Crimson Cow secures another adventure game highlight
The German publisher and Alcachofa Soft sign worldwide publishing deal for "The Abbey"
Hamburg, Germany, August, 2006: Crimson Cow and the Spanish developer Alcachofa Soft have announced a cooperation agreement. As part of a worldwide publishing deal, the companies will be bringing the point-and-click adventure "The Abbey" to market in 2007.
The ambitious project takes adventure fans to the gloomy world of the Middle Ages. An old abbey is the scene of a series of mysterious murders, and only one man can put a stop to the slaughter. In the role of the Grand Inquisitor Leonardo and his assistant Bruno, the player's task is to shed light on the mystery.
In addition to a gripping storyline with many an unexpected twist, "The Abbey" will feature a wealth of technological and graphic innovations. A special highlight will be the innovative presentation of cinematic proportions.
"With 'The Abbey" we are extending our line-up of adventure games with an exceptional title," said CEO of Crimson Cow Karsten Otto. "The second game to be published by us worldwide is one of the most lavish adventure projects ever realized in Spain. 'The Abbey' will tread new paths in many respects, and will provide both fans of the genre and occasional players with a completely new PC game experience."
Emilio de Paz, manager of Alcachofasoft S.L., also welcomes the cooperation: "We are pleased to have found in Crimson Cow a partner who is a known specialist in the adventure game sector. The realization of "The Abbey" represents the fulfillment of a long-felt wish. Together with Crimson Cow we will present players with an unrivaled game experience.
About Crimson Cow:
The German publisher Crimson Cow was founded in 2002. Among other achievements, Crimson Cow has contributed significantly to the revival of the adventure genre with the outstanding success of "Runaway" (2002) and the innovative "The Westerner" (2004). "Pro Cycling Manager 2005-2006", which was published in 2005, is the undisputed market leader in cycling games. Other titles in the company's portfolio include the humorous, comic-style "Clever & Smart - A Movie Adventure", and the sports simulation "Winter Sports 2006 ". Crimson Cow acquires the worldwide rights to high-quality titles with the future aim of producing first-class products for fans of sophisticated interactive entertainment all over the world. For more information, please visit www.crimsoncowgames.com.
About Alcachofa Soft:
Founded in 1995, the Spanish developer Alcachofasoft S.L is based in Toledo, the former capital of Spain overlooking the Castilian plateau that is famous for its sharp blades. In 1996 the company released the adventure "Drascula", which achieved cult status in Spain. From 1997 on, a total of seven graphic adventures were developed under license from Ibañez in the series "Mortadelo y Filemon", also known as "Clever and Smart". The last part of the series was published in Germany by Crimson Cow under the title "Clever and Smart - A Movie Adventure."