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The Omega Stone

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The Adventure Company Ships The Omega Stone: Riddle of the Sphinx II
Players Continue an Unforgettable Journey



Toronto, Ontario, March 18, 2003 - The Adventure Company announced today it has shipped The Omega Stone: Riddle of the Sphinx II for the PC. The second in the Riddle of the Sphinx series, this title takes gamers on an incredible adventure. The Omega Stone sends intrepid explorers on a quest to prevent a terrible disaster prophesized by the ancients. Beautiful rendered scenery from Stonehenge, Easter Island, and the Lost City of Atlantis sets the tone for this evocative mystery.

"Omni Interactive has done a beautiful job," said Richard Wah Kan, CEO of The Adventure Company. "The compelling storyline and incredibly realistic graphics faithfully capture the experience of the original."

The Omega Stone offers a historically and archaeologically accurate world of adventure, complete with full real time screen animations, cut scenes and full motion video. Gamers can investigate each area in full, with a full 360 degree camera. The original Riddle of the Sphinx has sold in excess of 225,000 copies to date. About The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company is North America's number one publisher of adventure games, publishing award-winning adventure games primarily for the PC. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Visit www.AdventureCompanyGames.com for further details.




Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Apr 20, 2004.

The epic adventure continues...

With the discovery of a second prophetic scroll, an ominous mystery is unraveling. Travel to the ends of the earth in search of a lost history, decipher clues left by the ancients, and reveal a devastating history that predicts our future!

Explore the Giza Sphinx, Chichen Itza, Stonehenge, Easter Island, the Devil's Triangle, and Atlantis - where the ancient technology designed by a forgotten people is revealed, to discover the secret linking all of these ancient civilizations.


• The sequel to the best-selling Riddle of the Sphinx
  
  
• A pure graphical adventure, in 1st-person perspective, with beautiful 3D replicas of the world's most ancient, mystical and mysterious sites
  
  
• Breathtaking graphics, in an intriguing and captivating scenario, with puzzles integrated into the storyline for a unique and incredible adventure
  

  Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Nov 18, 2003.

Ancient Symbols Reveal a New Riddle ...

Link the World's Most Mysterious Locations to a Forgotten Past

Why do the Mayan Pyramids resemble the tombs and monuments in Egypt and what role to they play in solving the mystery?

What is the significance of the underwater 'road' at Bimini, and the colossal statues of Easter Island that stare out to sea?

Who were the builders of the stone circles of Stonehenge and why are there ancient references to a magnificent civilization of Atlantis?


Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Nov 18, 2003.

After years of digging, noted archaeologist, Sir Gil Blythe Geoffreys uncovered a secret chamber and an ancient papyrus scroll overlooked for centuries that revealed the whereabouts of a treasure sought after throughout the millennia, the Ark of the Covenant.

Further exploration led to the discovery of another prophetic scroll, the contents of which unravels an ominous mystery. Sir Gil Blythe Geoffreys, calls on you to lead the exploration and examination of the origins of this sacred scroll, whose symbols point to cultures of great intelligence and refined intellects.

Features:
• Stunningly realistic 3D replications of the world’s most mysterious sites: Chichen Itza, Stonehenge, Easter Island, Devil’s Triangle (including Bimni), and the ruins of Atlantis.
• Unrestricted access and exploration of archaeological sites currently off limits to tourists.
• A haunting original score evoking the unique but primitively similar spirit of each environment.
• Real-time environmental effects (rain, sun, water, etc.), with full 360° environment exploration.
• Over 50 hours of immersive gameplay with puzzles and challenges throughout.
• Uncompromising graphical details.
• Breathtaking underwater dive scenes and exploration.
• Historically and archaeologically accurate reference material at each location.
• Full screen animations, video, and cut scenes, with in-game real-time animations and video.
  

  Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Jul 19, 2003.

Embark on an epic adventure that will take you to the ends of the earth...

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey as you search for lost cities and ancient civilizations. Decipher clues left by the ancients on a cryptic scroll linking the world's most mysterious locations to a forgotten past and a hidden code foretelling the end of time. Untangle the myths surrounding the riddle in your quest to discover the secret - The Omega Stone.

Decipher...
• Cryptic Messages
• Ancient Puzzles
• Prophetic Scrolls
  
  Uncover...
• Lost Chambers
• Hidden Tombs
• Sacred Rituals
  
  Examine...
• Lost Cities
• Lost Civilizations
• Mysterious Artifacts
  

  Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Apr 16, 2003.

You’ve explored the Great Pyramid. Escaping its curses; revealing its secrets. You solved a Riddle perplexing mankind for ages the Riddle of the Sphinx unveiling a treasure sought after throughout the millennia.

And, with the discovery of a second prophetic scroll, an ominous mystery is unraveling. Now, the epic adventure continues. Travel to the ends of the earth in search of a lost history. Decipher clues left by the ancients, along with noted archaeologist Sir Gil Blythe Geoffrey’s evolving translation of a second cryptic scroll. Reveal a devastating history that predicts our future!

The Giza Sphinx - excavating additional chambers and discovering the recorded histories and technologies of a forgotten past. Chichen Itza - search through the ruins to decipher cryptic Mayan codices... discover lost chambers, tombs and passageways overlooked for centuries deep within the exotic Yucatan jungle. Stonehenge - explore the mysterious megaliths, uncovering a secret sect of Celtic Priests and Guardians. Easter Island - examine the Moi, unearth mystical relics in a new archaeological dig, and adventure into the eerie caves and underground dwellings on this remote island. The Devil’s Triangle - untangle the myths and decode the source of volatility in these fabled waters, undertaking dangerous dives and examining an ancient shipwreck holding the keys to many of today's mysteries. Atlantis - where the ancient technology designed by a forgotten people is revealed, and you discover the secret linking all of these ancient civilizations. Solve the far-reaching mystery - The Omega Stone.

Features:
• Stunningly realistic 3D replications of the world's most mysterious sites: Chichen Itza, Stonehenge, Easter Island, Devil's Triangle (including Bimini), and the ruins of Atlantis.
• Unrestricted access and exploration of archaeological sites currently off limits to tourists.
• A haunting original score evoking the unique but primitively similar spirit of each environment.
• Real-time environmental effects (rain, sun, water, etc.), with full 360° environment exploration.
• Over 50 hours of immersive gameplay with puzzles and challenges throughout.
• Uncompromising graphical details.
• Breathtaking underwater dive scenes and exploration.
• Historically and archaeologically accurate reference material at each location.
• Full screen animations, video, and cut scenes, with in-game real-time animations and video.
  
  
  

  Contributed by Jeanne (58829) on Mar 19, 2003.