REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Mar 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Phenomic(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced
that the real-time strategy (RTS) game BattleForge(TM) will
open its beta for all players today. Starting today, all players will be
able to enter the genre-changing world of BattleForge and
experience the thrill of virtual cards coming to life in epic, online
RTS battles before the game goes live on March 24th, 2009.
The open beta players will have access to all 200 BattleForge
cards and all maps in the game. Everyone who takes part in the beta will
get the bonus, upgraded Firedancer unit that will be available after
launch. Players who pre-order BattleForge from participating
retailers will receive four, exclusive units, one from each faction to
jump start their decks.
BattleForge combines fast-paced strategy with a digital trading
card mechanic in a dynamic online environment. Players use virtual
trading cards to build custom armies and lay waste to their foes.
Combining the strategic, real-time gameplay of classics such as Command
& ConquerTM with a fully enabled, online
collectible community, BattleForge is a breath of fresh air in
the strategy genre. With an all-new style of play that is more
accessible for casual gamers, BattleForge also offers a rich,
deep gameplay experience that veteran RTS players seek. The collectable
cards are the tools of war -- each representing a spell, building or
unit that is conjured directly onto the battlefield in stunning 3D
graphics.
BattleForge features single-player scenarios and cooperative
scenarios for 2 to 12 players, as well as Player vs. Player (PvP) ranked
and unranked duels. With co-op play, guilds, chat rooms, and a robust
marketplace featuring direct trade, an auction hall, and in-game mail, BattleForge
is the first RTS to combine the social and community aspects of an MMO
with an exciting RTS. Let the battles begin!
BattleForge ships March 24th, 2009 for the PC. For
more information, visit www.battleforge.com.
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 and BattleForge are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or
other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts
Melissa Ojeda, 650-628-7870
mojeda@ea.com
Tammy Schachter, 650-628-7223
tschachter@ea.com
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Brian Rubin, 212-391-4707
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