DreamQuest Previews Version 6.0 of Online Card Games

DreamQuest Software (http://dq.com) has announced today its Sneak Preview for its upcoming 6.0 release of the Championship Pro line of card games. This release will include its new online gaming service, as well as major graphical changes such as an all-new set of in-game characters.

(MobilityNewswire/PRWEB ) December 21, 2003 --DreamQuest Software (http://dq.com) has announced today its Sneak Preview for its upcoming 6.0 release of the Championship Pro line of card games. This release will include its new online gaming service, as well as major graphical changes such as an all-new set of in-game characters.

DreamQuest has received accolades for its beginners tutorial, custom skin support, and advanced AI players -- a series of eight challenging characters with varying skill levels and playful taunts. GDC honored DreamQuest as a 2002 IGF finalist for its creation of the first cross-platform wireless card game. This technology allows PC, Mac, PDA and cell phone users to play against each other live on the Internet.

Our online play has been a mere component of our full-featured games," said Christopher Williamson, DreamQuest Softwares president and CEO. This new launch will expand our online game-playing community and is the natural evolution of our business."

Though DreamQuest has made significant revisions over the last few years, including incorporating GameSpy technology, this new launch will boast a more player friendly interface, a brand new graphical look and a new site address -- to be announced in early 2004. Code named Phoenix," this major step forward in technology will help the beginner player by offering a Getting Started section and host guides to answer questions. For the advanced player, there will be challenging daily tournaments and Cases Ladder will allow players to compete for top priority.

The purpose of the sneak preview is to give players the opportunity to experience all of the new features and benefits. The preview will demonstrate DreamQuest Softwares new online gaming lobby and its new set of characters, including a rock star, a doctor, a model and an adventurer.

Card game enthusiasts should view the Sneak Preview at http://dq.com/zone/preview.html and visit periodically as new features will be added to the preview in the coming weeks. The company is also interested in consumer feedback. Email comments and suggestions to letstalk@dq.com.

About DreamQuest Software
DreamQuest Software was founded in 1994. The company's products include Championship Hearts, Championship Spades, Championship Gin, Championship Euchre, Championship Five Hundred, and Championship Cribbage. They have won numerous accolades for their innovative technology and challenging, yet fun play. Their awards include Handangos Peoples Choice Award -- Best Game/Symbian 2003, Pocket PC Magazine's - Best Card Game of 2002, with nominations in 2003 -- and 2002 IGF finalists. DreamQuest Software created the first cross-platform card games that users can play at their desk or while on-the-road. They are available for a variety of platforms including PC, Mac, Palm, Pocket PC and several cell phones. For more information, please visit www.dq.com. Printable artwork is at http://dq.com/images.html. Evaluation copies are available upon request.

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