Exhibit 99.1

REALNETWORKS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

SEATTLE - October 30, 2013- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Financial Summary

• Revenue of $49.0 million

• Net loss of $(31.4) million or $(0.88) per share

• Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(8.4) million

• Cash and short-term investments of $218.4 million as of September 30, 2013

Recent Highlights

• On September 24, launched RealPlayer Cloud, the first integrated video player and cloud service

• Acquired Muzicall Limited, a leading service provider for mobile carriers and media companies in Europe, for $6.7 million

• Settled our two most significant outstanding litigation matters for an aggregate of $11.5 million

"We are pleased with our continued progress towards revitalizing RealNetworks," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and interim CEO of RealNetworks. "Last month we launched RealPlayer Cloud, our breakthrough product that makes it easy to move, watch, save and share video across every popular digital device. The initial market response to RealPlayer Cloud has been excellent and we think lays the foundation for a great future."

Third Quarter Results

For the third quarter of 2013, revenue was $49.0 million, a sequential decrease of (2)% from the second quarter of 2013, and a decrease of (17)% compared with the third quarter of 2012. Revenue trends in each of RealNetworks' businesses in the third quarter of 2013 compared with the year-earlier quarter were: a (18)% decrease in RealPlayer Group revenue to $17.6 million, a (13)% decrease in Mobile Entertainment revenue to $19.9 million and a (24)% decrease in Games revenue to $11.4 million.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2013 was $(31.4) million, or $(0.88) per share, compared with net loss of $(22.2) million, or $(0.63) per share, in the third quarter of 2012.

Adjusted EBITDA loss for the third quarter of 2013 was $(8.4) million, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $(6.0) million for the third quarter of 2012. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.

As of September 30, 2013, RealNetworks had $218.4 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments compared with $271.4 million as of December 31, 2012, of which approximately $37.5 million was held in foreign jurisdictions. In addition, RealNetworks had $39.5 million in restricted cash and available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2013, compared with $44.3 million as of December 31, 2012.

Segment Operating Results

			2013			2013			2012
			Q3			Q2			Q3
			(in thousands)
Revenue
	RealPlayer Group		$	17,641		$	18,383		$	21,392
	Mobile Entertainment		19,948			18,592			22,820
	Games		11,369			12,875			14,876
	Corporate		—			—			—
		Total	$	48,958		$	49,850		$	59,088
Operating Income (loss)
	RealPlayer Group		$	(72	)	$	(27	)	$	1,575
	Mobile Entertainment		(1,477		)	(990		)	(1,856		)
	Games		(3,360		)	(2,261		)	(2,136		)
	Corporate		(23,528		)	(13,226		)	(20,758		)
		Total	$	(28,437	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(23,175	)
Adjusted EBITDA
	RealPlayer Group		$	624		$	470		$	2,275
	Mobile Entertainment		503			694			341
	Games		(2,704		)	(1,315		)	(1,321		)
	Corporate		(6,792		)	(5,602		)	(7,337		)
		Total	$	(8,369	)	$	(5,753	)	$	(6,042	)

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2013, RealNetworks expects total revenue of $47.0 million to $50.0 million, with all segments declining year over year, Mobile Entertainment increasing, Games flat and RealPlayer Group declining sequentially. We expect adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to be a loss of $(8.0) million to $(11.0) million.

The foregoing forward-looking statements reflect RealNetworks' expectations as of October 30, 2013. It is not RealNetworks' general practice to update these forward-looking statements until its next quarterly results announcement.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The company will host an audio Webcast conference call to review results and discuss the company's operations for the third quarter at5:00 p.m. ET on October 30. The Webcast will be available at: http://investor.realnetworks.com

The on-demand Webcast will be available beginning approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live Webcast.

Conference Call Details

5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT

Dial in:

888-790-3162 Domestic

415-228-4854 International

Passcode: Third Quarter Earnings

Leader: Rob Glaser

Telephonic replay will be available until 8 p.m. ET, November 20, 2013.

Replay dial in:

800-568-9796 Domestic

203-369-3292 International

Passcode: 103013

RNWK-F

For More Information

Investor Relations: ir@realnetworks.com

About RealNetworks

RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category in 1995 and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/about-us.

RealNetworks, RealPlayer and GameHouse are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.

In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and to adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment.

