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Challenge Games Accounces the Launch of Warstorm
Company: Challenge Online Games
Date: 07 Nov 2008
AUSTIN, Texas - November 5, 2008 - Challenge Online Games, Inc. (Challenge Games) announced the launch of its latest free-to-play online game, Warstorm (www.warstorm.com). Warstorm is a browser-based, short form game that combines elements of collectible card games (CCG) and massively multi-player online games (MMO).
Warstorm simplifies the complex deck building required by typical collectible card games by introducing an innovative squad concept. A player, known as a warlord, selects a hero card which can support a squad consisting of up to six units, artifacts, or spells. The player can then engage in battles with one or more squads against other players or through various quests.
A player can issue challenges to friends or a post a general challenge to the player community, battling only when the challenge is accepted. Players can also compete in tournaments with up to sixteen people. Battles are displayed in Warstorm's animated battle viewer that activates squads on a card-by-card basis displaying attacks, special abilities, and much more. Gamers who enjoy games like Magic the Gathering™, World of Warcraft™, or Lineage™ but are looking to play games in smaller time intervals will enjoy the richness and depth of Warstorm.
"Warstorm can be enjoyed by all levels of gamers." said Andrew Busey, founder and CEO of Challenge Online Games. "Casual gamers will have fun learning the game and challenging friends, while our serious gamers will want to strategize how to build amazingly diverse squads and compete with players from around the world."
Warstorm can be played for free, but players can purchase packs of cards through micro-transactions.
Warstorm is the third free short-form multiplayer online game from Challenge Games. Its debut game, Duels, was the first massively multi-player role-playing game (MMORPG) to be integrated directly with Facebook. It currently has over a quarter of a million players worldwide. Challenge Games' second title, Baseball Boss, launched this summer. Baseball Boss, officially licensed by MLB Advanced Media, is the first game to combine baseball simulation games with collectable card games.
To play Warstorm, visit www.warstorm.com. To play Baseball Boss, visit www.baseballboss.com. To play Duels, visit www.duels.com or http://apps.facebook.com/duelsfb. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.
About Challenge Online Games, Inc.
Challenge Online Games (Challenge Games) creates online games that are fun and easy to play whether you're a serious or casual gamer. The company was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer, Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently offers Warstorm, Duels and Baseball Boss - multiplayer web-based games that combine the best of the collectible card games (CCGs) and traditional role-playing games with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, Texas and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capital and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.
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Challenge Games, Warstorm, Duels and Baseball Boss are trademarks of Challenge Online Games, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Warstorm simplifies the complex deck building required by typical collectible card games by introducing an innovative squad concept. A player, known as a warlord, selects a hero card which can support a squad consisting of up to six units, artifacts, or spells. The player can then engage in battles with one or more squads against other players or through various quests.
A player can issue challenges to friends or a post a general challenge to the player community, battling only when the challenge is accepted. Players can also compete in tournaments with up to sixteen people. Battles are displayed in Warstorm's animated battle viewer that activates squads on a card-by-card basis displaying attacks, special abilities, and much more. Gamers who enjoy games like Magic the Gathering™, World of Warcraft™, or Lineage™ but are looking to play games in smaller time intervals will enjoy the richness and depth of Warstorm.
"Warstorm can be enjoyed by all levels of gamers." said Andrew Busey, founder and CEO of Challenge Online Games. "Casual gamers will have fun learning the game and challenging friends, while our serious gamers will want to strategize how to build amazingly diverse squads and compete with players from around the world."
Warstorm can be played for free, but players can purchase packs of cards through micro-transactions.
Warstorm is the third free short-form multiplayer online game from Challenge Games. Its debut game, Duels, was the first massively multi-player role-playing game (MMORPG) to be integrated directly with Facebook. It currently has over a quarter of a million players worldwide. Challenge Games' second title, Baseball Boss, launched this summer. Baseball Boss, officially licensed by MLB Advanced Media, is the first game to combine baseball simulation games with collectable card games.
To play Warstorm, visit www.warstorm.com. To play Baseball Boss, visit www.baseballboss.com. To play Duels, visit www.duels.com or http://apps.facebook.com/duelsfb. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.
About Challenge Online Games, Inc.
Challenge Online Games (Challenge Games) creates online games that are fun and easy to play whether you're a serious or casual gamer. The company was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer, Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently offers Warstorm, Duels and Baseball Boss - multiplayer web-based games that combine the best of the collectible card games (CCGs) and traditional role-playing games with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, Texas and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capital and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.
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Challenge Games, Warstorm, Duels and Baseball Boss are trademarks of Challenge Online Games, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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