NINTENDO INKS GRIFFEY, JR. TO MULTI-YEAR ENDORSEMENT DEAL

     Nintendo of America Inc. has signed Ken Griffey Jr. to an
exclusive multi-year agreement as a corporate spokesman and
advisor on game development.  The first products from the
agreement will be two "technically-advanced" baseball games, one
for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and one for the soon-
to-be-released Nintendo Ultra 64.  Griffey will be involved in
game development with the first Nintendo/Griffey game scheduled
for release in Spring '96.  The "authentic nature" of the games
will be supported by a licensing agreement from MLB, including
stadiums, logos, colors and uniform designs.  MLBP Senior
VP/Business Affairs Don Gibson:  "The expansion of our
association with Nintendo will enhance the appeal of Major League
Baseball to a young audience, which is our fan base."  The second
Ultra 64 game will be out in late '96 or early '97 (Nintendo).