Silent Hunter III Product Presentation

Slide 1: ® September 2004 Ship Date: February 2005

Slide 2: THE GAME Description: Command cunning and deadly U-boats and experience the tension-filled atmosphere of a WWII submarine movie. Whether stalking convoys or dodging depth charges, players will experience their own realistic-feeling naval war story. The spectacular graphics, realistic action, and suspenseful gameplay combine to create the most impressive submarine simulation ever. Target Audience: Males, 18-35; Silent Hunter and simulation fans; Action/FPS with WWII-themed play September 2004 Genre: Combat Simulation Platform: PC CD-ROM Rating: TEEN (mild violence)

Slide 3: THE BRAND Sets new standards for A playable demo available a graphics and gameplay in month before launch the simulation category. featuring a tension-filled, action-packed mission. Top submarine sim brand: The first submarine sim that Silent Hunter II sold over really emphasizes what’s 100K units. “fun” about commanding a sub – hunt your prey and The only WWII submarine hide from your enemies. sim available in early 2005. Dedicated and enthusiastic A realistic atmosphere September 2004 hardcore fan bass. that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Silent Hunter III will broaden the audience beyond the hardcore sim fans.

Slide 4: FEATURES AND BENEFITS Spectacular graphics and gameplay will make players feel like they are experiencing the atmosphere of a great tension-filled submarine movie. A Mission Editor and a Dynamic Campaign are included for greater replay value. It’s the first submarine sim to feature crew management for more realistic and streamlined play. Both historical and fictional missions feature realistic play that is action based. Players use a number of weapons against a variety of targets, including a deck gun for shooting down aircraft. Players may join multiplayer wolfpacks for up to 4 players via the Internet. September 2004 The event camera shows the path of a torpedo on it’s way to a target, as well as the explosive results of the attack. Command a deadly array of U-boat types rendered in accurate historical detail; from the periscope to the captain’s cabin, these U-boats feel like the real thing. Play night battles with special effects lighting for up-close naval action. Includes ultra-realistic water modeling; from the conning tower, players can see their U-boat rise with the swelling sea.

Slide 5: FEATURE COMPARISON Silent Hunter II Silent Hunter III 3D look, but more of a slide-show feel. All-new 3D engine with spectacular graphic presentation and ultra-realistic water modeling. The crew was never seen; players felt they were all alone A crew is now included that will execute your orders in command of their sub. and can follow a career path, moving up in rank and gaining rewards. Ultra-accurate in historical detail, which was realistic but Streamlined and easy-to-use interface with gameplay could be tedious in terms of setup times. that feels realistic but results in more action and a greater fun factor. Fixed, first-person view. Defaults to first-person view with the option to switch to the event camera for a close-up look at the results of your actions. September 2004 No multiplayer at launch. Multiplayer at launch for up to 4 players on the Internet. Scripted campaign. Dynamic campaign option. Adjustable difficulty levels based on turning realism Naval Academy tutorial level, crew management, and settings off and on. simple-to-use graphical interface make the game far more accessible to a more casual gamer.

Slide 6: PRESS HIGHLIGHTS Silent Hunter III is “…the best-looking submarine simulation we’ve ever seen…visually amazing.” – GameSpot The “most eye-popping visuals the naval-simulation genre has ever witnessed.” – PC Gamer E3 Best of Show, Simulation category – GameSpot “Interior and crew are modeled in 3D graphics that can be compared to Call of Duty.” – Boomtown “Movie-like graphics and options for extremely simple gameplay make this Silent Hunter one for both the realism fanatic and the September 2004 casual gamer.” – GameSpy