PoxNora Combines Best Of Card, Miniatures And Roleplaying Games In One Online Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUCSON, Ariz. - June 27, 2006 - Octopi's
PoxNora draws the best elements from collectible trading
card, tactical miniatures and fantasy roleplaying titles to
create a unique online strategy game.
Players collect Runes that allow them to summon champions,
equipment, relics and spells to the battlefield. The
turn-based game is played out across a variety of maps where
champions do battle to collect Nora, a vital resource used to
summon additional Runes into play. The strategic placement of
units and tactical choice of attacks are vital to
success.
Several features set PoxNora apart from the competition.
First of all, gamers can play PoxNora totally free with the
basic set and never buy another pack. Runes gain experience
during play that can be used to upgrade or learn new
attributes and abilities, meaning that as your play style
evolves, so do your Runes. Finally, PoxNora will allow
players to compete against bots if they want to play alone so
they can experiment tactically in a more controlled
environment.
"Octopi has been working the last several years to develop an
exciting online collectible strategy game that appeals to
more than just the hardcore trading card game player," said
Dan Kopycienski, president, Octopi. "PoxNora is the first
game of its kind to combine the best ideas of so many
gameplay models into one fun, challenging and easy to learn
package."
The base set is free, but players can greatly expand their
options with Rune Starter Packs or smaller Rune Booster
Packs, illustrated by popular fantasy artists. PoxNora runs
on Java-enabled Internet browsers on Windows, Linux and
Macintosh computers.
The game will launch Aug. 1, 2006, with nearly 200 Runes in
the online store. Starter packs ($9.99) include 30 random
Runes and boosters ($4.99) contain 10 random Runes.
For more information visit www.PoxNora.com.
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ABOUT OCTOPI
Octopi is a leading developer of single-player and
multiplayer mobile and online games. Octopi's game
development engine "Octoplex" supports multiple languages,
the top 100+ mobile handsets, and other platforms such as
PDAs and web browsers. Octopi was acquired by FUN
Technologies in January 2006.
About FUN Technologies Inc.
FUN Technologies Inc. is one of the world's leading online
casual gaming providers. FUN's strategy is to provide its
cutting-edge, person-to-person gaming systems to top,
licensed distribution partners in regulated markets around
the world.
FUN is 51% owned by Liberty Media Corporation, and its common
shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the
Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock
Exchange under the symbol "FUN".
CONTACTS:
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