners, companies now
feature a greater array of profitable services on all World Wide Web sites and
private networks. Stream Theory is a privately held company funded by
Springvest Corporation of Taiwan, and a host of Angel Investors. They are
headquartered in Moffett Field, CA. For more information, please visit
Stream Theory at http://www.streamtheory.com.
About eGames, Inc.:
eGames, Inc., headquartered in Langhorne, PA, develops, publishes and
markets a diversified line of personal computer software primarily for
consumer entertainment and personal productivity. The Company promotes the
eGames(TM), Game Master Series(TM), Multi-Pack and Galaxy of Home Office
Help(TM) brand names in order to generate customer loyalty, encourage repeat
purchases and differentiate eGames Software products to retailers and
consumers. eGames, Inc. distributes its Family Friendly value-priced computer
software to consumers worldwide through both direct relationships with
retailers, as well as through various distributor relationships. Additional
information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found on the Company`s web site at
http://www.egames.com.
CONTACT:
Media
Rik Sandoval of Stream Theory, Inc.
+1-650-604-2963
rik@streamtheory.com
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