'Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer'

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CompuExpert to distribute Funcom's 'Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer'

CompuExpert signs exclusive distribution agreement to distribute retail package containing both the expansion and the original award-winning massively multiplayer online game

Lake Forest, CA - April 16, 2010 - CompuExpert, a principal distributor of PC and console video games, and Funcom, a leading global developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online games, announced the upcoming release of a combined retail package containing both 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' and the expansion 'Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer'. The agreement covers all North American territories.

'Rise of the Godslayer', the first expansion to the critically acclaimed, best-selling 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures'. Set in the Far East empire of Khitai, players are introduced to several new world regions filled with new dungeons, quests, and rewards. 'Rise of the Godslayer' will also introduce new gameplay features, such as an alternate advancement system and new mounts that are an integral part of the storyline. Players can also advance through the storyline by joining different factions in the game, each offering up different and unique rewards. With its new content and features, this complete set will capture the interest of experienced adventurers and newcomers to the world of Conan a like.

In addition to the expansion pack, the retail box also includes the award-winning full version of 'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures', complete with the numerous updates that have been added to the game since launch, such as new gameplay features, entirely new lands to explore and more. Thanks to these updates, online gaming website MMORPG.com awarded 'Age of Conan' with the 'Most Improved MMO of 2009' award earlier this year. Also included is the tamed puma, an exclusive in-game pet that is not available through any other channels. Retail customers will also receive an exclusive starter package containing several in-game items that will help them on their adventures through Hyboria.

"We are very excited to work with Funcom on distributing the new retail version of Age of Conan," says AmmarAdra, President of CompuExpert. "This retail offering is truly unique in scope and will offer gamers an excellent deal, be it new comers or experienced players. We are certain that players will enjoy this retail version to the fullest and we are proud to offer such an extraordinary MMO to the American market."

"We are very pleased to be working with CompuExpert on bringing this unique retail offering to the North American markets," says Morten Larssen, Funcom Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "'Rise of the Godslayer' is an excellent expansion to an already great MMO, and combining the expansion with the very latest version of the original game makes for a great retail release of 'Age of Conan'."

About Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures
Launched in May of 2008, "Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures" quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In the weeks after launch, "Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures" simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from the gaming press across the globe. "Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures" is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Polish localized versions, and is being prepared for launch in Korea.

Visit www.riseofthegodslayer.com for more information about the expansion and the main game.

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‘Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer’ launches, game available now

– The gates to Khitai have opened, a whole new world of adventure beckons in ‘Rise of the Godslayer’ –

Durham, USA – May 11th, 2010 – Funcom is proud to announce the launch of ‘Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer’, the expansion to the critically acclaimed, best-selling massively multiplayer online game ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’. ‘Rise of the Godslayer’ is now available in retail as a combined package that includes the original game and the expansion, and is also available for purchase online for players upgrading from the original game. ‘Rise of the Godslayer’ not only introduces countless hours of new adventure through the addition of new lands and dungeons, it also adds all-new gameplay features such as the faction system.

“We are very excited about seeing ‘Age of Conan’ back on the shelves in retail as a renewed and revitalized experience comprised of both the original game and the expansion, exactly two years after the launch of the original game in May 2008,” says Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. “We feel very confident about the level of quality offered in this expansion, and the initial reactions from press and players so far only serve to confirm our confidence in the game.”

‘Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer’ has been undergoing beta tests for the past few months, where both players and the press have been participating. This week the first previews and reviews started coming in from the press, and here are some of the reactions observed so far:

“Khitai is visually striking […] The alternate advancement system is looking like a fantastic way to add more diversification and individuality to your character…”
MMORPG.com

“My time with ‘Rise of the Godslayer’ has essentially confirmed what Funcom has been saying for weeks. It is a labor of love, and the effort shows in everything from the amount of new content, to the considered and varied advancement options, to the high production values…”
Massively.com

“… ‘Rise of the Godslayer’ rounds out the ‘Age of Conan’ experience in an incredible way […] Funcom is definitely taking a huge step in the right direction with ‘Rise of the Godslayer’…”
ZAM.com

‘Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer’ is being distributed through retail by CompuExpert in the US and by Deep Silver in the European markets, and is available as an all-new combined package that includes both the original game and the expansion so that even new players who might not own a previous copy of the game can easily get started on their adventures through the new lands of Khitai. It is also possible to upgrade an existing copy of ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’ to the expansion through the Funcom account management system, or by purchasing the game in retail and upgrading with the key enclosed in the box.

“We are very proud to be launching the expansion for Age of Conan,” says Executive Producer and Game Director Craig Morrison. “This is the culmination of a lot of hard work from the development team, and I think they have created a wonderfully engaging experience for our players. We are really looking forward to welcoming our players to Khitai!”

Launching in May 2008 ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’ quickly became a smash hit in retail, shipping over 1.2 million copies around the world. In North America, the most prominent online gaming market in the west, ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’ became the third best-selling PC title of the year in 2008. In the weeks after launch ‘Age of Conan’ simultaneously topped the charts in 17 countries, and the game received critical acclaim from gaming press across the globe. ‘Age of Conan’ is now available in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Polish localized versions, and is being prepared for launch in Korea as well.


Go to www.ageofconan.com for more information such as a complete list of features.