Keepsake

Haarlem, The Netherlands, February 8th 2006: Fast growing publisher Lighthouse Interactive today announced that their epic fantasy adventure game 'Keepsake', has gone gold and is set to ship into various territories within Europe. Developed by Montreal based Wicked Studios, Keepsake is a classic tale of mystery and magic set within the enchanted World of Dragonvale Academy. The latest series of golds supporting the English, Dutch and Italian languages will be shipped on PC DVD-rom February 24th and 28th respectively. A fully localised German version is already currently available throughout the German speaking territories.

Further localized versions, such as Polish, Spanish and Russian, are also currently in development.

"We are very pleased to announce that further versions, including English, of Keepsake have now gone gold", said Erik Schreuder, Lighthouse CEO. "Keepsake has been a great success with gamers in Germany and we are looking forward to bringing this terrific adventure title to the rest of Europe".

Yves Bordeleau, President of Wicked Studios, added: "We are extremely excited to see Keepsake launching throughout more territories in Europe. Developing Keepsake has been a work of passion and we are proud to share our adventure with gamers everywhere".

About Keepsake

In an enchanted world of mystery, beauty and boundless imagination, begins the epic quest of Lydia, a young girl embarking on a journey of enlightenment that takes her to the gates of Dragonvale Academy where she will become a new apprentice.

Upon her arrival, something is terribly amiss... The campus is deserted and even Celeste, Lydia's best friend, who is a scholar at the Academy, is nowhere to be found. Confused and intrigued, Lydia explores the vast surroundings, the great hall and the labyrinth of rooms and corridors of the immense Academy. While exploring, Lydia stumbles across a most disturbing object... a keepsake she gave Celeste the last time they saw one another some 8 years ago. Celeste would never part with this beloved memento. Upon picking up the keepsake, strange visions rush through Lydia's mind. It is now clear to her that treachery and sorrow now lurk in the halls of the Academy...

Accompanied by a charmed dragon named Zak who helps her to unravel the many enigmas along her journey, Lydia must overcome trials, unravel the secrets of runes and glyphs and master the forces of magic to uncover the mystery behind the missing students of Dragonvale Academy and the strange visions she is suddenly experiencing.

Game Features

• A deep and involving storyline where suspense and mystery await every turn.

• Exploration of a vast environment located in a Medieval Fantasy setting.

• Easy to use interface that evolves as new features become available.

• Compelling 3rd Person gameplay powered by a state-of- the-art graphics engine.

• A built in 'Active Hint System' helps players progress further into the game without being stumped by difficult puzzles.

• Challenging gameplay, learn to cast spells, understand the secrets of the runes and glyphs and overcome demanding trials designed to test your wits rather than your dexterity.

About Wicked Studios

Wicked Studios is a developer of entertainment software located in Montreal, Canada. The company was founded in 2002 by game design professionals of all fields of expertise. Highly skilled, the team has an average of 8 years of experience and has more than a dozen projects already accomplished for some key players in the industry. Beginning with its first title, 'Keepsake', Wicked Studios' main objective is to make high quality games that will reach all kinds of people and generate an excellent gaming experience for everyone. Find our more about Wicked Studios at www.wickedstudios.com.

About Lighthouse Interactive

Lighthouse Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in The Netherlands and Canada. Lighthouse's upcoming titles include the critically acclaimed adventure title 'Keepsake', the fast paced mech shooter 'War World: Tactical Combat' and the highly anticipated 4x space strategy hybrid 'Sword of the Stars'. Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Lighthouse is a strong alternative for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience.

For more information contact Ruth Fraser at Chaloner Associates: ruth@chaloner-associates.co.uk

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