SEATTLE, WA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 4, 2008 --
WHAT: The casual games business unit for digital entertainment services company RealNetworks® Inc. is announcing the availability of "Miriel the Magical Merchant," a new casual game developed by MythPeople and published by Real. This new game is now available on RealArcade.com and GameHouse.com.

Source: RealNetworks, Inc.
'Miriel the Magical Merchant' is now available at GameHouse.com and RealArcade.com ·  Try it at RealArcade.com ·  Try it at GameHouse.com

Meet Miriel, an ordinary girl with extraordinary talents who needs players to help her manage her busy shop and prepare fresh goodies for her customers. With magical devices and abilities to enhance their strategic skills, casual gamers can deliver one-of-a-kind treats to waiting customers before they become impatient in more than 60 levels of fast-paced fun. "Miriel the Magical Merchant" features an interactive storyline with multiple endings, a variety of shop locations and opportunities to unlock tasty recipes that players can make in their own 'real-life' kitchens.

Casual games are simple to learn but often difficult to master. Fans of casual games enjoy the quick-play format that fits easily into busy schedules, providing a method to relax, recharge or simply pass the time with an entertaining challenge. Real strives to incorporate simple game play, intriguing challenges, unique story lines and visually stunning graphics into each new game.

WHEN: "Miriel the Magical Merchant" is now available for download.

WHERE: "Miriel the Magical Merchant" can be downloaded directly from RealArcade® or GameHouse®:

RealArcade "Miriel the Magical Merchant" Download

GameHouse "Miriel the Magical Merchant" Download

WHO: Real is one of the world's largest developers, publishers and distributors of casual games with an expansive global reach through its RealNetworks family of international games portals and syndication network. As a leading global publisher, Real offers game developers the opportunity to tap into its network of Web sites, global distribution partners and expertise in games marketing.

RealNetworks, Inc. delivers digital entertainment services to consumers via PC, portable music player, home entertainment system or mobile phone. Real created the streaming media category in 1995 and has continued to lead the market with pioneering products and services, including: RealPlayer®, the first mainstream media player to enable one-click downloading and recording of Internet video; the award-winning Rhapsody® digital music service, which delivers more than 1 billion songs per year; RealArcade, one of the largest casual games destinations on the Web; and a variety of mobile entertainment services, such as ringback tones, offered to consumers through leading wireless carriers around the world. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at www.realnetworks.com/company.

RealNetworks, GameHouse, RealArcade, Rhapsody and RealPlayer are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiary. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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