Warhammer in Russia
DateTime:7/8/2009 5:21:12 PM

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning continues its worldwide march as Mythic Entertainment?, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that the fully localized Russian version of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR) will go live on February 5, 2009. The Russian version of WAR will feature a fully localized gameplay experience as well as regionally-based servers and customer support.

"Everyone at Mythic Entertainment is honored and gratified each time we get the chance to bring the glory of WAR to those who have yet to experience it," said Mark Jacobs, co-founder and general manager of Mythic Entertainment. "In February a whole new force of Russian recruits will join the ranks of Order and Destruction - and it's going to be fantastic."First launched in North America, Europe and Oceania in September of 2008, WAR continues to receive praise from media for innovative features such as Realm vs. Realm? gameplay and Public Quests?, picking up numerous year-end critics awards including GameSpy's MMO Game of the Year Award and IGN's Best of 2008. 

The Collector's Edition will include an exclusive Games Workshop miniature - Grumlok and Gazbag, the fully localized original Graphic Novel - Prelude To War, Art Book, 30 days of gameplay and additional in-game quests, items and rewards. A limited quantity of 5100 Collector's Editions will be available.Based on Games Workshop's epic and longstanding tabletop fantasy war game, WAR is a unique MMORPG that features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm? (RvR) gameplay that will immerse players in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come. WAR has been recognized for its unique play style that appeals to novice MMO players while offering incredible depth for more seasoned players.