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Runes of Magic — Elven Prophecy to the Moon
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Elves Conquer Taborea
- Runes of Magic ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ Officially Launches Today -
SAN FRANCISCO – 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: 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
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Runes of Magic — Mini-game of Terror
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Mini-Game Dispatches Players Onto A Course of Terror
- New Solo Challenge for Runes of Magic -
SAN FRANCISCO – September 8, 2009 – The curtain goes up on the ‘Course of Terror’! The clown Malatina offers a new solo challenge for plucky adventurers in the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, Runes of Magic. Once per day, she will give players the opportunity to enter a challenging, obstacle-packed dungeon. The mini-game will be added to the game in the final content update for the full launch of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’, on September 15th.
The dungeon consists of a chamber containing 45 fields, each with a seal that hides a range of different obstacles to challenge the adventurer. Each of these demands a special tactic: For example, ice barricades can only be overcome by using a heavy artillery piece. Players have to use the right tools for the job during the game‘s ten minutes. Clown ghosts constantly appear, making matters even worse for our heroes. Once adventurers discover the field containing the key, they’ll receive rewards as well as an entry into the next round. Special titles can also be unlocked using ‘ghost cards’, to reward players for completing the challenge.
There is also additional work in progress on other solo challenges which will be added to Runes of Magic. “We like to always look for ways to keep our players entertained and offer them plenty of variety,” commented PR Manager Philipp Senkbeil. “MMO players don’t always want to be in groups and mini-games are a perfect change from the routine of raids.”
There’s a new in-game video showing the ‘Course of Terror’ in action at: www.runesofmagic.com/us/videos.html
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Runes of Magic — New Dungeon
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
New High Level Dungeon Introduced in Runes of Magic
- The Origin Leads Players Along the Elf Kingdom’s Sunken Paths -
SAN FRANCISCO – September 3, 2009 – The secret of the Elven folk in Runes of Magic has laid deeply hidden in the Aslan Valley for centuries. Yet dark demons have corrupted the Ents, the peace-loving guardians of this holy place, which is known throughout Taborea as ‘The Origin’. Beginning September 15th, brave adventurers can explore Runes of Magic’s high level group dungeon, ‘The Origin’ and support the Elves in leading the Ents back to the righteous path.
In the instance, players encounter opponents which are closely bonded to nature and have settled under the open skies in an abandoned Elven city. Together with elemental beings and the powerful Ents, players face mutant beetles and bloodworms, which have brought about the corruption.
Players will have to confront four bosses before they can unlock the secret of the Elves and bring the sacred tree, Falynum, back to its senses. The encounter with the giant tree presents a huge challenge: In the course of the combat, Falynum summons assistance. Later on, an opponent who was already believed to have been beaten returns to the fray.
After ‘The Origin’ goes live on September 15th, additional instances will be added to the new zones of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’. With this, Frogster is ensuring that the second chapter of Runes of Magic will also give players a broad range of challenges in the high level areas.
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Runes of Magic — Demon Lord Sighted!!
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Demon Lord Sighted for the First Time in Runes of Magic
‘Varanas Nightmare’ Presents a Challenge for up to 150 Players
SAN FRANCISCO, September 1, 2009 – Frogster America, Inc. today announced that as part of the current content update ‘Naga’s Awakening’, players will get to meet the namesake of Runes of Magic’s first chapter, the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord haunts a nightmare version of the city of Varanas in a new open combat feature, ‘Varanas Nightmare’, in what the company calls a ‘Public Encounter’. Public encounters are instances where players do not need to be part of a party or guild to enter, however the content is difficult and grouping is recommended.
The high level scenario is made up of three phases in and around the ‘Varanas Nightmare’, which has afflicted the minds of the city’s inhabitants. Up to 150 players can simultaneously combat the terrible dream and fight to stop the Demon Lord. The first targets for player groups are dimensional portals which are spread around the burned out city. Twenty portals need to be closed before the task is completed and phase two begins. This is where players have to overcome three world bosses in succession. Should the adventurers achieve victory within three minutes, the third and final phase begins. If the players fail, then the scenario begins again from the first phase.
Well coordinated raids are required to defeat the third opponent since this character is actively supported by the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord doesn’t actually engage in combat himself, but he does heal his vassals making the challenge difficult and victory very satisfying. Killing his minions doesn’t only bestow reputation and honor on the hero for mastering the scenario, but as the toughest challenge in Runes of Magic to date, there is also outstanding loot for the victors.
