'Age of Conan' enters first phase of Beta testing
Durham, USA - June 30, 2006 - Funcom announces that 'Age of
Conan' is entering the first phase of beta testing. The 'Age
of Conan' Beta will evolve gradually with more and more
external testers being added as the game moves closer to
launch. The first stage of Beta will include people from
Funcom's Quality Assurance Department and selected,
experienced Beta testers under NDA. During the fall more
external testers will be included in the Beta. Beta signs-up
will be announced broadly when Funcom is ready to process
applications.
"We have worked hard on 'Age of Conan' for more than two
years, and it's great to see that our collective effort has
led us to this point", said Trond Arne Aas, CEO of Funcom.
"The game already looks stunning and it's a lot of fun to
play. We are looking forward to include our community,
partners and press once we move into the later stages of the
Beta."
'Age of Conan' is a Showcase title for Windows Vista, and the
game recently won the "Best MMO of Show" E3 awards from IGN,
Gamespot, Gamespy and Yahoo Games. More information about the
MMO 'Age of Conan', screenshots, forums, newsletter sign-up
and a welcoming community portal can be found on the official
website www.ageofconan.com.
Funcom would like to remind interested Beta testers that
signing up for the Conan newsletter as well as registering on
the official forums will increase the chance of getting a
Beta spot.
_ _ __ _ _ _ ABOUT AGE OF CONAN - HYBORIAN ADVENTURES - In
'Conan' the players will encounter a lush, brutal and sinful
universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1
surround audio. In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical
creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race,
the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne as king of
Aquilonia. But Conan's rule is on the brink of chaos,
spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils. In this twisted
fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks around
every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own
unique destiny under Conan's reign. In the true vision of
Robert E. Howard's dark universe it's now time for you to
become a messenger of death.
ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and
publisher of online games for PC, consoles and mobile
platforms. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment
since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more
than twenty released games. Recent successes include 'The
Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online' and 'Dreamfall: The
Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit
www.funcom.com. For information about Funcom games
visit www.anarchy-online.com ,
www.dreamfall.com or www.ageofconan.com . Funcom is listed on the Oslo
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International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox
Entertainment Inc., controls all rights to Conan, associated
characters and the Hyborian world, as created by Robert E.
Howard and expanded upon by acclaimed authors and artists for
decades. Conan is considered to be the world's best-known
fantasy character. For more information about Conan
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