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NANCY DREW AND HER INTERACTIVE SERVE UP MYSTERY ADVENTURES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Shadow at the Water's Edge is First, Launching Today for PC and Mac
BELLEVUE, Wash., October 19, 2010 - It's no secret, the leading mystery maker Her Interactive has the perfect game adventure for every mystery lover this holiday season. From a spine-tingling ghost story across the pacific, to a Southwestern Ranch home to more than just cowboys, iconic teen detective Nancy Drew is on the case in several new -- and even a few classic favorite -- adventures this holiday season for PC, Mac and now iPad.
First up: Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge launches today for PC and Mac. This brand new adventure takes Nancy to Japan to solve her scariest case yet. Then on November 1st, the ultimate Collector's Edition Fan Favorites launches exclusively on the Her Interactive website. This limited-edition holiday bundle features three favorite PC adventure games as voted on by the fans - all packaged in an exclusive tin commemorating the cover art from the games. Finally, Nancy Drew goes mobile in December with the launch of a new choose your own mystery adventure series, Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries only for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
"Young or old, male or female, who doesn't love a good mystery - or know someone who does?" says Megan Gaiser, CEO of Her Interactive. "Nancy has been solving mysteries for 80 years and this holiday season she'll be solving them on PC, Mac and for the first time, the Apple mobile devices as well."
Nancy Drew: Shadow at the Water's Edge:
Even Nancy Drew deserves a vacation - after all she is
celebrating 80
years. In her 23rd outing, Nancy heads to Japan for a little R&R with Bess
and George. Then, her vacation quickly turns into terror. When the other
guests run scared, it's up to Nancy to track down the vengeful ghost
haunting the traditional Japanese ryokan (inn) where she is staying. Playing
as Nancy, you are immersed in Japanese culture - learning about Japanese
customs, myths and even navigating the train system - while solving this
ghost story. The game launches today at Target and Wal-Mart retail
locations, as well as online at the Her Interactive website and Amazon.com.
Nancy Drew: Collector's Edition Fan Favorites
Her Interactive surveyed the fans to uncover their favorite
Nancy Drew Adventure series games of all time. This must-have,
limited-edition collection features the top three fan favorites. In Treasure in a Royal Tower
(#4), Nancy must find the ancient clues to uncover a legendary secret from
Marie Antoinette. In The Secret of Shadow Ranch (#10), Nancy takes a
ride into terror to rein in a ghostly secret. Finally, in Curse of
Blackmoor Manor (#11) Nancy explores the dark legends lurking in the
shadows of an English manor. The PC adventure games are packaged in an
exclusive tin featuring game cover artwork, along with a one-of-a-kind
journal featuring never-before-seen original concept sketches from the
games. Perfect for fans just starting their Nancy Drew game collection, the
Collector's Edition Fan Favorites launches November 1 exclusively on the Her
Interactive website for $49.99.
Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch
The new
Mobile Mysteries series of apps takes mystery fans on an interactive,
mystery story with every choice they make
or mini-game they play. The first app in the series, Nancy Drew Mobile
Mysteries: Shadow Ranch, is a completely new adventure inspired by the
popular and best-selling Nancy Drew Adventure PC game,
The Secret of Shadow Ranch. Nancy must uncover the secrets around the
mysterious ranch, including reining in a phantom horse, finding a lost mine,
and catching a ghostly thief. Shadow Ranch will be available for iPad,
iPhone and iPod touch this December.
These products join other Nancy Drew adventure games launched this year, including the 22nd adventure, Trail of the Twister, and a re-mastered version the very first Nancy Drew PC game, Secrets Can Kill, in celebration of Nancy Drew's 80th anniversary.
About Her Interactive:
Her Interactive is the leading mystery-maker and pioneer of fun and
inspiring interactive mystery adventures played by females, young and old.
The company, with 23 awards to its name, designs, develops and publishes
high-quality, mystery adventure games and is the world leader in the mystery
gaming category. Her Interactive's Nancy Drew games have sold more than 8
million units with each game surpassing sales of the prior. This success, in
part, is buoyed by the ever-increasing numbers of girls and women becoming
avid game players. Nancy Drew players now include moms who have introduced
their daughters to the girl detective, making her one of history's
longest-running iconic figures spanning generations. As the number-one PC
mystery franchise, since 2004, the Nancy Drew series has outsold Harry
Potter, Myst and Tomb Raider.
More information about the company and the Nancy Drew games can be found at www.HerInteractive.com.
About Nancy Drew:
Nancy Drew debuted in 1930 and is still going strong in 2010, as she
celebrates her 80th
anniversary. She is a smart, independent, gutsy and resourceful teen
detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22 languages
and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has
engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations.
Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Nancy Drew is a registered trademark of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
