San Francisco, CA - September 15, 2009 - The second chapter of Runes
of Magic is now available online. ‘The Elven Prophecy’ expands the online
role-playing game and adds Elves as a playable race with two new classes –
Druids and Wardens. The major content addition offers more territories for
beginners and advanced players in the fantasy world of Taborea. Runes of Magic
is available as a free download via the official website:
http://www.runesofmagic.com
A packed week of activity awaits players surrounding release day. Among the
planned promotional events is a Level Competition where 3,000 in-game diamonds
have been set aside for prizes. Additional item promotions will also happen in
the coming weeks to promote the new content.
The release of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ also marks the launch of Runes
of Magic in France and Spain. The French and Spanish launches mark the end of
the open beta phase in both countries and signal the start of official live
operations. Runes of Magic is now playable in four fully localized language
versions: German, English, Spanish and French.
There is a new in-game video for the release of the second chapter at:
http://www.runesofmagic.com/us/videos.html
Runes of Magic – A Free-to-Play Game Full of Magic and Adventure
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of
gameplay, fun and quality. It features an exciting, multi-layered story, driven
by more than 2,000 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea. To
date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than 1.6 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 MMOs and RPGs.
Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine
one of eight primary classes with a secondary class. The result is a deep player
experience that expands upon the game’s deep customization offering. There are
two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose.
Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills. Another
popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own completely individual
virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with
additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems,
gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic
has something for everyone.
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 2,000 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
- New style ‘Pet’ system with levelable companions for all classes
- Free-to-Play: No monthly subscriptions, free to download the game
About Runewaker Entertainment Ltd.
Runewaker Entertainment was founded in August of 2004, with the headquarters
located in Taichung, Taiwan. The founding members are all very experienced in
the field and decided to come together to pursue their own dream. Currently
Runewaker employs over 40 highly skilled programmers, designers and artists and
is constantly expanding. Runewaker specializes in making massively multiplayer
online role playing games (MMORPG). The company has built their own engine from
scratch that rivals some of the best that is available out on the market. Their
first product, Radiant Arcana (Runes of Magic), is already completed and
currently in the open beta phase in China. Runewaker is currently producing more
content for Runes of Magic. Webpage:
http://www.runewaker.com/
About Frogster Interactive Pictures AG
As a holding with different shares in the computer games industry, the listed
Frogster Interactive Pictures AG based in Berlin is focusing on the growth
sector of massively multiplayer online games. The company licenses, markets and
operates different online games in the German speaking market and
internationally. Its Korean joint venture Frogster Asia Co., Ltd. based in Seoul
develops MMO Games and markets their own as well as licensed virtual worlds in
Asia. Frogster America Inc. based in San Francisco, USA, markets and operates
MMO Games in North America since January 2009. At their offices in Berlin, Seoul
and San Francisco, the Frogster group employs more than 100 staff members in the
fields of development, marketing, PR, web design, community management, customer
support, hosting, billing and administration. Internet:
http://www.frogster-interactive.de
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