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Rifts®: Promise of Power™ Enters a Brave New World as the Pen-And-Paper RPG Ships on the N-Gage Platform
Company: Nokia
Date: 28 Oct 2005
Espoo, Finland, October 27, 2005 –Nokia today announced that it has shipped Rifts®: Promise of Power TM , heralding a new era in tactical role playing as this renowned pen-and-paper RPG meets video gamers for the first time.
Developed exclusively for the N-Gage platform, this adaptation of the Palladium Books® franchise combines the detail and imagination of the original with the accessibility of the video game world and is set to deliver Rifts: Promise of Power straight to the pockets of a brand new audience.
Rifts: Promise of Power allows players to explore the Rifts universe in real time as they venture through the post apocalyptic remains of Germany, North America, Scotland, China and Quebec. During their quests gamers will have the chance to engage in turn based combat against 50 + fearsome enemies using over 100 weapons, spells and psionics.
Fans of the pen and paper version will find their current RIFTS® Megaverse® has expanded with the introduction of a new character class. The Elemental Fusionist a group of rugged individuals who possess the elemental forces of earth, fire, air and water within their bodies’ leaving them perfectly placed to unleash these elemental forces against their foes.
Enjoy over 40 hours of gameplay on the single player version or for marathon playtime take on up to three players from anywhere in the world using Turn Notification over N-Gage Arena or for a more intimate challenge battle three of your friends over Bluetooth instead.
If you want to try before you buy – go to www.rifts-promiseofpower.com where the 6-hour demo featuring character creation, adventuring and party based combat is ready for download.
“We are privileged to be the first video game platform to feature Rifts: Promise of Power as part of our game catalogue.†says Gregg Sauter, Director of Games Publishing, Nokia. â€The Rifts pen-and-paper franchise has already brought pleasure to millions of RPG fans and its presence on the N-Gage platform with its endless hours of multiplayer action can only serve to make the Rift brand even more popular.â€
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
RIFTS: Promise of Power © 2005 Palladium Books, Inc. All rights reserved. RIFTS, Promise of Power and character likenesses are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Palladium Books, Inc.
Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some features and services are dependent on the network, supported digital content formats, the compatibility of other devices and applications, and other factors. Please refer to the user guide for more detailed information.
GAME INFORMATION
Rifts is a classic 15-year old pen-&-paper role-playing game from Palladium Books Inc. that’s been hugely successful among millions of gamers for more than a decade. N-Gage is immensely proud to present the exclusive digital debut of the title, co-developed by the author of the series, Kevin Siembieda. Rifts: Promise of Power features over 40 hours of immersive gameplay, dedicated to staying true to the original characteristics of the game.
Assemble your party from an intriguing selection of characters and explore countries like North America, Scotland, China and New German Republic. Gameplay in the Rifts world consists of two different styles: real-time movement and turn-based combat. You will need strategic knowledge of the locations, special magic, psychic skills, and high technology to achieve your goals!
Let the deep and detailed story take you to a multi-dimensional world of supernatural beings, gods, time travelers, dragons, cyborgs, psionics, automatic weapons, and much, much more...
° Over 12 playable character classes, from the metal behemoth ‘Glitter Boy’ to the psychic ‘Mind Melter’ and the chemically enhanced ‘Juicer’
° Over 40 hours of gameplay, including over 100 weapons, armours and cybernetics, as well as more than 50 enemies
° Amazing graphics with a 360° camera angle in an impressive 3D world!
N-Gage Exclusive Features
° Up to 4 players combat over the wireless Bluetooth connection and in the N-Gage Arena
° Import characters from single player mode and control up to 3 characters in combat
° 5 game modes including Meelee, Defender, King of The Hill, Capture The Flag and Survival
° Turn notifications, global online rankings and messaging over N-Gage Arena
Developed exclusively for the N-Gage platform, this adaptation of the Palladium Books® franchise combines the detail and imagination of the original with the accessibility of the video game world and is set to deliver Rifts: Promise of Power straight to the pockets of a brand new audience.
Rifts: Promise of Power allows players to explore the Rifts universe in real time as they venture through the post apocalyptic remains of Germany, North America, Scotland, China and Quebec. During their quests gamers will have the chance to engage in turn based combat against 50 + fearsome enemies using over 100 weapons, spells and psionics.
Fans of the pen and paper version will find their current RIFTS® Megaverse® has expanded with the introduction of a new character class. The Elemental Fusionist a group of rugged individuals who possess the elemental forces of earth, fire, air and water within their bodies’ leaving them perfectly placed to unleash these elemental forces against their foes.
Enjoy over 40 hours of gameplay on the single player version or for marathon playtime take on up to three players from anywhere in the world using Turn Notification over N-Gage Arena or for a more intimate challenge battle three of your friends over Bluetooth instead.
If you want to try before you buy – go to www.rifts-promiseofpower.com where the 6-hour demo featuring character creation, adventuring and party based combat is ready for download.
“We are privileged to be the first video game platform to feature Rifts: Promise of Power as part of our game catalogue.†says Gregg Sauter, Director of Games Publishing, Nokia. â€The Rifts pen-and-paper franchise has already brought pleasure to millions of RPG fans and its presence on the N-Gage platform with its endless hours of multiplayer action can only serve to make the Rift brand even more popular.â€
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
RIFTS: Promise of Power © 2005 Palladium Books, Inc. All rights reserved. RIFTS, Promise of Power and character likenesses are trademarks or registered trademarks owned and licensed by Palladium Books, Inc.
Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some features and services are dependent on the network, supported digital content formats, the compatibility of other devices and applications, and other factors. Please refer to the user guide for more detailed information.
GAME INFORMATION
Rifts is a classic 15-year old pen-&-paper role-playing game from Palladium Books Inc. that’s been hugely successful among millions of gamers for more than a decade. N-Gage is immensely proud to present the exclusive digital debut of the title, co-developed by the author of the series, Kevin Siembieda. Rifts: Promise of Power features over 40 hours of immersive gameplay, dedicated to staying true to the original characteristics of the game.
Assemble your party from an intriguing selection of characters and explore countries like North America, Scotland, China and New German Republic. Gameplay in the Rifts world consists of two different styles: real-time movement and turn-based combat. You will need strategic knowledge of the locations, special magic, psychic skills, and high technology to achieve your goals!
Let the deep and detailed story take you to a multi-dimensional world of supernatural beings, gods, time travelers, dragons, cyborgs, psionics, automatic weapons, and much, much more...
° Over 12 playable character classes, from the metal behemoth ‘Glitter Boy’ to the psychic ‘Mind Melter’ and the chemically enhanced ‘Juicer’
° Over 40 hours of gameplay, including over 100 weapons, armours and cybernetics, as well as more than 50 enemies
° Amazing graphics with a 360° camera angle in an impressive 3D world!
N-Gage Exclusive Features
° Up to 4 players combat over the wireless Bluetooth connection and in the N-Gage Arena
° Import characters from single player mode and control up to 3 characters in combat
° 5 game modes including Meelee, Defender, King of The Hill, Capture The Flag and Survival
° Turn notifications, global online rankings and messaging over N-Gage Arena
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