TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
GigaMedia Ltd (NASDAQ:GIGM), publisher of Warhammer(R) Online: Age of
Reckoning(TM) (WAR) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, and Mythic
Entertainment, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today
announced the launch of the localized Chinese language* website for the
fantasy Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning.
Launched in September 2008 in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia, WAR
has received multiple Editor's Choice awards from media outlets
including IGN, GameSpy and GameFocus. A fully localized traditional
Chinese version of WAR is slated for launch in early 2009.
"The launch of this site is a big step toward our goal of delivering WAR
to a truly worldwide audience," said Mark Jacobs, co-founder and general
manager of Mythic Entertainment. "We want any and all interested players
to be able to join the ranks of Order and Destruction, regardless of
location or language. The battle between Realms can only get better as
more warriors join the fight for the Age of Reckoning."
With the launch of the new website, gamers in Taiwan, Hong Kong and
Macau will have access to the latest game information, including
background on the armies, the history, the characters, and the classes
of WAR. In addition the latest information on the introduction
of the two new careers, The Black Guard and The Knight of the Blazing
Sun, will be available on the website this December. In anticipation of
the 2009 launch, the website will also provide players with
up-to-the-minute community news and account management functions.
For More Information, please visit the WAR websites:
Traditional Chinese: http://www.warhammeronline.com.tw/
English: http://www.warhammeronline.com
FunTown blog: http://blog.wartown.com.tw
*Traditional Chinese
About Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(TM)
Experience the glory of Realm vs. Realm(TM)! Declare your allegiance and
join thousands of mighty heroes on the battlefields of Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning, the new MMORPG from Mythic Entertainment,
the creators of Dark Age of Camelot(TM). Enter a grim world of
perpetual conflict to fight for the Realms of Order (Dwarfs, High Elves,
and Empire) or Destruction (Greenskins, Dark Elves, and Chaos). Invade
enemy lands, besiege imposing fortresses, and sack sprawling capital
cities for the glory of your Realm. Wield devastating magic and deadly
weapons, battle monstrous creatures, and join your brothers-in-arms in
epic Public Quests(TM). Climb the Bastion Stair, carry your Guild Banner
into battle, and unlock the infinite secrets of the Tome of Knowledge as
you travel the world. So sharpen your blade and unleash your inner
mutation. The Age of Reckoning has begun and WAR IS EVERYWHERE!
About GigaMedia
GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a major
provider of online entertainment software and services. GigaMedia
develops and licenses software for online gaming. GigaMedia also
operates online games businesses including FunTown, a leading Asian
casual games portal and the world's largest online MahJong game site in
terms of revenue, and T2CN, a leading online casual sports game operator
in China. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.tw.
About FunTown
FunTown is one of the leading casual game platforms in Asia, with over
four million registered users and a wide variety of fun and exciting
games, including the world's largest Mahjong platform in terms of
revenue. FunTown generates revenues through access fees and also through
the sales of various in-game items. FunTown was acquired by GigaMedia in
2006.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In
fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27
titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online
game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Mythic Entertainment, Dark Age
of Camelot, Public Quests, and Realm vs. Realm are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer Online, Age of Reckoning, and all
associated marks, names, races, race insignia, characters, vehicles,
locations, units, illustrations and images from the Warhammer world are
either (R), (TM) and/or (C) Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2008. Used under license by
Electronic Arts Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective licensors.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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or
Electronic Arts
Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
Senior Director of PR
tschachter@ea.com
Scott Gamel, 650-628-7286
Sr. PR Manager
sgamel@ea.com
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