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Runes of Magic – Naga’s Awakening
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
RUNES OF MAGIC PATCH 1.9 ‘NAGA’S AWAKENING’ HERALDS SECOND CHAPTER
- Comprehensive Update Marks the Start of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ -
SAN FRANICISCO – August 27, 2009 – Frogster America, Inc. today announced that the first content from the forthcoming second chapter of Runes of Magic is now live with patch 1.9. The Naga are back: After a thousand years of banishment, the snake-like beings have succeeded in passing through the magical wall which once kept them from human civilization. The new content update, ‘Naga’s Awakening,’ doesn’t just tell the story of the start of the Naga invasion, but also at the same time marks the beginning of Runes of Magic’s second chapter, ‘The Elven Prophecy’.
Players can explore the ‘Weeping Coast’ right away. In this swamp territory, adventurers will meet the Naga for the very first time. New quests tell the history of the region and ultimately lead to the bottom of the ocean. In the group dungeon ‘Heart of the Ocean,’ alongside fish people and other ocean dwellers, there lurks a powerful leader of the snake-like beings, ready to seize unwary players. With ‘Naga’s Awakening,’ Frogster has also raised the level cap to 52.
The content update also expands Runes of Magic with more open combat, and a Public Encounter. In ‘Varanas Nightmare,’ up to 150 players can step into nightmare world where the regional capital Varanas is in ruins and under siege by undead skeletons and nightmare beings. At the end of the three stage challenge for experienced player groups, there is an encounter with the Demon Lord himself – this is the first time that the eponymous fiendish lord of the first chapter makes an appearance.
Additional content from the second chapter, ‘The Elven Prophecy,’ including the new Elven classes and NPCs, will be published in the second phase of the launch on September 15th.
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Frogster — NEW AAA Title!
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Frogster secures new triple-A MMORPG Project from Runewaker at the GamesCom
Co-production deal for next generation online world signed in Cologne
At the GamesCom currently being hosted in Cologne, Frogster has been awarded the contract for the worldwide rights to a new MMORPG project of Runewaker, the developer of Runes of Magic. The planned online role-playing game of the next generation is aimed to set new standards in design, technology, features and sheer dimension. At the moment, the new title is in the middle of its conceptual phase. Developer and publisher schedule the launch of the new online game world for the end of 2013. Details of the joint project will be published by the partners at a later date.
After the big success of Runes of Magic, Runewaker has by now increased their team to over 100 staff. An extra 100 members of staff are to attend to the development of the new MMORPG project. Just as with Runes of Magic, developer and publisher are again planning a close collaboration regarding the production of the new online game world. Parallel to the development of the new MMORPG project, Runewaker will continue to work on regular expansions for Runes of Magic which has been able to win large recognition with over 1.6 million registered and over 300,000 active users already a few months after its official launch as well as with downright positive feedback from the press.
“Because of the very positive and successful collaboration in publishing, producing and game design for Runes of Magic, we have agreed upon an intensified cooperation for our new MMORPG project with Frogster already in this early stage. We can’t really reveal much about our new online role-playing world now, but it will surpass current game worlds in many aspects”, commented John and Tony Tang of Runewaker Entertainment on the signing of the contract.
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Runes of Magic — Chapter 2 Trailer Released
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
GamesCom News: Runes of Magic Official Chapter II Launch Trailer Released
- New Runes of Magic Video Premieres at Cologne Computer Game Show -
BERLIN – August 18, 2009 – This year’s GamesCom in Cologne provides the venue for the premiere of the official launch trailer for the second chapter of Runes of Magic. The video for ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ uses in-game graphics to tell the story of the Elves’ first appearance after living in exile for a very long time.
The threatened defeat of the Humans in battle with the Naga has the Elves entering the fray to aid their old allies against their own archenemies. Only together can the Taborean allies repel the threat which the snake-like beings rollout in the second chapter. Following the collapse of a powerful wall of banishment, the Naga have been freed from their exile and are now laying waste to the northern regions of the continent.
The trailer is now available on the official Runes of Magic website at: http://us.runesofmagic.com/us/videos,id30,chapter_ii_elven_prophecy.html
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Runes of Magic — Release Date Announced
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Release Date for Runes of Magic Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy Announced
- Second Chapter Available September 15th -
SAN FRANCISCO – August 13, 2009 – In the course of a multi-stage launch, Frogster will officially release the final content of Runes of Magic’s second chapter on September 15th, 2009. Leading up to that date, Frogster will deploy a large content update to the servers. On the 15th, a boxed version of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ will also be available in German, French and Spanish retail stores for €9,90 (RRP).
