Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

E3Expo 2003

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2003

America Online (NYSE: AOL):

-- AOL Brings Original Programming in Games, Music, Movies,

Television and Radio; Demo Includes "AIM Talk," Enabling Voice

Communication That Would Connect the PlayStation(R) 2 to

Millions of AOL(R) Instant Messenger(TM) Users

America Online, the world's leading interactive services company, today announced that it is participating in a demonstration of a broadband entertainment service for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system that shows AOL's ability to bring its complete entertainment offering into the living room. The demonstration features a range of exclusive and original programming including games, music, movies, television, and radio, as well as "AIM Talk," an application that allows PS2 owners with a headset to communicate using AOL(R) Instant Messenger(TM) on either the PlayStation 2 or on a PC. Building upon an existing relationship between AOL and Sony, the demonstration will show the capabilities present in the internal hard disk drive (40GB) for the PlayStation 2.

Matthew Bromberg, VP and General Manager of AOL Games, remarked, "Together with Electronic Arts, we already provide the leading web-based playable games offerings to AOL Members. Today, we're beginning the process of extending our offerings to new platforms to help redefine how entertainment, communication, and gaming can come together in completely new ways."

Amidst the full broadband entertainment offering available, of particular note is some original game programming that represents a new approach for AOL Games. The first installment of the "AOL Players Club" features in-game footage of AOL members executing their best moves in Sony's Computer Entertainment America "The Getaway," complete with music and voice-over commentary. The program is the first of many to come from a joint production deal that AOL signed today with g-NET, a pioneer in the creation of broadband programming for the gaming audience. AOL's original games programming continues the momentum established by existing programming franchises like First Play which offers exclusive premieres of the most anticipated video game demos, and Inside the Game, which features exclusive access to music, video, photos and cheat codes from today's hottest new game releases.

The AOL Entertainment programming that will be showcased in the demo includes:

-- Music -- Innovative programming from the leading online music

destination such as First Listen and First View, which feature

exclusive premieres from today's top artists; Sessions@AOL,

which offers exclusive in-studio performances and interviews

as well as the best live performances from Broadband Rocks!

-- Radio -- CD-quality sound broadband radio with Radio@AOL,

including Celebrity DJ and themed radio stations featuring a

play list chosen by popular artists, exclusive live

performances, biographical pieces and interview segments.

-- Movies -- Exclusive scenes from highly anticipated movies with

First Look.

-- Television -- Reaction to top reality TV shows with The

Morning After as well as First Watch, which features exclusive

clips from TV shows.

-- Games -- Original and exclusive broadband programming,

including the first installment of the "AOL Players Club,"

created in collaboration with g-NET.

The demonstration will be available at the SCEA's booth at the E3 Conference in Los Angeles from May 14-16.

AOL Games provides programming and promotions for online, PC and console games for all AOL members and game fans on the Web, with a focus on creating enhanced high-speed exclusives for AOL Broadband members.

About AOL Entertainment/America Online, Inc.

AOL Entertainment, a part of America Online, Inc., delivers a wide range of programming, products and services across the entertainment spectrum including games, movies, music, radio, sports, television, and ticketing. AOL Entertainment provides unique and compelling ways for the Internet's largest and most engaged audience to experience exclusive premieres, get the latest news and reviews, access their favorite celebrities and even behind-the-scenes, and interact with fans from around the world. AOL Entertainment provides programming to AOL's flagship service, Broadband service, and leading web properties. America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Time Warner, Inc. (NYSE: AOL). Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services.

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