Enlight Signs ClearImage PR to Oversee its Media Relations Programs
Award-Winning Software Publisher Continues to Expand Activities in North America

Released: Jun 9, 2003

(PARKVILLE, MD and RALEIGH, NC – June 9, 2003) – Renowned computer game developer and publisher Enlight announced today that ClearImage PR will direct its North American public relations activities. ClearImage PR, a public relations and business development firm, will promote Enlight's gaming titles as the company expands its product line through its development and publishing divisions.

Enlight, best known for the award-winning Capitalism and Seven Kingdom series of strategy and simulation games, has recently entered the publishing industry with its debut title Restaurant Empire. Enlight Interactive, the company's publishing division, is headquartered in Parkville, Maryland and led by CEO Paul Lombardi.

“We are very excited about working with ClearImage PR on our North American public relations and marketing initiatives,” said Paul Lombardi, CEO of Enlight Interactive. “ClearImage has the experience and strong relationships in the computer games industry to successfully promote Enlight's current and future projects.”

“Enlight founder Trevor Chan is a rising star in the industry and has a string of hits including Capitalism, Seven Kingdoms, Hotel Giant, and Restaurant Empire,” said Dave Murray, President of ClearImage PR. “Because of its unique approach to game design and development, Enlight has become known for its innovative and next generation titles.”

Enlight remains dedicated to its mission of providing unique and compelling titles that present individuals with challenging but entertaining experiences. Enlight's latest venture, Restaurant Empire, has received high scores from reviewers around the U.S. and in Europe for its original combination of business simulation and RPG elements. In addition to Restaurant Empire, Enlight will be announcing several new titles this year.

About Enlight
Enlight is one of the world's leading developers of entertainment software. The company was founded in 1993, with a goal of creating games that are not only entertaining, but of equal importance, enlightening. Into 2003, Enlight is making an entry into the publishing business, establishing Enlight Interactive Inc., the US publishing arm of the Enlight group as well as consolidating strategic partnerships with distributors the world over. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.enlight.com .

About Trevor Chan
Considered one of the most unique and progressive designers in the gaming industry, Trevor Chan's first title, Capitalism, received global accolades for being one of the best business simulation games ever designed and created. According to PC Gamer, "Capitalism is the most realistic, detailed business sim on the market today, and one of the best economic games of all time." Following the success of Capitalism, Mr. Chan designed Seven Kingdoms, a fantasy real-time strategy game with tremendous depth and previously unseen design features. Seven Kingdoms and the sequel, Seven Kingdoms II: The Frytan Wars, were widely praised by software reviewers for setting the bar for future empire building games. With the release of Hotel Giant and Restaurant Empire, Mr. Chan has shown his commitment to creating unique, challenging, games with a focus on combining entertainment with edification. Mr. Chan, who founded Enlight in 1993, oversees two design studios in Hong Kong and has a North American headquarters based in Parkville, Maryland USA.

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