Paris, France, (1st October, 2009) – GOA, Orange’s games unit, and True Games Interactive, an international multi-player online game publisher, in conjunction with renowned game developer, Petroglyph, today released the official trailer highlighting the three unique character classes in its upcoming online multiplayer action-RPG game, Mytheon. The companies recently revealed key features of each of the distinct classes and this trailer now highlights all three in action. In the trailer, players will the see the powerful Warcaster in action as he summons companions to fight alongside him in a battle against deadly foes. The Elementalist brandishes his abilities to channel the forces of nature to quickly bring down enemies, as the Eidolon demonstrates his prowess at conjuring companions, buffs, and debuffs to heal allies and weaken opponents. Mytheon fans can view the new trailer and much more on the game’s official website: http://www.mytheon.goa.com
Mytheon offers a unique game play experience that combines elements of action, role-playing and strategy, with an emphasis on collectability. Players will challenge legendary mythological gods by wielding potent and unique “Power Stones” that transform into spells, structures and companions. Players can loot, forge, buy, sell and trade these stones among a thriving online community, then cast the stones during epic battles that play out in a visually stunning 3D mythological world.
For additional details on Mytheon and for continuous updates on the game, please visit: http://www.mytheon.goa.com
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About Petroglyph
Founded in 2003, Petroglyph is an award-winning, independent game development studio located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is composed of industry veterans with a studio-wide average of over ten years in game development. The Petroglyph team specializes in the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) genre, leveraging the experience gained from developing original hit franchises for PC and consoles. Petroglyph uses their proprietary GLYPHX Online game engine, tools and technology to power their next-generation titles. For more information about Petroglyph, visit www.petroglyphgames.com .
About True Games Interactive
Based in Orange County, California, True Games Interactive is an international multi-player online game publisher. It was founded by a core team of MMO industry veterans with extensive experience in publishing and operating online games. True Games brings new and innovative development ideas online, delivers them with a state-of-the-art game platform, and leverages micro-transaction revenue models. True Games Released its first game, Warrior Epic, (www.warriorepic.com) in Spring 2009. They are working with world-class publishers to license existing online titles and world-class developers, including Petroglyph (www.Mytheongame.com), to create games exclusively for online play. UTV Software Communications Ltd (UTV), India's first integrated global media and entertainment company, holds a strategic stake in True Games Interactive.
About GOA
GOA is the videogames department of Orange’s Content Division, and benefits from ten years’ experience in the management of massively multi-player online role-playing games.
Forerunner of this activity in Europe, its teams combine expertise with a passion for games, and take advantage of France Telecom’s technical platform to offer the best of online games to European players. GOA and the GOA logo are trademarks of Orange – Content Division.
About UTV Software Communications
UTV Software Communications Ltd (UTV) is India’s first integrated global media and entertainment company. UTV India & its subsidiaries (UTV) create, aggregate and disseminate content of various genres across varied distribution platforms. Its 5 business verticals include Content Production & Services, Movies, Broadcasting, Interactive Gaming, and New Media.
Listed on India’s premier stock exchange, The Stock Exchange, Mumbai in addition to the Motion Pictures Subsidiary, UMP PLC is listed on the AIM London Stock Exchange. UTV is India’s only diversified media and entertainment company with content creation abilities across platforms and genres.
It has subsidiaries with offices across India, Mauritius, UK, USA and Japan. Walt Disney holds a strategic stake in UTV.