Paradox Interactive revealed today the key features of their next grand strategy game – Europa Universalis - Rome. The critically acclaimed Paradox development team will bring the greatest cultural and military civilizations to life through this epic title filled with great strategic and tactical depth, scheduled for release during Q2, 2008.
Key Features
- Fully 3D map with integrated graphics and detailed topography
- Start at any date between 280 B.C. and 27 B.C.
- Choose between 10 different cultures, including the Roman, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian civili zations, with more than 53 playable factions on a map spanning hundreds of provinces.
- Watch your characters develop new traits through political intrigue and various interactions with thousands of other characters.
- Trade, negotiate or fight with your neighbours and advance your technologies to unite the Mediterranean World.
- Robust multiplayer allows you to challenge up to 32 players either competitively or in co-op mode.
About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive has been a leading publisher and developer of strategy games for the PC platform since 1999. Well-known worldwide for their strategy titles, the company has a particularly strong presence in Europe and the US. The steadily growing publishing portfolio includes in-house developed titles such as critically acclaimed franchises Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron; as well as an extensive third party line-up of titles that include Tarr Chronicles, Penumbra: Black Plague, Supreme Ruler 2020 and Lost Empire: Immortals.
The experienced development team recently announced a new Q2, 2008 title, developed under the world-renowned brand Europa Universalis – ROME. Visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com for more information.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
SWITCHBALL ROLLS ON TO XBOX LIVE ARCADE
TeamXbox.com's Best Downloadable Game of E3 Now Available
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has released Switchball™, a new puzzle game for Xbox LIVE Arcade. The Switchball game challenges players to guide a transformable ball along extensive maze-like courses suspended in midair and set in stunning, expansive worlds. The game has already received critical praise, winning TeamXbox.com’s “Best Downloadable Game of E3” and “Editor’s Choice” awards, as well as a 9.4 out of 10 rating from the site.
“Switchball exemplifies the innovation and level of quality we are bringing to Xbox LIVE Arcade,” said Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online. “Switchball’s striking graphics, as well as the physics-based gameplay, advances the genre.”
Developed by Atomic Elbow, the Switchball game features an advanced Ageia-based physics engine, making the physical puzzles intuitive and allowing players to interact with objects just as they would in the real world. Players solve their way through challenging levels packed with tricky obstacles, traps and mazes using a rolling ball that can be morphed four different ways – Marbleball, Airball, Powerball and Metalball - each with its own physical characteristics.
The 30 levels of labyrinths are set in five different beautifully rendered 3D environments. Set on docks hovering among the clouds, Skyworld requires players to switch between the Marbleball to balance and manipulate objects and the Metalball to ram heavy boxes off the path. The Airball easily floats over gaps in the course of Iceworld. Caveworld is set in the dark with glowing crystals and introduces players to the Powerball, which can be charged with different powers to solve a variety of dexterity challenges. The challenges become more complex in Cloudworld, which is set inside a large cloud of colorful gas. The most challenging level, Lavaworld, is set inside a huge volcano with fiery explosions – if players get one puzzle wrong they must start from the beginning!
In addition to the single-player game, players can team up online to solve complex puzzles in co-op mode or can go head-to-head with up to seven other players in race mode.
The Switchball game is rated E for Everyone and is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft points. A Windows PC version of the game is available at retail outlets nationwide, as well as top online gaming portals and the official game website at www.switchball.com. For more information on Switchball or to download a free trial visit www.switchball.com.
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has released Switchball™, a new puzzle game for Xbox LIVE Arcade. The Switchball game challenges players to guide a transformable ball along extensive maze-like courses suspended in midair and set in stunning, expansive worlds. The game has already received critical praise, winning TeamXbox.com’s “Best Downloadable Game of E3” and “Editor’s Choice” awards, as well as a 9.4 out of 10 rating from the site.
“Switchball exemplifies the innovation and level of quality we are bringing to Xbox LIVE Arcade,” said Nicole Perez, vice president of marketing, Sierra Online. “Switchball’s striking graphics, as well as the physics-based gameplay, advances the genre.”
