Ubisoft Announces Secret of the Silver Earring™ for the PC, a New Murder-Mystery Adventure Game Starring the World’s Most Famous Detective Become Sherlock Holmes - Investigate, Question and Uncover a Killer’s True Identity SAN FRANCISCO – July 14, 2004 –Ubisoft, one of the leading videogame publishers, today announced Secret of the Silver Earring™, a new interactive murder mystery inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Launching for the PC in September 2004, Secret of the Silver Earring will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $19.99. London 1895: A wealthy construction tycoon lies dead in his mansion. Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they interview suspects, investigate the crime scene and uncover family secrets that might point to the murderer. Play one of the most intriguing and captivating plots ever created for the Sherlock Holmes character. Clues will take players to Brazil, India, and more than 40 19th-century London locations. Developed by Frogwares Studio, Secret of the Silver Earring allows players to experience a new murder-mystery adventure featuring the investigative skills of world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. “Secret of the Silver Earring is a great game for anyone who enjoys crime-solving drama and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” said James Regan, director, business development for Ubisoft’s North American Division. “At under 20 dollars, it’s a great value. You can grab a copy for yourself and give it as a gift for the murder-mystery fan in the family.” The game features over 30 investigating hours and five graphically rich levels that bring the fog-laced streets of London to life. Each level requires players to question witnesses, investigate potential suspects and uncover clues. Players will consider the evidence at the end of each level and put their powers of deduction to the test. Play as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in an original storyline inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. © 2004 Frogwares. All Rights Reserved. Published by Ubisoft Entertainment under exclusive license in the U.S. and Canada. Secret of the Silver Earring, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries About Ubisoft: Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft has grown considerably, especially through its strong and diversified lineup. In addition to steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge videogame titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of € 508 million for the 2003–2004 fiscal year, up 22.5% at a constant exchange rate over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com. About Frogwares: Frogwares is an independent game development studio dedicated to creating high-quality, graphically rich and immersive games for adventure gamers. To learn more, visit www.frogwares.com