MPUK News
12th January 2006, 12:15
Turbine have released the following press release in relation to their upcoming MMO, <i>Dungeons & Dragons Online</i>.
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WESTWOOD, MA, January 11, 2006 – Turbine, Inc. today announced an exciting preorder program for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™, the highly-anticipated online roleplaying game based on the legendary pen and paper game DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®. With over 250,000 fans vying for a coveted slot in the Beta program at www.fileplanet.com/promotions/ddo_stormreach/, Turbine is taking the exceptional step of offering a free Beta pass for up to 10 days for anyone who preorders the game. The D&D® Online Beta is a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to play in a developing online world and provide insider feedback to the Turbine development team. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).
In addition to the free Beta pass, consumers who preorder* will receive:
o Bonus Item: Exclusive +1 in-game amulet for added defense during combat
o Head Start Access: Play days before the official release, reserve a name, and pick your world
o Preorder In-box Item: Special limited edition DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ poster featuring the red dragon
“For DUNGEONS & DRAGONS fans, this is a great opportunity to become one of the first to play this online game and be a part of the dynamic community that D&D offers,” said Jeff Burdeen, vice president for the Hasbro Properties Group.
“This preorder program was designed with the D&D community in mind,” said Marc Metis, senior vice president, marketing, Atari, Inc. “By offering fans the opportunity to play the Beta version and gain early access into the completed game, we are giving them the chance to claim bragging rights of experiencing the D&D Online world – before anyone else.”
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In summary lots of people are trying to get on the beta, but anyone who preoders will be given a spot.
Posted By: Elbonio
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WESTWOOD, MA, January 11, 2006 – Turbine, Inc. today announced an exciting preorder program for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™, the highly-anticipated online roleplaying game based on the legendary pen and paper game DUNGEONS & DRAGONS®. With over 250,000 fans vying for a coveted slot in the Beta program at www.fileplanet.com/promotions/ddo_stormreach/, Turbine is taking the exceptional step of offering a free Beta pass for up to 10 days for anyone who preorders the game. The D&D® Online Beta is a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to play in a developing online world and provide insider feedback to the Turbine development team. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).
In addition to the free Beta pass, consumers who preorder* will receive:
o Bonus Item: Exclusive +1 in-game amulet for added defense during combat
o Head Start Access: Play days before the official release, reserve a name, and pick your world
o Preorder In-box Item: Special limited edition DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ poster featuring the red dragon
“For DUNGEONS & DRAGONS fans, this is a great opportunity to become one of the first to play this online game and be a part of the dynamic community that D&D offers,” said Jeff Burdeen, vice president for the Hasbro Properties Group.
“This preorder program was designed with the D&D community in mind,” said Marc Metis, senior vice president, marketing, Atari, Inc. “By offering fans the opportunity to play the Beta version and gain early access into the completed game, we are giving them the chance to claim bragging rights of experiencing the D&D Online world – before anyone else.”
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In summary lots of people are trying to get on the beta, but anyone who preoders will be given a spot.
Posted By: Elbonio