Developed by Atomic Elbow, the Switchball game features an advanced Ageia-based physics engine, making the physical puzzles intuitive and allowing players to interact with objects just as they would in the real world. Players solve their way through challenging levels packed with tricky obstacles, traps and mazes using a rolling ball that can be morphed four different ways – Marbleball, Airball, Powerball and Metalball - each with its own physical characteristics.
The 30 levels of labyrinths are set in five different beautifully rendered 3D environments. Set on docks hovering among the clouds, Skyworld requires players to switch between the Marbleball to balance and manipulate objects and the Metalball to ram heavy boxes off the path. The Airball easily floats over gaps in the course of Iceworld. Caveworld is set in the dark with glowing crystals and introduces players to the Powerball, which can be charged with different powers to solve a variety of dexterity challenges. The challenges become more complex in Cloudworld, which is set inside a large cloud of colorful gas. The most challenging level, Lavaworld, is set inside a huge volcano with fiery explosions – if players get one puzzle wrong they must start from the beginning!
In addition to the single-player game, players can team up online to solve complex puzzles in co-op mode or can go head-to-head with up to seven other players in race mode.
The Switchball game is rated E for Everyone and is available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft points. A Windows PC version of the game is available at retail outlets nationwide, as well as top online gaming portals and the official game website at www.switchball.com. For more information on Switchball or to download a free trial visit www.switchball.com.
GEOMETRY WARS: GALAXIES HITS GOLD
NINTENDO WII SHIPPING ON NOVEMBER 20th AND DS SHIPPING ON NOVEMBER 27th
Galaxies to Include a Multitude of New Levels, Enemies and Weapons
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games announced today that Geometry Wars: Galaxies has gone gold and will be available nationwide on November 20th for the Nintendo Wii and November 27th for the Nintendo DS.
The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame for both the Nintendo Wii and DS accelerates to warp speed with tons of enemies, more than 60 planets, bigger power-ups and a brand new Battle Drone to help players tear through the campaign mode. For the first time ever, Geometry Wars will also let players battle in a variety of planets in multiplayer mode.
Those that own both the Nintendo Wii and DS games can link the game together using Wi-Fi to unlock bonus levels to both videogames. As well, Geometry Wars: Galaxies is one of the first Nintendo Wii videogames to offer the ability to link the Nintendo Wii system via GameShare with the DS system to download a full, free version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved.
“We are excited to provide in Geometry Wars: Galaxies more than 60 times the amount of content than Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved with new levels, controls, weapons and enemies,” said Al Simone, senior vice president, global marketing for Sierra Entertainment.
Geometry Wars: Galaxies is now available for pre-sell and will be available on Nintendo Wii for $39.99 and the Nintendo DS for $29.99. Both games have an ESRB rating of “E” for Everyone. For more information, please visit the game’s official Website at www.geometrywarsgalaxies.com.
Galaxies to Include a Multitude of New Levels, Enemies and Weapons
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games announced today that Geometry Wars: Galaxies has gone gold and will be available nationwide on November 20th for the Nintendo Wii and November 27th for the Nintendo DS.
The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame for both the Nintendo Wii and DS accelerates to warp speed with tons of enemies, more than 60 planets, bigger power-ups and a brand new Battle Drone to help players tear through the campaign mode. For the first time ever, Geometry Wars will also let players battle in a variety of planets in multiplayer mode.
Those that own both the Nintendo Wii and DS games can link the game together using Wi-Fi to unlock bonus levels to both videogames. As well, Geometry Wars: Galaxies is one of the first Nintendo Wii videogames to offer the ability to link the Nintendo Wii system via GameShare with the DS system to download a full, free version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved.
“We are excited to provide in Geometry Wars: Galaxies more than 60 times the amount of content than Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved with new levels, controls, weapons and enemies,” said Al Simone, senior vice president, global marketing for Sierra Entertainment.
Geometry Wars: Galaxies is now available for pre-sell and will be available on Nintendo Wii for $39.99 and the Nintendo DS for $29.99. Both games have an ESRB rating of “E” for Everyone. For more information, please visit the game’s official Website at www.geometrywarsgalaxies.com.
F.E.A.R. Hits Retail with Stand-Alone Expansion Packs
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced the latest installments for the award-winning F.E.A.R. (First Encounter Assault Recon), are now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. F.E.A.R. Files, the complete stand-alone expansion pack series exclusive for the Xbox 360 and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate, the second expansion pack to the award-winning PC title, are both currently available at major retailers nationwide.
