TAIPEI, Taiwan, Apr 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gigamedia Ltd (GIGM), publisher of Warhammer? Online: Age of
Reckoning? (WAR) in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, and Mythic
Entertainment(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today
announced that the closed beta for the highly acclaimed MMORPG will
begin onApril 15th, 2009. As part of the closed beta launch,
closed beta packs will be available at major retailers. The Limited
Edition closed beta game packs, available at participating 7-Eleven?
retailers in Taiwan, have been sold out.
"Since day one, it's been our goal to make the Age of Reckoning a global
phenomenon," said Mark Jacobs, VP and General Manager of Mythic
Entertainment. "The closed beta in Taiwan brings more players around the
world the chance to answer one very simple question: who do you fight
for - Order or Destruction?"
"The sales result of Limited Edition closed beta game packs has made
history in the Taiwan online game market. Warhammer Online: Age of
Reckoning is now a social trend in Taiwan, and everyone is waiting
for the WAR to begin," said Yautian Chen, General Manager of Fun
Town.
First launched in North America, Europe and Oceania in September of
2008, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an epic fantasy
MMORPG based on the popular tabletop game from Games Workshop. Featuring
innovative RvR game play and Public Quests(TM), players are immersed in a
world of perpetual conflict between the armies of Order and Destruction.
Novice MMO players and veterans alike will appreciate the incredible
depth and variety available in WAR.
For more information about the Taiwan Closed Beta visit www.warhammeronline.com.tw.
Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm
conflict that will provide players with an engaging battleground for
years to come. Available now for PC, WAR is rated "T" for Teen by
the ESRB. For more information about the game, visit www.warhammeronline.com.
About Warhammer? Online: Age of Reckoning?
Experience the glory of Realm vs. Realm(TM)! Declare your allegiance and
join hundreds of 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 fantasy
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. 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. 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 is acquired by Gigamedia in
2006.
About WarTown
Founded in 2007, Wartown is a new brand under Funtown, which is a
subsidiary company of Gigamedia. Wartown owns its profession on
publishing and distributing MMORPG type of online game. Wartown logo is
designed based on gold and dark brown to symbolize brand spirit of its
hardcore attitude toward serving Taiwan games. The 138 declaration also
presents our firmed resolution and the strategies for serving gamers.
About 7-Eleven
President Chain Store Corp. was established in 1978 by President
Enterprises Corp. (PEC) to introduce the modernized convenience store
concept into Taiwan. In 1980, PCSC opened the first 7-ELEVEN store in
Taiwan, 7-ELEVEN has more than 4,800 stores now in Taiwan. Taiwan has
the worldwide highest density of 7-ELEVEN stores. 7-ELEVEN is an
appealing brand that links closely to people's daily life.
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 ?, (TM) and/or ? Games Workshop Ltd
2000-2009. Used under license by Electronic Arts Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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