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Big Fish's Hit Series Mystery Case Files, Played by Over 100 Million Worldwide, Debuts On iPad

"With integrated movie-quality film throughout the game, Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove was a natural fit for the iPad and its HD display," said Patrick Wylie, vice president of Big Fish Studios. "We combined the best elements of a reality thriller with the stimulating, easily accessible gameplay for which our Mystery Case Files series is best known. We are excited to be introducing this series to a new tablet audience. "

Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove begins with the discovery of a videotape in an abandoned car in north England. The game includes approximately eight to 12 hours of interactive gameplay, complete with hidden objects, video clues and puzzles set within an intriguing location - Dire Grove. Gameplay is open-ended, allowing exploration in a non-linear, classic adventure fashion. Further, once unlocked, all the games puzzles and hidden object scenes can be played competitively for point rankings on individual Game Center leaderboards.

The story of the game centers on the Celtic legend of Dire Grove, which has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Considered a fairytale, the legend's telling was common at campfires and as a bedtime story meant to frighten small children into staying in their beds throughout the night. However, a recently unearthed artifact in the United Kingdom corroborates the legend and in the fall of 2009, four graduate students traveled to a small township near Blackpool, England and began a journey of survival in the secluded resort of Dire Grove. They were never heard from again...

The iPad edition of Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove is a Collector's Edition, giving fans early access to the full Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove game, as well as extra content. With the Collector's Edition, people can enjoy additional gameplay, an achievements and awards system, an integrated strategy guide, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the game.

Pricing and Availability

The Collector's Edition of Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove is available now for $6.99 USD at www.bigfishgames.com. For a limited time (November 17, 2011 until midnight November 25, 2011), iPad players will be able to purchase Mystery Case Files: Dire Grove for $4.99.

About Mystery Case Files

Played by more than one hundred million people, Mystery Case Files is an episodic puzzle-adventure game series with classic hidden-object elements. Each game in the series features immersive worlds to explore, as well as an engaging mystery to solve.

About Big Fish Games

Founded in 2002, Big Fish is the leading online marketplace for premium casual games. Through its proprietary, data driven platform, millions of consumers seeking immersive, relaxing entertainment easily discover and purchase premium casual games created by Big Fish's network of more than 500 development partners and in-house by Big Fish Games Studios. Renowned for offering A New Game Every Day! on www.bigfishgames.com, the company offers thousands of games on multiple platforms -- PC, Mac, mobile phone, and tablet. Big Fish's websites, games, and customer service are available in ten languages - Danish, Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish - and its games are sold in more than 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Vancouver, Canada, Cork, Ireland, and Luxembourg.

Big Fish Games
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