Northbrook, ILLINOIS – January 18, 2005 – Red Mercury, LLC, a leader in handheld entertainment software, today released AcidSpider™, an addictive card game that is easy to learn. AcidSpider is available for PalmOne handhelds including the Treo Smartphones, Tapwave’s Zodiac, and other Palm OS devices. AcidSpider’s unique IntelliMove™ system, including EZ Play™ and Sparkle Hints™, makes it easy to pick up a game on the go. The visual guide will teach you how to play within minutes. And the challenge is honest – every game is winnable.

AcidSpider’s depth unfolds with more play, making it engaging and addictive. Selectable difficulty level keeps beginners moving, and challenges the most advanced players. A game in progress can easily be interrupted and resumed at any time, allowing play time to be snuck in to any busy schedule. The included visual guide, daily tips, and Sparkle Hints will make anybody a pro in no time – even those who never before thought they would enjoy a card game.

“The high density quality that our customers have come to expect from Red Mercury games is here. AcidSpider has achieved a level of greatness that earns it a top spot in our product lineup,” said Scott Corley, President and Founder of Red Mercury. “We know everyone will love this game, because we can't put it down ourselves.”

About AcidSpider
AcidSpider with IntelliMove™ is an addicting card game available for Palm OS handhelds. Fun to learn and hard to put down, AcidSpider is densely packed with intelligent and intuitive game play features.

• Step by step demo to get you up and running
• Helpful game play tips
• Sparkle Hints™ to get you out of a jam
• EZ Play™ for intuitive 5-Way Navigator game play
• Full color backgrounds (use built in backgrounds or make your own)
• Three difficulty levels to choose from (easy, challenging, very hard)

About Red Mercury, LLC
Red Mercury is an entertainment software company located in Northbrook, Illinois. Red Mercury develops and publishes high quality software that is always there if you have a few minutes to spare. We’ve been doing this since 1999, all of the above. Nobody do it like we do it so show us some love.

For information on Red Mercury products, including AcidSpider ™, AcidSolitaire ®, AcidFreecell ®, and Atom Smash™ visit the company's web site at http://www.red-mercury.com or email info@red-mercury.com.