Immersion and dreamGEAR Sign TouchSense® Technology License for New Gaming Peripherals

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology (http://www.immersion.com/corporate/) announces that gaming peripheral manufacturer dreamGEAR LLC has entered into a license with Immersion, including rights to use advanced vibro-tactile, spinning-mass technologies for consumer gaming peripherals for computer, console, and handheld gaming systems. The companies will work together to develop innovative products that deliver better gaming experiences and surpass the performance and comfort of currently available controllers.

“Gamers have made it clear that force feedback is a requirement, and our new Shadow Wireless with Immersion’s TouchSense technology will change the way they play PlayStation 3 games”

“Immersion’s innovation and technology are essential for leading-edge, truly immersive gameplay,” said Leslie Mulligan, vice president and general manager of Immersion’s Gaming & Design Technology group. “dreamGEAR shares our passion for providing a thrilling, multisensory game experience. They will use our TouchSense® technology as a key element in unique new products that deliver a richer, more realistic user experience to gamers.”

dreamGEAR’s first TouchSense technology product is the soon-to-launch Shadow Wireless controller. This Sony PlayStation 3 peripheral will feature an enhanced analog stick to improve accuracy, reduce latency, and offer users improved enjoyment of PS3 titles.

“Gamers have made it clear that force feedback is a requirement, and our new Shadow Wireless with Immersion’s TouchSense technology will change the way they play PlayStation 3 games,” said Jason Biheller, vice president of research and development at dreamGEAR. “Its unique design and features are just the first of many innovations to come.”

A leading developer of high quality gaming peripherals and accessories, dreamGEAR is highly regarded for innovative product design and quality performance. The company produces products for all gaming consoles/handhelds, including the Sony PlayStation and PSP Slim; Microsoft Xbox; and Nintendo Wii, DS Lite, and Game Cube products. Under the terms of the license, these products will now bear Immersion’s Feel The Game® TouchSense® Technology logo. dreamGEAR was included in the 2008 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the country.

About dreamGEAR (www.dreamgear.net)

dreamGEAR is one of the fastest growing video game accessory companies in the United States, as well as a leader in providing a wide range of high quality portable speakers and accessories for all iPhone, iPod, PSP, and Zune models under its i.Sound brand. dreamGEAR’s founders bring together over 50 years of entertainment and gaming technology experience and are dedicated to providing the latest in design, performance, and quality. Fueled by a passion for innovation and a desire to meet the needs of its valued customers, dreamGEAR offers high quality affordable accessories across all video game platforms.

About Immersion (www.immersion.com)

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is the recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Using Immersion’s advanced touch feedback technology (http://www.immersion.com/corporate), electronic user interfaces are more compelling, entertaining, and in many applications, safer and more productive. Immersion’s technology has helped manufacturers develop innovative and creative solutions for products such as hundreds of video games and leading video console gaming systems, medical training simulators installed around the world, driver controls for automotive manufacturers, and mobile phones, such as those from LG and Samsung. Immersion’s patent portfolio includes over 700 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial matters; any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning the use of Immersion's technology in products of dreamGEAR LLC or consumer and market acceptance of force feedback products in general; proposed products or services; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and any statement or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Immersion's actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with Immersion's business which include, but are not limited to, delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand for Immersion's products or a delay in or failure to achieve the acceptance of force feedback as a critical user experience.

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in our most current Form 10-Q, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect our beliefs and predictions as of the date of this release. We disclaim any obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business, or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.

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