Lords of EverQuest Goes Gold!

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LORDS OF EVERQUEST(tm) GOES GOLD

Highly-Anticipated Real-Time Strategy Game Brings the EverQuest(r) Fantasy Universe to RTS Gamers

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today announced that its fantasy Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game set in the rich fantasy universe of EverQuest has gone gold. Lords of EverQuest is expected to ship to U.S. and Canadian retail stores on December 1, 2003.

About Lords of EverQuest
Inspired by the world of online gaming phenomenon EverQuest, Lords of EverQuest features an enthralling storyline drawing gamers to the land of Antonica as they control one of 15 Lords and manage massive armies in their quest for domination. Lords of EverQuest will set new standards for the RTS genre with hundreds of items, spells, the ability for all units in the game to gain experience and abilities, and online multiplayer options (Internet connection required for online multiplayer game modes, online connection fees are the responsibility of the user) for up to 12 players per game via Sony Online’s forthcoming SOEGames.net service.

With three different unique factions with which to do battle and a beautiful game world filled with breathtaking environments, Lords of EverQuest challenges players to command armies comprised of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Fiends and even Drakes as they shape the past of the EverQuest universe. Lords of EverQuest also features:

* An epic story playable from three unique and different perspectives that involves over 75 hours of single player gameplay

* Superior online multiplayer options for up to 12 players through SOEGames.net service – No subscription fee required

* Three completely different factions, each with their own special units and strategies

* Hundreds of items and magical artifacts to arm troops with

* 36 challenging single player maps and dozens of multiplayer maps

*Take command of one of 15 different Lords, each with unique spells and abilities which become more powerful as they gain experience

* Level up Lords and uncover even greater power as all units level up, gaining experience and abilities

* The ability to carry over key troops from mission to mission

* A Spell and Ability system with more than 125 unique properties

* State of the art custom 3D engine providing cutting-edge 3D graphics with more than three levels of zoom, 32 bit color and support for 1600×1200 resolution for superior detail

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 players 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(tm), 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 additional development studios in Austin, TX and St. Louis, MO, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in development.

EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks and PlanetSide is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment Inc.