TLC Industries, Inc.

TLC Industries Announces Bandits Name Change

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Nov. 2, 2004 - TLC Industries, Inc. (http://www.tlcind.com), today announces that Bandits: Phoenix Rising is now called Bandits: BattleZone. The original game has now been completely re-written for FlexArcade and the coin-op arcade market.

“Originally, plans called for a game closely based on the home version,” says James Hills, Marketing Director for TLC Industries. “Now however, the game has been completely re-written to focus on head-to-head action in up to eight machine clusters or single player action against computer controlled opponents. Additionally, the game now functions in both 27” standup and sit-down, driver cabinets.”

TLC Industries will demonstrate multiplayer Bandits: BattleZone at IAAPA, Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fl, but Chicago area media, members of the public and arcade industry professionals are invited for a special preview, Nov. 10 from 2-7 p.m. at TLC Industries offices at 815 Lunt Ave. in Schaumburg, IL. No RSVP is required.

For additional information about Bandits: BattleZone - including screen shots, TLC Industries and FlexArcade, please contact James Hills, jamesh@tlcind.com or call 847-534-5120.


About Bandits: BattleZone
Move over Mad Max, the Bandits have taken over! BANDITS is the game where players hop into one of three rocket-powered, cannon-mounted, missile-firing combat vehicles for an adventure across green fields, desert canyons and deep snow, bombing and blasting all sorts of enemies ranging from dune buggies to tanks and even giant cargo and tanker trucks in an effort to defend your gang and you glory! In charge of the action are the wisecracking and notorious leaders of the Wolfpack gang, Fennec and Rewdalf.

About FlexArcade (http://www.FlexArcade.com)
FlexArcade was designed to fill a void in today's video game marketplace by providing operators with a stream of new game content at affordable prices. Operators purchasing new FlexGame Packs can change one cabinet to another by simply inserting a new CD, attaching a hardware security key and changing the marquee. Operators win by receiving inexpensive new games, developers win by having access to an expanded marketplace and gamers win by having tons of great new games to play.

About TLC Industries, Inc. (http://www.tlcind.com)
Founded in 1985, TLC Industries, Inc. is a recognized industry leader for is consistent commitment to premium quality construction, dependable delivery and meticulous attention to detail. The company's nearly twenty years of business also includes experience working with other leaders including Sega, Konami, Namco, Capcom and fellow Chicago-area companies Midway and Incredible Technologies.