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30th March 2009

Ludia To Develop Game Based On ‘The Amazing Race’ TV Series

LudiaMontreal – Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., and CBS Consumer Products announced today that Ludia will create video games based on the seven-time Emmy® award-winning “The Amazing Race” television series. The North America-wide deal will see the reality TV sensation launch games across multiple platforms in tandem with the show’s 14th season.CBS

“The heart-pounding adventure, around-the-world competition and postcard worthy settings of ‘The Amazing Race’ are perfectly suited for video game adaptation,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia. “We are thrilled to add such a high-energy, suspenseful franchise to our slate, and we will infuse those key elements into a highly social, team-based multiplayer game that unites duos in cooperative game play to compete against rivals.”
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27th March 2009

MCF Return To Ravenhearst – Review

Return to RavenhearstDeveloper – Big Fish GamesBig Fish Games
Publisher – Big Fish Games
Released – November 26 2008
Rating: E – T
Game Score: 10/10
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In this sequel to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst, players again take on the role of a Master Detective trying to unravel the evil mysteries which inhabit the old Ravenhearst Manor. Picking up where Ravenhearst left off, the story revolves around the fate of yet more ghosts who are still trapped in the eerie mansion.Return to Ravenhearst

The tone for Return to Ravenhearst is set right from the opening frames of the game. A moody and haunting soundtrack, complete with timely sound effects lets the gamer know that this chapter in the franchise is not going to be a pleasant jaunt through the park. The game’s environmental artists have developed an atmosphere that exudes creepiness – everything from the artfully created lighting to triggered animations immerses the player into the mood of the story.

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11th March 2009

Steam to Carry Obulis

Meridian4Montreal – Meridian4 is thrilled to announce that their physics-based hardcore casual game; Obulis will soon appear on Steam for sale to their millions of hard-core gamers.

“Obulis will be a great fit for Steam’s audience of gamers who love a unique and challenging puzzle Obulisgame. The game has already received rave reviews from the press and it has appeared on many top ten lists in 2008 and we are excited about getting it out to a wider audience.” said Andy Sher, CEO at Meridian4.

Obulis will be available March 19th on Steam and will sell for $9.99.

About Obulis
Based on IonFX’s award-winning mobile game of the same name, Obulis takes things to the next level by fusing highly compelling gameplay with outstanding graphics, music and state of the art physics effects.

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6th March 2009

Waldo Sighted At Ludia Studios

LudiaMontreal – Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. and Entertainment WaldoRights have announced that Ludia will create video games based on publishing phenomenon and ultimate world traveler, Where’s Waldo?®. Through the exclusive multi-year deal, the pop culture icon will leap from the pages of his best-selling books to engaging new games for consoles, PC/Mac, iPhone and iPod touch—for the first time ever. The first in the game series, “Where’s Waldo?: The Fantastic Journey” is slated to launch across several major platforms later this year.

“Waldo is one of the most recognizable characters in the world, and his adventurous spirit and cross-generational appeal is exactly what will be invoked in this family game series,” said Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. “This deal broadens the Ludia portfolio and is in line with our successful strategy of taking immensely popular brands, translating them into rich interactive entertainment experiences for the whole family, then making them widely available on the platforms of their choice.”

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27th February 2009

The Adventure Company to Publish Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper for Windows

The Adventure CompanyTorontoThe Adventure Company, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software in North America, has announced it will publish the Adventure Game Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper for Windows® in North America. The game is developed by Frogwares, the creators of the award-winning adventure game Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened and is scheduled to release in April 2009.

“We are extremely pleased to continue publishing one of the best franchises out there in Sherlock Holmes vs Jack The Ripperadventure gaming,” said Byron Gaum, Global Product Marketing Manager at The Adventure Company. “Frogwares and Focus Home Interactive have brought us some of the finest adventure titles in recent years. We think this pairing of the world’s greatest sleuth and the infamous killer will be another standout release in the adventure gaming genre.”

