Leading videogame publisher Lighthouse Interactive, part of SilverBirch Inc.'s (SVB:TSXV) video game division, and developer Arberth Studios of West Wales, proudly announce that their dark mythological Adventure game, Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches (PC) will be releasing across Europe (excluding: Italy, Greece and Russia) in Q4 2008

Based on the gripping tales of the Mabinogion, a collection of eleven prose stories from medieval Welsh manuscripts, Rhiannon is deep rooted in Celtic mythologyThis chilling first-person, point-and-click adventure follows the present day haunting of a lonely teenage girl named Rhiannon, as she unwillingly enters a world filled with supernatural phenomena, magic, myths and horror

"Arberth Studios has crafted an instant classic with their blend of Welsh myths and legends told through a truly terrifying storyline," said Erik Schreuder, President of Lighthouse Interactive"Rhiannon is sure to bring chills to gamers across Europe."

"We're delighted to be working with Lighthouse Interactive," comments Arberth Studios' Noel Bruton"The company has a strong history of bringing games in this genre to European playersWe have many Lighthouse titles on our own playing shelves, so we're proud to see Rhiannon joining such an illustrious portfolio and being backed by such a capable and enthusiastic team."

GAME SUMMARY

Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is set on the Celtic fringes of Britain; a place where myth and magic spill into reality, threatening the sanity of a teenage girl named Rhiannon SullivanAn ancient battle for revenge engulfs Ty Pryderi, the remote Welsh farmstead Rhiannon now calls homeShe begins to hear unexplained noises, see disturbing visions, and experience other chilling paranormal phenomenaThere is an ancient evil lurking in the walls of Ty Pryderi that holds a terrible connection to a timeless struggle between man and magic fabled in the Mabinogion LegendsHer parents take Rhiannon away, leaving Ty Pryderi to your watch and exploration, but their absence can only postpone the inevitability of revenge and deathUnless you can stop it!

FEATURES

Set in present day, the plot draws from ancient Welsh myths and legends

Explore the haunted Welsh farmstead, from the imposing house, to its extensive grounds and buildings

First-person, point-and-click with approximately 20 to 30 hours of largely non-linear gameplay

Involved, multi-threaded plot

Features classic themes such as: magic, paranormal phenomena and technology

Interact with a comprehensive inventory of nearly 200 items

1024x768 full-screen graphics

Engaging and unusual challenges, mostly plot and inventory-driven

A haunting musical score will send chills up your spine

Solid chapter structure to the compelling and ultimately uplifting story