Monday, November 4, 2002 - TDK Mediactive, Inc., a global publisher of entertainment software, and Mattel, Inc., the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toy products, are pleased to announce that "Robotech: Battlecry " for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, XboxTM video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCubeTM video game system, as well as "Robotech: The Macross Saga" for Game Boy Advance, will be released this fall. Based on one of the most successful animated series in the United States, "Robotech: Battlecry" is visually spectacular, featuring the fast-paced action and sweeping drama of the popular television show.

"We are extremely pleased about our partnership with Mattel and Harmony Gold along with developer Vicious Cycle," said Vincent Bitetti, chief executive officer of TDK Mediactive. "Our upcoming games have captured the dramatic storyline, art direction and amazing battle sequences that characterize the `Robotech' universe."

"`Robotech' is a phenomenal brand with great potential - the games will appeal to many audiences - everyone from fans of the original TV series to core gamers to the casual consumer," said Amy Boylan, senior vice president of New Media at Mattel, Inc. "With the popularity of anime and giant mechs on the rise, `Robotech' is poised to become one of the standout games this year."