Sherlock Holmes, one of the world’s best known detectives is matched up with the most dangerous serial killer in England’s history, Jack the Ripper. The Year is 1888, London has been overtaken by a series of gruesome murders and police are left baffled, with no leads. The murders continue and Sherlock Holmes steps up to the case, setting out on a terrifying adventure to seek out the identity of Jack the Ripper.

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20th February 2009

Big Fish Games’ Vancouver Studio Debuts First Game

Big Fish GamesVancouverBig Fish Games™, the world’s leading online destination for games and interactive entertainment, announced today the release of Unwell Mel, an addictive puzzle game and the first title to come out of Big Fish Games’ recently opened Vancouver, B.C. studio. The Vancouver team – including unwellmelltitleartists and developers – allows Big Fish Games to more effectively expand its genre expertise without sacrificing the depth, quality and creativity that is the hallmark of Big Fish Games.

“Like all the games that we concept, develop and release, Unwell Mel is an original in its genre. It’s a creative twist on match-three games,” said Pat Wylie, vice president of Big Fish Games Studios. “I’m excited about our Vancouver team; their talent strengthens Studios, and as we grow the team we can ensure the continued production of great games.”

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18th February 2009

Fuel Industries Develops Online Quiz for Microsoft

Microsoft invites IT professionals and software developers to prove their mettle

Fuel IndustriesOttawa – In an interactive game promoting the benefits of Microsoft certification, the software company asks IT and development professionals to prove their know-how in a series of tech knowledge challenges.

Created by Canadian interactive marketing and branded entertainment developer Fuel Industries, Are You Certifiable? is a Silverlight-based quiz game which will dig deep into the mental resources of technicians and developers alike in the process of determining who can meet and who can fly beyond the rigorous standards of Microsoft Certification. The game is a Are You Certifiable?unique approach which will not only spread awareness of the benefits of MS Certification and the Second Shot promotion, but also provide a valuable primer for professionals interested in taking an exam.

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17th January 2009

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords Chapter 1 Now Available for i-Products

Chapter 1 of the Trilogy Now Available on iPhone and the iPod Touch

Transgaming TorontoTransGaming Inc., announces the immediate availability of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords®, Chapter 1: The Battle of Gruulkar at the iTunes App Store for USD$9.99.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is an award-winning title that has been customized forPuzzle Quest Battle Screen the iPhone and iPod Touch and will be uniquely released as three dynamic chapters in an episodic manner with a downward pricing model through the App Store. The trilogy gives consumers the choice of an instant-action play option or over twenty hours of immersive game play in each chapter based on an epic storyline. Delivering over eighty hours of total game play through the trilogy, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords redefines what a mobile game should deliver. This award-winning game is a must-have for casual and hard-core gaming enthusiasts.
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7th January 2009

Big Blue Bubble Releases Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion

Big Blue BubbleLondon, ON Big Blue Bubble is proud to announce that Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion is scheduled for release on all major portals and is available now at the Big Blue Bubble Arcade. Crime of Fashion is the first in a series of hidden object games that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good murder mystery!

The New York fashion world is turned upside down when Detective Carrie Chase discovers that aCrimes of Fashion famous Fashion Designer has been murdered. She soon comes to the frightening realization that a serial killer is at large with an eye for design and a thirst for murder. Masters of Mystery: Crime of Fashion is a thrilling, hidden object game with a twist. Using interactive forensic tools, the player will solve cunning puzzles to ultimately uncover the horrifying truth behind these brutal crimes.

Key Features

* a compelling mystery to solve
* stunning, photo-realistic scenes

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23rd October 2008

Wii Remote in Action in the Adventure Company’s Upcoming Game “Agatha Christie – Evil Under the Sun”

Team-up with Hercule Poirot and your Wii Remote to Solve a Mysterious Crime

The Adventure Company today released new screenshots from “Agatha Christie – Evil Under the Sun“ for Wii™. The game explores the possibilities of the intuitive controlling system, to deliver an outstanding gaming experience to Wii gamers everywhere.

Famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday.
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