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Myth II is a game of epic fantasy warfare, featuring the only tangibly 3D environment in the real-time strategy genre. Aureal's A3D technology enables Myth II players to experience immersive gameplay, enhancing the game's elegant 3D graphics engine with true 3D positional audio via headphones or a two or four speaker PC audio systems.

``Game developers must constantly strive to bring more realism to their games -- the customers demand it,'' said Jason Regier, lead developer on Myth II. ``Highly-realistic audio modeling is an important piece of the reality puzzle, helping players immerse themselves in the game and focus on gameplay.''

``We think 3D audio will be a key part of making great third-person perspective, 'multimetric' games such as Myth II even more realistic and immersive,'' said Skip McIlvaine, Aureal's Developer Relations Manager. ``We're pleased to be working with Bungie to bring a powerful 3D audio solution to their customers.''

About A3D

Aureal A3D is an award-winning audio technology that enables an immersive audio experience by surrounding the listener with sounds in all three dimensions -- using ordinary headphones or two or more speakers. A3D is effective in increasing the reality of a simulated experience by recreating the multitude of auditory cues that allow humans to perceive their environment in everyday life.

Many audio product vendors -- including Diamond Multimedia Systems, Voyetra Turtle Beach, and Xitel -- and top-tier PC manufacturers -- including Compaq Computer Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation, and Sony Electronics -- offer Aureal audio solutions to their customers via A3D and/or Aureal's Vortex® audio chips.

About Aureal Semiconductor

Aureal is a leading provider of advanced audio solutions for the computer, consumer, entertainment and professional audio markets. The company designs, builds and distributes advanced audio semiconductor and software solutions for personal computers and consumer electronics devices through the OEM, integrator/reseller/VAR and direct-to-customer channels. Aureal also licenses technology designed to define and improve advanced audio standards in the marketplace.

Aureal's award-winning product line includes A3D positional audio technology, Vortex audio processors and Vortex-based sound cards, and A3D Pro(TM) sound design software. For information on Aureal Semiconductor or its products and industry-leading audio technologies, please contact our Public Relations department (510-252-4326) or Investor Relations department (510-252-4582). You may also visit Aureal's Websites at www.aureal.com and www.a3d.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, dependence on the PC and consumer electronics industries and on product lines based on new technologies; foundry capacity, availability and reliability; competition and pricing pressures; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE: Aureal, the Aureal logo, A3D, and A3D Pro are trademarks, and Vortex is a registered trademark of Aureal Semiconductor Inc. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Aureal Semiconductor Inc.