SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2008 — iWin, Inc., a leading developer and publisher of online casual games, today announced the launch of Jewel Quest(R) III, the 3rd installment of one of the most popular casual game franchises ever, Jewel Quest(R). iWin also announced one of the most exciting giveaways in casual games: the Jewel Quest(R) III Sweepstakes, with six straight weeks of glittery and glamorous real jewels as prizes.
Jewel Quest(R) III successfully innovates and improves on the Match-3 game mechanic, which has been one of the most popular and long-lasting game mechanics ever. With updated graphics, a tactile worldly theme, and completely new jewels, Jewel Quest III stands out from the rest of the pack for new and experienced players alike. Players earn jewels as they complete puzzles in each continent and discover hidden goals that unleash new power-ups and open up even more exotic lands.
Peter Traugot, Senior Producer for Jewel Quest(R) III, exclaims, "Who says you can't outdo the original, OR the sequel?! In Jewel Quest(R) III, players now have the opportunity to travel all over the globe in a completely random manor and discover a bounty of new and exciting jewels AND play mechanics."
Adds Jim Stern, Vice President of Product Development, "Jewel Quest(R) players will be surprised by how we have managed to add so many twists and turns into the gameplay while maintaining the classic mechanic which made Jewel Quest(R) one of the most popular games in history. From rare jewels that melt impenetrable ice blocks to nefarious beetles that require more complex matches, Jewel Quest(R) III holds no end of surprise and delight!"
In Jewel Quest(R) III, some boards are uniquely created by the player, as white pearls create additional spaces on the board, while others require the player to capture wild monkeys in order to complete a board successfully. The deeper the player is immersed into the game, the more new jewels, exciting challenges and goals they will discover.
The Jewel Quest(R) III Sweepstakes begins on June 6, 2008 and runs through July 17, 2008. Players can enter the sweepstakes by downloading the 60 minute free trial of Jewel Quest(R) III at http://www.iwin.com. Upon opening the game, the player will be prompted for their email address in order to enter to win. Prizes will be awarded weekly and include real diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire necklaces! Visit iWin.com to view the featured jewel each week. Good luck!
Jewel Quest(R) III is currently exclusively available from iWin.com where it can be downloaded with a free one-hour trial. Customers of iWin's iCoins service can purchase Jewel Quest(R) III and other Jewel Quest(R) games for 50 percent off, in addition to receiving exclusive discounts on other iWin games. Jewel Quest(R), Jewel Quest(R) II and Jewel Quest(R) Solitaire are available entirely for free at .
About iWin, Inc.:
Founded in 2001, iWin is a leading publisher and developer of online casual games for the mass market. The company operates iWin.com, is visited by millions of customers every month and offers over 450 download games, multiplayer games and ad-supported games provided entirely free to the end-user. As a multi-platform publisher of casual games, iWin provides extensive resources, financing, marketing, and distribution services to independent game developers throughout the world. iWin received the most game nominations in 2007 by the Casual Games Association, making it the #1 casual game publisher of hit titles. iWin has offices in San Francisco, Seattle and Kiev, Ukraine. Visit iWin at http://www.iwin.com.
iWin Press Contact:
Larissa McCleary
Tel.: 415.348.7526
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