Today, leading video game publisher Lighthouse Interactive and social platform for gamers Raptr Inc., announced a new partnership that will connect fans of Lighthouse Interactive’s games from across the world via Raptr by bundling Raptr within their games.

Founded by Xfire co-founder and world champion gamer Dennis Fong, Raptr is the first service that automatically lets you know when your friends are playing games across multiple platforms in real-time. Raptr is the only service to support thousands of games across those multiple platforms including: PC, Mac, Xbox Live, Facebook, Flash, and even a selection of games on the Wii and PS3. It is the first and only service to create a unique recommendation engine based on the games you and your friends actually own and play, and allows users to customize their profile with themed backgrounds from their favorite game.

Lighthouse Interactive’s fantasy-based MMORTS Dawn of Fantasy (PC) and real-time strategy game East India Company (PC) are among the titles that will come bundled with the Raptr application. Both of these high caliber games for Windows will be releasing in Q1 2009. Lighthouse Interactive has published over 30 games worldwide since the company was formed in 2005.

“Our commitment to providing an array of quality products, which cater to each segment of the market, also has us focused on seeking out new opportunities that will enhance the gaming experience,” said Steve Wall, V.P. Business Development at Lighthouse Interactive. “By partnering with Raptr, we are able to connect our fans worldwide via Raptr’s far reaching and innovative network. We believe gamers will fully embrace and appreciate this platform.”

“We are excited about being bundled with the great games that Lighthouse Interactive is preparing to release,” said Dennis Fong, CEO of Raptr. “By having Raptr as part of the install flow for the games, players are able to capitalize on the variety of features such as tracking real-time play and achievements as well as the inherent social interaction that Raptr has built.”