H+a Releases Mortalus™ - a role-playing VRML action game with direct access to an exclusive website

TORONTO, Ontario - November 25, 1997 -
I. Hoffmann + Associates Inc. ("H+a") presents avid gamers with a 3D video-enhanced world that combines a compelling storyline with both addictive action sequences and challenging mind games. And since Mortalus™ features CD connect, players conveniently access the Mortalus™ website from within the program.

Set in a richly-crafted Medieval fantasy environment, Mortalus players embark on a journey into a complex world of horror and adventure. Their quest? To track down the source of immortality-before the curse of the Dark Brotherhood condemns them to an infinite darkness. Hidden gateways within the game, usher players to an exclusive location on the Mortalus website. Here, they complete additional puzzles and gain extra power which is automatically applied to the CD-ROM game, in their struggle against the forces of evil.

"Mortalus is a spell-binding game that immediately draws players into another world," comments Isabel Hoffmann, president and chief executive officer of H+a. "The fact that we have designed Mortalus to connect with a dynamic website really prolongs the play value of this title. Not only are gamers investing in a superb product, but they're using Internet connectivity to extend the game's challenges."

Key Multimedia Facts

	Access to Mortalus™ web site (www.mortalus.com), including new challenges which increase player's power within the CD game, updates, clues and FAQs;
	Access to exclusive Mortalus website area for Immortals once the game is complete;
	Over 8 challenging mind games;
	Over 15 action-packed games;
	Extensive 3D computer animation and live video
	16-bit color;
	Integrated logic, 3D and VRML puzzles which build in difficulty.

System Requirements & Pricing

Mortalus™ requires a Windows® 95 operating system, Pentium 100 machine and requires 24MB RAM, a quad speed CD-ROM, color monitor with thousands of colors, 16-bit Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound card and mouse. The program also runs on a System 7.5 Power Macintosh, with 24MB RAM, color monitor with thousands of colors, quad speed CD-ROM and 16-bit sound card. Estimated street price is $59.99. Canadian and $49.99 US.

H+a Corporate Background

H+a is an internationally-recognized new media company that develops, publishes and distributes next generation interactive recreational and educational software. Incorporated in 1992, H+a is one of Canada's largest developers and publishers of interactive software products with over 80 titles in its catalog. Product categories include the ABCD's line, Entertainment, Action Games, Special Interest, Art and Music, Kids, Reference, Education, the Learning Series and the Medical Series.

The children's products division, ABCD's, develops and produces the acclaimed Nikolai's Adventures™ series of CD-ROMs, which has captured the imaginations of young and old worldwide. H+a also produces CD-ROMs, DVDs and Internet content for young adults. The InterNetWorks division provides a broad range of services from web page creation, design development and hosting, to site management, maintenance, database integration and transaction processing.

H+a is also recognized for the excellence of its training programs delivered at Digital Media Studios and the Information Technology Design Center (ITDC). These courses put the tools of information technology into the hands of the creative members of the design, arts and corporate communities.

Online Initiatives

H+a's corporate web site is located at http://www.h-plus-a.com.
The award-winning Nikolai's Web Site™, based on the ABCD's product line, is located at http://www.nikolai.com/ America Online subscribers enjoy exclusive access to Club Neow-Neow™ and no-fee access to Nikolai's ABCD's™ online educational curriculum which can be accessed through AOL with the keyword "nikolai".
The Mortalus™ web site, is located at http://www.mortalus.com/

H+a Press Contacts

Sandra Mingail
Corporate Communications
mingail@h-plus-a.com

Ilona Kauremszky
Publicist
kauremszky@h-plus-a.com

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