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Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta
phase
The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its
storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the
Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and
producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the
ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and
authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG
gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari,
Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation
compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers
will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades
and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their
unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle
over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds
of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master
and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore.
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience
ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at
http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner,
and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at
http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari ( http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global
interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of
video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more
than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like
Asteroids(R), Centipede(R), Missile Command(R), Pong(R), Test Drive(R),
Backyard Sports(R), Deer Hunter(R), Ghostbusters(R), and Rollercoaster
Tycoon(R). Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering
compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook(R) and digital download), on
smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also
develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles
from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand
and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
(c) 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark
and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter
are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other
countries, and are used with permission.
Source: Atari
Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC
Dungeons & Dragons Unleashed on Facebook
LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter enters open beta
phase
The first name in roleplaying games is taking another step in its
storied pop culture history as Atari brings Dungeons & Dragons to the
Facebook platform. Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and
producers of interactive entertainment, released Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
of Neverwinter into its "open beta" period on September 15, bringing the
ultimate RPG brand to the ultimate social platform.
"Heroes of Neverwinter delivers a high level of depth, polish and
authenticity that will fundamentally change the way players think of RPG
gaming on social platforms," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari,
Inc. "Existing fans of the D&D franchise will find the translation
compelling in all areas of the gameplay experience, while more casual gamers
will find the adaptation accessible and intuitive."
Legions of Halflings, Dragonborn and Eladrin will sharpen their blades
and ready their spells as Facebook players around the world create their
unique heroes and set forth for adventure! Explore over 50 dungeons, battle
over 40 unique monsters, learn over 30 unique skills and discover hundreds
of powerful magic items. Gamers can even take on the role of Dungeon Master
and create their own adventures for friends and other players to explore.
Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter will be the deepest RPG experience
ever to reach the Facebook platform.
Play the game today, at
http://apps.facebook.com/neverwinterheroes/?track=UsPR&kt_tu=partner,
and follow Heroes of Neverwinter at
http://www.facebook.com/heroesofneverwinter.
About ATARI, SA
Atari ( http://www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global
interactive entertainment and licensing company. The original innovator of
video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more
than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like
Asteroids(R), Centipede(R), Missile Command(R), Pong(R), Test Drive(R),
Backyard Sports(R), Deer Hunter(R), Ghostbusters(R), and Rollercoaster
Tycoon(R). Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering
compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook(R) and digital download), on
smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also
develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles
from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand
and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London.
(c) 2011 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark
and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.
Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, and Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter
are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the USA and in other
countries, and are used with permission.
Source: Atari
Matt Clark, +1-212-981-5158, matt_clark@dkcnews.com, or Debra Duffy, +1-212-981-5129, debra_duffy@dkcnews.com, both of DKC