EVERQUEST II SETS NEW STANDARD IN MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAMING WITH
VOICEOVER FOR NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS
-More Than 130 hours of Dialog Help Make EverQuest II an Unparalleled
Interactive Entertainment Experience-
SAN DIEGO, CA - March 31, 2004 - Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a
worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today
announced that EverQuest II will be the first MMO game to feature
voiceover for in-game Non-Player Characters (NPCs). The voiceover will
be comprised of more than 130 hours of dialog and approximately 1.5
million words (the equivalent of more than 65 feature films worth of
content). The addition of voiceover to the game adds a new dimension of
realism to the MMO genre that is unmatched by the current generation of
titles.
"Including voiceover for NPCs in EverQuest II is an incredibly ambitious
project," said John Smedley, president, Sony Online Entertainment.
"Few publishers could even imagine undertaking such a huge project, but
we're committed to taking EverQuest II to the next level. By giving our
in-game characters voices for the first time in a massively multiplayer
online environment, we are raising the bar for the genre as a whole,
breaking down the boundaries between static, text-driven interface and
meaningful, cinematic interaction."
EverQuest II will deliver a unique online gaming experience to players
with a cast of more than 100 actors, including well-known Hollywood
talent. Featuring nearly 100,000 lines spoken by thousands of
characters, the voiceover project is a major undertaking that is sure to
mark the beginning of a new era for the MMO genre. After launch, SOE
will continue to add new voiceover content whenever new quests are added
to the game. Additionally, EverQuest II players will have the ability
to choose whether or not they wish to hear the voiceovers, giving them
maximum control over their individual level of immersion and system
performance.
About EverQuest II
EverQuest II is the next generation of massively multiplayer gaming, a
huge online world where thousands of players can come together for
adventure and community. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast,
beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets the standard for
graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's exciting locales
and dangerous lands. EverQuest II brings players into its world with a
powerful epic storyline and gives them the power to be the hero or
villain in their personal adventure. Players enter this world by
creating their own unique character, choosing from 16 races and 24
classes. Players will encounter hundreds of creatures as they travel
across majestic landscapes of rolling hills, barren deserts, dense
forests, and bustling cities. Thousands of items, hundreds of spells,
and unlimited adventure await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.
EverQuest II also features:
* A new, massive online world for thousands of players to explore,
filled with danger, adventure and mystery
* Voices for almost every non-player character (NPC) in the game,
a huge project encompassing nearly 100,000 lines and 130 hours of dialog
(the equivalent of more than 65 feature films worth of content)
* Unparalleled character customization capabilities. In addition
to thousands of pieces of armor, weapons and items users can equip,
players will be able to customize their character's facial appearance to
an incredible level of detail and personalization
* 16 races, 50 levels and 24 classes with a branching system that
allows players to choose their class as they advance
* No race/class limitations, allowing players to truly choose who
they want to be in game
* Player-owned real estate (such as apartments, homes, and guild
houses)
* State-of-the art combat, spell and skill systems
* New user friendly game mechanics with reduced learning curve for
both new and seasoned players
* Trade skills available to all player classes
* More than 160 unique creature types, from Orcs and Goblins to
huge dragons and menacing Living Statues
* Incentives for current EverQuest subscribers
* A state-of-the-art, cinematic quality 3D graphics engine capable
of improving as hardware technology advances
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(r) and
PlanetSide(r), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(tm): An
Empire Divided(tm), 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.
EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
America 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.
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