The Adventure Company Ships Auryn Quest™

Toronto, CANADA (June 12, 2002), The Adventure Company (a division of DreamCatcher Interactive) today announced that Auryn Quest, its 3D real-time adventure, is now shipping. Based on Michael Ende's novel "The Neverending Story," this first-person adventure is a true test of wits and courage. As Atreyu (the hero of the novel), players are challenged to save Fantasia by defeating "The Nothing," a force so powerful, it destroys all in its path, leading players on a surreal quest through six different worlds. Each world has various puzzles and thrilling sequences, and each is set in a graphically beautiful, surreal fantasy environment certain to immerse any adventurer.

Entering the game, the player discovers that the Auryn has been stolen. This magical amulet provides power to the ruler of Fantasia, the Childlike Empress. Thus begins the player's quest, at the Temple of a Thousand Doors… With the Auryn's disappearance, Fantasia is threatened to be swallowed by The Nothing. Only the most skillful player will be able to stop The Nothing by finding the Auryn. Only then will Fantasia flourish and once again regain its beauty and magnificence, rewarding brave journeymen with an unequalled graphical experience.

"Auryn Quest is a unique experience that our devoted adventure game audience shouldn't miss," said Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher and The Adventure Company. "Gathering its inspiration from the Michael Ende novel "The Neverending Story," Auryn Quest provides an entertaining game for players of all ages. It is a welcome addition to our 2002 adventure game lineup"

Auryn Quest will be widely available for a MRP/SRP of $19.99.

Key Game Features:

· Based on Michael Ende´s novel "The Neverending Story"

· 3D real-time technology allows total navigational freedom

· A variety of challenges await the player in fantastic and surrealistic worlds

· High-quality graphics motivate gamers to meticulously explore each world

· Built-in 1st level navigation tutorial

· Intuitive interface and easy to learn gameplay

ESRB Rating: E

System Requirements:

Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/XP

Pentium® II (or compatible) 450 MHz [Pentium® III (or compatible) 700 MHz recommended] 128 MB RAM (256 MB Recommended) 32 MB DirectX® 8.0 Compatible 3D Video Card DirectX® 8.0 Compatible Sound Card 12x CD-ROM Drive

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