INTENIUM and Ravensburger Digital sign Casual Multiplayer Online Gaming deal

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 10, 2010 --

Hamburg, 10 February 2010 – INTENIUM, one of the leading Casual Games Publishers in Europe, and Ravensburger Digital, a subsidiary of the leading European maker of puzzles, games and toys, have just agreed on a partnership in the online casual multiplayer field. The two companies have agreed that Ravensburger Digital will be integrated with its own Ravensburger World into “Alamandi” (INTENIUM’s new service - Casual Multiplayer Online Game, www.alamandi.de). Users of “Alamandi” can then explore the new location of „Ravensburg“ where they will be able to play 3 of the best-selling Ravensburger group board games adapted for online gaming by INTENIUM Studio.

For “Alamandi” it is the first major collaboration of its kind, more will follow. At the end of 2009 the client-based online world launched its open beta phase and is already reporting brisk players-inflow. The platform is aimed at a broad audience, especially core casual gaming fans – females 30+ years old. In the client-based, elaborately designed world of “Alamandi” the players enjoy different locations. The game allows users, while playing, to solve different tasks cooperatively in the online world and, at the same time, explore and transform it. Players can go into one of the mini-games and compete for treasures, customize their game characters and build their own home in the world of “Alamandi”. The use of “Alamandi” is free of charge as the business model is based on micropayments and subscription.

Klaus Schmidt, Managing Partner of INTENIUM: "We are delighted to have such a prestigious partner for “Alamandi” as Ravensburger. The combination of global brands with innovative gameplay elements, which together can be experienced online, adds great value to “Alamandi” and simultaneously gives the new offerings from Ravensburger Digital more recognition and attraction. "

Thomas Bleyer, CEO Ravensburger Digital GmbH: "Ravensburger Digital was founded in order to establish our outstanding brands successfully in the electronic field on the major platforms. Online gaming is of high strategic importance for us. We were totally amazed by the approach and the quality of “Alamandi”, especially by the easy access to the game world, the visually appealing combination of gaming experience and community, as well as addressing a relevant female audience who are for a long time our loyal fans. "

About INTENIUM:
INTENIUM GmbH is one of the leading European publishers of Casual Games for PC, online and consoles market and is operating many gaming platforms worldwide, including "DEUTSCHLAND-SPIELT!" and "SCREENSEVEN".
www.intenium.de

About Ravensburger:
Ravensburger is a leading maker of puzzles, games and toys in Europe, as well as the leading publisher of children's books in German language territory. The blue triangle counts among the most well-known and valuable brands in Germany. www.ravensburger-digital.com

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