Highly Anticipated MMO to be Fully Localized in Russian with Dedicated
Server and Complete Game Support
Moscow, Russia, June 29, 2008. EA Mythic, a division of Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Warhammer® Online: Age of
Reckoning™ (WAR) will be released in Russia for the PC and will be fully
localized. Along with MMORPG fans all over the world Russian gamers will have a
chance to enjoy the rich world and extensive possibilities of one of the most
anticipated MMORPG#DY#s of the year, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.
"Over the past 25 years, Warhammer has become a beloved hobby experience
around the world, and it is a honor to bring Age of Reckoning to the Russian
fans," said Mark Jacobs, VP and General Manager of EA Mythic. "Russia#DY#s MMO
industry is growing rapidly, and we consider it an important territory for
Warhammer Online."
"We are very excited to bring Warhammer Online to Russian consumers, fully
supported in the Russian language," said Tony Watkins, EA Russia Country
Manager. "EA Russia has put together a highly experienced team for launch and
consumers can expect an enormous level of support."
Based on Games Workshop#DY#s epic and longstanding tabletop fantasy war game,
WAR features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm™ (RvR) game play that immerses
players in a world of perpetual conflict. WAR is scheduled for launch on the PC
in early 2009 in Russia and Fall of 2008 in North America, Europe and
Australia/New Zealand.
More details on Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning in Russia will follow
soon.
To learn more about the game, please visit www.warhammeronline.com.
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