SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT
ANNOUNCES UNTOLD LEGENDS™: BROTHERHOOD OF THE BLADE™ AS A LAUNCH TITLE FOR THE
PSP™ HANDHELD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
SOE Action Role-Playing Game
Slated For US Launch of PSP Handheld System
LAS VEGAS, NV – Consumer Electronics
Show (CES) – January 4, 2005 – Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide
leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today announced a new
launch title for the PSP™ handheld entertainment system. Untold Legends™:
Brotherhood of the Blade™. Developed and published by SOE, Untold Legends:
Brotherhood of the Blade will be one of the few original titles developed in
North America, and the only multiplayer action role-playing game (RPG) available
at the system’s launch.
“We have assembled a top-notch
development team that has worked hard to develop a completely original title for
the PSP handheld system,” said John Smedley, president, Sony Online
Entertainment. “The dev team has tailored every feature such as the wireless
multiplayer gameplay, stunning 3D graphics, and the entertaining Action RPG
gameplay specifically for the PSP handheld system, and the results are
absolutely spectacular. We strongly believe that Untold Legends: Brotherhood of
the Blade has what it takes to be a huge success on the PSP handheld system.”
With fast-paced, hack ‘n slash
action, randomly-generated environments, monsters and items, beautiful 3D
graphics and wireless cooperative multiplayer gameplay, Untold Legends:
Brotherhood of the Blade offers a compelling, on-the-go gameplay experience
never before seen on a handheld gaming device. Untold Legends: Brotherhood of
the Blade introduces four customizable playable races: an original storyline;
cooperative multiplayer gameplay via the PSP handheld system’s WiFi feature;
easy simplified controls that offer depth of gameplay without complexity; and
beautiful, vibrant environments that take full advantage of the PSP handheld
system’s technical capabilities.
About Untold Legends: Brotherhood of
the Blade
Journey to a world beyond the realms
of imagination and engage in battles to save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven
and the last remaining stronghold of Good in a world of Evil. As a dark threat
looms and a gathering of unknown forces grows stronger, heroes have been called
and the Brotherhood of the Blade has been formed. It is up to you and your
chosen brothers to unravel the mysteries of this looming peril. Untold Legends:
Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat, intense multiplayer
battles and a completely original adventure for you to uncover.
Action RPG: Wield your blade and
cast powerful spells in this action-packed, hack ‘n slash RPG exclusively for
the PSP handheld system. Epic Adventure: Create a unique hero and set out into
the wilds of Unataca to battle powerful creatures, save your city of Aven from
imminent extinction and unravel the mysteries of a looming peril. Wireless
Multiplayer Gameplay: A wireless multiplayer mode features gameplay through the
PSP handheld system’s wireless feature. Connect directly with multiple PSP
handheld systems for the ultimate in hack ‘n slash action with no wires! Four
Playable Character Classes: Select from four unique character classes including
an ancient order of valiant Knights, a foundation of brilliant Alchemists, an
order of noble Druids, and a race of feral hunters known as the Berserkers. Each
character class has unique fighting abilities or magical spells. Beautiful 3D
Environments: Battle through more than 100 diverse levels that come alive with
brilliant 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and
highly-detailed player characters and monsters. Organic Game Experience: Play in
randomly generated environments and fight against unique monsters for a
different experience every time you play. Items and Artifacts: Collect hundreds
of items, usable gear and rare magical artifacts to aid in your battles.
Character Customization: Modify your hero for a completely customized look and
ability set. Hordes of Monsters: Battle over 150 types of monsters with 50
unique models and textures. Challenging Boss Monster Battles: Engage in
strategic combat with humongous bosses, each with their own distinctive combat
techniques.
For more information on Untold
Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, please visit:
http://www.UntoldLegends.com.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE),
a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in
massively multiplayer online games, with a subscriber base of over 750,000
active accounts around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling
entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless
markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises, EverQuest® and PlanetSide®, as
well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™: An Empire Divided™, SOE continues to
redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player
communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with an additional development studio in Austin,
TX, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in development.
Untold Legends and Brotherhood of
the Blade are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. EverQuest is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. PSP is a
trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SOE, the SOE logo and PlanetSide
are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks
and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
