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Microsoft 'Motocross Madness 2' to Feature Honda Motorcycles

1 May 2000

Microsoft 'Motocross Madness 2' to Feature Honda Motorcycles

    Adrenaline-Packed Motocross Game for the PC Features High-Performance
                          Honda Off-Road Motorcycles

    REDMOND, Wash., May 1 Microsoft Corp. and American Honda Motor Co. Inc.'s 
Motorcycle Division today announced that they have reached an agreement to 
feature a lineup of Honda 2000 series off-road motorcycles in the new 
Microsoft(R) "Motocross Madness(TM) 2" game for the PC.

    In addition to providing heart-pumping racing action, "Motocross Madness 2"
lets PC owners take their favorite Honda off-road motorcycles, including the
race-inspired CR(R) 125R, CR 250R and the high-performance XR(TM) 400, on
virtual test rides in over 40 photo-realistic riding environments and tracks.

    "We are pleased to see our motorcycles featured in 'Motocross Madness 2,'"
said Ray Blank, vice president, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Motorcycle
Division. "On seeing 'Motocross Madness 2,' we were impressed with the level
of detail in the riding environments and the game's simulation of our bikes'
handling and performance. 'Motocross Madness 2' gives Honda enthusiasts a
chance to sample the excitement of real motocross racing on their PCs."

    "All the motorcycles have been designed to handle the virtual tracks with
an extremely high degree of accuracy, just like their real-life counterparts,
whether the rider is cruising Enduro-style in the Arizona desert on a
Honda XR 400R or taking a 'whoops' section on a supercross track on a
Honda CR 250R," said Robb Rinard, senior designer for "Motocross Madness 2."

    "Motocross Madness 2" is the sequel to the award-winning "Motocross
Madness," an action racing game that captures the raw adrenaline of
professional motocross racing. Set to hit shelves May 25, 2000, "Motocross
Madness 2" lets gamers grab a handful of throttle in more than 40 professional
motocross racing venues. "Motocross Madness 2" features, in addition to Honda,
more than 10 motorcycles to ride, ranging in power and performance from the
agile 125cc class up to the powerful four-stroke 650ccs (these include bikes
from other license partners). "Motocross Madness 2" also features officially
licensed racing gear from Fox Racing Inc. and Answer Racing.

    "Motocross Madness 2" is scheduled to be available domestically this May
and will carry an estimated retail price of $39.95. It is being developed by
Rainbow Studios, a full-spectrum digital production company in Phoenix that
develops content for interactive media, film and television. 

    About Honda
    American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda
motorcycles, ATVs and scooters in the United States. American Honda's
Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities
for these products through approximately 1,200 Honda authorized dealers.