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Rifts for N-Gage Platform to Offer Dynamic Multiplayer Options and New Character Class
Source: Nokia - Posted May 12th, 2005 9:42 AM EDT

Today Nokia announced the game features, multiplayer game modes and a brand new character class for the upcoming tactical role-playing N-Gage title Rifts®: Promise of Power TM. Based on Palladium Books®' highly acclaimed pen and paper role-playing game, Rifts: Promise of Power is available exclusively on the N-Gage platform and will be available in stores worldwide this October.

Designed specifically for the video game, the Elemental Fusionist is a new character class for the Rifts Megaverse® that will make its debut in Rifts: Promise of Power. Elemental Fusionists are rugged individuals who possess the elemental forces of earth, fire, air and water within their bodies. They have the ability to unleash elemental forces from their bodies in order to cast spells, and boast of strength and endurance that are both above average.

The multiplayer game modes for Rifts: Promise of Power include Melee, Defender, King of the Hill, Capture the Flag and Survival. The Melee mode consists of Battle Royal, Elimination, Duel and Team Battle. Playing over the N-Gage Arena, up to four players can combat via GPRS. Online rankings, messaging and Turn Notification are also available via N-Gage Arena.

Another first from the Rifts video game, Turn Notification is a new feature for N-Gage Arena. Gamers can play against their friends at their own schedule without the need for everyone to be online all at once. Moves are uploaded to N-Gage Arena and opponents can retrieve the moves at their own leisure and upload their counter attacks.

"Rifts on N-Gage truly raises the bar for Strategy Role-Playing Games, both in the single and multiplayer experience," said Shane Neville, producer of Rifts: Promise of Power. "The deep and involving story based on the inspiring Rifts Megaverse, combined with the game modes and Turn Notification feature, make Rifts: Promise of Power a truly revolutionary game."

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 gameplay 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. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

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