August 12^th, 2002 (12:00am) - TDK Mediactive Inc. (OTC: TDKM.OB), a global publisher of entertainment software, today announced the appointment of Steve Ryno as vice president of product development. Steve, an interactive entertainment and software industry veteran, brings to TDK Mediactive more than fifteen years of experience.

“Steve is a welcome addition to the TDK Mediactive team,” said Vincent Bitetti, chief executive officer of TDK Mediactive. “With his solid background and proven accomplishments in product development, his experience will be integral as TDK Mediactive continues to evolve into a top worldwide video game publisher.”

Ryno previously served for seven years as vice president and chief creative officer at THQ Inc., where he worked with the development team overseeing the company’s video game line up. Additionally, he managed and coordinated product development with THQ’s internal studios, outside developers and licensors. Prior to THQ, Ryno served as executive producer for Atari Corporation where he managed over 100 titles for the company.