In Perseus Mandate for Windows-based PC, players face off against new enemies as they take point on a second F.E.A.R. team investigating the mysterious paranormal phenomena at Armacham. Perseus Mandate features several robust multiplayer modes available to players online, including a deeply immersive storyline that runs parallel to the original F.E.A.R. and first expansion pack Extraction Point. The second expansion pack reveals a new perspective on the initial disturbance, challenging players to find out what Perseus actually is and why the Nightcrawlers have been called in to collect it. You play as the point man on a second First Encounter Assault Recon team
In F.E.A.R. Files, exclusive for the Xbox 360, gamers will combat paranormal situations in two action-packed campaigns. F.E.A.R. Files is two games in one package – the brand new Perseus Mandate campaign and the award-winning expansion pack Extraction Point. F.E.A.R. Files features several new Instant Action and multiplayer maps, along with a variety of new weaponry available to the player. Gamers can look forward to the same psychological twists and turns they’ve come to expect from the F.E.A.R. franchise as they battle their way through each terrifying campaign.
“Since its launch, F.E.A.R. has been adopted by several million players around the world,” said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. “This next chapter in the F.E.A.R. universe will further solidify the global success of the franchise, while giving the community an opportunity to experience another level of compelling F.E.A.R. content.”
F.E.A.R. Files was developed by TimeGate Studios in conjunction with Day One Studios. F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate was developed by TimeGate Studios. To get more information on both games please visit www.whatisfear.com.
In Perseus Mandate for Windows-based PC, players face off against new enemies as they take point on a second F.E.A.R. team investigating the mysterious paranormal phenomena at Armacham. Perseus Mandate features several robust multiplayer modes available to players online, including a deeply immersive storyline that runs parallel to the original F.E.A.R. and first expansion pack Extraction Point. The second expansion pack reveals a new perspective on the initial disturbance, challenging players to find out what Perseus actually is and why the Nightcrawlers have been called in to collect it. You play as the point man on a second First Encounter Assault Recon team
In F.E.A.R. Files, exclusive for the Xbox 360, gamers will combat paranormal situations in two action-packed campaigns. F.E.A.R. Files is two games in one package – the brand new Perseus Mandate campaign and the award-winning expansion pack Extraction Point. F.E.A.R. Files features several new Instant Action and multiplayer maps, along with a variety of new weaponry available to the player. Gamers can look forward to the same psychological twists and turns they’ve come to expect from the F.E.A.R. franchise as they battle their way through each terrifying campaign.
“Since its launch, F.E.A.R. has been adopted by several million players around the world,” said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. “This next chapter in the F.E.A.R. universe will further solidify the global success of the franchise, while giving the community an opportunity to experience another level of compelling F.E.A.R. content.”
F.E.A.R. Files was developed by TimeGate Studios in conjunction with Day One Studios. F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate was developed by TimeGate Studios. To get more information on both games please visit www.whatisfear.com.
EMPIRE EARTH III STAKES ITS CLAIM ON RETAIL SHELVES
Sierra Entertainment Makes Entire Planet Available Allowing Gamers to Conquer All for World Domination
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the real-time strategy WINDOWS PC Empire Earth® III videogame has shipped to retailers nationwide.
Developed by Mad Doc Software, Empire Earth III builds upon the success of the popular PC Gamer and IGN Editor’s Choice Award recipient Empire Earth II and redefines real-time strategy (RTS) games with a truly global approach to world domination.
Empire Earth III is an RTS videogame that places the entire globe at the touch of the player’s fingertips, making the Earth a canvas for the strategy mind. Gamers will build and command an enduring global empire with the goal of world domination. Empire Earth III is one of the few strategy games to offer players the scale and scope to take an empire from the ancient world to the far future.
“The Empire Earth series is a multi-million unit selling franchise that has a growing appeal among strategy gamers and the third iteration of this popular PC game is truly giving players access to the entire globe,” said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. “Empire Earth III provides numerous ways to play as you can lead your army in a variety of regions creating a different scenario each time.”
Empire Earth III will be available for $49.99 and is rated “T” for Teen. For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at www.empireearth.com.
