BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID
EVERQUEST® II GAME UPDATE #39 UNLEASHES
THE SHARD OF FEAR AND HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE!

Also, New EQII Website and Rise of Kunark Pre-Order Go Live!

WHAT:
The Shard of Fear!
Even before we find ourselves in the Nights of the Dead, the Shard of Fear brings forth our worst nightmares. Remnants from the Plane of Fear have manifested themselves and are now accessible through the Fear Gate in the Feerrott. Dare you face your terrors in this new Level 70 group zone? The Shard of Fear also incorporates persistent instance technology and can be taken on in steps should your group need time away from the computer! Only seasoned adventurers traveling in groups should dare tread into this realm of terror and dread!

Halloween comes to Norrath!
Trick-or-Treating, Haunted Houses and an eerie raid mark the beginning of Nights of the Dead in Norrath! Collect candy from NPC’s in the cities to earn Halloween rewards, free spirits in the Haunted House to unbind them from their haunting curse and quest on a hair-raising raid all hallows eve! Nights of the Dead is set to haunt Norrath from 10/26/07 to 11/05/07.

EverQuest2.com Re-launched for Rise of Kunark
Just in time for the RoK pre-order and expansion, EverQuest2.com has been re-launched with new content and features! Check out the website to get a look at some cool new artwork for RoK and a host of new information for prospective players. New and veteran EQII players will find news and information about the game, the trial, our latest update, and more! The changes you find at EverQuest2.com are just the beginning of a series of changes that add more information about the game for all players and people looking to learn more about the game.

Rise of Kunark Pre-order Now Available
The Rise of Kunark expansion for EverQuest II is now available for pre-order! Can't wait to get your hands on the expansion? Want to see what's inside the box? Now you don't have to wait to see it on the shelves, you can check out the RoK pre-order website and get the details. As a special bonus, everyone who pre-orders EverQuest II Rise of Kunark will receive one (1) Burynai Seeker house pet per account!

Information on additional enhancements included in GU 39 can be found here.

EverQuest II is rated T (for Teen) by the ESRB, suggestive themes, use of alcohol, violence.

WHEN:
October 17, 2007

WHERE:
www.playthefae.com (Free Trial)
www.everquest2.com

Labels: Everquest II, PC, SOE

SOE Breaks Out of the Box

Unveiling A New Art Direction For Franchise Titles

EverQuest® And EverQuest® II!

Box art revealed for upcoming EverQuest and EverQuest II expansions signals new marketing direction for flagship MMO titles.

Currently in development, the EQ expansion, Secrets of Faydwer™, and EQII expansion, Rise of Kunark™, are scheduled to be available at participating retail stores and via digital download on November 13th. With the new box art, packaging and branding focus have shifted to emphasize the all-in-one nature of the products. Both Rise of Kunark and Secrets of Faydwer will ship with the base game plus all previous expansions to date.

Combined, EQ and EQII have sold more than 4.5 Million copies in the eight year history of the franchise. Traditionally, the graphics of both games have been highly stylized and the key art box fronts have reflected the look and feel of a fantasy novel, complete with characters and action. The new box art direction captures the mystery and adventure of game play, without the strict literal interpretation of the in-game characters and art.

New EverQuest® II Rise of Kunark™ Box Art and Logo!

Rise of Kunark (RoK) is the fourth expansion pack for the critically acclaimed EverQuest II franchise. RoK introduces a new playable race, The Sarnak, and new starting area, Timorous Deep. RoK provides a full range of content for new player’s levels 1-20, as well as for high level players who can now advance up to level 80 in their Adventure and Tradeskill classes.

New EverQuest® Secrets of Faydwer™ Box Art!

Secrets of Faydwer (SoF) is the fourteenth expansion to the genre-defining EverQuest series. With SoF, players can now advance up to level 80 and explore 15 new Adventure, Encounter and Raid Zones. Along the way, players can challenge new NPCs and discover thousands of new items, including Heroic attributes that push abilities to new heights.

For more info visit: http://www.riseofkunark.com/ and http://www.secretsoffaydwer.com/

Labels: Everquest, Everquest II, SOE

LEGENDS OF NORRATH™ NOW AVAILABLE

FOR ALL EVERQUEST® AND EVERQUEST® II PLAYERS

New Online Trading Card Game Playable Within and Across Online RPG’s;

Subscribers to Receive Free Starter Deck
Legends of Norrath™ Oathbound, the online trading card game based on the rich fantasy worlds of EverQuest® and EverQuest® II, is now live and available for all EQ and EQII subscribers. Playable from within either of the two online games, players can take on challengers in casual gameplay or test their skills against AI opponents, across all servers, within both live games.

Oathbound is the first release in the Legends of Norrath storyline, featuring more than 375 digital cards, available in both 55 card digital starter decks for $9.99 (plus applicable taxes) and 15 card digital booster packs for $2.99 (plus applicable taxes). In the three-part Oathbound storyline, players become part of a secret war between the forces of Order and Chaos, preventing the realm of Norrath from the brunt of a bloody and eternal war.

In addition to player vs. player combat, Legends of Norrath provides the complete online card gaming experience, featuring a sophisticated, re-playable AI system for single player campaigns, easy to use management tools and numerous Casual and Tournament game lobbies. Victory can be achieved by completing quests or reducing your opponent’s health, enabling players to employ their own unique strategies for victory. The game also features a robust loot system; more than 30 loot items each for EQ and EQII will be available, including player mounts, potions, clothing, weapon adornments and spells.

To get started on the fun, EQ and EQII players will receive a free starter deck and game client to play. Non-subscribers will also get a chance to compete against the EQ and EQII community on September 12, when a free stand alone version of the game is scheduled to be available.

For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website at www.legendsofnorrath.com.

Labels: Everquest II, Legends of Norrath