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Welcome to Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King forum
After some scratching, I found this on another gamesite. It quotes the GameHouse forums, though I am not sure where it is here.
from gamehouse forum:
Hello,
I said our publisher wanted to release the game in time for
Thanksgiving and that indeed was the plan at the time I wrote you.
However, the plan has changed. Since it's not my decision, I can't
give you any exact info on the actual release date. I can only suggest
you keep an eye on the Gamehouse website and the Lost King forum where
our publisher will hopefully post some info soon.
I apologize if I misled you by my earlier statement, but it was not
intentional.
Best regards,
Dusan "Duke" Kostic
Managing partner, Programmer
Paprikari
from gamehouse forum:
Hello,
I said our publisher wanted to release the game in time for
Thanksgiving and that indeed was the plan at the time I wrote you.
However, the plan has changed. Since it's not my decision, I can't
give you any exact info on the actual release date. I can only suggest
you keep an eye on the Gamehouse website and the Lost King forum where
our publisher will hopefully post some info soon.
I apologize if I misled you by my earlier statement, but it was not
intentional.
Best regards,
Dusan "Duke" Kostic
Managing partner, Programmer
Paprikari
Posted on Thu Nov 26 21:54:28 PST 2009
I found the other post in the Lounge. Must say, I'm pretty bummed about this. Lots of hype, and no show. 
Posted on Fri Nov 27 06:14:23 PST 2009
i would be willing to bet it has something to do with the negoations (sp?)between Gamehouse and paprikari. Mortimer is probably finished and waiting for us junkies to buy but they are fighting over money or rights. ugh.
BTW: got to agree with phatkhat and the others, i really like the Big Fish site, nice to see there is a site out there that actually gives a rip about those of us who spend any kind of money on games in this economy. thanks all for the suggestion to head to Big Fish
BTW: got to agree with phatkhat and the others, i really like the Big Fish site, nice to see there is a site out there that actually gives a rip about those of us who spend any kind of money on games in this economy. thanks all for the suggestion to head to Big Fish
Posted on Fri Nov 27 08:28:49 PST 2009
DIRE GROVE
one of the best hidden object puzzle games out there, i just did the same, blew tht 20 bucks and you are completely right MORE THAN WORTH IT!!!!! I really like the walk thou, nice to have serious help close when i get stuck without going out at hitting all the sites. I don't even care this game isn't on gamehouse or that i am raving about it on their site, this game is well worth it and will at least keep me busy for awhile until MB comes out if ever.
Posted on Fri Nov 27 17:16:53 PST 2009
kmcfrizz wrote:
DIRE GROVE
...I really like the walk thou, nice to have serious help close when i get stuck without going out at hitting all the sites. I don't even care this game isn't on gamehouse or that i am raving about it on their site...
I have to agree with you about having the walkthrough built in. An ingenious idea, and yet I haven't seen anyone actually do it before. It's so nice not to have to minimize or exit the game when I need a little hint as to what's next. When I see that a game is created by Big Fish Studios, I get excited because I KNOW it's going to rock! (Can you say, "Drawn: The Painted Tower?"...LOL).
P.S. So what if we're talking about Big Fish Games on GameHouse forums? GameHouse isn't giving us much to talk about, and they still haven't bothered to say one word here about what's really going on with MB and the Lost King.
Posted on Sat Nov 28 14:46:17 PST 2009
I would like to know why the big secret on the release date. Someone has to know what is going on with Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King. Is it ever going to be released?
Posted on Sun Nov 29 07:44:15 PST 2009
It is one day away from December 1st... is this really considered Fall 2009? Hmmmm...
Posted on Mon Nov 30 09:39:33 PST 2009
Hi all
So great to see all of the enthusiasm here for the new Mortimer game. I wanted to stop in and just update everyone and thank you for your patience and apologize for what appears to be a misunderstanding -- We're working with our partner to put the final finishing touches on this game so we can make sure it is the absolute best Mortimer ever. We know you're going to love it. The current planned release date is late January 2010, so mark your calendars now. We're also excited to announce that Mortimer and the Lost King will be the first-ever Premium Edition game release here at GameHouse. This means that the full-version download game will also include a helpful, level-by-level Strategy Guide, along with special, limited-edition bonus content that won't be available anywhere else. Stay tuned for updates!
