Dragon Age: Origins Fans Sign Up for Free Downloadable Content,
Unique Pre-order Packages and Exclusive Mass Effect 2 Content
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Leading video game developer BioWare(TM), a division of Electronic Arts
Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the Dragon Age(TM): Origins
Collector's Edition and pre-order incentive program*. The Collector's
Edition is a premium package available in limited quantities
featuring exclusive Dragon Age: Origins collectibles including a
unique steel case, a cloth map of the world of Dragon Age, a Making-of
documentary DVD, a digital version of the Dragon Age: Origins soundtrack,
game trailers, wallpapers, strategy tips and a concept art video, plus
three exclusive downloadable items that will provide special advantages
to the player.
The Collector's Edition is available for pre-order today at www.eastore.ea.com
for an MSRP of $74.99 (console) and $64.99 (PC) in North America.
As an added bonus, Dragon Age: Origins (both original and
Collector's Edition) includes two special pieces of downloadable
content: The Stone Prisoner, as well as a suit of Dragon Age
themed armor that can be used in Dragon Age: Origins as well as
in the upcoming BioWare Shooter RPG, Mass Effect(TM) 2 on all
available platforms.
With The Stone Prisoner download pack, players will have access
to Shale, the mighty stone golem who can become one of the most powerful
party members in the game, and comes with its own personal back-story
and unique quests for the player to discover. The Stone Prisoner
will also include new environments, items and hours of additional
gameplay, further deepening the epic Dragon Age experience. TheStone Prisoner is available to original purchasers ofnew
copies of Dragon Age: Origins at no additional cost. The Stone
Prisoner can also be purchased separately for $15.
In addition, players who purchase a new copy of Dragon Age: Origins
(original or Collector's Edition) will receive a code to download the Blood
Dragon Armor, an exclusive set of themed armor that will give the
player additional protection in combat. This armor will be available for
use in both Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2.
All gamers who pre-order Dragon Age: Origins will receive the
Memory Band, an in-game item that can be equipped to add +1% to all
gained Experience Points and which adds one bonus point that players can
use to boost their character's skill set. In addition to the Memory
Band, several leading retailers are also offering a bonus Dragon Age:
Origins item for a limited time. Players should check with their
favorite retailer for additional pre-order item offerings.
In Dragon Age: Origins, players take the role of a Grey Warden,
one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil
threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the
shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To
restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to
sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.
Dragon Age: Origins will be released on November 3rd
in North America and November 6th in Europe on the Xbox 360(R)
videogame and entertainment system and PC. The PLAYSTATION(R)3 version
will follow later in November. Dragon Age: Origins is rated M by
the ESRB. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit www.dragonage.com.
*Restrictions apply to pre-order programs. See details at www.eastore.com
and at participating retailers.
About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile and online video
games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995,
BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles, including
the award-winning Baldur's Gate(TM) and Neverwinter Nights(TM) series, Star
Wars(R): Knights of the Old Republic(TM) and Sonic(TM) Chronicles: The Dark
Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DS(TM)). Original BioWare-created
intellectual properties include Jade Empire(TM) and the 2007 Game of the
Year, Mass Effect(TM). With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal
(Quebec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic
fantasy roleplaying game, Dragon Age(TM): Origins, Mass Effect 2(TM), the epic
sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game,
Star Wars(R): The Old Republic(TM), as well as several unannounced projects.
In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world's leading electronic
entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on
BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), in Redwood City, California, is a leading
global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the
Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software
worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices
and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand
names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM
and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of
$4.2 billion and had 31 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.
*BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or
registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing)
Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and
POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in
the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies. "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts
Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
Senior Director of PR
tschachter@ea.com
or
47 Communications
Brian Rubin, 212-391-4707
brian@fortyseven.com
or
EA Games Label PR
Erik Einsiedel, 780-430-0164 ext. 1146
erik@bioware.com
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