John Galt Games opens branch in Korea

John Galt Games | SEOUL, Korea - January 1, 2005 - John Galt Games today opened up the Asian headquarters for the company in Seoul, Korea. The company will use the new office as a hub for all Asian activities including development, local partnerships, marketing, and publishing activities. John Galt Games was founded in Austin, Texas, USA in 2003 by Trey Ratcliff and William Kelly.

"We are excited to officially be setting up our first of many international offices," said Trey Ratcliff, Chief Executive Officer of John Galt Games. "Korea is a great place to be for any company related to game production. The Korean marketplace is extremely competitive, so our presence here will increase the value and quality of our products."

Korea is a mecca for gaming activity from around the world. Not only does it have the best and brightest minds in game production, but its 22,000 cyber cafes and passionate gaming population create the ideal environment to base a game company. Seoul, the third largest city in the world according to several rankings, is beginning to have its still nascent gaming industry enter the international marketplace.

The Korean government has been extremely helpful and proactive in the establishment of the Korean offices. "On behalf of Korea, the Korea Game Development & Promotion Institute (a subsidiary of the Ministry of Culture & Tourism) welcomes establishment of John Galt Games Korea," said Jong-Sik Woo, President of KGDI. "KGDI will provide assistance to foreign companies like JGG to assist in their success in Korea"

"Our presence in Korea is an important stepping stone for the company," said William Kelly, Chief Financial Officer of John Galt Games. "The Korean government has been extremely helpful to us in this process. It is a refreshing change to work with a proactive government that understands and promotes the importance of the game industry."

About John Galt Games

John Galt Games is a creator of innovative entertainment software, designing games that help to drive the industry in new and exciting directions. The mission of John Galt Games is to redefine the boundaries of conventional gaming, creating a brighter future for the entire industry. The company was founded with the mindset that the future belongs to those who are willing to innovate, and that it is better to create the future than to try and predict it. For more information about John Galt Games, log onto www.johngaltgames.com

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