The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the third quarter earnings materials. Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 (“Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures”) to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to RealNetworks' current expectations regarding future revenue and adjusted EBITDA, future market performance, and its plans to attain growth and profitability and undertake certain strategic initiatives. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include: RealNetworks' ability to realize operating efficiencies, growth and other benefits from the implementation of its growth plan, strategic initiatives, and restructuring efforts; the emergence of new entrants and competition in the market for digital media products and services; other competitive risks, including the growth of competing technologies, products and services;

the potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings on RealNetworks' business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships, business acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services; changes in consumer and advertising spending in response to disruptions in the global financial markets; fluctuations in foreign currencies; and changes in RealNetworks' effective tax rate. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of RealNetworks' financial statements and forward-looking financial guidance requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period.  Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Quarters Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net revenue	$	48,958		$	59,088		$	155,601		$	191,578
Cost of revenue	18,990			25,244			59,015			78,633
Gross profit	29,968			33,844			96,586			112,945
Sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs (A)	—			—			—			116,353
Operating expenses:
Research and development	15,707			15,321			45,951			49,167
Sales and marketing	19,427			21,972			59,830			68,462
General and administrative	9,869			8,759			28,506			35,103
Restructuring and other charges	1,877			10,724			4,075			13,872
Lease exit and related charges	—			243			3,066			243
Loss on litigation settlements	11,525			—			11,525			—
Total operating expenses	58,405			57,019			152,953			166,847
Operating income (loss)	(28,437		)	(23,175		)	(56,367		)	62,451
Other income (expenses):
Interest income, net	166			164			992			1,033
Gain (loss) on sale of equity and other investments, net	—			2,210			—			5,288
Equity in net loss of Rhapsody investment	(2,629		)	(1,613		)	(6,209		)	(4,095		)
Other income (expense), net	(118		)	248			(146		)	1,674
Total other income (expense), net	(2,581		)	1,009			(5,363		)	3,900
Income (loss) before income taxes	(31,018		)	(22,166		)	(61,730		)	66,351
Income tax expense (benefit)	357			48			(210		)	24,583
Net income (loss)	$	(31,375	)	$	(22,214	)	$	(61,520	)	$	41,768
Basic net income (loss) per share	$	(0.88	)	$	(0.63	)	$	(1.73	)	$	1.20
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	(0.88	)	$	(0.63	)	$	(1.73	)	$	1.19
Shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share	35,670			34,998			35,490			34,747
Shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share	35,670			34,998			35,490			35,000
(A) On April 5, 2012, RealNetworks completed the sale of certain patents and other technology assets to Intel for a cash purchase of $120.0 million.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
	(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	134,879	$	163,198
Short-term investments	83,527		108,216
Trade accounts receivable, net	26,494		30,754
Deferred costs, current portion	1,622		825
Deferred tax assets - current	3,942		2,869
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,152		17,002
Total current assets	262,616		322,864
Equipment, software, and leasehold improvements, at cost:
Equipment and software	94,054		98,041
Leasehold improvements	3,516		22,767
Total equipment, software, and leasehold improvements	97,570		120,808
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	73,105		91,492
Net equipment, software, and leasehold improvements	24,465		29,316
Restricted cash equivalents and investments	5,000		10,000
Equity method investment	12,656		19,204
Available for sale securities	34,485		34,334
Other assets	2,844		3,153
Deferred costs, non-current portion	1,032		531
Deferred tax assets, net, non-current portion	1,576		4,911
Other intangible assets, net	14,051		3,275
Goodwill	17,518		6,309
Total assets	$	376,243	$	433,897
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	20,562	$	19,013
Accrued and other current liabilities	58,024		57,530
Deferred revenue, current portion	7,604		8,675
Total current liabilities	86,190		85,218
Deferred revenue, non-current portion	167		169
Deferred rent	613		2,250
Deferred tax liabilities, net, non-current portion	3,166		432
Other long-term liabilities	492		3,100
Total liabilities	90,628		91,169
Shareholders' equity	285,615		342,728
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	376,243	$	433,897

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	(61,520	)	$	41,768
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	15,045			12,478
Stock-based compensation	5,671			6,419
Loss on asset disposal	—			1,965
Equity in net loss of Rhapsody	6,209			4,095
Deferred income taxes, net	(1,238		)	22,399
Gain on sale of patent and other technology assets, net of costs	—			(116,353		)
Gain on sale of equity and other investments, net	—			(5,288		)
Realized translation gain	(35		)	(1,968		)
Other	51			—
Net change in certain operating assets and liabilities	7,514			3,735
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(28,303		)	(30,750		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of equipment, software, and leasehold improvements	(5,798		)	(6,478		)
Proceeds from sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs	—			116,353
Proceeds from sale of equity and other investments	—			7,244
Purchases of short-term investments	(85,670		)	(76,191		)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments	110,359			51,885
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash equivalents and investments, net	5,000			103
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(22,480		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,411			92,916
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (stock options and stock purchase plan)	408			3,240
Tax payments from shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock	(911		)	(964		)
Payment of contingent consideration	(828		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,331		)	2,276
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(96		)	(73		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(28,319		)	64,369
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	163,198			106,333
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	134,879		$	170,702

