LEGENDS OF NORRATH ONLINE STRATEGY GAME DEALS OUT FIRST EXPANSION
*/LEGENDS OF NORRATH /*ONLINE STRATEGY GAME DEALS OUT
*FIRST EXPANSION - /FORSWORN/ *
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/French and German Launch of Legends of Norrath to Happen Simultaneously /
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*DENVER, CO December 19, 2007* Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE)
announces today that /Forsworn/, the first expansion set for the popular
online strategy game /Legends of Norrath (LoN),/ is available for
purchase via digital download at www.station.com
Based on the legendary MMOs /EverQuest/^® (EQ) and /EverQuest/^® / II
(EQII),/ /Forsworn /expands upon the immersive Norrathian story arc,
high-fantasy art style and thrilling gameplay offered with the premiere
set of virtual trading cards, /Oathbound/, which was released in North
America this past summer. Localized versions of the original online game
and the new expansion are now live for players in France, Germany and
the UK.
Challenging even the most seasoned strategist, /Forsworn/ presents
further opportunities to duel friends and defeat foes with the addition
of more than 230 unique cards, several new game mechanics and highly
sought after loot items, said Scott Martins, Director of Development,
SOE Denver. Bringing /Legends of Norrath/ to the international markets
of France, Germany and the UK has been a goal for us since the beginning
of the development process and we are proud to see that come to fruition.
/Forsworn,/ the second release in the /Legends of Norrath/ storyline,
features enhanced multiplayer support that allows team-based 2 vs. 2
games, as well as cooperative multiplayer raid games against powerful
AI opponents. /Forsworn/ also boasts 22 additional loot items each for
/EQ/ and /EQII/, including player mounts, potions, clothing and spells
and introduces an updated client with new content and bonus features for
all registered users./ /
Available in both 58-card digital starter decks and 15-card digital
booster packs, /Forsworn /cards/ /will be available via digital download
only from SOEs Station Store. The digital starter decks (58 cards) will
be available for $9.99USD (plus any applicable taxes), with digital
booster packs (15 cards) selling for $2.99USD (plus any applicable taxes).
Developed at SOEs Denver, CO studio, /Legends of Norrath/ is the first
online strategy game based on and playable from within SOEs popular
franchises/ EverQuest /and /EverQuest II,/ as well as from a free
stand-alone client. Launching from a menu within either MMO or using a
free SOE Station ID (available at www.station.com
challenge opponents on their game server and across other /EQ/ and
/EQII/ servers.
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*About Sony Online Entertainment*
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in
massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of
subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides
compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console
and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit
titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®,
Untold Legends, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars
Galaxies, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and
the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres
on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with
additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO,
Los Angeles, CA and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in
development. SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer
Entertainment America.
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