LANGHORNE, Pa., Sept. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casual games developer and publisher eGames, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EGAM) today announced a publishing agreement with Anuman for the distribution of ten new, well-known Hidden Object Adventure titles. The titles include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo, Treasure Island: The Gold Bug, Around the World in 80 Days: The Challenge, Three Musketeers: d'Artagnan and the 12 Jewels, Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp, Frankenstein: The Dismembered Bride, Jack the Ripper: Letters from Hell, Time Machine: Trapped in Time, Public Enemies: Bonnie and Clyde, and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
These games will be divided into two new retail box products, one for release this December and the other for release early Spring 2011. "We are excited to have these games as part of our mix," said Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Rich Siporin. "They are all beloved titles that we have grown-up with. What better games to add to your collection, than those that bring to life favorite characters and familiar story-lines, all with enthralling game play and gorgeous graphics. Some have been inspired by authors such as Jules Verne and Edgar Allen Poe." Siporin continued, "We will be combining five of these recognizable, premium titles in each box product, which makes for a tremendous value."
Anuman's CEO, Stephane Longeard, added, "We are delighted to partner with eGames for the distribution of these great products. We believe very much in our game's potential and we are convinced that, thanks to eGame's 'savoir faire', they will meet their audience and a great success in the United States too."
Legends of Adventure, which will contain the first 5 games, will whisk you away to all corners of the globe. Play the role of Aladdin in his search for the enchanted lamp, live out Jules Vernes 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days, enjoy all of the excitement of Treasure Island, and journey with the Three Musketeers in their quest to help the Queen. Legends of Adventure will be available online at www.egames.com and at major retailers later this Fall. This will be in addition to the three new box products being released this month, including Mystery of the Crystal Portal: Beyond the Horizon, Treasure Seekers: Follow the Ghosts, and Mystery Vault, adding to a very strong line-up for this holiday season.
About eGames, Inc.
eGames, Inc., headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, develops and publishes casual games for leading Social Networks, the PC, Nintendo DS and Wii, iPhone, and the Internet. Additional information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found at http://www.egames.com.
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About Anuman Interactive
Created in 2000, Anuman Interactive SA is a mainstream software publisher and is a leader in the fields of architecture, the Highway Code and creative activities. As a subsidiary of the Media-Participations Group, Anuman Interactive positions itself as an innovative and dynamic publisher with its flagship video game titles (Trainz, Pacific Storm, Prison Tycoon) and on the edutainment market with the titles Clifford, Casper and Muppet Babies.
Anuman Interactive is proud to have a number of prominent partners for the design of high performance software: Renault, M6, Hatier, Atari, Systeme D, ParuVendu.
Since 2007, Anuman Interactive has also been publishing games for the Nintendo DS, Wii, Sony PSP as well as applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. At the end of 2009, Anuman Interactive acquired the Microids brand and portfolio, which is known globally for its high quality video games.
For more information, visit www.anuman.fr