Funcom: Three Year Anniversary for Anarchy Online! - Special Anniversary Campaigns, Three Year Statistics, In-Game Parties.DURHAM, N.C. -- Funcom is proud to announce that Anarchy Online is turning three years on June 27th! Through the years, Anarchy Online has evolved to become the highest ranking sci-fi MMORPG (Massively Multiuser Online Role Playing Game) A role playing game on the computer played by many people. An MMORPG differs from a regular computer role playing game because its environment is perpetual. on the market, a feat made possible thanks to the commitment and feedback from our players. Today, Anarchy Online is a highly profitable and thriving online game, and Rubi-Ka has turned into an incredible planet, almost breathing and taking on a life of its own Memory Burn A Life Of Its Own was released by Noise Kontrol in 2002. Memory Burn is made up of several high profile musicians who came together to create this special work. . "Anarchy Online is a groundbreaking game in every sense of the word" said Funcom's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Trond Arne Aas. "Not only were we the first sci-fi MMORPG on the market, we have also been at the very forefront of MMOG (Massively Multiuser Online Game) A game on the computer played by many people. Also called "massively multiplayer online" (MMO), an MMOG differs from a regular multiplayer game because its environment is perpetual. design, graphics, audio, customer service, community and distribution solutions. Seeing the achievements and improvements Anarchy Online has gone through, it's safe to say that our game has contributed a lot to the genre as a whole." To celebrate this considerable landmark Funcom is initiating several different anniversary events: Current players of Anarchy Online can look forward to in-game parties with lots of prizes from Funcom, Alienware and ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. . We will also launch a special Shadowlands upgrade offer for only 9,95 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. / EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , as well as giving away three 30-day game keys to all active subscribers. For all new players Funcom launches a 9.95 USD / EUR offer on the Deluxe version of Anarchy Online, while including free game time until the 1st of September 2004. This means that new players avoid all subscription fees until the launch of Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion!! This offer lasts until the 1st of August. Go to www.anarchy-online.com/specialoffer/ for more information As Anarchy Online is entering its fourth year as a live service, Funcom remains committed to the ongoing development and improvements of the game. Funcom will keep delivering impressive expansions and constant enhancements, while continuing to lead the way with creative solutions and fun game play. On the 1st of September Funcom launches "Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion", the next expansion pack. The best Sci-Fi MMORPG is about to become even better! Some interesting Anarchy Online statistics: -- More than 3 million characters have been created -- More than 700.000 players have registered with a credit card -- Over 2 million Anarchy Online clients have been distributed -- The ARK volunteers and Funcom employees have answered over 1 million in-game petitions, in addition to emails. Customer service is important. -- Anarchy Online covers 480.000.000 square meters of land, in addition to dynamic dungeons. That's 5 billion square feet, or 185 square miles. -- The depth and possibilities in Anarchy Online are immense. There are more than 4000 spells, more than 160.000 items and over 500 unique creatures with several thousands variations. -- An average player spends 21 hours a week on Anarchy Online, or three hours a day. -- 46% of the players in Anarchy Online play as Omni-Tek, 46% play as Clans and 8% are neutral. Over 85% of the players in Anarchy Online have played both sides. -- The average age of a player in Anarchy Online is 27 years. 85% are male vs. 15% female. 40% of the characters are female! In general, each player can be seen as 50% achiever, 30% explorer, 15% PVP See portable video player. and 15% socializer so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. . -- An astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, amount of content has been added through free updates for active players, excluding retail expansion packs. No other MMO-game has delivered more subscription included content than Anarchy Online. -- Funcom was the first MMOG publisher to offer a free tryout download. Since the launch of the 7 day free trial in 2001, hundreds of thousands of copies have been downloaded. -- Anarchy Online has received more than 20 awards since launch, including "MMO See MMOG. of the year 2001" in PC gamer US, "Expansion pack of the year 2002" in Computer Gaming world Computer Gaming World (CGW) was the first magazine devoted exclusively to computer games. CGW was founded in 1981 by Russell Sipe as a semi-monthly publication. and "Outstanding Achievement in Art direction 2003" at IGN's RPGvault. The average review score of Anarchy Online Shadowlands, the latest expansion pack, is 87 of 100 after some 70 reviews. ABOUT ANARCHY ONLINE - ALIEN INVASION: The next chapter in the Anarchy Online saga further strengthens the sci-fi aspects of Anarchy Online, making the game even more unique compared to current and forthcoming offerings within the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game See CRPG. (MMORPG) genre. Not only will the social aspects be greatly improved, with players being able to construct their own towns, set up unique shops and build impressive organization headquarters, they also get their action quota filled when they come face to face with aliens wielding superior technology. The new alien menace threatens all of the citizens of Rubi-Ka as the planet is suddenly invaded. A massive call to arms is sounded across the planet as the players rally to defend their own cities against the alien hordes. The players can also fight their way into the heart of invading spaceships, gaining riches and power. More information can be found at www.anarchy-online.com ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of computer and console games with a focus on Action Adventure and Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG). Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of 23 released games to date. Recent successes include the multi-award winning The Longest Journey, the award winning and critically acclaimed Anarchy Online - The Notum no·tum n. pl. no·ta The dorsal part of the thoracic segment of an insect. [New Latin n Wars and the heralded masterpiece Anarchy Online - Shadowlands. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com. For information about Anarchy Online visit www.anarchy-online.com .For information about Dreamfall visit www.dreamfall.com . Images and information for press can be found at ftp://Press@ftp.funcom.com/ |
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