Ken Rolston, Todd McFarlane and R.A. Salvatore Create a Massive World
Filled with Endless Possibilities and Intense Action Combat
COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Get ready to discover the secrets of Amalur as today Electronic Arts
Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and 38 Studios, LLC have announced that the action
RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™, will launch in Europe on
February 10, 2012 and in North America on February 7, 2012. Reckoning
is an epic single-player game -- and the first chapter of a vast new
fantasy universe -- that sends players on a fast-paced journey to unlock
the mysteries of Amalur while redefining their hero's destiny and the
fate of the world. With more than 10 award nominations at its Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) debut in June 2011, Kingdoms of Amalur:
Reckoning has captured the imagination of gamers worldwide, with
GameSpot.com saying; "there's a lot to be excited about when it comes
to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, especially when there's an impressive
amount of talent behind the project."
"Reckoning is just the beginning of the deep, expansive lore and
massive world that is Amalur," said Curt Schilling, Chairman and
Founder of 38 Studios. "We're working with iconic visionaries who have
trailblazed the direction of their respective fields. Todd McFarlane
lends his expertise to inspire the game's bold art style and combat
design, R.A. Salvatore created the deep, immersive history and culture
of the world, and industry-icon Ken Rolston forges the expansive systems
that RPG fans know and love. Reckoning has developed into
something amazing and beyond my wildest dreams -- I cannot wait to share
it with gamers across the world next February."
Set in an entirely new universe crafted by New York Times
best-selling author R. A. Salvatore, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
is brought to life visually through the trademark visceral style of
renowned artist and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. With a
sprawling explorable world and deep RPG gameplay at its core, Kingdoms
of Amalur: Reckoning adds a new level of intense action combat to
the genre and a one-of-a-kind advancement system as players unfold and
evolve their destiny through constant character customization. Kingdoms
of Amalur: Reckoning is being created under the leadership of Ken
Rolston, lead designer of the critically acclaimed open-world RPGs Elder
Scrolls III: Morrowind and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Developed by 38 Studios subsidiary Big Huge Games in Baltimore, Maryland
and 38 Studios in Providence, Rhode Island, Kingdoms of Amalur:
Reckoning will be available on February 7, 2012 in North
America and on February 10, 2012 in Europe on the Xbox 360® video game
and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
and PC. For more information on Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning,
please visit www.reckoning.com
become a fan on Facebook http://facebook.com/ReckoningTheGame
and follow Reckoning on Twitter http://Twitter.com/ReckoningGame.
About 38 Studios
38 Studios, LLC, an entertainment and IP creation company founded in
2006 by Curt Schilling, is developing an original fantasy IP driven by
the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore
and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include a massively
multiplayer online game, novels, comics, toys, console games, movies,
TV, and more.
For more information, visit www.38studios.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
EA, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing)
Ltd. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective
owners and used with permission. Xbox 360 is a trademark of the
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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
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PR Director
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or
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Studios
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PR Director
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