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Netamin Announces 'ESPN UBO Double-Up' Tournament

Cyber-Athletes Got It Made in the 'Shades' In Latest Online Tournament; Chance to Win NikeTSunglasses for On Field Prowess

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (August 8, 2005) ESPN and Netamin Corporation announced today the next tournament in Ultimate Baseball Online, the ESPN UBO Double-Up Tournament. The ESPN UBO Double-Up Tournament will be a 16 team double elimination tournament that starts Monday, August 15, 2005 and is open to all registered members of ESPN.com. Each member of the tournament's winning team will receive one pair of NikeT Sunglasses (approximate retail value $179). Registration opens Monday, August 8 at noon pacific and closes Thursday, August 11 at noon pacific.

Ultimate Baseball Online (UBO) is a unique online gaming experience that puts players in the shoes of a virtual baseball player. Each player views the game from their own perspective on the field and must communicate and cooperate with their teammates to succeed. Unlike most video games, UBO players are rewarded for their collective on-the-field performance.

About Netamin

Netamin Communication Corporation, a pioneer in Massive Multiplayer Online Sports Games (MMOSG), is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California with operations around the globe including Korea and Taiwan. The company has launched its first MMOSG title, Ultimate Baseball Online, with subsequent titles expected as demand and interest for this next-generation gaming technology grows. Founded in 1998, Netamin is a privately held corporation aiming to provide an online virtual playing field for all major sports. For more information, please visit www.Netamin.com.

Full coverage of each game can be found on www.ultimatebaseballonline.com under the Tournament link.

For more information, please contact:

Michael Meyers

Michael Meyers Public Relations

Tel: 925-551-8080

Email: michael@mmpr.com

Catherine Sloane Brett

ESPN360

860.766.4235

Catherine.s.brett@espn.com

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