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January 30, 2007

MumboJumbo Announces LUXOR 2 and 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Vistaa

Two Chart-Topping Puzzlers from MumboJumbo Climb Onto Windows Vista, Only Six Other Casual Game Titles Available at Launch

MumboJumbo, a leading developer and publisher of premium casual games, today announced that "LUXOR 2" and "7 Wonders of the Ancient World" are both included in the selective line-up of only eight casual games to debut on Windows Vista at launch. Windows Vista, the latest release of Microsoft’s line of proprietary graphical operating systems, boasts new features including heightened visual presentation, superb surround sound capabilities, enhanced gaming graphics and an inclusive support system for increased ease of use. Chosen for their popularity and optimal use of the Windows Vista platform, "LUXOR 2" and "7 Wonders of the Ancient World" provide gamers with quality game content, advanced game mechanics and feature rich graphics that give casual gamers a fully immersive, high-end user experience. The full games will soon be available for purchase via MSN Games at games.msn.com/en/vistagames. 

"LUXOR 2," the critically acclaimed sequel to the #1 casual game of 2005, has been nominated for “Best Casual Game of 2006” and “Best Puzzle Game of 2006” by the Casual Game Association, and with over 50 million downloads to date, "LUXOR" has undoubtedly grown into one of the most successful brands in casual game history. "7 Wonders of the Ancient World," the second MumboJumbo game to release on Windows Vista, is the smash-hit puzzler of 2006 that proves unparalleled gameplay and visual content are the key to being a leader in the match-three genre.

“Having two of MumboJumbo’s top-selling games available for the much-anticipated launch of Windows Vista is an amazing achievement for any game publisher,” said Paul Jensen, president of MumboJumbo. “With superior-quality graphics and smooth gameplay mechanics that take advantage of the new operating system, we feel that 'LUXOR 2' and '7 Wonders of the Ancient World' will deliver a sophisticated look and feel that takes premium casual games to an all-new level.”

In "LUXOR 2," players embark on a beautiful voyage through 88 stylishly detailed and explosive levels equipped with a mystical winged scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching magical balls before they reach the pyramids at the end of their path. Players can earn up to 15 exciting power-ups and play through four distinct levels of difficulty. And with 13 potential bonus rounds and the new 100-level player ranking system, the challenges in this beautifully illustrated Egyptian landscape are virtually endless.

"7 Wonders of the Ancient World" delivers the utmost addictive qualities of a classic match-three game. Players journey through ancient lands, matching three same-colored magical runes to supply their workers with the building stones needed to construct the ancient world’s 7 Wonders. Puzzle fans will be especially pleased with the special bonuses and power-ups, while enhanced graphics and audio deliver multi-sensory entertainment as players cleverly maneuver through the 147 total levels of this exciting match-three puzzler.