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Summoner Watch: Summoner Ships Today

Posted by Remora:

Gone Gold has a special press release that all you without PS2's will want to read:

THQ SHIPS SUMMONER FOR PC
Original Role-Playing Game Delivers Engaging Story And Epic Gameplay

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif., - March 20, 2001 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) today announced the release of its highly anticipated fantasy role-playing game, Summoner(tm) for PC. Developed by THQ's subsidiary Volition, creators of the acclaimed Freespace( franchise, Summoner for PC boasts astonishing graphics, completely 3D environments and a rich RPG (role-playing game) storyline. Summoner is also available for the PlayStation(r) 2 game console and has been a consistent top seller on that system since its October 2000 launch. Summoner for PC is now available at major retail outlets nationwide.

"Building on the success of the PlayStation 2 game, Summoner for PC takes full advantage of the platform's capabilities to deliver a completely original RPG experience," stated Alison Locke, executive vice president, North American Publishing, THQ. "The game's immersive storyline and lush graphics are guaranteed to lure players into the world of the Summoner."

"Summoner truly raises the bar for role-playing games by bringing the genre into a fully 3D world," stated Mike Kulas, president, Volition, Inc. "Rarely has a game been able to tie all of the classic role-playing game elements together with such an emphasis on plot and story telling."

In Summoner, players adventure as Joseph, a young farmer who has inherited the power of summoning. With magical rings, a Summoner calls forth powerful demons, dragons, and elementals to aid him on his quest. The story begins with the invasion of Joseph's homeland by the armies of the Emperor of Orenia. Having learned of the Summoner's gift, the Emperor has dispatched his soldiers to kill Joseph, who must learn to master his power or face certain death. Searching for the rings, Joseph and his companions travel to the lost empire of Ikaemos, the island monastery of Iona, the forest labyrinth of Liangshan, and other fantastic locales.

Summoner evokes a rich, detailed universe filled with unique characters, spells, and monsters. Breathtaking graphics and a user-friendly interface create an immersive gaming experience for players of varying skill levels. Summoner will also feature an innovative, party-based multiplayer mode. For screenshots and more information on the game, please visit www.summoner.com.