Keepsake finds a publishing beacon

Written by Jack Allin — August 17, 2005 at 12:47

A new publishing company has arrived on the worldwide scene and it provides an immediate impact on the adventure genre. Lighthouse Interactive, formed by several industry veterans with offices in Amsterdam and Montreal, intends to deliver "high quality games for the PC platform across Europe and to territories globally." Calling itself a "strong alternative for developers looking to bring their products to market", Lighthouse has prepared a healthy startup portfolio, and plans to publish four games within the next six months.

The good news for adventure game fans is that the company's first release will be Keepsake, by Canadian developer Wicked Studios. According to the official press release, Lighthouse holds the publishing rights for Russia and all of Europe except for French-speaking territories. Erik Schreuder, the CEO of Lighthouse, noting the importance of launching with the right title, said "Keepsake is a great adventure game with an enchanting storyline. It looks amazing and everyone can play at their own level and pace. We couldn't be more pleased with having this game kicking off our campaign."

Keepsake is a fantasy adventure that tells the story of a young woman named Lydia, who arrives at the acclaimed Dragonvale Academy only to find the acclaimed school of magic completely empty, with no sign of her friend Celeste. The only clue is a jester doll keepsake that fills Lydia's mind with strange images that seem to hold the answer to her friend's mysterious disappearance. As Lydia explores the school, she's accompanied by a dragon who has magically been turned into a wolf, and finding a way to return him to his natural form adds another element to her quest.

The game already has a scheduled release date, so look for Keepsake on October 31, 2005.

For more information about the game, be sure to read our Keepsake preview.