SALvation
07-17-2003, 06:51 PM
SAN DIEGO, CA - July 17, 2003 - Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a
worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, announced today
that the boxed retail version of EverQuest®: Lost Dungeons of Norrath™
will contain both a special "in-box" gift as well as an "in-game" item
(while supplies last). Lost Dungeons of Norrath, the sixth expansion to the
hugely popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG),
EverQuest, is expected to ship to North American retail stores this Fall.
"This is a real first for us, since we've never given away an in-game item
before" said Don Vercelli, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Sony
Online Entertainment. "It's very important for us to support our retail
customers and we feel that the combination of both the in-game item and the
keychain in the box will be a great incentive for EverQuest fans."
For the first time, Sony Online Entertainment is offering both a "real
world" item and an "in-game" item to those who purchase the boxed retail
version of Lost Dungeons of Norrath. Inside the retail box is a unique,
collectible EverQuest-branded keychain, while the in-game item is the
magical "Satchel of Abu Kar."
What is a Satchel of Abu Kar? Not much is known about the ancient
adventurer, Abu-Kar, beyond a few rare weight-reducing containers that are
occasionally discovered. Now rumor has it that a buried storehouse full of
these fine satchels has recently been unearthed by the Wayfarers Guild. This
satchel will carry eight small-to-large sized items, and magically reduces
the weight of everything within by 25%. The satchel will be a single
non-drop "lore" item that can only be granted to one character avatar per
EverQuest account.
About Lost Dungeons of Norrath
Just when you thought you'd covered it all -- five massive continents, the
moon, and the homes of the gods themselves -- a new series of adventures
leads you into some of Norrath's greatest sources of speculation and
mystery. The story that began in Broken Skull Rock now yields new clues
about an event threatening to change the face of Norrath. Assist a band of
adventurers on their quest to unearth long-hidden artifacts of power from
forgotten dungeons, secret catacombs, and long-buried ruins. A mystery is
unfolding and a new age of exploration and adventure has begun! Lost
Dungeons of Norrath also features:
* Explore more than 40 diverse dungeons set in 5 new environments.
* Emphasizes personalized group encounters without interruption from
other players.
* Enjoy the excitement of "dungeon crawls" that are tailored to your
group.
* Discover new environments, objects and interactive items for the
hardy adventurer.
* Reap the benefits of your adventures with an all new reward system
that puts the choice in your hands.
* New tradeskill recipes to produce hundreds of new items.
* Encounter a host of new challenging monsters and NPCs.
* Unearth arcane new spells, mighty weapons and other hidden
treasures!
About EverQuest
Developed and published by Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), EverQuest
launched in 1999 and has since become both a gaming and cultural phenomenon.
The game has sold more than 2 million copies while continuing to grow with
award-winning expansions The Ruins of Kunark®, The Scars of Velious®, The
Shadows of Luclin™, The Planes of Power™, and The Legacy of
Ykesha™, making it the largest online 3D fantasy world ever created.
During peak periods, more than 118,000 simultaneous adventurers have
explored the fully detailed world of Norrath, filled with monsters, magic,
adventure and more. The active global EverQuest subscriber base of more than
430,000 players is comprised of people from 40 different countries including
North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Sony Online is committed to
bringing EverQuest to various entertainment platforms, releasing titles such
as EverQuest Online Adventures for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment
system, EverQuest for the Pocket PC and EverQuest: Hero's Call for wireless
phones. This Winter, SOE will launch the highly-anticipated sequel,
EverQuest II, on PCs around the globe.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital
Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online
games, with a subscriber base of over 500,000 active players around the
globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the
personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its
blockbuster franchises, EverQuest® and PlanetSide™, as well as for
developing Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™, SOE continues to
redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in
Austin, TX and St. Louis, MO, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games
in development.
worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, announced today
that the boxed retail version of EverQuest®: Lost Dungeons of Norrath™
will contain both a special "in-box" gift as well as an "in-game" item
(while supplies last). Lost Dungeons of Norrath, the sixth expansion to the
hugely popular Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG),
EverQuest, is expected to ship to North American retail stores this Fall.
"This is a real first for us, since we've never given away an in-game item
before" said Don Vercelli, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Sony
Online Entertainment. "It's very important for us to support our retail
customers and we feel that the combination of both the in-game item and the
keychain in the box will be a great incentive for EverQuest fans."
For the first time, Sony Online Entertainment is offering both a "real
world" item and an "in-game" item to those who purchase the boxed retail
version of Lost Dungeons of Norrath. Inside the retail box is a unique,
collectible EverQuest-branded keychain, while the in-game item is the
magical "Satchel of Abu Kar."
What is a Satchel of Abu Kar? Not much is known about the ancient
adventurer, Abu-Kar, beyond a few rare weight-reducing containers that are
occasionally discovered. Now rumor has it that a buried storehouse full of
these fine satchels has recently been unearthed by the Wayfarers Guild. This
satchel will carry eight small-to-large sized items, and magically reduces
the weight of everything within by 25%. The satchel will be a single
non-drop "lore" item that can only be granted to one character avatar per
EverQuest account.
About Lost Dungeons of Norrath
Just when you thought you'd covered it all -- five massive continents, the
moon, and the homes of the gods themselves -- a new series of adventures
leads you into some of Norrath's greatest sources of speculation and
mystery. The story that began in Broken Skull Rock now yields new clues
about an event threatening to change the face of Norrath. Assist a band of
adventurers on their quest to unearth long-hidden artifacts of power from
forgotten dungeons, secret catacombs, and long-buried ruins. A mystery is
unfolding and a new age of exploration and adventure has begun! Lost
Dungeons of Norrath also features:
* Explore more than 40 diverse dungeons set in 5 new environments.
* Emphasizes personalized group encounters without interruption from
other players.
* Enjoy the excitement of "dungeon crawls" that are tailored to your
group.
* Discover new environments, objects and interactive items for the
hardy adventurer.
* Reap the benefits of your adventures with an all new reward system
that puts the choice in your hands.
* New tradeskill recipes to produce hundreds of new items.
* Encounter a host of new challenging monsters and NPCs.
* Unearth arcane new spells, mighty weapons and other hidden
treasures!
About EverQuest
Developed and published by Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), EverQuest
launched in 1999 and has since become both a gaming and cultural phenomenon.
The game has sold more than 2 million copies while continuing to grow with
award-winning expansions The Ruins of Kunark®, The Scars of Velious®, The
Shadows of Luclin™, The Planes of Power™, and The Legacy of
Ykesha™, making it the largest online 3D fantasy world ever created.
During peak periods, more than 118,000 simultaneous adventurers have
explored the fully detailed world of Norrath, filled with monsters, magic,
adventure and more. The active global EverQuest subscriber base of more than
430,000 players is comprised of people from 40 different countries including
North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Sony Online is committed to
bringing EverQuest to various entertainment platforms, releasing titles such
as EverQuest Online Adventures for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment
system, EverQuest for the Pocket PC and EverQuest: Hero's Call for wireless
phones. This Winter, SOE will launch the highly-anticipated sequel,
EverQuest II, on PCs around the globe.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital
Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online
games, with a subscriber base of over 500,000 active players around the
globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the
personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its
blockbuster franchises, EverQuest® and PlanetSide™, as well as for
developing Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™, SOE continues to
redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in
Austin, TX and St. Louis, MO, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games
in development.