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the real-time strategy WINDOWS PC Empire Earth® III videogame has shipped to retailers nationwide.
Developed by Mad Doc Software, Empire Earth III builds upon the success of the popular PC Gamer and IGN Editor’s Choice Award recipient Empire Earth II and redefines real-time strategy (RTS) games with a truly global approach to world domination.
Empire Earth III is an RTS videogame that places the entire globe at the touch of the player’s fingertips, making the Earth a canvas for the strategy mind. Gamers will build and command an enduring global empire with the goal of world domination. Empire Earth III is one of the few strategy games to offer players the scale and scope to take an empire from the ancient world to the far future.
“The Empire Earth series is a multi-million unit selling franchise that has a growing appeal among strategy gamers and the third iteration of this popular PC game is truly giving players access to the entire globe,” said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. “Empire Earth III provides numerous ways to play as you can lead your army in a variety of regions creating a different scenario each time.”
Empire Earth III will be available for $49.99 and is rated “T” for Teen. For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at www.empireearth.com.
ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES - OUT NOW!
Video Game of the Film Available Now Across Europe for PlayStation 2, Nintendo DSTM, Wii and PC, Featuring Unique Blend of Live Action, CGI and Gameplay Animation
Atari today announced that the video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC is available now at retailers across Europe. The game of the forthcoming live action feature film of the same name, Asterix at the Olympic Games combines live action elements from the film with high-end computer generated and video game animation to deliver fans an original and highly entertaining Asterix experience.
Join Asterix, Obelix and his faithful hound Dogmatix on the road to Greece as they run to the aid of love stricken friend Alafolix. Much fun and madcap adventuring follows as Asterix and his friends enter the fray in their own inimitable style, coming head to head with Brutus, his muscle-bound champion, and of course their ultimate archenemy, the mighty Julius Caesar.
“Atari has a highly successful history of publishing high quality video games based on the universally popular Asterix brand, with over three million games sold in Europe to date,” said Mathias Hautefort, Executive Vice President of publishing and production, Atari. “With this game we’re assuring the continuation of that success by delivering something highly original, of excellent quality, and great fun in a way that only Asterix can be.”
The Wii, PS2 and PC versions of the game feature two gameplay modes: the adventure mode follows the story playing as either Asterix or Obelix, switching characters on the fly and unlocking sporting challenges along the way, while the antique mode lets players play as any one of 12 characters and go head to head with either the computer or a friend in a host of riotous contests. In the Nintendo DS game players take the role of either Asterix or Obelix through more than 120 sporting challenges to become the ultimate victor.
Asterix at the Olympic Games is developed by Etranges Libellules in close collaboration with Asterix licensor Les Editions Albert René and with film production company La Petite Reine. The live action feature film has the biggest production budget of any film in European cinema history and is scheduled for release across Europe in early 2008. For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.
Atari today announced that the video game Asterix at the Olympic Games for PlayStation®2, Nintendo DS™, Wii and PC is available now at retailers across Europe. The game of the forthcoming live action feature film of the same name, Asterix at the Olympic Games combines live action elements from the film with high-end computer generated and video game animation to deliver fans an original and highly entertaining Asterix experience.
Join Asterix, Obelix and his faithful hound Dogmatix on the road to Greece as they run to the aid of love stricken friend Alafolix. Much fun and madcap adventuring follows as Asterix and his friends enter the fray in their own inimitable style, coming head to head with Brutus, his muscle-bound champion, and of course their ultimate archenemy, the mighty Julius Caesar.
“Atari has a highly successful history of publishing high quality video games based on the universally popular Asterix brand, with over three million games sold in Europe to date,” said Mathias Hautefort, Executive Vice President of publishing and production, Atari. “With this game we’re assuring the continuation of that success by delivering something highly original, of excellent quality, and great fun in a way that only Asterix can be.”
The Wii, PS2 and PC versions of the game feature two gameplay modes: the adventure mode follows the story playing as either Asterix or Obelix, switching characters on the fly and unlocking sporting challenges along the way, while the antique mode lets players play as any one of 12 characters and go head to head with either the computer or a friend in a host of riotous contests. In the Nintendo DS game players take the role of either Asterix or Obelix through more than 120 sporting challenges to become the ultimate victor.
