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Sherlock Holmes versus Arsene Lupin remastered edition is Gold!! The game is now proposing a 1st and 3rd person perspective, the help system as Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper and includes a progressive walkthrough if you are stuck. Game Graphics benefit latest graphics improvements of our engine as well as sounds. Don't miss it, soon to be on sale in Frogwares shop.

Our new casual game Secret Mission 2 is currently almost finished; in this game you will follow the scientist Chanel Flores in the exploration of a lost island. Magic, Mystery and Romance will accompany you during all the game.

A Sequel to Dracula Origin is in the works. Graf Dracula survived the last encounter with Professor Abraham Van Helsing, but he has now to fight to recover his full power. In this episode you will play as the Prince of Darkness, fighting your old sorrows and the competition of a fierce challenger to survive.
Venice, Paris, London, are on your agenda for this new adventure. Warm Blood will be your best friend, Garlic and stake your worst enemies!!!

You can now get our last game Department 42 from Frogwares shop!

Join Department 42, a secret organization devoted to the paranormal, and protect the world! Help Agent Alice Wright track down nine mysterious and evil artifacts that have gone missing. Use your Hidden Object skills to protect the planet from the nightmare that has been unleashed and restore order! Travel across the country and piece together the enigma that is Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine!

Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine patch. If the game freezes on your computer after curing the Werewolf or putting all tarot cards on the Mirror – please download patch that will solve this problem and continue enjoying this Game!

Instructions:
1)   Download “D42_2009.07.07_patch.rar” file.
2)   Unpack it using any archive manager (for example: http://www.rarlab.com/ - for free) – you’ll get folder “001”
3)   Copy folder “001” into the folder c:\Program Files\Department 42 - The Mystery of the Nine\
4)   Launch the game and enjoy playing :)

Any questions dep42@frogwares.com

Some summer news about Frogwares, we have so much we could a newsletter, but we’ll stick to the traditional news for now?:

First of all Dept 42 tops number 2 on BFG, you can find the game at this link, http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/5819/department-42-the-mystery-of-the-nine/index.html

You can read cool players reviews here http://forums.bigfishgames.com/posts/list/43669.page

The game is now under localization in German, French, Spanish and Japanese.

Sherlock Holmes 2 on DS development has started. The game will be presented at the GC in Cologne at the end of August.

Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is now under test for Xbox 360, we will correct few technical bugs and possibly improve the localization. The game have been a real success so far where it was released on PC. Next countries are Germany and UK, soon followed by the 360 version.

Sherlock Holmes on Wii is still under development, it will be presented as well in Cologne.

Sherlock Holmes on Iphone is as well in development; it should be ready in a couple of months now.

We have started Sherlock Holmes 6 design, a first version will be ready by the end of the year 2009 for a release in Q4 2010.

Additionally we would to propose you the review of gamergirl314 of Frogwares games, this honest gamer tells what she thinks and it’s very entertaining to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7rzw6T70iY

Sherlock Holmes the mystery of the mummy DS is number 3 in UK charts, a very good beginning for the game that was release this week end. With the help of Ubisoft the game achieve to enter the top 5 usually reserved for Nintendo games.

Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is number one on amazon for adventure genre, amazon ran out of stock and is selling through 3^rd party sellers

It has been a long time without news and updates and now we have plenty for you!

Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper has gone Gold and it was released in France last week, UK version is planned for September and US for May, if you want to see the latest trailer or get more information, check http://www.sherlockholmes-thegame.com/en/

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Mummy is now ready on DS, it entered the top of the sales the first week in France and is soon to be released in US and UK. For a gameplay video or more info http://www.sherlockholmes-thegame.com/en/

Last but not least, more news for Sherlock Holmes: Sherlock Holmes will come on the Wii Q4 2009 for thanksgiving and Christmas time!

We have now a new casual game coming very soon called “Department 42” that combines Hidden Object, Adventure game play and Still frame puzzles. Department 42 is to be released at the end of May 2009.

Dear Players, Dracula origin is now available from our partner BigFishGames you can use one game credit for this long, large file adventure.
http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/4195/dracula-origin/index.html?src=frmtrygame


Here is the link for the manual and instructions for the game, in case you are a little lost in your research of the Prince of Evil.

http://frogwares.com/dracula/Dracula-Origin-Manual.pdf
http://www.focus-files.com/dracula/Dracula-Origin-Manual.pdf


And for the people who has a crunch for the Prince of Darkness, here are the wallpapers

http://frogwares.com/dracula/dracula_1024.jpg
http://www.focus-files.com/dracula/dracula_1024.jpg

http://frogwares.com/dracula/dracula_1280.jpg
http://www.focus-files.com/dracula/dracula_1280.jpg

To save files, right click on it and select "save as" then save to the place of your choice.

