Funcom, creators of Anarchy Online and The Longest Journey, have announced Age of Conan - Hyborian Advenures, an online-action RPG that can be experienced both in single-player and multiplayer mode. If you remember how Arnold Schwarzenegger butchered his way through both Conan movies, you'll probably get the picture of how the scenario might look like. The official press release gives you a foretaste of what to expect in the game:In 'Conan' the players will encounter a dark, lush, violent and sinful universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1 surround audio. In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. But Conan’s rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils. In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks around every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own unique destiny under Conan’s reign. In the true vision of Robert E. Howard’s dark universe it’s now time for you to become a messenger of death.
If you think it couldn't get any cheerier than this, read on:The multiplayer game also allow the players to form guilds and lay siege to enemy castles, letting their catapults sing their merry song of death as the enemy is crushed to a pulp.
The game is scheduled for a release in the first half of 2006 and will be presented at the E3 in May.Related info:
Official Age of Conan website
Funcom
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