Zing to Provide an Interactive, Simulated 3D Chat Experience for Uproar

Zing.com, the leading online 3D community and entertainment portal announced it would now operate a 3D chat community for Uproar.com, a game show destination site featuring popular versions of television shows like Family Feud, Namet That Tune, To tell the Truth, and Match Game.

Orange, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2003 -- Zing.com, the leading online 3D community and entertainment portal announced it would now operate a 3D chat community for Uproar.com, a game show destination site featuring popular versions of television shows like Family Feud, Name That Tune, To tell the Truth, and Match Game.

Standard online text-based chat rooms provide a place where people can communicate through words and use emotions to express tone and meaning. Zings premise brings the natural progression of communication much closer to real life by introducing the non-verbal queues associated with human interaction. Zings unique 3D environments allow Uproar members to interact with others through animated characters with customizable features and movements.

Zings partnership with Uproar will propel our current 90 day growth trend of 622% in average daily page impressions, 464% in average daily visitors, 354% in registrations, 309% subscribers to incredible numbers. Zing is gaining momentum through strategic partnerships and online marketing efforts. Uproar has been a contributor to our growth and this relationship will further establish our position in the online marketplace as the leading 3D community. " states Heather Bresnahan, General Manager of Zing.com.

Uproar users will be able to converse with cartoon" text bubbles. In addition, a chat history window will be available for all users in the room to view. Characters can dance, drink, flirt, and blow a kiss bringing an element of personality to faceless world of online text-based chat.

"Bringing Zings chat community to Uproar will offer our members a chance to enhance their online game experience," said Craig Teich, Uproar's Director of Product Strategy. All members will have the opportunity to interact with their friends and create unique relationships across the site."

Zings goal is to create an entertaining social environment for all users. Were not focused on having users live their life virtually; we simply want them to go online, interact with others, play games, meet for a virtual drink or dance and then leave to live their real" lives. Its not about replacing whats missing in your real life; its about enhancing your social experience online.

The 3D chat community can be located at: http://www.zing.com. As part of the relationship, Zing has also created a customized Uproar Game room located inside the Zing 3D community.

About Zing.com
Zing, the leading online 3D community portal offers a one-stop destination for entertainment and love through Zing Dating, Zing Shopping, Zing Games, and Zing 3D. Developed and programmed based on Macromedia Flash technology, Zing eliminates the need for complicated downloads, purchasing additional software or an expensive high-end computer. To access the Zing network, users simply need Internet access, a web browser and Macromedia Flash (nearly 522 million Internet users worldwide have installed Macromedia Flash).

For additional information visit: www.zing.com

About Uproar.com
Uproar.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Vendare Group, Inc. an online direct marketing and database management company headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. Uproar is an industry leader in online games, sweepstakes, and game shows, featuring online versions of popular television shows like "Family Feud," "Name that Tune," "To Tell the Truth," and "Match Game."

For additional information visit: www.uproar.com

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Contact:
   Heather Bresnahan
   General Manager, Zing.com
   Phone: (714) 919-5257
   E-Mail: heather@zing.com

Craig Teich
   Director of Product Strategy
   Phone: (646) 495-3186
   E-Mail: cteich@vendaregroup.com