Trial Version of Award-Winning Fantasy MMORPG Gives Gamers a
Chance to Try Out the Glory of WAR
FAIRFAX, Va., Mar 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mythic Entertainment(TM), an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio,
today announced that a new ten-day free trial is now available for the
critically-acclaimed fantasy MMORPG, Warhammer(R) Online: Age of
Reckoning(R) (WAR). Potential recruits to the armies of WAR are
invited to spend ten action-packed days hunting Squigs, stomping
Stunties, exploring massive capital cities, and battling opposing
players in thrilling Realm vs. Realm(TM) combat.
"A call to arms has been issued! With the new free trial we are making
it possible for everyone to experience non-stop Realm vs. Realm combat
wrapped up in a next generation MMO," said Mark Jacobs, VP and General
Manager of Mythic Entertainment. "What started out as a great game has
only gotten better as the team has added an incredible amount of content
with our first live expansion. For gamers that have yet to experience
the glory of WAR, there is no better time to join the battle!"
Players that sign up for the 10-day free trial are eligible to
participate in the current Bitter Rivals live event to unlock the
soon-to-be-released Orc Choppa and Dwarf Slayer careers for head start
play. To download the 10-day free trial, visit http://www.warhammeronline.com/trial.
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(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."
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 2000-2009. 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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