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4-17-07 NC soft
NCsoft Launches New Era in Lineage II
Interlude Debuts Lineage II Chaotic Throne Chapter; Introduces Dinosaurs and New
Dueling System
AUSTIN, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Apr. 12, 2007 NCsoft(R) (KRX:036570.KS) today
announced the release of Interlude, an expansion to the massively multiplayer
online PC game Lineage(R) II in North America and Europe. Interlude is the next
step in the evolution of Lineage II, forming a bridge between The Chaotic
Chronicle and the game's next chapter, The Chaotic Throne. The Interlude
expansion is free to all current Lineage II subscribers.
Lineage II, the gaming market's premier player-versus-player (PvP) massively
multiplayer online game, has reached more than 17 million players worldwide
since its launch in late 2003.
The Interlude expansion offers a variety of new challenges to players, including
the new Primeval Isle, which is home to many new creatures making their first
appearance in Lineage II. These include Wild Striders, Pachycephalosaurus and
the deadly and powerful Tyrannosaurus Rex. Primeval Isle is a lush and beautiful
zone, but in the tradition of Lineage II, offers tough tests and is not a zone
for those unwilling to take on great challenges. Mastering the beasts on
Primeval Isle will require strategy and teamwork from players and clan members.
Enhanced single-player elements such as the new dueling system will enable
players to challenge friends to one-on-one fights or party-versus-party battles.
By dueling, players can understand the nuances of their character better than
they ever have before. In addition, there are no penalties for defeat in Lineage
II's dueling system, so players are free to let loose and test their mettle.
Also available for mid- to high-level players are more than 150 new bonuses to
enhance and customize weapons. Lower level players can take advantage of the new
Shadow Weapons, a "try before you buy" service offered by the village weapon
vendors. This new feature makes weapon selection more effective and simple.
"I'm very excited about what Interlude offers," said Adam Davidson, the North
American producer of Lineage II. "It introduces elements of the game's next
evolution, The Chaotic Throne, as well as unleashing dinosaurs. Who doesn't like
taking on a T-Rex? Interlude also demonstrates the open-ended nature of Lineage
II and shows off NCsoft's ability to deliver features that give the game its
signature depth and never-ending challenges."
Interlude also marks the three-year anniversary for this franchise in North
America, where it has been steadily growing and reached a platinum status in
November of last year.
Lineage II is available at North American retailers in The Epic Collection
edition, which includes the original game plus all five expansions in one box,
and at the PlayNC(R) online store for an estimated street price of US$29.99. To
purchase the game or other Lineage II merchandise, go to the PlayNC store at:
https://store.plaync.com.
For more information about Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne, go to:
http://www.lineage2.com.
The game is rated Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
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