Black Lantern Studios, Inc., an independent interactive entertainment studio, teamed up with the Missouri Make-a-Wish Foundation to grant a child their wish of being a game designer for a day. Black Lantern fulfilled the role of mentor to James by showing him what it takes to take a game from concept to completion.

“It is important to Black Lantern Studios to give back to the community,” said Richard Woods, Managing Director for Black Lantern Studios. “Fostering the curiosity of James and others like him is important to the industry, for they are the future of game development.”

“The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Missouri relies heavily on the support of local donors and volunteers,” stated Monika Matthews, Wish Granter. “The extreme generosity of staff at Black Lantern Studios gave James a chance to live out his dream of being a game designer. Thanks to Black Lantern, James is enjoying life and hoping for the future.”

About Black Lantern Studios :

Black Lantern Studios, Inc. is an independent interactive entertainment software developer for consoles and the PC. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Black Lantern Studios is committed to providing the highest quality, richest, and most satisfying gaming experience to its customers, and delivering value to its publishers and partners. For more information about Black Lantern Studios, please visit www.blacklanternstudios.com or e-mail info@blacklanternstudios.com .

About Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. It is the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 75 chapters in the United States and its territories and 27 international affiliates on five continents. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 127,000 wishes to children around the world since 1980. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.wish.org .