RPG Players to Benefit from Mighty Exclusive Armor, Dynamic Weapons
and Fate-Altering Treasure Hunter Packs
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Welcome to the world of Amalur! Electronic Arts Inc.
(NASDAQ:ERTS), 38 Studios LLC and Big Huge Games today revealed the
in-game bonus items that players will receive when they pre-order* the
epic role-playing game, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™. In this
unique game, players can choose their own destinies by customizing their
characters through a wide array of varied skills and abilities. Armed
with the exclusive Armor, Weapons and Treasure Hunter packs, players can
help shape their destiny even further.
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The Destinies Choice Pack: Offers a unique "Twist of Fate" card
to enhance the beginning of your gameplay experience, the Compass of
Fate and three unique armor sets. Each armor set is tailored to a
specific class which players will define and redefine during their
time in Amalur.
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The Fate-Touched Weapons Pack: Players can enter battle as
fully prepared as ever with an arsenal of rare Fate-Touched weapons
including a longbow, hammer, staff, faeblades, daggers, scepter,
chakrams, longsword and greatsword. The weapons will help satisfy
every player's combat style with Reckoning's on-the-fly weapon
swapping in combat to take down even the most dreadful of foes.
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The Ultimate Treasure Hunter Pack: For treasure hunters who
will dive into every nook and cranny in the world of Amalur,
the Dowsing Rod will seek out all reagents for concocting potions on
your in-game map. A worthy companion tool for any adventurer, the
Dowsing Rod will help players get the most out of their alchemy skill.
Participating retailers may vary. For more information on pre-order item
availability and retailers, please visit www.reckoningthegame.com.
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.
* Available at participating retailers in North America. Restrictions
apply. Please visit www.reckoning.com/pre-order
for more details.
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
Microsoft group of companies. PlayStation is a registered trademark of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Electronic Arts
Melissa Ojeda, 650-628-7870
Publicist
mojeda@ea.com
Devin
Bennett, 718-687-8615
PR Manager
devinb@ea.com
Amanda
Taggart, 650-628-2974
PR Director
ataggart@ea.com
Tammy
Levine, 650-628-7223
Vice President of PR
tschachter@ea.com
or
38
Studios
Adam Kahn, 401-243-8373
PR Director
akahn@38studios.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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