So great to see all of the enthusiasm here for the new Mortimer game. I wanted to stop in and just update everyone and thank you for your patience and apologize for what appears to be a misunderstanding -- We're working with our partner to put the final finishing touches on this game so we can make sure it is the absolute best Mortimer ever. We know you're going to love it. The current planned release date is late January 2010, so mark your calendars now. We're also excited to announce that Mortimer and the Lost King will be the first-ever Premium Edition game release here at GameHouse. This means that the full-version download game will also include a helpful, level-by-level Strategy Guide, along with special, limited-edition bonus content that won't be available anywhere else. Stay tuned for updates!
Posted on Mon Nov 30 17:09:30 PST 2009
Kristy, is it going to be like what BFG did? You know, charging $19.99 and not being able to use Fun Pass or Fun Ticket for it? Is this going to be a 'Collector's Edition' thing? Just want to know ahead of time so I don't get my hopes up...... Because if it's going to be like that, I won't be able to buy it.... I'm not being snarky, I just don't want to get excited if that's what is going to happen....
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on Mon Nov 30 17:50:32 PST 2009
I won't buy a "Premium" version of this game. As much as I liked the first 2 there is not, imo, enough content to them to warrant that. If a regular version isn't released *shrug* there's *always* another good game around the corner.
Posted on Mon Nov 30 20:59:27 PST 2009
Thank you, Kristy, for providing some information. Now, at least, I can pick something else to tide me over. Or just give my tendonitis a break! 
Posted on Mon Nov 30 21:40:54 PST 2009
Thanks for stopping by Kristy. Really appreciate your input into this thread, and the update about the game.
Posted on Mon Nov 30 22:56:19 PST 2009
Just wanted to say thank you to Kristy for finally stopping in to give us some official word as to what's going on with Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King. Late January 2010 is well past the expected release of "Fall 2009", but at least it gives us a fairly concrete release date (one would hope) to mark on our calendars. (continued in following post due to character limit).
Posted on Tue Dec 01 03:29:56 PST 2009
As far as any "first-ever Premium Edition game release here at GameHouse", if that means it's going to have a $19.95 price tag attached to it, I won't be buying it. And it's not because I'm averse to paying $19.95 for a particularly well created game with high production values and lots of extras. As my previous posts will show, I paid the full price for MCF: Dire Grove and feel it was well worth it. No, the reason I won't be buying the premium version of MB and the Lost King is because I have too many bad feelings over how this whole release was handled. My feeling is that now that you've disappointed me so many times and made me wait so long, I can wait a bit longer for a non-premium version. (continued in following post due to character limit).
Posted on Tue Dec 01 03:32:24 PST 2009
As Poodlebear said,
I won't buy a "Premium" version of this game. As much as I liked the first 2 there is not, imo, enough content to them to warrant that. If a regular version isn't released *shrug* there's *always* another good game around the corner.
This is a tough time for our economy, and those of us who spend what "disposable" income we have on games want to feel our business is appreciated. If you want us to spend $19.95 on a game, you should stroke us a little instead of disappointing us. I won't lie. I won't say I don't care if the game is ever released at this point, but I will say that, while I'm still looking forward to it, I've definitely lost the enthusiasm I had.(continued in following post).
I won't buy a "Premium" version of this game. As much as I liked the first 2 there is not, imo, enough content to them to warrant that. If a regular version isn't released *shrug* there's *always* another good game around the corner.
This is a tough time for our economy, and those of us who spend what "disposable" income we have on games want to feel our business is appreciated. If you want us to spend $19.95 on a game, you should stroke us a little instead of disappointing us. I won't lie. I won't say I don't care if the game is ever released at this point, but I will say that, while I'm still looking forward to it, I've definitely lost the enthusiasm I had.(continued in following post).
Posted on Tue Dec 01 03:37:17 PST 2009
Also, should anyone from Paprikari pop in and happen to read this, my comments are in no way a reflection on the quality and enjoyability of the Mortimer Beckett games. They are, without a doubt, some of my favorite titles, beautifully created and enormously fun to play. I just feel like the release of this particular addition to the series wasn't handled very well...and how you treat your loyal fans matters almost as much as the quality of your games.