Included in the box are the game client on DVD and several exclusive collector’s items. Players will have access to a Manticore pet, to accompany them on their journeys, a printed manual and a poster-sized world map of Taborea. buyers will also have a time-limited mount at their disposal: a Thunder Wartiger.
To help players during their first steps in the game’s world, a starter kit worth more than 10 Euros is also included in the box. The experience potion, for example, will help players level faster for a period of time, a special carpet will enable them to decorate their in-game house, or they can use the materials included in the starter kit to improve their weapons and armor.
In August, Frogster will release the first set of features and content to the live servers and with the box, Frogster will finalize the multi-phase launch of Runes of Magic ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’.
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Runes of Magic — Go Savage!!
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Runes of Magic Sends Players Into the Savage Lands
- Explore the Dark Secrets of the Rainforest -
SAN FRANCISCO – August 6, 2009 – Up high, hidden in the tree-tops of the rainforest, the Elves once erected their settlements in the ‘Savage Lands’. Now Frogster is revealing the secrets of this new zone that will make its debut with the launch of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy,’ of the award-winning MMORPG, Runes of Magic.
Situated northwest of the ‘Weeping Coast’ lays a bastion of elves. The peaceful atmosphere of the thick forest might be disorienting to hapless adventurers, making their way through the woods. But here, they have to face the Apeman and worst of all, the Naga, who broke through the defensive barriers in the west and started building defensive outposts to secure their supply lines.
Further away, adventurers will come across a small camp, known as The Fungus Village. Innocuous at first glance, the Fungus King and his guards will defend their lands ferociously against any intruder. Players will be able to explore the ‘Savage Lands’ during the final launch phase of the second chapter in September. With the raising of the level-cap in August, the adventure begins for all level 52 characters and above.
More information can be found on the official Runes of Magic Website at: www.runesofmagic.com
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Runes of Magic — Chapter 2 @GamesCom
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Frogster Presents Runes of Magic Chapter II at GamesCom
The Elven Prophecy at the Heart of Exhibition Activities for Frogster
BERLIN – July 31st 2009 – When the doors of the Cologne Exhibition Centre open on the very first GamesCom on August 19th, 2009, Frogster will be kicking off its activities for an action-packed autumn. Right at the center of the of the online game publisher’s exhibition activities will be the presentation of the second chapter of Runes of Magic, which is set to release in September, simultaneously in German, English, French and Spanish. At Frogster’s booth C 030 in hall 9, online role-playing game fans will be able to check out some of the features of the forthcoming expansion package which centers around the playable Elf race and two new character classes. Gaming enthusiasts will have 23 high-end Runes of Magic branded PCs from Ultraforce and top components from network accelerator card specialist Bigfoot Networks and accessory manufacturer Roccat at their hands. A full show program will be provided for the exhibition booth. In giveaways and competitions, visitors can win four branded high-end computers from Ultraforce and four Killer Xeno™ Pro gaming network cards from Bigfoot Networks.
The stage on the exhibition booth will be hosted all four days by Florian Kamolz, an outspoken MMO expert well known in the community from his former TV show ‘GIGA WOW!’. He will be backed-up by his one-time partner, Philipp Senkbeil, who is now Runes of Magic’s PR Manager at Frogster. Eva Widermann, the artist who draws concept artwork and characters for Runes of Magic will be explaining her work in interviews on Friday and Saturday and will also give insights into her work through stage presentations and sign poster sized artwork at the booth. The successful Runes of Magic guild “Nocturnis” will be presenting tactical smart runs into one of the most challenging group instances of the game on a daily basis. Also, a ‘Live Quest’ will lead visitors from the Frogster booth through the exhibition halls to fulfill various tasks. Frogster will reward participants with plenty of prizes and swag.
On the communal booth J-051/M-505 of the German national game developers association G.A.M.E. in Hall 4.2 in the Business Centre, Frogster is inviting national and international media for presentations. In the exclusive presentations, Frogster will be showing additional new content from Runes of Magic – Chapter II The Elven Prophecy as well as features from an extensive expansion pack for Bounty Bay Online, which is anticipated to be released in autumn under the name ‘Beyond The Horizon’. A total of four presentation rooms and a comfortable lounge area are available for meetings. In Frogster’s Business Room L 011 in hall 4.2, the MMO game publisher and operator will schedule business appointments.
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