Frogster announcethat the votes are in on Massively’s (www.massively.com) Reader’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Awards and Runes of Magic was the runaway winner scoring either a Reader’s Choice or Staff Choice Award in all of the positive categories. The massive community of Runes of Magic players overwhelmed the polls, creating huge margins between Runes of Magic and all other MMO games launched in 2009.“Our players really came out and supported us and we want to thank them for making Runes of Magic the top MMO game of 2009 and helping it sweep the reader’s choice awards,” said Lars Koschin, CEO of Frogster America, Inc. “With more than 2.5 Million registered accounts, the Runes of Magic Community is a force to be reckoned with and they are very passionate about the game.”
The nine awards won by Runes of Magic include:
• Reader’s Choice Best Crafting in a 2009 MMO
• Reader’s Choice Best PvP in a 2009 MMO
• Reader’s Choice Best Capacity for Roleplay in a 2009 MMO
• Reader’s Choice Best Free-to-Play MMO of 2009
• Reader’s Choice Best Visuals/Graphics
• Reader’s Choice Best MMO Studio of 2009 (Frogster)
• Reader’s Choice Best Launch of 2009
• Staff Choice Best Launch of 2009
• Reader’s Choice Overall Best New MMO of 2009
About Runes of Magic
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role play game carries an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,300 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 2.5 million registered users, making it one of the most successful titles in the free-to-play segment, and a must play game for all fans of RPGs and MMO Games. Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.
Runes of Magic Features
- Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
- Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
- In-depth story experienced through above 2,300 quests laced with epic quest-lines
- Gripping Player-versus-Player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
- Easy travel using portal stones and a wide range of rideable animals
- Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 simultaneous players
- Entertaining mini-games offering variety to the hero’s routine
- Dynamic crafting and customization of items
- Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content
- Free-to-Play: No monthly subscriptions, free to download the game
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