Posted on Tue Dec 01 03:39:04 PST 2009
Sepphira
I could not have said it better. I have lost all excitement about this game. gotten to the point now that although game house was finally able to find time for us mere customers I am very very disappointed in game house and am really finding it hard to trust what they are saying, next post will be mid jan 2010 saying oops sorry guys we have to put the release date on hold yet again. finishing touches? They couldn't have told us that in Oct. I still think it is ready and gamehouse and creators are arguing over rights, money and such. ok off my soap box off to big fish
I could not have said it better. I have lost all excitement about this game. gotten to the point now that although game house was finally able to find time for us mere customers I am very very disappointed in game house and am really finding it hard to trust what they are saying, next post will be mid jan 2010 saying oops sorry guys we have to put the release date on hold yet again. finishing touches? They couldn't have told us that in Oct. I still think it is ready and gamehouse and creators are arguing over rights, money and such. ok off my soap box off to big fish
Posted on Tue Dec 01 07:51:41 PST 2009
I think they saw the success of the Big Fish MCF release and pulled the game to add "extras" so they could charge 19.95 and call it a collectors edition. Unfortunately, Mortimer is not in the same class as Dire Grove or MCF in general. I don't think it will work for them.
Posted on Tue Dec 01 08:07:12 PST 2009
bball111 wrote: I think they saw the success of the Big Fish MCF release and pulled the game to add "extras" so they could charge 19.95 and call it a collectors edition.
Absolute BINGO!!
They have copied everything else Big Fish has done (pricing, etc), why not this?
And I will add, too, that I will not buy a "Collector's Edition". The Beckett games are good, very good....but not up to the quality of Dire grove.
And thumbs down to GH for keeping people in the dark...you knew this would be delayed and said nothing!
Posted on Tue Dec 01 08:36:48 PST 2009
shadowdiana wrote:bball111 wrote: I think they saw the success of the Big Fish MCF release and pulled the game to add "extras" so they could charge 19.95 and call it a collectors edition.
Absolute BINGO!!
They have copied everything else Big Fish has done (pricing, etc), why not this?
And I will add, too, that I will not buy a "Collector's Edition". The Beckett games are good, very good....but not up to the quality of Dire grove.
And thumbs down to GH for keeping people in the dark...you knew this would be delayed and said nothing!
Posted on Tue Dec 01 09:59:34 PST 2009
The should not post a date of Fall 2009 when they had no clue when it would be ready. They did the same thing with the last Mortimer game and it took an additional 6 months or so before it was released. Paprikari fail miserably, they even have a link they say they will send you updates, I sign for it and NEVER got any. Now the link on GameHouse says it will be released soon well, an additional 2 months is not my idea of soon. So this is twice they lead us to believe it will be any day, just to find out it will be late January... if it is ready in January.
Posted on Tue Dec 01 10:06:52 PST 2009
pinballnick wrote: The should not post a date of Fall 2009 when they had no clue when it would be ready. They did the same thing with the last Mortimer game and it took an additional 6 months or so before it was released. Paprikari fail miserably, they even have a link they say they will send you updates, I sign for it and NEVER got any. Now the link on GameHouse says it will be released soon well, an additional 2 months is not my idea of soon. So this is twice they lead us to believe it will be any day, just to find out it will be late January... if it is ready in January.
well said pinballnick,im fed up with gamehouse they havent released any good games for ages,im thinking of cancelling my membership.
Posted on Wed Dec 02 01:19:14 PST 2009
paulabrads wrote:pinballnick wrote: The should not post a date of Fall 2009 when they had no clue when it would be ready. They did the same thing with the last Mortimer game and it took an additional 6 months or so before it was released. Paprikari fail miserably, they even have a link they say they will send you updates, I sign for it and NEVER got any. Now the link on GameHouse says it will be released soon well, an additional 2 months is not my idea of soon. So this is twice they lead us to believe it will be any day, just to find out it will be late January... if it is ready in January.
i am canceling the membership. if i can figure out how the heck to do it, any bright ideas
well said pinballnick,im fed up with gamehouse they havent released any good games for ages,im thinking of cancelling my membership.
Posted on Fri Dec 04 07:43:56 PST 2009
It's absolutely disgusting the way the loyal fans have been treated over this, no updates or anything at all other than to say it will be ready in 2010. For goodness sake how long does it take to put the 'finishing touches' to a game so that it will be the best ever? Now call me cynical but how on earth do they know that the finishing touches will take until January 2010? Thank goodness for Big Fish Games of which I'm a loyal member. Now they do know how to treat their customers, to date I've received a Felix Fish soft toy, a Felix keyring, a few free games and a Felix trophy type thing, you know it's lovely to be recognised and appreciated and also know that they take the time to send these things, not only that but they do have some very good games and try to include all genres and not just numerous HOB's some of which can be so tedious I don't even complete the demo version.
