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XBLA users getting Whiterock Castle too

by: Sean Colleli -
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The Mystery of Whiterock Castle was recently announced for WiiWare but Playtainment has announced that they are also releasing it on XBox Live Arcade.  Whiterock Castle is billed as the first "hidden obect" game but to me it sounds something like a point and click adventure, where a young squire searched for a missing princess by exploring the clue-riddled rooms of a medieval castle.  Yet another creative game to keep an eye on--with games like Braid, Lost Winds and NyxQuest all showing up on download platforms, it won't be long before the most creative games are coming from the indie scene.
“The Mystery of Whiterock Castle” Headed to Xbox LIVE Arcade

Cologne, Germany – August 17, 2009 – Playtainment, a leading German
publisher of interactive entertainment announced today that its first
hidden object game, The Mystery of Whiterock Castle, will be released
on Xbox Live Arcade in addition to WiiWare™, which was recently
announced. Developed by Keen Games in Frankfurt, Germany, The Mystery
of Whiterock Castle promises to transport players of all ages on a
medieval fairytale adventure when it makes its debut in the summer of
2009.

The Mystery of Whiterock Castle follows the story of a young squire in
search of his dearest playmate, a princess who has mysteriously
vanished from the royal chambers.  Armed with only a sword and a
magnifying glass, players will take on the role of the young squire
who must investigate countless rooms and gloomy dungeons in the
meticulously detailed settings.

The Mystery of Whiterock Castle offers quick and easy accessibility
that is deliberately simple and easy to learn, especially for young
gamers. To find and collect the numerous hidden objects concealed in
the ten different settings, players can play either in cooperative
mode, competing against other players or in a single player game.
With randomly generated objects scattered around the levels, secret
nooks and crannies and a variety of multiplayer modes and highscore
lists, The Mystery of Whiterock Castle makes for an entertaining
adventure that the whole family can enjoy.

The Mystery of Whiterock Castle is a classic hidden object game, one
of the most popular genres in the market segment of casual games.

To learn more about Playtainment or its products, please visit
www.playtainment-games.com