The Adventure Company Ships KEEPSAKE
Now Available at Retail
Toronto, March 29, 2006 - The Adventure Company, a leading publisher of PC adventure games, today announced that KEEPSAKE has been shipped to retailers across North America. In the enhanced North American version, players will be immersed in an enchanting world of mystery reminiscent of King's Quest® and Syberia® with a touch of Harry Potter®.
The adventure unfolds as you take on the role of Lydia, a young girl headed to the gates of Dragonvale Academy to become an apprentice. The Academy is an institution of magical research - a place where the arcane arts are taught to a new generation of mages. Upon Lydia's arrival, she discovers something is terribly amiss... She finds the keepsake she gave her best friend Celeste, but Celeste and the other scholars are nowhere to be found. In this world of mystery, beauty, and unparalleled imagination you will explore and master the forces of magic to uncover the secrets that lie beyond the gates of Dragonvale Academy. Challenge yourself to solve the mystery behind the strange disappearances, the beloved keepsake, and the treachery that lurk the halls of the prestigious Academy.
Features:
*Deep and involving storyline where suspense and mystery await at every turn
*Navigate easily throughout the vast campus using the new in-game map
*Interact with an intriguing cast of characters with the addition of fine-tuned dialogue to minimize repetitive scripts
*New voiceovers have been added including: Mustavio, Celeste, young Celeste, Elvander, and Zak
*Explore stunning environments designed in intricate detail using dynamic lighting and shading
*Unique in-game 'Active Hint System' helps players progress further into the game without being stumped by difficult puzzles
*Easy to use interface that evolves as new feature becomes available
*Compelling 3rd person gameplay powered by a state-of-the-art graphic engine
*Learn to cast spells, understand the secrets of the runes and glyphs, and overcome daring trials designed to test your wits rather than your dexterity
*Enlarged 'hotspots' making navigation more fluid and intuitive
Developed by Wicked Studios KEEPSAKE has received an ESRB rating of 'E' for Everyone and is available at retail for SRP$29.99. For more information, please visit www.AdventureCompanyGames.com or the official website www.KeepsakeGame.com
About DreamCatcher Inc.:
DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically acclaimed, best-selling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None.
DreamCatcher products include titles for the PC as well as leading hardware platforms - the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation® Portable (PSP) system, the Xbox® video game and entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube® and Game Boy® Advance.
DreamCatcher's head office is located in Toronto, Canada. The company also services European, Middle Eastern and Australasian territories through its international office based in Paris, France.
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