Greg Martin Auctions an Escala Group Company Announces 'The Sale of the Decade' -

This is one of the finest American
collections of firearms ever assembled by one individual," said Martin, also
noting that the collection was begun in the 1970s by banker Robert Howard of
Dallas and Hemphill, Texas. Martin further explained that the collection is unique because
of the depth of items in every category -- including all models and variations
of American firearms -- from North + Cheney horse pistols, the first military
pistol purchased by the United States government, through the Revolutionary
War and 20th Century.
The words "should," "believe ," "estimate," "expect," "intend,"
"anticipate," "foresee," "plan" and similar expressions and variations thereof
identify certain of such forward- looking statements, which speak only as of
the dates on which they were made.

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vugames. We expect that new world records
will be established in conjunction with this extraordinary event.S.

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Howard's may not be seen again on the auction block for many
decades .
Escala Group's North American operations include Greg Manning Auctions
division, Ivy + Manning Philatelic Auctions, Greg Manning Galleries, Spectrum
Numismatics, Teletrade, Nutmeg Stamp Sales , Superior Sports Auctions, Bowers
and Merena Auctions, and Kingswood Coin Auctions, and H.
Merchant/dealer activities are conducted through Greg Manning Auctions and
GMAI-Auctentia Central de Compras of Madrid, which act as exclusive suppliers
of collectibles -- primarily stamps and coins -- on a worldwide basis to
Afinsa Bienes Tangibles, S.A.

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"SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate takes the winning challenges and gameplay
of SWAT 4 and adds missions, story elements and multiplayer abilities to
create an all-new experience for fans of the original game," said Peter Della
Penna , Executive Vice President and COO, World Studios for Vivendi Universal
Games.

About Vivendi Universal Games
Vivendi Universal Games (http://www.com.

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As with
the original game, the expansion pack emphasizes tactical deployment over pure
run-and-gun action and requires proper use of a broad range of real police
gear and tactics to help the team overcome any obstacle, rescue endangered
civilians, and bring order to chaos.
John Gallo, a director of Greg Martin Auctions, stated , "Greg Martin and I
have known Robert Howard for many years, and assisted him with the formation
of this great collection.com or online at http://www. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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"The new abilities -- like the new 'Held Commands' - - coupled with the
additions to multiplayer mode, have made an expansion pack worthy of the
SWAT 4 moniker and a game that PC fans will be playing online for a long
time. Moreover, it features many rare items
that have never before come up for auction.

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Its
development studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment(R),
Radical Entertainment, Sierra Entertainment, Massive Entertainment (TM),
Swordfish Studios and High Moon Studios.R. of Madrid, Spain, and through Spectrum
Numismatics International, one of the largest wholesalers of rare coins in the
U. Factors
that may cause such differences include changes in market conditions, changes
in economic environment, competitive factors and the other factors discussed
in the "forward-looking information" or "risk factors" sections included in
Escala Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
Escala Group 's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
prospectuses and other documents that Escala Group has filed with the
Commission. In particular, any statement related to Escala Group 's expected
revenues or earnings or Escala Group's being well positioned for future
profitability and growth are forward-looking statements.

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Expansion Pack to 2005's Award-Winning SWAT 4 Adds New Missions , Modes and
Multiplayer Functionality to Challenge Even the Most Experienced SWAT Team
Leaders

LOS ANGELES, Sierra(R) Entertainment has shipped
SWAT (R) 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate to retail stores this week for the PC."
These sales will be distinctive because of the fact that a collection the
quality of Mr. Harmer.

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Greg Martin, President of Greg Martin Auctions, stated, "These events will
be two of the greatest sales in the annals of gun auctions, due to the sheer
quality and quantity of product. Martin continued, "It was a Herculean task
and remarkable achievement to assemble such an impressive collection within
just 30 years . Specific areas of interest in the Robert Howard
Collection include early American pistols, Kentucky rifles and Colonial
flintlock guns to Civil War carbines, American percussion revolvers, cartridge
arms and more." Mr. We believe this
will be the first of many important collections brought to market by Greg
Martin Auctions under the Escala Group banner.

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About SWAT Force
Gamers can now get their SWAT fix while on the go. Mr. Sales schedules and collector
information are available online.

ABOUT ESCALA GROUP
Escala Group is a global federation of leading companies in the
collectibles market with operations in North America, Europe and Asia as well
as on the Internet.

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SWAT Force puts the player in the shoes of a SWAT squad
leader: choose the equipment and tactics for the squad's sharp shooter and
explosives experts. In Asia, Escala's auctions operations are conducted
through John Bull Stamp Auctions, Ltd, the oldest philatelic auction house in
Hong Kong. Afinsa is Escala Group's majority shareholder.
The trading activities of Escala Group are conducted through A-Mark
Precious Metals, one of the largest private sellers of bullion coins and
bullion gold, silver and platinum to the wholesale marketplace.

