REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Award-winning independent developer and publisher of online games
Funcom, and EA Partners, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:
EA), are thrilled to announce that the pre-order campaign for the
upcoming modern-day massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, The
Secret World is now live. Everyone who pre-orders will be
guaranteed access to all Beta Weekends beginning May 11, 2012 running
most weekends up until the game's launch on June 19, 2012 on PC. Players
can pre-order the game that PC Gamer credits for "taking bold steps to
revolutionize the MMO" now at www.thesecretworld.com.
The Secret World puts players into a modern-day world where every
myth, legend and conspiracy theory is true, and where secret societies
pull the strings of entire governments from the shadows. Players get to
travel the world — from New York to London and from Egypt to
Transylvania — as they fight the evil that has infiltrated myths and
folklore for centuries.
Gamers who pre-order The Secret World will receive:
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Guaranteed access to all Beta Weekends starting May 11, with the
ability to carry over their characters to every subsequent event
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Guaranteed Early Access to the game, up to four days prior to the
game's official launch
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An exclusive in-game item providing an experience boost to progression
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An exclusive in-game t-shirt featuring a unique monster design
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A powerful pet (Ferocious Wolf, Egyptian Cat or Loyal Hound) to
support the player in combat
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A head start on character naming before the game launches
During the Beta Weekends, players will be immersed in a revolutionary
MMO experience that breaks free from the confinements of character
classes and levels. With each event, more content such as locations and
missions will be added to The Secret World universe, creating an
ever-evolving experience from one event to the next. Access to the Beta
Weekends will be available through limited giveaways or by pre-ordering.
Gamers that pre-order The Secret World will be guaranteed access
to every event.
"The Beta Weekends are a fantastic opportunity for players to
familiarize themselves with the game," says Funcom SVP of Sales &
Marketing Morten Larssen. "With guaranteed access to every single one of
these weekends, our pre-order players will have the unique opportunity
to truly immerse themselves in the universe that surrounds The Secret
World — starting six weeks before launch!"
Recently Funcom announced that over 750,000 gamers are now registered
for the ongoing beta testing.
For more information about ‘The Secret World', please go to www.thesecretworld.com.
Press assets for The Secret World are available at www.info.ea.com.
About Funcom
Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of online games for PC
and consoles. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993
and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released
games. Recent titles include ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures', ‘The
Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online' and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'.
For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com.
For information about Funcom games visit www.anarchy-online.com,
www.dreamfall.com,
www.thesecretworld.com
or www.ageofconan.com.
Funcom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker FUNCOM.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) 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.
The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John
Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and
used with permission. "The Secret World"™ is a registered trademark of
Funcom Gmbh 2011.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Electronic Arts Inc.
Evan Dexter, 514-664-8206
PR Coordinator
edexter@ea.com
Shirley
Chu, 514-664-8207
PR Manager
shirleyc@ea.com
Kelly
Ekins, 514-664-8143
Sr PR Manager
kekins@ea.com
or
Funcom
Erling
Ellingsen, +47 48867107
Director of Communications
erling@funcom.com
Source: Electronic Arts
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