Octopi's latest game is now taking names for a beta list. PoxNora is an online trading card/figurine/strategy type game. The good part is is that PoxNora is a heck of a lot easier then buying a deck, painting the figurines, and arguing about certain nuances in outdated rule books. You also have the option of NPC play, which is nice if your real life strategy friends tend to be sore losers. Plus, the base set is free. Free!
POXNORA COMBINES BEST OF CARD, MINIATURES
AND ROLEPLAYING GAMES IN ONE ONLINE PACKAGE
TUCSON, Ariz. - June 27, 2006 - Octopi's PoxNora draws the best elements from
collectible trading card, tactical miniatures and fantasy roleplaying titles
to create a unique online strategy game.
Players collect Runes that allow them to summon champions, equipment, relics
and spells to the battlefield. The turn-based game is played out across a variety
of maps where champions do battle to collect Nora, a vital resource used to summon
additional Runes into play. The strategic placement of units and tactical choice
of attacks are vital to success.
Several features set PoxNora apart from the competition. First of all, gamers
can play PoxNora totally free with the basic set and never buy another pack.
Runes gain experience during play that can be used to upgrade or learn new attributes
and abilities, meaning that as your play style evolves, so do your Runes. Finally,
PoxNora will allow players to compete against bots if they want to play alone
so they can experiment tactically in a more controlled environment.
"Octopi has been working the last several years to develop an exciting online
collectible strategy game that appeals to more than just the hardcore trading
card game player," said Dan Kopycienski, president, Octopi. "PoxNora is the
first game of its kind to combine the best ideas of so many gameplay models into
one fun, challenging and easy to learn package."
The base set is free, but players can greatly expand their options with Rune
Starter Packs or smaller Rune Booster Packs, illustrated by popular fantasy artists.
PoxNora runs on Java-enabled Internet browsers on Windows, Linux and Macintosh
computers.
The game will launch Aug. 1, 2006, with nearly 200 Runes in the online store.
Starter packs ($9.99) include 30 random Runes and boosters ($4.99) contain 10
random Runes.
For more information visit www.PoxNora.com.
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ABOUT OCTOPI
Octopi is a leading developer of single-player and multiplayer mobile and online
games. Octopi's game development engine "Octoplex" supports multiple languages,
the top 100+ mobile handsets, and other platforms such as PDAs and web browsers.
Octopi was acquired by FUN Technologies in January 2006.
About FUN Technologies Inc.
FUN Technologies Inc. is one of the world's leading online casual gaming providers.
FUN's strategy is to provide its cutting-edge, person-to-person gaming systems
to top, licensed distribution partners in regulated markets around the world.
FUN is 51% owned by Liberty Media Corporation, and its common shares are listed
on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)
of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN".
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