UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun Now Shipping to Retail Stores
Haarlem, The Netherlands - September 4, 2007 - Leading publisher Lighthouse Interactive and dtp entertainment AG are proud to announce that their spy-thriller Adventure game UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun has begun shipping to retail stores across North America and Europe. The highly anticipated Windows® game on PC CD-ROM will be available at major retailers including: Wal-mart®, Fry's Electronics®, CompUSA® and Amazon®.
Lighthouse CEO Erik Schreuder said, "We are extremely proud to announce that UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun will soon be hitting store shelves. This is the first time players will have the opportunity to experience an Adventure game entirely set in World War 2 - a theme popular in other video game genres, but yet to be explored so deeply in an Adventure game." Schreuder went on to say, "This is a great game that allows players to go undercover to prevent the Nazi regime from building the World's first nuclear bomb. We are sure gamers around the World will enjoy the experience."
This third person perspective game with beautifully created 2D environments is no commonplace Adventure. It is best described as an enthralling point & click Adventure requiring stealth, cunning and puzzle solving skills, all set in Hitler's Germany. UNDERCOVER features a powerful spy-thriller theme with suspenseful situations. Although the story is purely fictitious, historical World War 2 facts remain highly authentic, establishing a compelling gameplay experience.
GAME SUMMARY:
In 1943, Hitler's Germany is performing scientific research on nuclear fission intending to produce nuclear energy, as well as devastating nuclear weaponry Slip into the role of Dr. John Russell, a renowned British nuclear physicist who is hired by Britain's Secret Service MI6 to become an undercover agent. Your mission: prevent the Third Reich from building the World's first nuclear bomb. Embark on a dangerous and enthralling adventure that will have you looking over your shoulder and questioning who you can trust. Explore the heart of historic war-torn locations including: London, Berlin and Stalingrad, as you work with other Allied operatives to serve your country, the Crown, and defend the World from destruction.
FEATURES:
Explore incredible vistas populated with ambient animations, dynamic weather effects, plus advanced lighting and shadows
A variety of mini-games requiring quick wit and stealth adds depth to your gameplay experience
Interact with plenty of characters integral to the elaborate character-driven plot
Use your sharp observation skills to solve a multitude of challenging puzzles
Highly realistic graphics combine with astonishing cinematics to create an immersive experience
Mouse driven 3D real-time characters makes it simple to navigate
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
OS: Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
CPU: 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor or AMD® Athlon processor
RAM: 256 MB (512 MB recommended for Windows® XP)
Video: 64 MB DirectX® 9 support or better
PC CD-ROM: 4x (or PC DVD-ROM drive)
Sound: DirectSound® compatible
Available Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
DirectX®: 9.0c
Other: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers
To find out more about UNDERCOVER: Operation Wintersun and to keep up with the latest news on the game visit www.lighthouse-interactive.com and www.undercover-game.com.
About dtp entertainment AG
dtp entertainment AG is one of Germany's biggest independent games publishers. With more than 60 employees at its Hamburg headquarters, the company is market leader for Adventure games and children's software, publishing premium quality games under its ANACONDA label worldwide and for all interactive entertainment platforms. Please visit: www.dtp-ag.com
About Lighthouse Interactive
Lighthouse Interactive is a fast growing publisher of interactive entertainment with offices in Haarlem, The Netherlands, Montreal, Canada and London, England. Lighthouse's titles include the critically acclaimed Adventure title "Keepsake", the surprise sim hit "Ship Simulator 2006" and the award winning 4x space strategy hybrid "Sword of the Stars." Staffed with industry veterans and with offices in key locations around the world, Lighthouse is the right choice for developers looking to bring their products to a worldwide audience. Please visit: www.lighthouse-interactive.com
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