Nikopol goes digital

by: Jake - posted: 5/26/2009 1:03:00 PM

Meridian4 and White Birds Productionshave announced they have signed a global digital publishing agreement for their critically-acclaimed adventure title; Nikopol. After re-acquiring the rights for Nikopol from Got Game Entertainment, White Birds are excited to re-introduce the title to a new and larger audience with Meridian4.

“We are very happy to work with Meridian4 on the digital distribution of Nikopol. Not only does Meridian4 have an excellent access to all major distributors, but they also have a real marketing and editorial approach, bringing a lot of added value to the title. We hope that this first partnership will be followed by new ones soon” said Michel Bams, co-founder and VP Marketing at White Birds Productions.

“Meridian4 is excited to be working with White Birds on their latest Adventure game; Nikopol. We have spoken to them many times and have always been impressed by their vision and their quality titles. We are delighted that this opportunity arose for us to work together.” said Andy Sher, CEO at Meridian4. “Nikopol is a compelling adventure title that will grip players from the outset and won’t let go till the very end.”

About Nikopol
From the art and stories of famed graphic novelist and filmmaker Enki Bilal, and the studio created by adventure game legend Benoit Sokal comes Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals.
Set in the year 2023, the country is governed by a dictator who rules by religious absolute power. A mysterious ship shaped like a pyramid has just appeared in the sky and sent representatives to speak with the French government.

As Nikopol, you will find yourself in a suspenseful adventure to find your father and thwart a dangerous conspiracy. Entangled in political intrigue you are caught between two worlds, one of anarchy and one of immortality.

*A thrilling mental challenge in a rich futuristic universe inspired by famed graphic novelist Enki Bilal
* As Nikopol, you must use cunning and logic to protect yourself from the Immortals' plans and thwart a dark conspiracy
* Interaction with 8 characters in 6 different environments, each made of several settings
* Visually stunning graphics
* Immersive gameplay
* Classic point and click interface


About Meridian4
Meridian4 is an interactive software publisher located in Montreal, Canada. A new publishing company, with new ideas and a different approach to forming partnerships with developers, Meridian 4 aims to actually form a partnership – a true relationship characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility to achieve the best possible performance for developers’ products. For more information, visit http://www.meridian4.com.

About White Birds
White Birds is a production company which creates unique worlds: First on the video game market and equally, they are directed towards all other publishing spheres (audiovisual, comic book, internet, mobile terminals…) and merchandising. Created in 2003 and located in Paris, France; its four founding associates have more than 10 years experience in each of their sectors (Artistic Direction, Production, Marketing and Management), and would like to continue this experience with new vision. Their desire to create White Birds Productions is the fruit of a common vision: value is located in content and in its capacity to be offered in a variety of forms. White Birds have released critically-acclaimed and very successful adventure titles, such as Paradise, Sinking Island and, of course, Nikopol and continues to grow their vision with new titles on new and varying platforms. For more information, visit http://www.whitebirdsproductions.com