RYL, Path of the Emperor Rolls Out as Top Download on GameDaily.com

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2004 - As part of the Planetwide Games strategic pre-launch efforts of their North American "RYL:Path of the Emperor" MMORPG, the Company has offering a Free 30 Day Trial Download with the largest online video game syndication network in the world at http://www.gamedaily.com. GameDaily Previews within their Top 5 Downloads and Top 20 MMORPG Downloads -"RYL: Path of the Emperor" MMOPRG".

This 30 Day Free Trial of "RYL: Path of the Emperor" MMORPG can be found at: http://gigex.com/gp/dlexe.asp?packageid=0078700157&gameid=3687&source=00001&sourcelist=

The syndication network includes major gaming, entertainment and youth lifestyle websites including PC Gamer, Spin, Yahooligans, WWE.com, FiringSquad.com, and GameRevolution.com.

"RYL: Path of the Emperor" is a 100% 3D online game that will have its golden launch online in North America on March 17, 2005 and be available in retail stores across North America, May 5, 2005.

RYL is one of the hottest MMORPG's to be released in the video game industry in a very long time, now with over 270,000 registered users in North America and 8.2 million players worldwide. It's also one the most downloaded MMORPG on many download sites on the Internet. Prospective RYL players can view a trailer of the game at http://www.RYL.net.

"RYL: Path of the Emperor" is a beautifully rendered MMORPG and the game to beat in its category. "Instead of monotonous individual games, players can now interact with hundreds or thousands of other players from all over the world and undertake the adventure of a lifetime together," said Kevin Donovan, President Planetwide Games. Prospective game players can view a trailer of the game, download the open beta for free, as well as opportunity to purchase officially licensed RYL merchandise, at the game's home page, http://www.RYL.net.

New features in this version include an all-new Quest-based mission system, which will provide more than 200 quests within the game. Maximum game resolution has been increased from 800 x 600 to a maximum of 1600 x 1200 to give you an even more detailed look at the world of RYL. Advanced real time 3D and environment effects give you a realistic feel of an amazing fantasy world.

In the game, players assume the role of a Warrior, Cleric, Mage, and Assassin or choose from 20 classes and explore the many exotic locations within boundless miles of terrain and virtual real estate. In "RYL: Path of the Emperor" players meet other players in a diverse online global community where they complete specific quests and missions, fight monsters and other players, battle in Guild vs. Guild duels, buy, sell and trade virtual merchandise, build fortresses and even raise their own Dragon. Lastly, RYL players have the ultimate gaming reward to become the actual Emperor and Rule over the Land.

Massively multiplayer online games are computer games in which thousands of players can play simultaneously through the Internet. In 2003, 88 million people played online games worldwide, a number that is expected to grow to at least 198 million by 2008.

About Planetwide Games

Based in Costa Mesa, CA, Planetwide Games (a Bluetorch Online Games, Inc. company) seeks to establish itself as a leading provider of online video games. The Company is developing its own online video games, licensing existing online video games, developing online technology and building a worldwide network of affiliates to distribute the games.

To Download the Free Demo, go to : http://gigex.com/gp/dlexe.asp?packageid=0078700157&gameid=3687&source=00001&sourcelist=

For more information, please visit http://www.RYL.net or http://www.PlanetwideGames.com.

Planetwide Media Contact:

Mark Politi 800-560-2993 x 202