Posted on Sat Dec 05 08:02:10 PST 2009
just went to web site mortimer beckett the lost king and it say release date january of 2010.was disappointed that it wasn't release on time for all the junkies out there i hope it will be january and not june of 2010
Posted on Sat Dec 05 09:44:27 PST 2009
If Mortimer and the Lost King is going to be a $19.95 game, I won't be buying. I also don't like the fact that you are copying Big Fish's idea. Your site is not near the quality of theirs. Your customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Teaming with Real Arcade was not a good move. Things have been messed up since that merger for me.
Posted on Tue Dec 08 11:37:15 PST 2009
I would bet that MB & the Lost King is actually ready for release in the Non-Special Edition form. Adding the "special" content is what will take until Jan.2010. It sounds like GH may make us wait until January and then charge extra for the game. No one from GH or the developer has answered the posts here asking about the price and the ability to use a Fun Ticket. Since GH members are already upset about the delay it seems like GH would announce that the price will be $6.99 and at least give us something to be happy about. But since they haven't done that, it seems that more bad news is on the way in the form of a higher price. I hope I'm wrong. 
Posted on Tue Dec 08 14:14:46 PST 2009
Looks like they're going to release a premium rate game, they call it collectors edition
Posted on Wed Dec 09 00:56:17 PST 2009
Will be released Jan. 20,2010. Last I read.
Posted on Tue Dec 15 09:55:43 PST 2009
sueh wrote: I contacted the site asking when it would be available and received this reply:
"I apologize for the inconvenience, however I have determined that this game was no longer available on RealArcade before your account transferred.
In this case, unfortunately, we cannot issue the game to you since it has not been available for some time. I apologize for any disappointment this may cause."
I replied: "NO. the game has not been launched yet. It is a brand new game and I would like to know when it will be available"
Jan. 20, 2010 is the date. This decision was likely made after the CS agent and you conversed. Sorry about that!!!
and received this reply:
"I would like to inform you that since we are not aware of the exact date of release of the game I request you to please check the GameHouse site regularly to know as to when the game is releasing."
i.e. no one has a clue
which is extraordinarily unhelpful
Posted on Mon Dec 21 16:09:48 PST 2009
Is January definite? Sure hope they don't postpone again.
Posted on Sun Dec 27 07:29:49 PST 2009
According to paprikari.com the release date has been pushed back until january of 2010
Posted on Wed Dec 30 15:23:29 PST 2009
According to paprikari.com the release date has been pushed back until january of 2010 
Posted on Wed Dec 30 15:23:38 PST 2009
mrsotter wrote: According to paprikari.com the release date has been pushed back until january of 2010
well i finally figured out how to cancel my membership, so this will be the last you hear from me. hope you all enjoy mortimer beckett and the lost king. I certainly won't be playing it. gamehouse, real arcade and the makers have given me such a rotten time with delays, no answers and few comments I give up. game isn't that important and i will spend my gaming money somewhere else.
Posted on Mon Jan 18 21:51:12 PST 2010
hello freinds.
I am stuck in a bookshelf scene in MB-lost king. Its in the last chapter-Rhinia castle. There are a total of 12 books-titled 1to7, and the letters a,s,t,l,e. You have to arrange them in a particular sequence to get the next hidden item. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!! 
I am stuck in a bookshelf scene in MB-lost king. Its in the last chapter-Rhinia castle. There are a total of 12 books-titled 1to7, and the letters a,s,t,l,e. You have to arrange them in a particular sequence to get the next hidden item. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!
Posted on Tue Jan 19 05:55:03 PST 2010
Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King was released today.I just played it and it was worth the wait.
Posted on Tue Jan 19 16:52:41 PST 2010
I got the game 4 days back. and now i am stuck.
Posted on Wed Jan 20 03:57:41 PST 2010
There's a free Strategy Guide that comes with the game. It will tell you how to solve the bookcase puzzle.
SPOILER: Look inside the House. There's a stack of paintings, and one of those paintings has the solution to the puzzle.
