MTV Games and Harmonix Tap Z Corporation to Create Real-world Rock Stars for Rock Band 2

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 7 — Z Corporation today announced
it is working with Harmonix and MTV Games to transform Rock Band(TM) 2
players’ electronic alter egos into real-world 3D rock star figurines
called “Bandmates.”

Players of Rock Band 2, the second edition of one of the world’s most
popular video games, can visit http://www.rockband.com and order
five-to-six-inch-high 3D physical models of their in-game Rock Band avatar
creations that reflect players’ animated digital rock persona, style and
musical instrument.

Highlights:

— Z Corporation 3D printing technology is the key to bringing Rock Band
digital avatars into the third, physical dimension.

— Bandmates are available today at http://www.rockband.com for $69.

— Players can select from a variety of poses.

What partners say

“The Rock Band figurines are astonishing. Giving players the
opportunity to create models that reflect their very own rock star personas
is an incredible way to extend the Rock Band experience. They’re colorful,
accurate, and seemingly ready to rock the stage. We are pleased with how Z
Corporation’s 3D printing technology has delivered an impressive level of
quality and accuracy.”

Greg LoPicollo
Vice President of Product Development
Harmonix
What Z Corporation says

“Rock Band allows players to bring their Rock ‘n Roll dreams to life.
Now they can bring their Rock Band characters to life as well. That’s where
we come in. We’ve done this for product designers, and we’ve done this for
architects. Now we are honored to do it for Rock ‘n Roll.”

John M. Kawola
CEO
Z Corporation

— Full release text
— How Bandmates are Born
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— Stream podcast

About Rock Band

Rock Band is a platform for music fans and gamers to interact with
music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band
and tour for fame and fortune — all while learning to master lead/bass
guitar, drums and vocals. Built on an unprecedented partnership with
artists, record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock
Band spans the full range of rock music and includes original master
recordings from the greatest songs and artists of all time. For more
information, visit http://www.rockband.com.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, Mass., and
established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking
music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran
Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to
experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered
music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit:
http://www.harmonixmusic.com.

About Z Corporation

Z Corporation makes products that enable users to capture, edit, and
print 3D data with unprecedented speed, ease, versatility and
affordability. These products include the world’s fastest high-definition
3D printers — machines that produce physical 3D models from digital data
in full color — and uniquely portable 3D scanners — handheld machines
that digitize 3D surfaces in real time. Z Corp. technology is enabling a
wide range of applications in manufacturing, architecture, civil
engineering, reverse engineering, geographic information systems (GIS),
medicine and entertainment. For the latest news and information from Z
Corp., visit http://www.zcorp.com.

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