Asheron's Call News - Pre-Order, Screens & Art

Posted by Dana Massey on Apr 11, 2005 | 1 comments in our forums

In addition to their announcement for AC2: Legions, Turbine Entertainment also released their plans for the upcoming expansion to the original Asheron's Call called "Throne of Destiny". Along with the press release they also gave out two original screenshots and three pieces of concept art.

Fans SECURE THEIR DESTINY TODAY;
Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny
BONUS-filled Pre-orders NOW AVAILABLE

WESTWOOD, Mass. - April 11, 2005 - Turbine, Inc., a leading publisher of online subscription entertainment, announced today that players can now pre-order a copy of Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny(tm), the newest expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Asheron's Call® series. Fans can ensure that they receive the title on the first day it ships and limited edition bonus materials by ordering the game early at participating GameStop (U.S.), Electronics Boutique (U.S. and Canada) locations or by visiting the retailers online.

In addition to reserving a guaranteed copy of the exciting new game, fans who pick up pre-orders will also receive:

An exclusive in-game Augmentation Gem that grants each avatar special abilities and also effects the exclusive new characters created for the expansion pack
A detailed printed map of Dereth, which also features never before seen lands unveiled for the first time in Throne of Destiny
A special edition DVD featuring the game's opening cinematic
A $50 instant rebate from Alienware(tm)

Eater Concept

Eater Screen

More information about the limited time offer can be found by visiting http://www.turbine.com/actdpre.

In addition to GameStop and Electronics Boutique, the expansion pack pre-orders will be available at other select retailers up until the game launches. Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny, which will be distributed nationwide by Station Publishing, will be available at select major retail outlets across North America on May 11, 2005.

Thrungi Concept

Thrungi Screen

About Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny(tm)

Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny(tm) is the third installment in the 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game series Asheron's Call, first launched to critical acclaim in November 1999. In the new expansion pack, players will enjoy a graphics upgrade, a new playable race, the Viamontians, new lands and a challenge to experienced gamers with a new high-level play system that rewards players with skill credits.

About Turbine, Inc.

Turbine, Inc. is a premier producer, publisher and operator of online subscription entertainment and is headquartered in Westwood, Mass. With studios on two coasts, the Company is the largest privately-held online games company in North America. Turbine's catalogue includes some of the most famous online entertainment brands, including Asheron's Call®, Dungeons & Dragons® Online and The Lord of the Rings(tm): Middle-Earth(tm) Online. For more information on Turbine and its services, please visit www.turbine.com.

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Asheron's Call News - Pre-Order, Screens & Art

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