The online auction offers a number of exceptional items -- everything from signed RIVEN lithograph collectibles and copies of the RIVEN game signed by the creators. Many of the unique RIVEN merchandise items that are available at the RIVEN Charity Auction for World Hunger will never be sold at retail. Electronic equipment -- such as computers, printers, and DVD players -- will also be available as part of this special auction.

RIVEN, published by Broderbund's Red Orb Entertainment (TM) and produced by Cyan Inc., is one of this year's top-selling computer games. "RIVEN is about saving an unreal and engrossing world from certain destruction," points out Bruce Friedricks, Senior Brand Manager of Red Orb Entertainment, a division of Broderbund Software. "The RIVEN Charity Auction for World Hunger is about saving a real world -- ours -- from an all-too-real problem: hunger."

Oxfam America, the beneficiary of the RIVEN Auction, supports the self-help efforts of the poor and marginalized -- landless peasants, indigenous peoples, refugees, and survivors of war and natural disasters -- striving to better their lives. "We are pleased to be the official beneficiary of the RIVEN Charity Auction for World Hunger through NonprofitAuction.com," said Peggy Connolly, Oxfam's Communications Director. "In addition to raising much-needed funds, we hope it will raise even more awareness for our mission."
"By presenting RIVEN in our unique format to Internet audiences," said Chris Tsakalakis, General Manager of NonprofitAuction.com, "we are offering web consumers a unique opportunity to get great deals on collectible and desirable merchandise while they help feed the hungry."

NonprofitAuction.com is a service of NetConex, a joint venture of The Washington Post Company, Broderbund Software and Polaris Venture Partners. The goal of NonprofitAuction.com is to utilize the Internet to increase the reach and visibility of nonprofit organizations through online auctions. NonprofitAuction.com uses events such as the RIVEN Charity Auction for World Hunger, to bring unique and interesting donated items to bidders in a cost-effective and interactive manner. For more information on arranging an online charity auction with NonprofitAuction.com, please contact Wayne Howard, Director of Sales at Netconex at 415-339-2047.