Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny Now Available
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Turbine Ships Highly Anticipated Asheron's Call(R) Expansion Pack to Retail
Free Trial Period Offered to both New and Existing Players
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2005--Turbine, Inc., a leading publisher of online subscription entertainment, announced today that a second expansion pack for the award-winning Asheron's Call® franchise is now available at retail stores nationwide. Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny(TM) (Throne of Destiny(TM)), the newest installment in the franchise, features new content updates, including a new playable race, dozens of new quests, a rebuilt graphics engine and hundreds of special rare items.
Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny includes the original game, Asheron's Call, and the first expansion pack, Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty®, giving new players the ability to jump right into the action without having to purchase any of the previous titles. As an incentive for both new and existing players, Turbine is also offering a free 30-day trial to everyone who purchases the Throne of Destiny expansion. In addition, all existing Asheron's Call players who "migrate" to Throne of Destiny will receive an additional 30 days of play time for free.
"The Asheron's Call franchise was our first major initiative as a company and the brand continues to be an important one for us," said Jeff Anderson, president and CEO, Turbine, Inc. "Throne of Destiny extends the rich history of the brand, offering a compelling online experience and delivering on the high standards we are known for."
Throne of Destiny and the recently released Asheron's Call 2: Legions(TM) are the first two games to be funded, developed and published entirely by Turbine. Turbine is currently developing Dungeons & Dragons® Online: Stormreach and Lord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM), the first MMORPG based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny is currently available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99. Turbine is working with Station Publishing to distribute Asheron's Call 2: Legions in North America. Turbine also partnered with Codemasters to distribute the game throughout Europe.
About Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny
Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny is the second expansion pack for Asheron's Call. In addition to the included 50 content updates, Throne of Destiny has a completely rebuilt DirectX9 graphics engine and user-interface which allows for new features such as pop-up dialogues. Players will have the opportunity to explore new landmass, embark on dozens of new quests, encounter new creatures and play the newly added heritage group, the Viamontians. This title also allows players an increased character level cap of 275, more than double the amount allowed in Asheron's Call: Dark Majesty, and rewards existing characters for pre-Throne of Destiny experience. The overall game engine upgrades, content additions and extensive system improvements largely enhance the performance and game play experience, making the title appealing to both new players as well as the most avid fan.
About Turbine, Inc.
Turbine, Inc. is a premier producer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Mass. With studios on two coasts, the company is the largest privately-held online games company in North America. Turbine's catalogue includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron's Call, Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach and The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. For more information on Turbine and its services, please visit www.turbine.com.
About Station Publishing(TM)
Based in San Diego, CA, Station Publishing is a cross-platform publishing, distribution and marketing label, releasing exciting interactive entertainment products from third-party developers and content providers for personal computers, game consoles and mobile devices. The company's goal is to work with talented developers and publishers, giving them access to Station Publishing's high caliber suite of services and support, including top-notch distribution, marketing and technology resources. Station Publishing is a DBA of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.
About Codemasters
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, Brian Lara Cricket and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. The company has its US headquarters in New York. More information about the company and its products is available online at http://www.codemasters.com
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