THE ADVENTURE COMPANY AND MICROÏDS JOIN FORCES AGAIN POST MORTEM to be distributed in the US by The Adventure Company (Montreal, November 13, 2002) - The Adventure Company and Microïds are pleased to announce their partnership for the co-publishing of Post Mortem. Based on this agreement, The Adventure Company will hold the exclusive publishing and distribution rights for Post Mortem for the US market. Post Mortem is Microïds' latest adventure title, developed in the company's Montreal-based studios, and is due to release in the US in February 2003. "With The Adventure Company, we have found an extraordinary dance partner," stated Elliot Grassiano, CEO of Microïds. "This is a top-quality title, so it was a natural choice to partner with The Adventure Company to bring this title to the US." Added Richard Wah Kan, CEO of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc.: "Both companies worked exceptionally well on Syberia and we are thrilled to continue this working relationship. Post Mortem is already receiving kudos in Europe and Canada making it one of the most anticipated adventure titles in the US. We're very excited about Post Mortem." Storyline After retiring to Paris to pursue a quiet life of painting, Gus Macpherson cannot escape his true art... The former New York detective finds himself walking the beat once again, when hired by an intriguing and beautiful woman to investigate the gruesome beheadings of her sister and brother-in-law. In mysterious 1920's Paris, plagued by his clairvoyant sixth sense; Gus will uncover a conspiracy written in blood, with rituals and artifacts as old as time itself! Game Features: * Stunningly beautiful 360-degree panoramic views * Rich and intriguing characters with detailed and realistic 3D environments * Multiple game paths integrated into the storyline allows for replayablility * A unique 'natural conversation' engine * Original and creative puzzles