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Supplemental Financial Information

(Unaudited)

	2013						2012
	Q3		Q2		Q1		Q4		Q3		Q2		Q1
	(in thousands)
Net Revenue by Line of Business
RealPlayer Group (A)	$	17,641	$	18,383	$	22,383	$	25,838	$	21,392	$	22,158	$	22,081
Mobile Entertainment (B)	19,948		18,592		20,495		25,718		22,820		26,005		25,775
Games (C)	11,369		12,875		13,915		15,708		14,876		17,363		19,108
Total net revenue	$	48,958	$	49,850	$	56,793	$	67,264	$	59,088	$	65,526	$	66,964
Net Revenue by Product
RealPlayer Group
- License (D)	$	7,281	$	6,766	$	8,332	$	10,956	$	6,757	$	8,334	$	7,733
- Subscriptions (E)	3,616		4,193		4,924		6,192		7,056		6,810		7,601
- Media Properties (F)	6,745		7,424		9,127		8,690		7,579		7,014		6,747
Mobile Entertainment
- SaaS (G)	18,155		17,002		18,674		22,793		20,696		23,286		23,464
- Systems Integration / Professional Services (H)	322		300		291		1,295		247		965		426
- Technology License & Other (I)	1,470		1,290		1,530		1,630		1,877		1,754		1,885
Games
- License (J)	3,421		4,089		5,249		5,222		5,136		6,053		7,587
- Subscriptions (K)	5,733		5,980		6,312		6,876		6,952		7,536		8,170
- Media Properties (L)	2,215		2,806		2,354		3,610		2,788		3,774		3,351
Total net revenue	$	48,958	$	49,850	$	56,793	$	67,264	$	59,088	$	65,526	$	66,964
Net Revenue by Geography
United States	$	21,039	$	21,463	$	28,024	$	28,315	$	29,101	$	28,614	$	31,814
Rest of world	27,919		28,387		28,769		38,949		29,987		36,912		35,150
Total net revenue	$	48,958	$	49,850	$	56,793	$	67,264	$	59,088	$	65,526	$	66,964
Net Revenue by Line of Business
(A) The RealPlayer Group primarily includes revenue from RealPlayer and related products, such as the distribution of third-party software products, advertising on RealPlayer websites, and sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers, sales of intellectual property licenses, and consumer subscriptions such as SuperPass.
(B) The Mobile Entertainment division primarily includes revenue from SaaS services, system integration, and professional services to mobile carriers, and sales of technology licenses of our software products such as Helix.
(C) The Games division primarily includes revenue from sales of games licenses, online games subscription services, advertising on games sites and social network sites, microtransactions from online and social games, and sales of mobile games.
Net Revenue by Product
(D) Licensing revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers and sales of intellectual property licenses.
(E) Subscriptions revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes revenue from subscriptions such as SuperPass.
(F) Media Properties revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on RealPlayer websites.
(G) SaaS revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from music on demand, video on demand, ringtones, ringback tones, and intercarrier messaging services provided to network services providers who are largely mobile phone networks.
(H) Systems Integration / Professional Services revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes professional services, other than those associated with software sales, provided to mobile carriers.
(I) Licensing revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from Helix-related products.
(J) Licensing revenue within Games includes retail games-related revenue, microtransactions from online and social games and sales of mobile games.
(K) Subscriptions revenue within Games includes revenue from online games subscriptions.
(L) Media Properties revenue within Games includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on games sites and social network sites.

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Segment Results of Operations

(Unaudited)

