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JAMDAT Mobile, a global leader inwireless entertainment, today announced the launch of Hexacto'sMerriam-Webster Crosswords for Pocket PC handhelds. Now both casual andthe most enthusiastic fans of the classic word game can enjoy hundredsof brain-bending puzzles at the tip of their fingers, without everhaving to hunt for an eraser.

Merriam-Webster Crosswords use the cryptic style, similar to the mostpopular puzzles appearing in daily newspapers. The game allows playersto choose their level of difficulty, play using hints and providesamusing commentary on the player's score at the end of the game.

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Merriam-Webster Crosswords features:

*3 levels of difficulty from the best-known name in language
*Hundreds of different puzzles
*In-game hints, and the opportunity to verify individual
letters to see if they are correct
*End-of-game commentary on results based on player performance
*The ability to track and review progress over time

“Merriam-Webster is the premiere name in dictionaries and language
references,” said Alex Thabet, VP of Business Development – Canada for
JAMDAT Mobile. “We are proud to have created a spell-binding game that
is guaranteed to provide hours of enjoyment for crossword fans
everywhere.”

Merriam-Webster Crosswords sells for $14.95 (USD) and is available at
www.hexacto.com/game_crosswords.php .

JAMDAT Mobile Inc. acquired Hexacto Games in May 2003. As a result of
the acquisition, JAMDAT added Hexacto's entire library of original and
branded titles to its slate and integrated Hexacto's Montreal-based
development team into its global publishing business.

About JAMDAT Mobile Inc.
JAMDAT Mobile Inc. (http://www.jamdatmobile.com) is a global leader in
wireless entertainment. JAMDAT provides entertainment applications and
technologies that support multiple wireless handset platforms worldwide.
The company also publishes entertainment titles for Personal Computers,
Pocket PC, Palm and other PDA devices under the Hexacto Games brand.
Offering a unique combination of creative and technological expertise,
JAMDAT stands as the preferred mobile entertainment partner for wireless
carriers, handset and PDA manufacturers, major media companies, and
independent content developers worldwide. JAMDAT's investment partners
include Apax Partners, Inc., and wireless infrastructure leaders
QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW), and Intel
(NASDAQ: INTC).
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