OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BASINGSTOKE, England (September 12th 2005) - THE ADVENTURE COMPANY launch their prehistorically graphic adventure for the PC CDROM, SECRET OF THE LOST CAVERN, priced at £19.99.

Delve into a world of exploration and intrigue, as you embark on a Stone Age quest filled with puzzles and mystery. Use your wits and powers of observation to survive the vast wilderness as your journey leads you to one of mankind's forgotten wonders.

Experience your adventure through the eyes of Arok and meet many fascinating characters. Contend with the wild world where fishing, hunting, gathering, and mysterious shaman ceremonies are all part of the struggle for survival, as you follow the path of your mentor and help recreate the paintings of the renowned Lascaux Cave.

Also featured, is an integrated encyclopaedia filled with historically accurate data on the Paleolithic period, and the Lascaux Cave is represented in 3D for the 1st time in a video game.

Pristine photo-realistic graphics and environments including rivers, troglodyte caves, and green valleys will take players back to the dawn of human existence.

FEATURES

• By the developers of the highly acclaimed adventure game "Return to Mysterious Island" inspired by the Jules Verne Classic.

• Hyper-realistic graphics and amazing environments including rivers, green valleys, troglodyte caves...

• Wild animals and many prehistoric characters to interact with in order to achieve your quest.

• An integrated encyclopaedia created in collaboration with a renowned specialist to learn all the ways, customs and techniques of the prehistoric period.

Secret of the Lost Cavern was highly acclaimed at E3 2005, receiving A "Best of Show - Adventure" Finalist award from Gamespot and Editor's Choice from Gamersinfo.net.

Developed by KHEOPS STUDIO, Published by THE ADVENTURE COMPANY and distributed exclusively by KOCH MEDIA, SECRET OF THE LOST CAVERN has a 'PEGI' of 3+ and is set for launch SEPT 23rd 2005 for PC CDROM, priced at £19.99. For more information visit the official product page at www.tacgames.com/lostcavern

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For all UK press enquires relating to THE ADVENTURE COMPANY products, please contact:

MEDIA CONTACTS:

DAVID BLUNDELL,

HEAD OF PR

+44 (0) 8700 276 530

David.Blundell@kochmedia.co.uk

NEIL PULLMAN,

PR EXECUTIVE

+44 (0) 8700 276 533

Neil.Pullman@kochmedia.co.uk

ABOUT KOCH MEDIA UK:

Founded in 1994, KOCH MEDIA UK develops, publishes and distributes a range of titles for home console gaming systems, and personal computers. Based in Basingstoke, under its own brands of DEEP SILVER and EUROPRESS, KOCH MEDIA develops and publishes its own range of gaming, lifestyle and educational software. Additionally it has exclusive distribution contracts with both games and software publishers who utilise KOCH's expansive sales, press and marketing resources to maximise sales success. For more information on KOCH MEDIA and its products, visit www.kochmedia.co.uk

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE COMPANY

The Adventure Company, a division of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., is a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software devoted exclusively to the adventure game market. Its extensive portfolio of best-selling and award winning games includes the Atlantis series, Aura, Schizm 2. Currently under licensed development is a series of video games based on best selling novels created by legendary mystery author Agatha Christie.

More information about The Adventure Company and its products can be found at http://www.adventurecompanygames.com