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Tuesday September 03, 2002

Official Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings site now open

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that hearty adventurers can learn more about the new world of Dereth at the official Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings site, http://www.microsoft.com/games/ac2/. Visitors to the newly launched site will find information about the dynamic world in this next-generation MMORPG, including epic story-driven campaigns, three diverse kingdoms, fantastic creatures and a seamless world that is just waiting for heroes to rebuild it.

The official site also features information on the skill, combat and treasure systems that used in Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings. Before gamers set foot in this hostile land, they will also be able to visit the site to find out more about which player race they should choose. New multimedia is also available including some amazing screenshots that showcase the thriving and vibrant 3-D world.

In addition, the Asheron's Call 2 Insider has moved to its new home at http://www.ac2insider.com. While the official site welcomes players new to the world of Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings, the AC2 Insider site offers more in-depth details and support for the AC2 community. Be sure to check the AC2 Insider for the very latest news, community updates, and an exclusive look at this developing game.

Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings, the sequel to the popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Asheron's Call, will advance the MMORPG genre with the advanced Turbine Engine G2 graphics engine, providing some of the most sophisticated graphics available on a PC. Scheduled for U.S. release this winter, Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings features a dynamic, evolving fantasy world that reacts to players' behavior and actions. Developed by Turbine Entertainment Software Corp., the game includes features such as a revamped combat system and new in-depth crafting system that gives players a chance to pursue noncombative skills.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the PC, Xbox video game system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse game portfolios for the PC (http://www.microsoft.com/games/), including such franchises as Age of Empires, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such franchises as Halo, Project Gotham Racing and NFL Fever; and Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmart.