{"id":18827,"date":"2012-02-09T20:26:16","date_gmt":"2012-02-09T10:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=18827"},"modified":"2012-02-09T20:26:16","modified_gmt":"2012-02-09T10:26:16","slug":"ea-and-38-studios-ship-one-of-the-most-highly-anticipated-videogames-of-2012-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=18827","title":{"rendered":"EA AND 38 STUDIOS SHIP ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED VIDEOGAMES OF 2012 – KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RECKONING"},"content":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 9, 2012 \u2013<\/strong> Choose your destiny in the massive and mysterious world of Amalur! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), 38 Studios, LLC and Big Huge Games today released the much anticipated open-world action role-playing game, Kingdoms of Amalur\u2122: Reckoning\u2122. <\/em>The game\u2019s vision was brought to life by 24-time New York Times<\/em> bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn <\/em>creator Todd McFarlane, and internationally-celebrated game designer Ken Rolston \u2013 an all-star team assembled by three-time World Series Champion pitcher and founder of 38 Studios, Curt Schilling. This original intellectual property breaks new ground by melding a deep open-world RPG experience with visceral action combat that offers players millions of combinations of moves, weapons and armor in a completely unique experience for every individual. IGN.com, who awarded the game with \u201c9 out of 10\u201d review score, anticipates “Reckoning will be discussed when Game of the Year 2012 rolls around,”<\/em> adding that it “certainly isn’t a game you should sleep on. Quite the contrary: Amalur demands your attention.” <\/em>The UK’s The Guardian<\/em> added “Reckoning<\/em> sounds like just the kind of start to 2012 RPG fans were hoping for.”<\/p>\n

EA and 38 studios also revealed today House of Valor<\/em>, a digital download pack* that extends the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning <\/em>story giving players seven exclusive quests. The Grand Champion Tyr Magnus will challenge players to compete in the Valor Arena and overcome all obstacles to survive the barbaric tournament and ultimately seize control of the arena. As the player battles through the Valor Arena, they will meet new companions and rivals along the way. In addition, players can visit the Arena Battle Board to access a nearly endless variety of combat challenges. By completing bonus objectives in these challenges, like defeating all enemies without taking any damage, players can earn unique items and other rewards. House of Valor<\/em> is available with a non-transferable one-time -use registration code that accompanies the new, full retail purchase Players that do not have a code can purchase a Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning <\/em>Online Pass for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox\u00aeLIVE Marketplace and $15.95 on the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a momentous occasion for the entire team at 38 Studios and Big Huge Games. I could not be more proud of all of the heart, passion and talent the team has poured into creating the first title in the world of Amalur ,<\/em>\u201d said Curt Schilling, Founder and Chairman of 38 Studios. \u201cThis is the beginning of a long and fantastic journey .<\/em> We are deeply committed to the RPG community and plan to continue to serve up a lot more story-based and action-packed content in the near and long term.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reckoning<\/em> has become one of hottest video games of 2012 after being included on the New York Times<\/em>, Complex, IGN and other \u2018Most Anticipated Games of 2012\u2019 lists. Reckoning <\/em>players customize every aspect of their experience through a revolutionary new RPG system as they unlock powerful new Destinies, abilities, and combat maneuvers based on their own individual play style. In Reckoning<\/em>, players immerse themselves in a master-crafted world filled with extraordinary landscapes, mysterious cities, colorful characters and fantastic creatures.<\/p>\n

Developed by 38 Studios subsidiary Big Huge Games in Baltimore, Maryland and 38 Studios in Providence, Rhode Island, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning<\/em> is available now in Australia and will be available in New Zealand on February 10, 2012 on the Xbox 360\u00ae videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and PC. Learn more about Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning<\/em> by visiting www. Reckoning<\/em>.com<\/a> or follow us on Facebook (http:\/\/facebook.com\/<\/a>Reckoning<\/em> TheGame) and on Twitter (http:\/\/twitter.com\/<\/a>Reckoning<\/em> Game).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 9, 2012 \u2013 Choose your destiny in the massive and mysterious world of Amalur! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), 38 Studios, LLC and Big Huge Games today released the much anticipated open-world action role-playing game, Kingdoms of Amalur\u2122: Reckoning\u2122. The game\u2019s vision was brought to life by 24-time New York Times bestselling<\/p>\n

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