Ascaron Entertainment and Focus Home Interactive have invited gaming journalists to a triple game launch in London on Thursday 24th April, for three highly anticipated PC games. A Vampyre Story is a classic humorous adventure game with rich graphics, following a young vampire heroine’s exciting escapades; Dracula: Origin follows Professor Van Helsing around the world on his chilling quest for Dracula; and Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis is a puzzling adventure, featuring the most famous detective in a battle of wits against a renowned and talented burglar.

A VAMPYRE STORY

Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron / Focus Home
Web: www.vampyrestory-game.com
Developer: Autumn Moon Entertainment
Release date: September 2008
Price: TBC
PEGI: TBC
Format: PC
Genre: Point & Click Adventure

Mona De Lafitte is captured by vampire Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer. Accompanied by her mischievous bat Froderick, Mona must escape the evil Baron’s clutches, facing a number of puzzling challenges on her way. In order to return to Paris and follow her dream of becoming a famous opera singer, Mona must learn to take advantage of her newly acquired vampire abilities. Point & Click gameplay and a highly refreshing graphical style make A Vampyre Story a compelling and engaging adventure.

DRACULA: ORIGIN

Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron / Focus Home
Web: www.Dracula-Origin.com
Developer: Frogwares
Release date: 23rd May 2008
Price: £19.99
PEGI: 12+ (Expected)
Format: PC
Genre: Point & Click Adventure

Inspired by the world imagined by author Bram Stoker, Dracula: Origin features a rich storyline taking the player from London to Dracula’s castle in Transylvania. The game puts you in the role of the infamous vampire hunter, Van Helsing. Use Point & Click gameplay to explore the many gothic settings, solving puzzles and collecting clues in order to kill Dracula before he raises the dead.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: NEMESIS

Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron / Focus Home
Web: www.sherlockholmes-thegame.com
Developer: Frogwares
Release date: 9th May 2008
Price: TBC
PEGI: 3+
Format: PC
Genre: Point & Click Adventure / Puzzle

Renowned French burglar Arsène Lupin comes to 19th century London with one goal in mind – to defy Scotland Yard and Sherlock Holmes. He will do this by stealing five priceless objects in five days from prestigious locations. Players will spend hours exploring an atmospheric 19th century London setting, interacting with over 40 characters from the Victorian era, and solving the many puzzling clues.