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D&D Online Module Released
WESTWOOD, MA April 6, 2006
Turbine, Inc. announced today the release of the first content module
for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach (DDO), the hit game that
has quickly become one of the fastest-growing MMOG (massively
multiplayer online game) in North America. The Dragons Vault module,
the first in a series of modules to be released by Turbine, pits
players against a legendary foe the red dragon - in a new large-scale
raid feature. Turbine will offer the Dragons Vault module free of
charge for all current DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE subscribers as a
way to say “thank you” to all of its fans. DUNGEONS
& DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the
intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).
“The Dragon's Vault is a thrilling series of adventures,
ending in an epic battle against the ultimate boss monster, said
Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. We are offering
this exciting new content free to our subscribers, in recognition of
their enthusiasm for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE.
The Dragons Vault module features 15 compelling dungeons that provide a
variety of additional content for advanced players in the game,
including surprises around every corner that will challenge the most
jaded adventurer. The Dragons Vault is the first in a series of planned
modules that will provide new content and features for DUNGEONS &
DRAGONS ONLINE. Turbine plans to release additional modules over time
that will include new content, features, and other improvements to the
hit MMOG.
Published by Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATAR) in February, DUNGEONS &
DRAGONS ONLINE, has been enthusiastically received by many gaming
critics, including The New York Times, PC Gamer, Game Informer and many
more.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach recreates the essence of the
classic pen-and-paper roleplaying experience - with an emphasis on
non-grinding, instanced quests that provide a unique, immersive
experience for each party. Authentic features in the game include
customizable characters; dungeons filled with devious traps; monsters
and stories from the Eberron campaign setting; an on-screen d20
(20-sided die) and a dungeon master. The unique online world of
Stormreach is a bustling city with thousands of players from around the
world. It represents a new paradigm for the MMO genre with unique
features including party-based quests, integrated voice chat, real-time
action combat, and award winning graphics. DDO is based on the
world-renowned DUNGEONS & DRAGONS brand franchise from Wizards of
the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach is currently available in
retail stores for $49.99. Additional information can be found at
www.ddo.com.
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