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For more information about the SWAT series, including SWAT 4 and
SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate, please visit http://www. It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to
once again offer on the auction block many of the finest historic firearms
ever sold at public auction.

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The company is a
leader in the subscription -based massively multi-player online (MMO) games
category, holds leading positions in the PC, console and handheld games
markets, and is an emerging player in mobile and wireless games. VU Games also maintains strategic relationships with
industry leading content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC
Universal, Twentieth Century Fox and Ludlum Entertainment. The Robert Howard Collection of Historic Firearms Valued at
$15 Million Is Coming to Auction

SAN FRANCISCO, Greg and is expected to achieve over $15 million in sales. Since its inception, the company has achieved over
$40 million in total sales, the sale of some of the most important arms ever
sold, and several world records -- including the highest price ever paid at
auction for a firearm: $828,800 for a cased, gold-inlaid 1849 Colt revolver. In Europe,
the leading auction houses affiliated with the network are Auctentia Subastas
(Afinsa Auctions) of Madrid, Spain, Corinphila Auktionen of Zurich,
Switzerland, and the Koehler group of auction companies of Berlin and
Wiesbaden , Germany.

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VU Games' library of over 700 titles
features owned intellectual properties including Warcraft(R), StarCraft(R),
Diablo(R) and World of Warcraft(R) from Blizzard Entertainment; Crash
Bandicoot(R), Spyro The Dragon(R), Empire Earth(R), Leisure Suit Larry(TM),
and Ground Control (R).

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The
company's full-service approach to auctions includes state-of-the-art
technology, bi -coastal linked auction rooms, telephone and absentee bidding
(including online bid submission), fully illustrated online catalogs, and
private preview showings by appointment.

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Mr.gregmartinauctions . Additionally, any statements related to
future improved performance and estimates of revenues and earnings per share
are forward-looking statements.

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SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate is the first expansion pack for SWAT 4, the
hit tactical-simulation shooter from 2005 that put gamers in command of an
elite SWAT unit tasked with bringing down the most dangerous and violent
criminals in the world.com) is a global developer, publisher
and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment.

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For more information, contact Greg Martin Auctions by telephone toll-free
at 1-800-509-1988, by fax at 415-543-7576, by email at
info@gregmartinauctions. Escala Group undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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swat4. SWAT Force is now
available on carriers nationwide and playable on more than 200 types of GSM,
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SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate thrusts gamers back in the control of an
elite squad of up to five SWAT officers charged with confronting, subduing and
arresting the most dangerous criminals in tense police situations. Future events, risks and
uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements.

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SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate Ships to Retail Stores Worldwide for PC

New features added to SWAT 4 in SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate include:

* Seven new missions playable in single-player , multiplayer and co-op
mode

* 10-player co-op -- increased from five -- allows players to create a
single "stick" of 10 or any combination up to 10 for coordinated and
devastating insertion maneuvers

* New SWAT equipment, including Night Vision Goggles , Light Sticks for
cleared rooms, Ammo Pouch (This equipment will give the player 2 extra
clips of ammunition for their primary weapon)

* New weapons including SWAT- and Suspect-only submachine guns, stun
guns, rifles, grenade launchers and pistols

* New objective types, including preventing destruction of evidence and
preventing suspects from escaping the scene

* Held Commands, allowing players to hold movement of team groups until
the "Initiate" command, helping coordinate synchronized actions across
multiple groups

* New MP mode -- Smash and Grab -- where Suspects must seize and escort a
briefcase through a level while SWAT teams attempt to stop their escape

* Server browser improvements including, Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) for
built-in voice communication; GameSpy Stat Tracking for ladders and
rankings; and Voting for map selection, choosing a leader, and kicking
or banning players

SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion pack is now available at retail
stores for an estimated retail price of $19. The game has been rated 'M
for Mature ' by the ESRB.
Based on the popular PC tactical-action franchise, SWAT Force allows
gamers to take control of a two-man SWAT squad and lead them through seven
crisis situations. The collection is extremely well thought out and characterized
by its depth, quality and completeness. Gallo continued , "It is also noteworthy
that, almost concurrent with our new affiliation with the Escala Group, we
have been chosen by Robert Howard to auction his collection.
Now in its third year of business , Greg Martin Auctions has proven with
its past eight sales that it is the leading auction house for antique arms and
historic memorabilia.

Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives,
expectations, performance, events and the like are "forward-looking
statements " within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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ABOUT GREG MARTIN AUCTIONS
Based in San Francisco, Greg Martin Auctions (GMA) provides collectors,
institutions, dealers and enthusiasts with unsurpassed expertise and a
complete range of services to appraise, value, market and sell fine antique,
collectible and sporting arms, armor and historical memorabilia.

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Further details on the two-part sale, to be held at Greg Martin Auctions
in 2006 and 2007, are expected to be available later this year.

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The company operates through a number of subsidiaries that
specialize in various sectors of the collectibles markets, and is comprised of
three business areas: auctions, merchant/dealer operations and trading .

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