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“Flyff All Stars” Pre-registration and Promotion by AKB 48 Tokyo, Japan –April 30, 2015 – Gala Inc. today announced that pre-registration began for the Japanese version and promotion by Mayu Watanabe, Yuki Kashiwagi, and Haruka Shimazaki of AKB48 will appear on various promotional activities of the game apps. 1. Overview of Flyff All Stars “Flyff All Stars:” mobile RPG. A game user gathers in-game hero, empowers, improves equipment, and goes on an adventure. This smartphone game apps are based on PC online game “Flyff Online” developed by Gala Lab Corp. 2. Overview of Promotion by AKB48 The Company will engage in a contract with AKS Inc. Mayu Watanabe, Yuki Kashiwagi, and Haruka Shimazaki of AKB48 are one of the most famous idols in Japan and their image of “kawaii” matches “kawaii” of the game apps. They will appear on TV commercials and event. Their song which will be released as 40th single on May 20, 2015 “Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai” will be used for the game apps’ commercial as tie-up song. 3. Overview of Pre-registration One Gach ticket will be granted upon pre-registration at GameDash Inc. provided by Vector Inc. http://ir.vector.co.jp/?lang=en Membership registration is required to use this service. 4. Expected Release Date of the Game Apps The games apps is expected to be released in May to June of this year. The original development for the Japanese version and review by Apple Inc. and Google Inc. are expected to be volatile. Thus, once the game apps is released, we will announce by PR. 5. Gala Group’s Commitment Our Group prioritizes monetizing smartphone games apps business as the Group’s major business domain. The Group commits to develop apps and acquire license, utilizes Group’s global network and aims for the business’ global expansion. AKS Inc. (Management Office of AKB48) Company Name AKS Inc. URL http://www.akb48.co.jp/ Office Address 6-1-8 Sotokanda Chiyoada-ku Tokyo Representative Director Natsuko Yoshinari Establishment 2006 Business Domain Production for entertainment Contact: email: [email protected] Disclaimer: This summarized translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of any discrepancy with the Japanese original, the original shall prevail. .

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