Asterix at the Olympic Games is developed by Etranges Libellules in close collaboration with Asterix licensor Les Editions Albert René and with film production company La Petite Reine. The live action feature film has the biggest production budget of any film in European cinema history and is scheduled for release across Europe in early 2008. For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.
Dyno Might!
Mobile Game Experts Nominated In Multiple Awards
Dynamo Games, the Scottish mobile gaming studio is finishing 2007 on a high note, with nominations in two of the world's most high profile gaming awards; the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) and the Scottish BAFTAs.
Dynamo has two nominations in the IMGA: The Crystal Maze, Dynamo's game, based on the cult television show, has been nominated in the Best Licensed Game category. Championship Manager 2008, the critically acclaimed mobile version of the football management game, is nominated for the Excellence In Gameplay award.
The International Mobile Gaming Awards are open to companies around the world. Dynamo is the only UK company to be nominated and one of only two companies in this year's competition to receive more than a single nomination.
Championship Manager 2008 is also a nominee in the Interactive section of the 2008 Scottish BAFTAs, alongside Crackdown, the Xbox 360 game from Dynamo's Dundee neighbours Realtime Worlds.
Dynamo has established itself as the world leader in the creation of football management games for mobile phones. Championship Manager 2007, which was released in April, received rave reviews, with scores of 9/10 and 98%, plus 'Ice Cold' and 'Game Of The Month' awards, as well as quotes from journalists such as “Make sure that you have nothing else going on in your life before you start to play this game...” and “We bloody love Championship Manager 2007.”
Dynamo is taking it's design and development experience into other areas of the mobile gaming world, with the creation of games based on well-loved TV shows. The company recently released a mobile version of Channel 4's hugely popular Countdown quiz and is finishing work on The Crystal Maze for release in early 2008.
Brian McNicoll, the managing director of Dynamo Games, says, “2007 has been a fantastic year for Dynamo. We've had almost universally positive feedback on the games we've released and we are very pleased with the way our latest titles are shaping up. We're overjoyed to be nominated for such high profile and prestigious awards. To appear alongside a console game like Crackdown is a testament to how far mobile gaming has become and the hard work we put into all of our games.”
The Scottish BAFTAs prize-giving takes place on Sunday 18th of November 2007. The IMGA winners are announced on 13th February 2008.mo
Dynamo Games, the Scottish mobile gaming studio is finishing 2007 on a high note, with nominations in two of the world's most high profile gaming awards; the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) and the Scottish BAFTAs.
Dynamo has two nominations in the IMGA: The Crystal Maze, Dynamo's game, based on the cult television show, has been nominated in the Best Licensed Game category. Championship Manager 2008, the critically acclaimed mobile version of the football management game, is nominated for the Excellence In Gameplay award.
The International Mobile Gaming Awards are open to companies around the world. Dynamo is the only UK company to be nominated and one of only two companies in this year's competition to receive more than a single nomination.
Championship Manager 2008 is also a nominee in the Interactive section of the 2008 Scottish BAFTAs, alongside Crackdown, the Xbox 360 game from Dynamo's Dundee neighbours Realtime Worlds.
Dynamo has established itself as the world leader in the creation of football management games for mobile phones. Championship Manager 2007, which was released in April, received rave reviews, with scores of 9/10 and 98%, plus 'Ice Cold' and 'Game Of The Month' awards, as well as quotes from journalists such as “Make sure that you have nothing else going on in your life before you start to play this game...” and “We bloody love Championship Manager 2007.”
Dynamo is taking it's design and development experience into other areas of the mobile gaming world, with the creation of games based on well-loved TV shows. The company recently released a mobile version of Channel 4's hugely popular Countdown quiz and is finishing work on The Crystal Maze for release in early 2008.
Brian McNicoll, the managing director of Dynamo Games, says, “2007 has been a fantastic year for Dynamo. We've had almost universally positive feedback on the games we've released and we are very pleased with the way our latest titles are shaping up. We're overjoyed to be nominated for such high profile and prestigious awards. To appear alongside a console game like Crackdown is a testament to how far mobile gaming has become and the hard work we put into all of our games.”
The Scottish BAFTAs prize-giving takes place on Sunday 18th of November 2007. The IMGA winners are announced on 13th February 2008.mo
The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Gold Edition!
