Online Charity Auction in Memory of Adam Petty

New York, NY - November 27, 2000 -- Codemasters and Snowball interactive, a division of Snowball.com, have joined forces to host an on-line auction, with all proceeds benefiting charities in memory of Adam Petty. The auction began on November 22 and will run through December 22, 2000. Bidders and browsers will be able to access the auction at
www.snowballinteractive.com/codemasters.

In keeping with the spirit of Codemasters' latest racing game, Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing for the PlayStation® game console, racing enthusiasts are being given a chance to get a real piece of the action as they bid on a variety of items, including actual remnants from race cars and race-used apparel from various drivers. Imagine actually owning Lyndon Amick's custom tailored and embroidered Simpson fire suit that he wore throughout the 1999 race season. How about a driver-side quarter panel from the car Jason Jarrett drove at a race in Dover, DE. Or a tire right off Hank Parker Jr.'s car that was used in the April 1, 2000 race at the Texas Motor Speedway? These are just some of the items available for race fans to bid on and own.

All net proceeds from the auction will be donated directly to the Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary, which will then distribute the funds to charities in memory of the late Adam Petty.

The four young drivers who endorse Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing, Jason Jarrett, Justin Labonte, Hank Parker Jr. and Lyndon Amick, were all friends with Petty, the 19 year-old fourth generation professional racer who lost his life in an accident at New Hampshire International Raceway in May. Even at his young age, Petty was heavily involved in charitable work, and the drivers believe this auction is an excellent way to honor Petty's memory by helping worthy organizations.

"Codemasters placed the most realistic racing experience into the hands of gamers everywhere with Jarrett and Labonte Stock Car Racing. Now, racing fans can own even more of the racing action and help out a worthy cause at the same time," said Michael Hayes, Director of Codemasters Worldwide Marketing.

Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing takes the stock car racing genre into the global spotlight. It features momentum prediction systems for premium handling and crash dynamics, creating an exhilarating racing experience. Cars also reflect the wear and tear with realistic damage representation. Spectators can experience the action along with players, with reactive replay cameras that offer 360-degree time slicing.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe's best-selling and profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console platform and PC, and is on-track to become one of the top 8 computer/video game publishers in the world within four years time. Codemasters' products first appeared on US retail shelves in 1999. This year's slate of titles, including Mike Tyson Boxing, Insane and FoxKids.com Micro Maniacs, furthers the company's goal of providing energetic, compelling and innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. Codemasters can be found at http://www.codemasters.com.

About Snowball http://www.snowball.com/
Founded in February 1999, Snowball.com (Nasdaq: SNOW) is the leading Gen i network for Web-centric young adults who have grown up using the Internet. Snowball.com produces and aggregates top Gen i Web sites and is consistently ranked by Media Metrix as one of the largest consolidated Internet properties in terms of reach. Snowball brings its active Net-centric audience to companies that offer products and services targeted to the demographic, offering its customers a full spectrum of integrated marketing solutions: Impression-Based Advertising and Sponsorships, Direct Response/Performance-Based Marketing, Custom Editorial Publishing, Custom Advertorial Publishing and Content Licensing. Snowball.com also has a research division, IQuestics, and a full service interactive agency, Snowball interactive, that provides innovative, customized, results-oriented, solutions tailored to Gen i.

Snowball's networks -- ChickClick.com, HighSchoolAlumni.com, IGN.com, SnowballCollege.com and SnowballShopping.com -- partner with a network of affiliate sites delivering a diverse selection of content, community and commerce for Snowball.com users. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Norwalk, Conn.