EA TO PUBLISH SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT'S UNTOLD LEGENDS™ FOR THE PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM IN EUROPE
Game to be released simultaneously with the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in PAL territories across Europe
CHERTSEY, UK - 13 December 2006 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive entertainment software company, today announced an agreement to publish Sony Online Entertainment's Untold Legends Dark Kingdom for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system for PAL territories across Europe. In line with the top-selling PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system game, Untold Legends Dark Kingdom is an action role-playing game (RPG) offering high definition graphics, cinematic storytelling and in-depth character progression. Expanded game-play through the PLAYSTATION® Network will also be featured.
Untold Legends Dark Kingdom provides gamers with a next-generation visual experience using the graphics rendering power of the PLAYSTATION 3 system cell technology. Gamers can enjoy new high-definition graphics offering vibrant environments, beautifully rendered characters, highly detailed creatures and intense battles filled with combat, magical spells and the latest special effects.
"We are pleased to be able to bring this great experience to European gamers for the launch of the PLAYSTATION 3 system," said Frank Sagnier, Vice President Europe for Mobile, Online, and Third Party Distribution, EA. "Our agreement with Sony Online Entertainment for Untold Legends Dark Kingdom is a very exciting part of the journey further into next generation of gaming with the PLAYSTATION 3."
Players will be able to experience realistic RPG action through the integration of real-time physics through the use of a unique physics engine system, as well as lightning-fast creature combat and interactive environments filled with destructible objects and challenging puzzle elements. The epic storyline - written in collaboration with Keith Baker, a freelance writer of Dungeons & Dragons material, including his award-winning setting, Eberron - comes to life through in-game cinematics and VO dialogue as players vie to end the tyranny of a King they once served. A multiplayer cooperative mode provides gamers with the ability to play online with their friends, and additional online support through the PLAYSTATION® Network will give players the chance to obtain additional content post launch.
"We are looking forward to working with EA to extend the Untold Legends franchise throughout Europe with the launch of Dark Kingdom on the PLAYSTATION 3 system," said Christopher E. Sturr, Sr. Global Brand Manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "Gamers across the continent will be able to immerse themselves into this action-filled, next-gen RPG."
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for videogame systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS BIGTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2006, EA posted revenue of $2.95 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
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About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers 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 and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies, 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, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development. SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment America.
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