Program Partners

OBERON GAMES LAUNCHES MERV GRIFFIN’S CROSSWORDS™
Casual Game Now Available for Download

New York — February 11, 2008 — Give your grey matter the ultimate workout with Oberon Games’ latest title, Merv Griffin’s Crosswords™. From Program Partners and Merv Griffin Entertainment (MGE), Crosswords was the brain child of Merv Griffin, creator of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

The game is modeled on the hit TV show, which has just been renewed for a second year running on the back of its best ratings of the season. Merv’s amazing ability to design addictive gameplay the whole family can enjoy is clear in the online version of this fast-paced, totally new take on crossword puzzles, now available for download.

Merv Griffin’s Crosswords™ combines the fun of classic crosswords with rapid, nail-biting game show action in an incredibly addictive and accessible casual game. Players race against the clock to solve each crossword clue as they build the puzzle for the final round. Watch out for the spoilers. They’ll steal your prizes, and your pride!

With three unique rounds, players increase their ranking from beginner to “Puzzle Professional”; score “Combos” to boost their score; earn virtual “Crossword Getaways” in every round; admire their achievements in the prize room and bet big on “Crossword Extras” to rack up points and win prizes.

According to Ron Ward and Robert Pritchard who head Merv Griffin Entertainment, “Merv was enthusiastic about the crossover potential for ‘Crosswords’ via the internet. Oberon has more than fulfilled his expectations and ours with this inspired PC version.”

Hosted by daytime star Ty Treadway, television’s Merv Griffin’s Crosswords™ is a new generation half-hour game show. The series is the #1 new game show in syndication and has just been renewed for a second season.

Don Ryan, Oberon Media’s SVP of Publishing commented, “Merv Griffin was the master of the television game show, so we’re naturally very excited to be working with his company to launch Merv Griffin’s Crosswords™ for the PC. Merv himself was one of an estimated 16 million Americans who do crossword puzzles every day, so we anticipate strong interest in this great new game. ”

About Oberon Media
Oberon Media, the world’s leading multi-platform casual-games company, is the first company to deliver global, integrated casual-games solutions across online, mobile and interactive TV platforms, following its recent acquisitions of I-play and PixelPlay, respective leaders in the mobile games and iTV casual games markets.

The Oberon Game Center platform is the industry standard and has been adopted by some of the world's largest corporations including Microsoft, Comcast, Verizon, Electronic Arts, France Telecom and NHN. The platform combines casual-game content, merchandizing and features to fulfill each partner's specific needs. Oberon Media's publishing arm works with the industry's best, award-winning game developers to produce the top-selling casual games, which can be played in more than a dozen languages across online, mobile, console and iTV platforms.

Founded in 2003, Oberon Media is headquartered in New York with offices across North America, Europe and Asia, and is backed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Oak Investment Partners and Lehman Brothers. For more information visit: http://www.oberon-media.com

About Program Partners, Inc.
Program Partners, Inc. is an innovative television company that collaborates with networks, sponsors and audiences on original programming. Led by a core group of entertainment executives, including founders Ritch Colbert and Josh Raphaelson, Program Partners provides distinctive programs with high production values, while fostering new creative alliances with advertisers, broadcasters and global co-production entities. For more info about Program Partners, Inc., visit www.programpartners.com.

About Merv Griffin Entertainment, Inc.
Merv Griffin Entertainment, Inc. is the television and film production arm of Merv Griffin’s umbrella organization, The Griffin Group. Over the years it has provided original programming and long-format films for television, as well as theatrical features. In addition to “Merv Griffin’s Crosswords,” it is currently in production on two new unscripted reality series and is casting a theatrical feature film. MGE’s one-hour series, “Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead” is now a ratings success in England, Australia and New Zealand as well as the U.S. See www.merv.com

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CONTACTS:
Program Partners:
Melissa Ford/Priority Public Relations
(661) 964-0333; melissa@prioritypr.net

Merv Griffin Entertainment:
Marcia Newberger
(310) 385-2745; Marcia_Newberger@griffgroup.com

Oberon Media:
Anna Brog
+44 7787 561 352; anna.brog@oberon-media.com