Asheron's Call 2 Pre-Orders Announced

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    Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings Pre-Order Programs Begin Today at Select Retailers

    Microsoft Game Studios today announced exclusive Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings pre-order programs at participating retailers. Those customers who pre-order this massively multiplayer role-playing game (MMORPG) at either Electronics Boutique (www.ebgames.com) and GameStop (www.gamestop.com) will have the opportunity to win one of 30 "Asheron's Call 2 For Life" accounts. Amazon.com (www.amazon.com) is giving its customers who pre-order Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings the chance to reserve their character name. Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings will be available for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.) with a monthly subscription of $12.95.

    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. More information about Asheron's Call 2 Fallen Kings is available at http://www.asheronscall2.com