The Armies of Order and Destruction Begin the Final Push Towards
the Land of the Dead
FAIRFAX, Va., Jun 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mythic Entertainment(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio,
today announced 'Rise of the Tomb Kings,' the final live event in the
Call to Arms live expansion for Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(R)
(WAR). From June 16 until June 22, the forces of Order and
Destruction will race to construct giant airships that will soon
transport players into the treacherous deserts of the Land of the Dead.
The winning Realm will have exclusive first access to the new Tomb Kings
themed dungeon zone, and the unimaginable wealth it contains,
immediately following the conclusion of the 'Rise of the Tomb Kings'
live event. The more ambitious adventurers will be further recognized
for their contribution, with exclusive titles: "Sky Captain" for Order,
and "Master of the Air" for Destruction. The dedicated - and lucky -
players might also receive the Ravening Cloak, an ultra-rare item drop
only available during the live event.
"The Call to Arms continues as the armies of Order and Destruction are
getting close to unlocking the secrets to the Land of the Dead," said
Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer for Mythic Entertainment. "'Rise of the
Tomb Kings' will see heroes on both sides of the battle competing for
the glory of their Realm so they may be the first to plunder the wealth
of the Tomb Kings."
Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer
Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm(TM)
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 and to download the free
10-day trial, visit www.warhammeronline.com.
About Warhammer(R) Online: Age of Reckoning(R)
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(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. Sharpen your blade and
unleash your inner mutation; the Age of Reckoning has begun and WAR IS
EVERYWHERE!
Launched in September 2008, WAR has been recognized by numerous
critics, receiving "MMO of the Year" awards from G4 TV, Game Focus, and
GameSpy, as well as recognition from IGN, Massively, MSNBC, MMORPG.com
and others as a "Best of 2008."
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a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
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devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
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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.
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