Runes of Magic

BERLIN, 12/10/2010 – Frogster will soon release the next content update for the popular online role-playing game Runes of Magic , opening up a new area for gamers to explore. In the remote confines of the Southern Janost Forest, new enemies await. Among the many additions that players might encounter is the new world boss, Amboriar; lying unanimated for thousands of years, Amboriar has awoken. It will be up to the players to keep the powerful Amboriar from falling under the control of dark forces and wreaking havoc on Zandorya.

Amboriar was once one of the mighty Guardians, huge mechanical warriors forged to combat hoards of murderous demons in the ancient wars. After proving their valor in many battles, the Guardians were sent on a mission to free Zandorya. However, the warriors were attacked on route to the remote continent. Amboriar, its power source damaged, crashed down the side of a mountain where its power core finally overloaded. The giant machine remained there, buried under a pile of rubble that used to be the home of a mighty dwarf civilization.

A few years ago, in the bowels of the very same mountain, the remains of the Guardian were discovered by the bloodthirsty Baron Reuen von Jura. The specimen was so well preserved that it presented an incredible opportunity for the scientists of the Hand of Truth, the rebel faction aiming to overthrow the throne of Zandorya. It would be easy to repair the power core of this robot and reprogram it into an all-mighty ally.

It is up to the players to prevent this nightmare from coming to pass. No one would stand a chance in combat with the mechanical titan if the Hand of Truth army manages to completely restore its power source. Deep inside the Ruins of the Magnork Kingdom, a crucial battle for the future of Zandorya will take place; a battle so fierce that it will require the joint efforts of as many fighters as the king Callaway can muster.

For more information regarding the new world boss, please visit the official website of Runes of Magic for regular updates: www.runesofmagic.com.

Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure

Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs with its wide range of features. The online role-play game is based on an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,800 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea which spreads over two continents. Players choose one of eight classes which they can combine with a secondary class. Each class combination has individually assigned elite skills. Runes of Magic offers two races to choose between, the elves and the humans, which can be customized using the wide selection of available physical characteristics. A large range of furniture and other functional items lets players furnish and customise their own virtual homes. In guilds, groups of players can construct their own guild castles which may then be expanded with additional buildings and powerful siege engines allowing them to go head-to-head in absorbing guild wars. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and ranking systems, gripping player vs. player features such as arenas and open battlefields, flexible and extensive customization of the user interface, a selection of demanding dungeons and many other features ‘Runes of Magic’ has something for everyone. So far Runes of Magic has attracted over 4 million registered users making it one of the most popular and successful free-to-play MMORPGs on the market.

Runes of Magic Features

• Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills

• Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles

• Gripping player-versus-player duels in arenas and on the battlefield

• Guilds can set themselves against each other in formidable guild wars

• In-depth story experienced through above 2,800 quests laced with epic quest-lines

• Easy travel using portals and a wide range of mounts

• Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 players

• Dual difficulty levels in the most challenging dungeons

• Entertaining mini-games for single players and guilds alike

• Dynamic crafting and customization of items

• Versatile role play elements including a marriage system

• Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content

Facts

Title: Runes of Magic

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG Platform: Windows PC

Publisher: Frogster Online Gaming GmbH

Developer: Runewaker Entertainment Ltd.

Release:

19.03.2009 “Chapter I – Rise of the Demon Lord”

15.09.2009 “Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy”

18.05.2010 “Chapter III – The Elder Kingdoms”

USK: From 12 years

PEGI: 12+

About Runewaker Entertainment Ltd.

Runewaker Entertainment was founded in August of 2004, with headquarters located in Taichung, Taiwan. The founding members were all very experienced in the field and decided to come together to pursue their dream. Currently Runewaker employs over 100 highly skilled programmers, designers and artists and is constantly expanding. Runewaker specializes in making massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPG). The company has built their own engine from scratch which rivals some of the best available on the market. Runewaker is constantly producing more content for Runes of Magic. Internet: www.runewaker.com

Frogster – We take you to a new world!

The Berlin based Frogster Interactive Pictures AG, listed on the stock exchange, has focused on the growth sector of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) at an early stage already. The company licenses, markets and operates its virtual worlds for millions of players in Europe, Asia and North America. In Europe its subsidiary Frogster Online Gaming GmbH is taking care of the operating business of the Frogster group. Founded in 2006 and based in Seoul, the Korean joint venture Frogster Asia Co. Ltd. markets and operates virtual worlds in Asia. Frogster America Inc., based in San Francisco, was founded in January of 2009 and markets and operates MMO games in North America. At their offices in Berlin, Seoul and San Francisco, the Frogster group employs more than 200 staff members in the fields of game development, licensing, IT, web design and web development, product management, marketing, PR, web publishing, community management, customer support, hosting, sales, billing and finance/administration. In the year 2008, Frogster won the “Landmark in the Land of Ideas”, a competition under the patronage of the German President. Additional information is available at: www.frogster.de

Contact

Europe

Frogster Online Gaming GmbH

Philipp Senkbeil

PR Manager Europe

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North America

Frogster America

Bryan Davies

Bryan.davies@frogster-america.com