Square Enix Unveils Casual Gaming Gem
Victorian Mysteries: The Moonstone Out Today on the App Store
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2011) — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today the worldwide simultaneous launch of Victorian Mysteries®: The Moonstone for iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad®.
Part of the Victorian Mysteries series of games from developer Freeze Tag Inc., The Moonstone is adapted from Wilkie Collins’s 19th century novel of the same name — widely considered as the first detective novel ever written in the English language.
Players, playing the role of Detective Cuff, are drawn into a world of suspense, suspicion and deception as they are tasked with solving the mystery of the missing Moonstone. The investigation focuses on the disappearance of a large Indian diamond given to a young Englishwoman for her eighteenth birthday. When the gem goes missing, suspicion falls on all parties involved.
“The Victorian Mysteries series of games has been a smash hit with PC and Mac gamers,”? said Freeze Tag CEO Craig Holland, “so we’re excited to be working with an international publisher like Square Enix on the global launch to bring this classic detective tale to a mobile audience.”?
About The Moonstone
On her eighteenth birthday, Rachel Verinder inherits a large diamond called the “Moonstone”. In addition its extreme monetary value, the diamond also holds great religious significance to the people of India. So much so, in fact, that three Hindu priests have dedicated their lives to recovering it.
During her birthday party, she wears the Moonstone on her dress, and it catches the eye of everyone who sees it. When the diamond is stolen later that night, there are a house full of suspects to be questioned, including potential suitors, servants, entertainers, and other party attendees.
About Victorian Mysteries
Developed by Freeze Tag for mystery lovers, the Victorian Mysteries series brings classic tales of intrigue to life on interactive entertainment platforms like mobile devices and computers. From Wilkie Collins to Gaston Leroux, enduring classic literary mysteries from the Victorian era are adapted to create immersive, suspenseful and engaging gaming adventures.
About Victorian Mysteries: The Moonstone
Title:Victorian Mysteries: The MoonstonePlatform:iPhone / iPod touch / iPadLanguageEnglish, French, German, Italian, SpanishGenre:Adventure, Puzzle GameRelease Date:6/22/2011Price:iPhone/iPod touch: $1.99, iPad: $2.99Copyright:©2011 Freeze Tag Inc. Victorian Mysteries is a registered trademark of Freeze Tag, Inc.The game can be purchased via the below links:
iPhone / iPod touch version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/victorian-mysteries-the-moonstone/id442469571?mt=8
iPad HD version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/victorian-mysteries-the-moonstone/id442473175?mt=8
About Freeze Tag, Inc.
Freeze Tag, Inc. is a leading creator of casual games for mobile and PC/Mac platforms, including the number one hit series Victorian Mysteries® and Unsolved Mystery Club® and digital entertainment like Etch A Sketch® (for iPhone and iPad). Freeze Tag’s “family friendly fun” games have been downloaded millions of times on mobile devices (iPhone/iPad, tablets), and PC/Mac computers. For more information, visit the Freeze Tag website at www.freezetag.com. Freeze Tag, Inc. common stock is quoted on the OTC:BB under the symbol “FRZT.”
About Square Enix
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 58 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.–based, wholly–owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na/.
VICTORIAN MYSTERIES: THE MOONSTONE ©2011 Freeze Tag Inc. VICTORIAN MYSTERIES is a registered trademark of Freeze Tag, Inc. CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Freeze Tag, Inc.
Freeze Tag, Inc. is a leading creator of mobile location-based games for consumers and businesses. Our portfolio of location-based games combines real-world exploration with interactive technology, creating experiences that bring people together to play, discover, and engage with the world around them. Our flagship game Munzee is a fantasy adventure that transforms the real world into a realm of exploration, with more than 16 million locations worldwide where players can discover magical game pieces, encounter mythical creatures, earn rewards, and connect with a global community. Eventzee is a customizable mobile scavenger hunt platform that helps businesses and organizations create branded virtual, in-person, and hybrid experiences for team building, tourism, conferences, downtowns, and more, with 10 challenge types and app customization options. Additional titles in the Freeze Tag portfolio include WallaBee, a global collecting adventure with thousands of illustrated digital items to discover; Painted Rocks, an app for tracking and sharing painted rocks and messages of kindness; and SkyDrift, a peaceful experience that combines live weather data with digital balloons to create journeys across the real world. For more information about Freeze Tag, go to: https://www.freezetag.com.
Forward-looking statements
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