uWink Appoints Lawrence Early as CFO

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uWink, Inc., a designer, developer and marketer of entertainment software for touch screen video game terminals, amusement vending machines, and lottery and gaming kiosks, yesterday announced that it has appointed Mr. Lawrence Early to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Early joins uWink from Accesspoint, Inc., in Los Angeles, California where he was Controller from 2002-2003. During that tenure, he oversaw a 200% increase in revenue, 57% decrease in expenses, and 1,000% operating cash flow increase through the initiation of successful partnership programs, consolidation of redundant back office functions, and the integration of subsidiary operations into one head office. Prior to this position, Mr. Early was Regional Controller for the Southwest operations of Westsun America, Inc., where he managed five branch offices and five operating subsidiaries.

"We are pleased to welcome Lawrence Early to our executive team in the key position of Chief Financial Officer," said Nolan Bushnell, Chairman of uWink, Inc. "Each of his prior professional tenures point to his technical and operational expertise in initiating and managing fast growth. His past experience includes several highlights that will be critical to uWink, including management and integration of all financial operations and SEC requirements, strategic planning and interaction with the capital markets. We feel very fortunate to have him as a part of our organization at this exciting point in our corporate development."

From 1993 to 1999, as Audit Partner for Lichter and Associates, CPAs, Mr. Early had primary responsibility for managing client engagements in the technology, Internet, entertainment and garment industries. From 1989 to 1993, Mr. Early was a staff auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP. Mr. Early holds an MBA - International Finance from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management and a BA - Finance from California State University, Fresno. Mr. Early is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.