With More Than One Million Legends of Norrath(TM) Matches Played to Date, EverQuest(R)...

With More Than One Million Legends of Norrath(TM) Matches Played to Date,
EverQuest(R) Franchise Online Strategy Game Introduces Oathbreaker to the
Virtual Playmat
Release Precedes $100K World Championship Event at Gen Con Indy 2008

DENVER, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC announced
the release of Oathbreaker, the fourth set of the EverQuest(R) franchise
online strategy game, Legends of Norrath(TM). Oathbreaker continues to draw
upon the influence of SOE's groundbreaking EverQuest(R) franchise, adding fun
and familiar elements, including items and characters beautifully illustrated
with high-fantasy flair. Oathbreaker will enthrall players with a tale of
corruption from within, and redemption that comes at a terrible cost,
providing an unprecedented level of drama in the ongoing saga. While
Oathbreaker brings the story of your Oathbound hero to a dramatic finale, new
gameplay builds on existing functionality and allows for even more creative
strategies to emerge.
"In just over nine months since launch, Legends of Norrath has had more
than one million matches," said Scott Martins, director of development, SOE
Denver. "And, with the introduction of Oathbreaker, many more matches are on
the horizon. There are more ways than ever to enhance your strategies,
explore different decks and try out new combos. We're eager to introduce the
new raid and open up cooperative play. And, with the Monthly Sprint
Tournaments that started in early June, there are more opportunities for
players to climb the rankings and earn special promo cards and free loot."
Not only does Oathbreaker complete the story arc which originated with
LoN's first set, Oathbound -- it's also the last LoN release before the World
Championship event at Gen Con Indy, August 14-17, where up to 32 finalists are
slated to compete for up to $100,000 in cash prizes. July 12-13 marks the
last opportunity to compete in a monthly online Championship Qualifier
tournament before the World Championship event. At Gen Con, two days of
qualification heats, open to all Gen Con attendees 18 and older, will take
place before the final championship day.
Developed at SOE's Denver studio, Legends of Norrath is the only online
strategy game based on and playable from SOE's popular EverQuest(R) and
EverQuest(R) II MMOs, as well as from a stand-alone client using a free SOE
Station Account (available at http://www.station.com). Players can challenge
opponents on their game server and across other EQ and EQII servers.
Oathbreaker's features include:
New Cards -- More than 250 new cards for your online arsenal! Collect all
210 base set cards, four starter decks featuring 16 new quests and three
random rares, 10 scenario rewards, fantastic new loot cards for EverQuest and
EverQuest II and lots of new promotional cards.
Play For Free -- SOE is providing all registered LoN users even more
complimentary content and bonus features in the game client, including ten new
scenarios that tell the tale of Oathbreaker and a brand new raid. Go to
http://www.legendsofnorrath.com for complete details.
New Raid Play -- In the Antechamber of Fate, up to four players can face
off against the powerful island guardian Chel'Drak, the dragon turtle!
New Gameplay -- "Charge" is a new keyword that provides additional bonuses
to cards while players have, or get rid of, their charge tokens. Re-linkable
navigation offers greater flexibility in play by allowing linked cards to be
linked again to a new target.
New Faces -- Delve into new avatar races (Froglok and Erudite), unit
types, legends, keywords and abilities. Explore more of your favorite
EverQuest and EverQuest II classes with the introduction of "unarmed" Monks,
Coercers, Templars and Beastlords (with their warder pets)!
Oathbreaker cards will be available via digital download from SOE's
Station Store in both 58-card digital starter decks for $9.99 (plus any
applicable taxes), and 15-card digital booster packs for $2.99 (plus any
applicable taxes).
To get started, players can download the client for free, test their
skills 24 hours a day against AI and real opponents, and then head over to the
tournament lobby to compete. Monthly Championship Qualifier eligibility
limited and subject to Official Rules
(http://forums.station.sony.com/strategygames/posts/list.m?topic_id=6315).
Residents of certain territories are not eligible to participate in LoN
tournaments with rewards. Please see the EULA
(http://help.station.sony.com/cgi-
bin/soe.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=18277) for details. For a schedule
of events, rules and further details, see the Events Calendar
(http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/events_calendar.vm) and the
Tournaments page (http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/tournaments.vm).
For more information on Legends of Norrath, visit the website at
http://www.legendsofnorrath.com.

New assets for Legends of Norrath Oathbreaker can be found at
http://www.SOEpress.com; interviews are available upon request.
About Sony Online Entertainment
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massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers
around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment
for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known
for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest(R),
EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(R), Untold Legends(TM), and
PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM), SOE continues
to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin,
TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games
in development.
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SOURCE Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Taina Rodriguez of Sony Online Entertainment, +1-425-691-5161,
trodriguez@soe.sony.com