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Angle PLC 14 February 2008 For Immediate Release 14 February 2008 ANGLE plc Software Development Kit Launched by Geomerics ANGLE plc is pleased to announce that its venture company Geomerics has completed its Software Development Kit (SDK) for Enlighten, the revolutionary radiosity lighting engine for PLAYSTATION(R)3, the Xbox 360(TM) entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Enlighten's SDK comprises a modular toolkit with an emphasis on easy integration into existing development frameworks. It also boasts intuitive operation designed with artists in mind and full support for industry standard packages such as 3D Studio Max and Maya for maximum operability. Enlighten's radiosity solution represents a generational step in videogame graphics technology, surpassing all currently popular lighting techniques. Radiosity is the ability to model light as it bounces from surfaces and it is key to generating high quality visual images. Current technologies for generating radiosity lighting involve either pre-computing it in advance, or faking it with multiple hidden lights. These methods are typically inflexible, time-consuming and often generate poor results. Enlighten computes full multiple-bounce radiosity at runtime, giving developers the quality of pre-computed lighting without the pre-compute. In-game lighting can also be fully dynamic, giving designers a powerful new tool with huge potential for enhancing the atmosphere and mood of any scene. Additionally, Enlighten's instantaneous feedback means that artists are freed up to experiment with light, shadow and colour in dramatic new ways - just as if they were using real lights on a studio set. Gary Lewis, CEO, Geomerics comments: 'We are delighted to be announcing the launch of the Enlighten SDK. With our SDK completed, we are looking forward to seeing Enlighten gaining the support it deserves within the games industry. We are certain that once developers get their hands on the SDK and experiment with it for themselves, they will see the true power and versatility of Enlighten and the huge potential it has for revolutionising the look of videogames for years to come.' Geomerics will be at Expo Suite 561 throughout GDC Expo 2008, which runs from 20th to the 22nd February. To book a meeting please contact: info@geomerics.com Enlighten is available for licensing for PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. For more information please contact: sales@geomerics.com Enquiries: ANGLE plc 01483 295830 Andrew Newland, Chief Executive Ian Griffiths, Finance Director Buchanan Communications 0207 466 5000 Richard Darby, Suzanne Brocks, James Strong Notes to Editors Angle plc Founded in 1994, ANGLE is an international venture management company focusing on the commercialisation of technology and the development of technology-based industry. ANGLE creates, develops and advises technology businesses on its own behalf and for its clients. ANGLE has a 48% equity holding in Geomerics Ltd. ANGLE is listed on AIM (AGL.L); further information can be found on www.ANGLEplc.com Geomerics Ltd Geomerics is an innovation-led company specialising in graphics software for the games industry and beyond. It is built on a combination of advanced in-house IP, a remarkable research team, and strong management experience. The company's first product is Enlighten. Enlighten radically transforms the way that lighting is handled in computer games. Instead of pre-baking the effects of global illumination into the scene they can now be computed at run time, allowing for fully dynamic lighting. This dramatically enhances realism as well as opening up a new world of creative possibilities for designers and artists. Further information can be found on www.geomerics.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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