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Funcom - 02/05/06

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Softwrap Signs With Funcom
A Dream Contract to Release Dreamfall Electronically


LONDON, May 2 /PRNewswire/, Softwrap, a leader in digital rights management (DRM) and electronic software distribution (ESD) today announced that it has partnered with Funcom, a world leading developer and publisher of multi award-winning games including Age of Conan, The Longest Journey and recently released Dreamfall.

Softwrap is providing Funcom with antipiracy technology allowing them to sell games directly from their eStore and through any of their affiliates.

"Funcom chose Softwrap for its robust security and ease of use both from an end-user and developer's perspective", commented Trond Aas, Funcom CEO. Trond continued to say, "Softwrap has been extremely efficient, friendly and professional to deal with. We look forward to many titles being distributed electronically with the Softwrap technology."

The sale of Dreamfall will be processed by ask|net AG, a leading provider of global e commerce outsourcing solutions. Softwrap has integrated its technology with ask|net AG allowing the game to automatically unlock on successful purchase, ensuring a seamless end user experience.

The protected game can be shared with friends or family who will also be given the opportunity to purchase from within the application if they wish to play the game thereby creating viral sales.

Dylan Solomon, a spokesperson for Softwrap commented, 'This is one of the most innovative companies in the games space. We are very excited to be working with Funcom to release Dreamfall in electronic format.'

About Softwrap(TM)

Softwrap is a virtual shrink-wrapping program that provides authors and distributors with a secure means of selling and distributing their software digitally, whilst at the same time providing the consumer with 'try-before-you-buy' facilities.

Softwrap Limited, a British-based company, is a leading DRM company that specialises in products and services that enable digital distribution and sales in many formats. For further information please visit www.softwrap.com.

ABOUT FUNCOM

Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC, consoles and mobile platforms. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of 24 released games to date. Recent successes include The Longest Journey and Anarchy Online. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com. For information about Funcom games visit www.anarchy-online.com, www.dreamfall.com or www.ageofconan.com. Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.

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