Join the notorious World War I spy Mata Hari as she uncovers a secret German submarine base in Secret Missions: Mata Hari and the Kaiser`s Submarines™, a beguiling Puzzle Adventure. Help this smoldering femme fatale search for clues, solve enigmatic puzzles, seduce men, and infiltrate top secret military operations, all in glamorous disguise. The Allied war effort depends on Mata Hari`s ability to extract secrets and stay undetected. Can you ensure her mission succeeds? Frogwares Shop

Great news for Adventure Fans!!!

Frogwares has opened its new online shop
Get 10% discount on any game you order!
Insert discount code SHOPFROGWARES in the Basket
Discover The Awakened Remastered on Frogwares Shop

For the players who bought the original version, an incredible discount of 60% is waiting for you. To obtain the code, just write us at SH3rem@frogwares.com

Mata Hari and the Kaiser's submarines en route to your PC!

Team up with the famous spy and dancer for an unusual mission: get the United States to join the Great War on the allies side! Investigation, Enigmas and Seduction all together in this story inspired by the First World War.

The demo version for the Awakened Remastered Edition is to be released the 9th of October, the game will be on preorder at that time until the 16th. Players who will buy the game will receive their key to play 16th at 00.00 AM.

For the people who already bought the game, they can get the new version at reduced price, whether they bought it in box or downloadable version. for more info please contact us at SH3rem@frogwares.com

The Awakened Remastered is Gold!!!!

We are proud to give our players the ultimate version of Sherlock Holmes the Awakened Remastered, the game is now ready after nearly a year of work and innovations, the new version includes very unique features of the adventure genre and we can't wait to see them in your hands! the game is to be release October 23rd.

- First person perspective/third person perspective system. Play as you like, switch at anytime during the game. Whatever game you want, you can play it now!

- Help space bar. In third Person, you can just press space bar and see all available hotspots that you can click on

- Progressive help. If you are stuck in the game, you can use this new feature and find step-by-step indications to go further. Use with moderation!

- Enhanced graphics, lighting, HD effects, shaders, shadows, waters, animations and enjoy fantastic game atmosphere of the awakened.

- Intuitive pathfinding

- And for those afraid of ghosts : Watson is not teleporting anymore just behind YOU, he is following calmly Sherlock!

For those who didn't play the awakened, a demo will be soon available. For those who already own it, we propose you an updated version at a reduced price, for more info please contact us at SH3rem@frogwares.com

Our new casual game "Sherlock Holmes - the Mystery of the Persian Carpet" is from now on available from our shop!

As soon as the game was released in Germany, many very positive reviews for Dracula Origin appeared on the German portals. The atmosphere of the game seems to fascinate the players.
Adventurespiele.netnamed the game one of the best adventures of 2008 and placed a great review of it.

Another big portal, Gamecaptain detailed the Dracula Origin presentation on average 16 from 20

Read the other great reviews in German:
Spieletipps - 80%
Gameswelt - 77%
and a review from Gamepad

First press reviews on Dracula Origin appear on the Internet, and they are very positive.
All articles underline the excellent story and a great presentation:

"a strong adventure title that gives an excellent, updated treatment to the vampire hunting classic. It looks amazing, plays well, and the quality storytelling is bound to suck you in immediately." - Cheat Code Central

The gameplay is traditional and very accessible too, according to Gamespot and IGN. The latter gave the game an 8 out of 10 which is an excellent mark:

"logical, challenging puzzles that will give you a sense of satisfaction when solved… it uses the old adventure format but with a few tweaks that make it accessible and easier for those who aren't familiar with the genre."- Gamespot

In the end, IGN quotes

"Dracula: Origin is elegant piece of work visually, using well-known fictional characters and blending it into a fun and challenging adventure game"

You can download the demo version of the game Dracula Origin for free from here demo-version is available on four languages:
English
French
German
Italian

The new exciting and deeply gothic adventure by Frogwares, "Dracula Origin" is now available from our web store!
With the super-broad channel download 7 days a week 24 hours a day, this fascinating game will grab you as fast as a vampire!
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Frogwares presents a new, deeply Gothic adventure: "Dracula: Origin."
Can you imagine what it feels to be an immortal vampire, to love and hate eternally? What would it be like to be a vampire hunter set against an eternal love and hate? Do you want to know?
Frogwares' newest game is now hitting the shelves of your favorite retail store in Europe and the US and will very soon be available to purchase from our website.

Welcome to a new investigation! Frogwares launches a long-awaited game for casual players worldwide: the Mystery of the Persian Carpet!
The player will take on the role of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Explore scenes in order to find clues and reveal suspects! The police will make available the suspects' interrogations and the witnesses' statements for your analysis. Of course, you also have use of the lodgings at 221b Baker Street to study the clues and draw your conclusions.
The game will be available within days from our web site and from our partner sites through the world, available in all main languages.

Good luck!