SPECTRUM HOLOBYTE, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW LINE OF VALUE-PRICED SOFTWARE

"Classic Series" & "Players Choice" Showcase Range of Hits

ALAMEDA, Calif., September 13, 1995--Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. (NASDAQ:
SBYT), a leading interactive entertainment company, announced today two
new lines of value-priced software titles for use on PC CD-ROM. The new
lines, Classic Series and Players Choice, include many of the most popular
titles ever produced by Spectrum HoloByte and its MicroProse Studio. Each
line has been packaged in a brand-new, series-wide look that will make an
impressive shelf presentation throughout the busy fall and holiday
gift-buying period. The first wave of products in each line begin shipping
this month, with others to follow in November.

"The name of the game in this business is value," said Louis Gioia Jr.,
Chief Marketing Officer. "Whether it's providing consumers with
entertaining products or building profitable and attractive product lines
for retailers, we know that this business is growing in many directions.
The 'Classic Series' and 'Players Choice' are two great ways to get the
new gamer involved with as many wonderful products as possible. These
products will make ideal gifts throughout the holiday season."

Classic Series Has Strong Shelf Presence

The Classic Series features games for everyonefrom science fiction fantasy
to addictive puzzle games and whimsical strategy. These will be available
in a traditional size package, creating a strong on-shelf presence.

The first six Classic Series games are:

- Tetris Classic: All the addictive power and fun of the most famous
computer game in history. Simple, yet mind-boggling and perpetually
challenging, this "glasnost in a computer" has spawned five sequels,
numerous awards and continuous popularity.

- Subwar 2050 Plus: Simulated submarine warfare beneath the surface of the
Earth's oceans, featuring the tension and excitement of dogfighting,
stealth technologies and a range of missions covering everything from
search and destroy to reconnaissance and protecting whales.

- Machiavelli The Prince: Explore the world, rule the high seas and trade
with more than 40 cities in this game of world conquest. Set in the 14th
century, this game lets players achieve their ambitions through military
action as well as political and religious manipulation.

- Pizza Tycoon: Build a business empire through dirty tricks and
pizza-making. Start with one pizza shop, build a chain and grapple with
savory toppings and unsavory competitors (including the Mob). Includes all
the elements of operating a pizza business, including site selection,
staffing, marketing and menu design.

- Master of Orion: A fascinating game of space exploration set in the
distant future. Featuring interaction with alien races and high-powered
technology resources, this game requires players to be galactic
strategists, sensitive diplomats and bold warriors.

- X-COM: UFO Defense: Are there really UFOs? And are their intentions
friendly or hostile? Find out in this tactical combat game while
investigating a UFO crash site.

Players Choice Fits on Shelf, Counter or Peg Display

Players Choice titles range from historic re-creations to futuristic
fantasies, and will be available in a smaller size package for shelf,
counter or peg display.

The first six Players Choice games are:

- Fields of Glory: A historical re-creation of battles in the Napoleanic
era, from the chill of the Russian winter to the epic confrontation at
Waterloo.

- Gazillionaire: Intergalactic wheeling and dealing. Set in the exotic
Galaxy of Gogg, this game combines sophisticated economic models with
tongue-in-cheek humor, as players race to make money, acquire resources
and build an empire.

- Dragonsphere: A medieval fantasy game, featuring a story to savor: a tale
of courage, romance, sorcery, evil deeds and malevolent curses. The
Sorcerer has reawakened, the kingdom is up for grabs.

- Sid Meiers Railroad Tycoon: Back to the days of the robber barons in this
game. Players race across North America to build a railroad empire across
the continent, competing for territories and dollars.

- Return of the Phantom: Come face to face with the Phantom of the Opera in
this timeless adventure of mystery and suspense. Can you stop the Phantom
of the Opera before it's too late?

- NFL Coaches Club Football: Match wits every Sunday with the NFLs best
coaches. This game depicts NFL action so real that players will be
scraping mud from their faces as they plow through the trenches, shake off
bone-crunching tackles and perform acrobatic catches.

Spectrum HoloByte will be supporting the introduction of these new lines
with print advertising and other forms of marketing support designed to
encourage consumer demand. Extensions to each of these lines are planned
to be shipped in November.

Spectrum HoloByte, Inc. is a developer and publisher of interactive
entertainment software for use on CD-ROM based personal computers. The
company also develops software for next generation console machines. The
products are available nationally and internationally through major
distributors, retailers and mass merchants.
 
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