Codemasters Online announce today that The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ Gold Edition is now available for purchase across Europe. At launch, The Lord of the Rings Online was the number one selling PC title across Europe and North America. Encased in an exclusive Steel Pack, The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition entitles players to four exclusive in-game items, all three content updates since launch and 45-days' free gaming experience.
“The launch of the Gold Edition reinforces the monumental success The Lord of the Rings Online has received since release in April", comments Ed Blincoe, Senior Product Manager, Codemasters Online. "We are delighted with the exceptional demand LOTRO has seen and we look forward to welcoming thousands more people into Middle-earth”.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition contains an exclusive package of four in-game items and 45-days' free game time, only available with the purchase of the Gold Edition. Upon reaching level 25 players are welcomed with an all new unique horse mount to aid in their travels through the vast lands of Middle-earth. Players also have the opportunity to personalise their new homes within Middle-earth with a unique welcome mat, five scented candles and a lucky horseshoe complete this distinctive package.
The Lord of the Rings Online lets players experience the unique and mystical world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story within the most famous fantasy world of all time.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition is now available for purchase at all major retailers across Europe. To download The Lord of the Rings Online free trial or for more information please visit www.trylotro.com
“The launch of the Gold Edition reinforces the monumental success The Lord of the Rings Online has received since release in April", comments Ed Blincoe, Senior Product Manager, Codemasters Online. "We are delighted with the exceptional demand LOTRO has seen and we look forward to welcoming thousands more people into Middle-earth”.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition contains an exclusive package of four in-game items and 45-days' free game time, only available with the purchase of the Gold Edition. Upon reaching level 25 players are welcomed with an all new unique horse mount to aid in their travels through the vast lands of Middle-earth. Players also have the opportunity to personalise their new homes within Middle-earth with a unique welcome mat, five scented candles and a lucky horseshoe complete this distinctive package.
The Lord of the Rings Online lets players experience the unique and mystical world based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. The game delivers an experience that takes players beyond the Books to where they can create their own story within the most famous fantasy world of all time.
The Lord of the Rings Online Gold Edition is now available for purchase at all major retailers across Europe. To download The Lord of the Rings Online free trial or for more information please visit www.trylotro.com
RF Online Opens New World as Demand Reaches Unprecedented Levels!
Unprecedented demand sees Codemasters Online open another new world due to huge popularity for this free-to-play MMORPG.
Codemasters Online are thrilled to announce the opening of another new world for their hugely popular 100% free MMORPG RF Online. The new world known as “Solus” will open its gates as a surge of new players join the RF Online service.
Since the switch to free to play two weeks ago, RF Online has achieved unprecedented levels of success as players come from far and wide to declare their allegiance and battle it out for control of Novus.
“To open our 2nd new world in the space of two weeks is a tremendous success and testament to the ever increasing player base and their loyalty to the game. The current demand for RF Online is far exceeding our own expectations and the active player base continues to increase week upon week.” commented Adam McGowan, Global Product Marketing Manager, Codemasters Online.”
Following the opening of “Solus”, Codemasters Online are now preparing for the games next free update due to launch in the coming months currently named “Planet Wars”. This completely free expansion will see players take to the skies in fast paced action space combat as they pilot their ships through space and venture to all new planets and systems.
RF Online, the completely free MMORPG is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic Sci-Fi set in the deep space galaxy of Novus where three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource.
To download RF Online now visit www.rf-onlinegame.com
Codemasters Online are thrilled to announce the opening of another new world for their hugely popular 100% free MMORPG RF Online. The new world known as “Solus” will open its gates as a surge of new players join the RF Online service.
Since the switch to free to play two weeks ago, RF Online has achieved unprecedented levels of success as players come from far and wide to declare their allegiance and battle it out for control of Novus.
“To open our 2nd new world in the space of two weeks is a tremendous success and testament to the ever increasing player base and their loyalty to the game. The current demand for RF Online is far exceeding our own expectations and the active player base continues to increase week upon week.” commented Adam McGowan, Global Product Marketing Manager, Codemasters Online.”
Following the opening of “Solus”, Codemasters Online are now preparing for the games next free update due to launch in the coming months currently named “Planet Wars”. This completely free expansion will see players take to the skies in fast paced action space combat as they pilot their ships through space and venture to all new planets and systems.