	2013						2012			2013			2012
	Q3			Q2			Q3			YTD			YTD
	(in thousands)
RealPlayer Group
Net revenue	$	17,641		$	18,383		$	21,392		$	58,407		$	65,631
Cost of revenue	3,264			4,409			6,735			12,984			16,026
Gross profit	14,377			13,974			14,657			45,423			49,605
Gross margin	81		%	76		%	69		%	78		%	76		%
Operating expenses	14,449			14,001			13,082			44,656			41,849
Operating income (loss)	$	(72	)	$	(27	)	$	1,575		$	767		$	7,756
Adjusted EBITDA	$	624		$	470		$	2,275		$	2,425		$	9,347
Mobile Entertainment
Net revenue	$	19,948		$	18,592		$	22,820		$	59,035		$	74,600
Cost of revenue	11,972			11,170			12,740			33,974			43,093
Gross profit	7,976			7,422			10,080			25,061			31,507
Gross margin	40		%	40		%	44		%	42		%	42		%
Operating expenses	9,453			8,412			11,936			26,976			40,591
Operating income (loss)	$	(1,477	)	$	(990	)	$	(1,856	)	$	(1,915	)	$	(9,084	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	503		$	694		$	341		$	4,579		$	(2,145	)
Games
Net revenue	$	11,369		$	12,875		$	14,876		$	38,159		$	51,347
Cost of revenue	3,216			3,381			4,989			10,397			17,332
Gross profit	8,153			9,494			9,887			27,762			34,015
Gross margin	72		%	74		%	66		%	73		%	66		%
Operating expenses	11,513			11,755			12,023			35,120			39,962
Operating income (loss)	$	(3,360	)	$	(2,261	)	$	(2,136	)	$	(7,358	)	$	(5,947	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(2,704	)	$	(1,315	)	$	(1,321	)	$	(5,173	)	$	(3,790	)
Corporate
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Cost of revenue	538			559			780			1,660			2,182
Gross profit	(538		)	(559		)	(780		)	(1,660		)	(2,182		)
Gross margin	N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A			N/A
Gain on sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs	—			—			—			—			116,353
Operating expenses	22,990			12,667			19,978			46,201			44,445
Operating income (loss)	$	(23,528	)	$	(13,226	)	$	(20,758	)	$	(47,861	)	$	69,726
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(6,792	)	$	(5,602	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(18,962	)	$	(23,380	)
Total
Net revenue	$	48,958		$	49,850		$	59,088		$	155,601		$	191,578
Cost of revenue	18,990			19,519			25,244			59,015			78,633
Gross profit	29,968			30,331			33,844			96,586			112,945
Gross margin	61		%	61		%	57		%	62		%	59		%
Gain on sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs	—			—			—			—			116,353
Operating expenses	58,405			46,835			57,019			152,953			166,847
Operating income (loss)	$	(28,437	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(23,175	)	$	(56,367	)	$	62,451
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(8,369	)	$	(5,753	)	$	(6,042	)	$	(17,131	)	$	(19,968	)

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Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment

(Unaudited)

	2013						2012			2013			2012
	Q3			Q2			Q3			YTD			YTD
	(in thousands)
RealPlayer Group
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Operating income (loss)	$	(72	)	$	(27	)	$	1,575		$	767		$	7,756
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization	60			62			62			189			220
Depreciation and amortization	636			435			638			1,469			1,371
Adjusted EBITDA	$	624		$	470		$	2,275		$	2,425		$	9,347
Mobile Entertainment
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Operating income (loss)	$	(1,477	)	$	(990	)	$	(1,856	)	$	(1,915	)	$	(9,084	)
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization	1,055			638			796			2,506			2,384
Depreciation and amortization	925			1,046			1,401			3,988			4,555
Adjusted EBITDA	$	503		$	694		$	341		$	4,579		$	(2,145	)
Games
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Operating income (loss)	$	(3,360	)	$	(2,261	)	$	(2,136	)	$	(7,358	)	$	(5,947	)
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization	314			230			171			565			587
Depreciation and amortization	342			716			644			1,620			1,570
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(2,704	)	$	(1,315	)	$	(1,321	)	$	(5,173	)	$	(3,790	)
Corporate
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment:
Operating income (loss)	$	(23,528	)	$	(13,226	)	$	(20,758	)	$	(47,861	)	$	69,726
Other income (expense), net	(118		)	(137		)	248			(146		)	1,674
Depreciation and amortization	1,839			1,859			604			4,708			1,791
Restructuring and other charges	1,877			816			10,724			4,075			13,872
Stock-based compensation	1,613			2,020			1,602			5,671			5,667
Gain on sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs	—			—			—			—			(116,353		)
Lease exit and related charges	—			3,066			243			3,066			243
Loss on litigation settlements	11,525			—			—			11,525			—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(6,792	)	$	(5,602	)	$	(7,337	)	$	(18,962	)	$	(23,380	)
Total
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA:
Operating income (loss)	$	(28,437	)	$	(16,504	)	$	(23,175	)	$	(56,367	)	$	62,451
Other income (expense), net	(118		)	(137		)	248			(146		)	1,674
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization	1,429			930			1,029			3,260			3,191
Depreciation and amortization	3,742			4,056			3,287			11,785			9,287
Lease exit and related charges	—			3,066			243			3,066			243
Loss on litigation settlements	11,525			—			—			11,525			—
Restructuring and other charges	1,877			816			10,724			4,075			13,872
Stock-based compensation	1,613			2,020			1,602			5,671			5,667
Gain on sale of patents and other technology assets, net of costs	—			—			—			—			(116,353		)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(8,369	)	$	(5,753	)	$	(6,042	)	$	(17,131	)	$	(19,968	)