June 15 1999 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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ALL-NEW TEAM FORTRESS 2 WEB SITE NOW ONLINE

Bellevue, WA (June 15, 1999) - Sierra Studios and Valve Software announced today at 2 o'clock P.M. PDT the launch of a brand-new Web site dedicated to the upcoming multiplayer game, Team Fortress 2: Brotherhood of Arms. The site is live and can be found at the following URL: www.team-fortress2.com. It hosts new screenshots from Valve's recent award-winning E3 demo, and new information about the game.

Team Fortress 2 puts players in a realistic combat environment where communication and teamwork make the difference between victory and defeat. With 12 unique player classes, beginning and advanced training missions and a real-time voice communication system, Team Fortress 2 takes online gaming into the realm of social, role-based entertainment.

Founded in 1996, Valve develops game software. Based in Kirkland, Washington, the company consists of more than 25 leading artists, game designers and programmers. Valve's first game, Half-Life, was awarded "Game of the Year" by over 40 publications worldwide. In 1997 Valve acquired TF Software PTY Ltd., the Australian developers of Team Fortress and Valve's most recent release, Team Fortress Classic. More information about Valve is available through the company's web site at www.valvesoftware.com.

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