THE ADVENTURE COMPANY AND MICROÏDS JOIN FORCES AGAIN

POST MORTEM to be distributed in the US by The Adventure Company

(Montreal, November 13, 2002) – The Adventure Company and Microïds are pleased to announce their partnership for the co-publishing of Post Mortem. Based on this agreement, The Adventure Company will hold the exclusive publishing and distribution rights for Post Mortem for the US market.

Post Mortem is Microïds' latest adventure title, developed in the company's Montreal-based studios, and is due to release in the US in February 2003.

"With The Adventure Company, we have found an extraordinary dance partner," stated Elliot Grassiano, CEO of Microïds. "This is a top-quality title, so it was a natural choice to partner with The Adventure Company to bring this title to the US."

Added Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.: "Both companies worked exceptionally well on Syberia and we are thrilled to continue this working relationship. Post Mortem is already receiving kudos in Europe and Canada making it one of the most anticipated adventure titles in the US.

We're very excited about Post Mortem."

Storyline

After retiring to Paris to pursue a quiet life of painting, Gus Macpherson cannot escape his true art... The former New York detective finds himself walking the beat once again, when hired by an intriguing and beautiful woman to investigate the gruesome beheadings of her sister and brother-in-law. In mysterious 1920's Paris, plagued by his clairvoyant sixth sense; Gus will uncover a conspiracy written in blood, with rituals and artifacts as old as time itself!

Game Features

• * Stunningly beautiful 360-degree panoramic views

• * Rich and intriguing characters with detailed and realistic 3D environments

• * Multiple game paths integrated into the storyline allows for replayablility

• * A unique 'natural conversation' engine

• * Original and creative puzzles

About Microids

Founded in 1985 in France, Microïds develops, publishes and distributes PC and Console video game software throughout the world. With R&D studios in Paris and Montreal, and distribution entities in Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, Microids currently employs over 200 people, 105 of which are based in Montreal. (www.microids.com)

About The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company, a division of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc., is a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment devoted exclusively to releasing titles geared towards adventure gamers. The Adventure Company is committed to publishing games that deliver maximum value on multiple platforms including the PC, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, GameCube®, and Xbox™. The Adventure Company is based in Toronto, Canada. (www.AdventureCompanyGames.com.)

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