Gaming News - October 2006
New York, NY (October 31, 2006) - Atari and Obsidian Entertainment
today announced that Neverwinter Nights 2 has shipped to stores nationwide.
From Atari:
Neverwinter Nights 2, the sequel to BioWare Corp.'s
best-selling
and genre-defining role-playing game, is set in the Dungeons & Dragons
Forgotten
Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.
, and will transport players back to the embattled city of
Neverwinter.
Dungeons & Dragons is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the
intellectual
property development arm of Hasbro. Rated "T" for Teen, Neverwinter Nights 2
is available for Windows platform at a suggested retail price of $49.95.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Neverwinter Nights 2 features a new,
extensive
single-player game with deep character development and a powerful new toolset
that provides players with unprecedented ability to create their own universes,
quests and storylines. A limited edition of Neverwinter Nights 2 is also
available
at retailers nationwide for $59.95. Neverwinter Nights 2 Limited Edition
features
a robust array of collectibles including exclusive in-game content such as a
powerful new feat called Blessed of Waukeen that will grant a bonus to all
saving
throws, two special items, access to a unique weapon, and a magical golden aura
that surrounds players' characters. A detailed cloth map showing in-game
locations,
a book of art depicting characters and scenes from the game and two silver
antique
rings (Good & Evil) are also included.
"Obsidian has delivered an outstanding sequel to one of the most beloved RPGs
of all time," said Nique Fajors, Vice President, Sales, Marketing, Atari, Inc.
"Neverwinter Nights 2 offers a deeply satisfying role-playing experience and
a robust toolset that together will extend the life of the Neverwinter tales
and bring more members to the community."
The Neverwinter Nights franchise has sold more than two million copies
worldwide,
is translated into 10 languages, sold in more than 40 countries and features
one of the largest and most active fan communities in all of gaming.
More information about Neverwinter Nights 2 can be found at
www.nwn2.com, which
includes user forums, project news, development updates and more.
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