SPOILER: Look inside the House. There's a stack of paintings, and one of those paintings has the solution to the puzzle.
Posted on Wed Jan 20 07:09:24 PST 2010
Jan 20 2010 finally the new Mortimer Beckett! I really enjoyed the other games so I was eager to get this ..I downloaded it and it shut down 3 times before I could "fool" it into opening. Not a good omen, then I find I cannot use my "free game" to get this game.Why would I pay an additional 19.99 to get this game? The "collectors addition version" is a rip off in my opinion.
Over all I think the Game house site is very dissapointing to yearly members..I was with Real Arcade since 2007 this is not what I payed for.. will probably not renew as with others I tend to go to Big Fish to check out their newest offers via "free trial".
Over all I think the Game house site is very dissapointing to yearly members..I was with Real Arcade since 2007 this is not what I payed for.. will probably not renew as with others I tend to go to Big Fish to check out their newest offers via "free trial".
Posted on Wed Jan 20 13:55:16 PST 2010
Stuck on the under the nutshell for the bolt!! worked on it for an hour..any tips or helps.I even tried the hint nothing.... HELP
Posted on Wed Jan 20 16:35:54 PST 2010
To get the hex nut, you must first have the glowing powder in your inventory (found in the blue tent to the right of the elephant stage). Place the glowing powder on the hex nut. After that, spotting it will be as easy as pie!
Posted on Wed Jan 20 18:34:35 PST 2010
Was sooo excited about this one as I have thoroughly enjoyed the other 2. Downloaded the free trial to give it a whirl first and am unable to get beyond entering my name on the download before it bombs with the following message "Lost King game has encountered a problem and needs to close." Have tried it over 5 times and same message each time.
Highly disappointed
Highly disappointed
Posted on Thu Jan 21 10:24:24 PST 2010
this game is soooooo disappointing. been waiting since november and when it finally comes out it is a complete dud. way too easy, able to finish in no time. it took all the improvements that were put into time paradox and threw them out the window. a mild challenge here and there but overall not worth it at all. big fish and mcf are definitely the way to go if you want a challenging game that actually engages you and makes you feel like part of the story. if you are on the fence, dont get mortimer. go to big fish, pay the 7 bucks for dire grove or return to ravenhearst. this game sucked!!!!
Posted on Sat Jan 23 22:30:28 PST 2010
I enjoy the Mortimer Beckett too. But now that is finally here, you have to pay full price for it. I have been with GH for a year now and have enjoyed my 5.99 games but if they are going to change things and charge full price even if you belong, that stinks and may have to go somewhere else
Posted on Sun Jan 24 21:59:02 PST 2010
how do you open chest in ocean chapter got the roman numerals
Posted on Wed Feb 17 08:44:48 PST 2010
What does it take to get a reply to a question ? I'm stuck, can't figure out the wooden circles puzzle, so of course can' t figure out the limbs and find those danged shoes to give the fairy princess....... grrrrrrrAdmin wrote: Welcome to Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King forum. This is your place to discuss the game, share tips and tricks, and connect with other players.Have fun and keep playing!
Posted on Sat Mar 13 15:32:39 PST 2010
I am at Rhinia Castle. P completed all sites went to Main Hall and put the crown on and recived the fether. The message poped up that this is completed to move on. I clicked on close it took me to the map. I need back in the Main Hall to wave the fether but it will not let me in. What do I do.
Posted on Tue Mar 30 17:23:33 PDT 2010
Mortimer Beckett and the Lost King download says i need at least &1 MB space. i have 932 MB. what gives ??? i have tried multiple times.
Posted on Sun Jul 11 22:47:01 PDT 2010
update to download wont start imnless i have &1 MB and i had 932 MB. the game says it loads with 331.7 MB ... so what is &1 MB and why did ut stop me. i deleted time paradox and got to 1.03 GB and i can download ...
VERY STRANGE !!!
VERY STRANGE !!!
Posted on Sun Jul 11 23:05:09 PDT 2010
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I was a bit surprised to see all the comments, an no MB!!!
It's odd that no-one in an obviously administrative position has dropped in to let us know what is going on... especially since it's been 'due for release shortly' since forever. Ok, maybe something has gone wrong, so be it. It's the lack of information which is frustrating.
As for the level of expectation, it's Mortimer Beckett. What more can you ask for?
Posted on Thu Nov 26 21:37:34 PST 2009