Big Fish Games Scales New Heights with Hidden Expedition: Everest.Participation by World-Renowned High-Altitude Mountaineer Ed Viesturs Ed Viesturs (born June 22, 1959) is one of the world's premier high-altitude mountaineers. He is the first American, and 12th person overall, to summit all fourteen mountains over 8000 meters (collectively known as the eight-thousanders), and the sixth climber to do it without Demonstrates Expanding Appeal of Casual Games SEATTLE -- Big Fish Games Big Fish Games is a provider of Internet media delivery software and services based in Seattle, Washington. The company is best known for its strong growth and leadership in digital distribution of online casual games. [TM] (www.bigfishgames.com), a leading developer and distributor of casual games, today announced the launch of Hidden Expedition: Everest, the sequel to Hidden Expedition: Titanic, one of the most popular casual games of 2006. Following the record-breaking success of Hidden Expedition: Titanic and Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst, Hidden Expedition: Everest is a hidden object game that takes players on a race around the world in an effort to ultimately ascend Mount Everest. Big Fish Games has partnered with Ed Viesturs, world-renowned high-altitude mountaineer, to complement the fun and original game with rich multimedia presenting the real world of high-altitude climbing. As users progress through the game, they will reach milestones that unlock access to Ed's personal collection of photographs and videos taken during his multiple ascents of Mount Everest and other high-altitude peaks. "Big Fish Games is proud to once again introduce new experiences to casual gamers - this time by partnering with the word's premiere high-altitude climber climb·er n. 1. One that climbs, especially a person who climbs mountains. 2. Sports A device, such as a crampon, used in mountain climbing. 3. A plant that climbs. 4. ," said Paul Thelen Paul Thelen, Big Fish Games Founder and CEO, has an MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. Paul has over 17 years experience working in technology. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Big Fish Games. "This game combines whimsical fun and challenging game play with an engaging, real-world multimedia experience. I believe this game will expand the casual games industry by attracting new people who have not yet experienced the fun and excitement found in casual games." A Race Around The World With a caricature of Viesturs as the guide, Hidden Expedition: Everest takes players through 40 different robust environments where they find hidden objects and solve mysteries. Players race against other teams of characters and explore scenic areas across the globe in an effort to be the first to summit Mount Everest. Integrated within the game is a collection of Viesturs' breathtaking real-life video, still photography taken during past climbs, and new original voice narrations describing his experiences summiting Mount Everest and other perilous mountain peaks. Hidden Expedition: Everest is the second episode in the Hidden Expedition series from Big Fish Games following Hidden Expedition: Titanic, which was released in August 2006. These casual games provide players with unique opportunities to challenge their puzzle solving skills in world famous locations around the world. In Hidden Expedition: Everest, players race across the world from beautiful locations in South American jungles to mysterious island chains and finally to the face of Mount Everest itself. With help from world-renowned climber Ed Viesturs, players will discover hidden tunnels and other clues that will ultimately lead them to the top of the mountain. Viesturs is a natural fit with the theme of the game, as he is the only American climber to ascend the 14 tallest mountains in the world without the help of supplemental oxygen - including six trips to the top of Mount Everest. "I'm very pleased to be a part of this newest effort from Big Fish Games," said Ed Viesturs, high-altitude climber and adventurer. "It is rewarding to be able to share the experiences I've had throughout my years of climbing and provide an opportunity for fans of Big Fish Games to experience some of the exhilaration and challenges of an actual Everest expedition." Hidden Expedition: Everest is available immediately at www.bigfishgames.com. The trial version can be downloaded for free; the unlimited version is available for $19.95 (U.S.). About Big Fish Games Big Fish Games, Inc., a developer, publisher, and distributor of casual, family-friendly games, has one of the largest and highest-quality game catalogs on the Internet, with more than 400 titles, a global network reach of over 25 million monthly unique users, and distribution partners such as Viacom and NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. . Through partnerships with more than 400 game developers, Big Fish Games offers consumers "A New Game Every Day" and makes acquiring and playing Internet-delivered downloadable and online games a safe, easy and reliable experience for more than 500,000 customers daily. The success of Big Fish Games' entertainment portal and the introduction of hit game franchises like Mystery Case Files, Hidden Expedition and Travelogue 360 from Big Fish Games' studios group have established Big Fish Games as a leading worldwide consumer brand. Visit Big Fish Games at www.bigfishgames.com. About Ed Viesturs Viesturs has climbed many of the world's most challenging summits, ascending Mount Everest six times, one to film the world-famous Everest IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard film. In 2005 he completed a 16-year quest to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains The following is a list of the world's 100+ highest mountains per height above sea level, all of which are located in Asia. Only those summits are included that, by an objective measure, may be considered individual mountains as opposed to subsidiary peaks. without the use of supplemental oxygen, becoming the first American First American may refer to:
Viesturs makes his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington Bainbridge Island is an island in Puget Sound, and is an incorporated city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The island's population was 20,300 at the 2000 census. . Please visit www.edviesturs.com for more information. Big Fish Games and Hidden Expedition: Everest are trademarks of Big Fish Games. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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