News

August 14, 2006

Nancy Drew® Goes Digital With Big Fish Games

Number One PC Adventure Gaming Franchise from Her Interactive to Expand Reach Online

Big Fish Games(TM), a leading developer and distributor of casual games, and Her Interactive, a creator of interactive entertainment for mystery lovers of all ages, today announced that Nancy Drew(R): Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon is available for the first time as a digital download from Big Fish Games. The Nancy Drew game series is the #1 PC adventure game franchise in units, outselling Harry Potter, Myst and Lord of the Rings for two consecutive years and winner of 13 consecutive Parents' Choice awards.

"Many of our customers grew up reading Nancy Drew and have remained life-long fans, so we're very excited to deliver this title," said Paul Thelen, CEO, Big Fish Games. "The Nancy Drew franchise from Her Interactive has been phenomenally successful in traditional retail stores and we look forward to expanding this reach even further online."

Nancy Drew(R): Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon sends players on a train ride filled with adventurous thrills. Players investigate the train and its hidden secrets, as well as explore old mining towns with deep mineshafts and hidden passageways, to unravel a century-old secret. Like all Nancy Drew games, Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon contains puzzles that yield clues when solved.

"Digital distribution is fast becoming an important means of delivering interactive content and gives us the opportunity to offer our award-winning Nancy Drew games to an entirely new audience," added Megan Gaiser, CEO and president, Her Interactive. "We are very pleased to begin this exciting endeavor with Big Fish Games."

Price and Availability

Nancy Drew(R): Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon carries an ESRB rating of "E" (Everyone). The game is currently available for purchase and download for $19.99 from Big Fish Games.