Press release: 1997-09-03: Sega Responds to 3Dfx Claims

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1997--Sega of America Inc. said that the company is reviewing the complaint filed Aug. 29, 1997, by 3Dfx Interactive.

Sega's statement regarding the complaint is as follows:

1. Sega takes exception to 3Dfx's allegations of improper conduct;

2. Sega is an investor in 3Dfx, and it would not be involved in any activities that would disclose 3Dfx's proprietary information;

3. Sega has strategic partnerships with numerous entities and, in the course of the relationships, receives proprietary information. Sega has always respected the proprietary rights of its partners and expects the same treatment in return; and

4. Sega plans to aggressively defend itself against 3Dfx's complaints.

The company will not comment further on this lawsuit at this time.

CONTACT: Sega of America Inc., San Diego

Lee McEnany Caraher, 415/802-3943

Dan Stevens, 415/802-3996
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