RF Online, the completely free MMORPG is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic Sci-Fi set in the deep space galaxy of Novus where three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource.
To download RF Online now visit www.rf-onlinegame.com
UBISOFT'S BEOWULF SOUNDTRACK...
Acclaimed Composers Provide Epic Orchestral Score for Game
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that top video game composers Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco have created an original orchestral music score for Beowulf™, the new action combat video game based on Paramount Pictures' and Shangri-La Entertainment's upcoming feature film Beowulf™. The Beowulf™ video game is scheduled for worldwide release in conjunction with the movie's opening in November 2007.
Created by the industry’s most in-demand composer team in Dikiciyan and Velasco, the Beowulf™ video game score is an epic musical journey featuring anthemic choral/orchestral compositions and bombastic action cues driven by heavy brass and thunderous percussion. The grand orchestral score was recorded with many of San Francisco’s best symphony musicians at the world famous Skywalker Sound studios.
"The biggest challenge we had for Beowulf’s soundtrack was that the music not only had to support and enhance the game’s actions, but it also had to follow the evolution of Beowulf universe; starting as a very heavy middle age Barbarian music and ending as a modern and powerful Hollywood score,” stated Manu Bachet, Music Supervisor at Ubisoft. “Within a very aggressive schedule, Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan managed to compose the most refined barbarian soundtrack ever heard on this side of the Danes kingdom."
"Working with Ubisoft on Beowulf reminds me of why I love being a game composer; it was an amazing experience from start to finish,” said Cris Velasco. “We began by meeting with all the creative teams from around the world to review the incredible visuals and game play that we would use as inspiration for the music. The score was recorded using top players and singers from the San Francisco area, and over the course of two days we had a great time both working in the studio and hanging out at the Skywalker Ranch."
The Beowulf™ video game takes players deep into Academy Award®-winning director Robert Zemeckis’ vision of the classic saga, Beowulf. Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf will journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called Thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become.
For more information on the Beowulf™ video game, please visit http://www.beowulfgame.com
For more information on the movie, visit the official site at http://www.beowulfmovie.com.
Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that top video game composers Sascha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco have created an original orchestral music score for Beowulf™, the new action combat video game based on Paramount Pictures' and Shangri-La Entertainment's upcoming feature film Beowulf™. The Beowulf™ video game is scheduled for worldwide release in conjunction with the movie's opening in November 2007.
Created by the industry’s most in-demand composer team in Dikiciyan and Velasco, the Beowulf™ video game score is an epic musical journey featuring anthemic choral/orchestral compositions and bombastic action cues driven by heavy brass and thunderous percussion. The grand orchestral score was recorded with many of San Francisco’s best symphony musicians at the world famous Skywalker Sound studios.
"The biggest challenge we had for Beowulf’s soundtrack was that the music not only had to support and enhance the game’s actions, but it also had to follow the evolution of Beowulf universe; starting as a very heavy middle age Barbarian music and ending as a modern and powerful Hollywood score,” stated Manu Bachet, Music Supervisor at Ubisoft. “Within a very aggressive schedule, Cris Velasco and Sascha Dikiciyan managed to compose the most refined barbarian soundtrack ever heard on this side of the Danes kingdom."
"Working with Ubisoft on Beowulf reminds me of why I love being a game composer; it was an amazing experience from start to finish,” said Cris Velasco. “We began by meeting with all the creative teams from around the world to review the incredible visuals and game play that we would use as inspiration for the music. The score was recorded using top players and singers from the San Francisco area, and over the course of two days we had a great time both working in the studio and hanging out at the Skywalker Ranch."
The Beowulf™ video game takes players deep into Academy Award®-winning director Robert Zemeckis’ vision of the classic saga, Beowulf. Gamers live the life of Beowulf, the legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men who is torn between the nobility and brutality within him. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, Beowulf will journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and Beowulf succumbs to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, Beowulf must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. As Beowulf, players lead their men, called Thanes, into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both their kingdom and people. Only then, when Beowulf looks Destiny in the eye, will he know what kind of hero he has truly become.
For more information on the Beowulf™ video game, please visit http://www.beowulfgame.com
For more information on the movie, visit the official site at http://www.beowulfmovie.com.
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