SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - December 3, 2008) -

WHAT: The casual games business unit for digital entertainment services company RealNetworks®,Inc. is announcing the availability of "TextTwist® 2" the sequel to the popular word game "Super TextTwist®," both of which were developed by Real's GameHouse® Studios and published by Real. "TextTwist 2" is now available on RealArcade.com and GameHouse.com.

Fans of the original "Super TextTwist" have been awaiting the arrival of "TextTwist 2." Players must shuffle letters to form words in five unique challenges: Staying true to the game, classic twisting gamers can try their hand at the original Timed and Untimed Modes; Lightning Mode, which requires players to find the word that uses all of the letters as fast as they can; Crossword Mode, in which players must complete a crossword puzzle using a limited number of letters; and Word of the Day, which offers players a new challenge daily. Featuring an expanded 25,000 word list, amazing new graphics, and nearly endless family fun, "TextTwist 2" is a must-have for word game fans.

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: "TextTwist 2" is now available for download.

WHERE: "TextTwist 2" can be downloaded directly from RealArcade® or GameHouse:

RealArcade "TextTwist 2" Download

GameHouse "TextTwist 2" 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, TextTwist, Super TextTwist, 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.