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Now shipping: RF Online, one of the Far East’s most popular MMOs, heads to retail in the U.S and the U.K.

Codemasters Online Gaming releases its first groundbreaking MMO, RF Online

RF Online, one of the Far East’s most successful massively multiplayer online games, is crossing over to the West as Codemasters announces it is now shipping the much-anticipated MMO to retail outlets in the U.S. and U.K.

RF Online (Rising Force Online) was created by and licensed from MMO publishers CCR, Inc. of South Korea, and delivers a supremely rich gaming experience that has already attracted more than 1 million players in the Far East since its launch last year, and currently thousands of gamers in the West, through the hugely popular Western BETA.

“Watching RF Online ship caps a major achievement for Codemasters Online Gaming, the beta test has been very well received and it’s a delight to be launching what is set to be one of the most anticipated MMO releases of 2006.” commented Ed Relf, Head of Marketing for Codemasters Online Gaming.

With stunning in-game visuals and jaw-dropping character and environment detail, RF Online is an incredible next generation MMO game. It features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in a MMO role-playing game.

Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, RF Online allows players to pick from three all-powerful warring factions and lead his or her character into the final battle for control over the entire Novus galaxy.

RF Online delivers a unique approach to player versus player gameplay, utilizing one of the most advanced combat systems of any MMO title. Full-scale battles break out daily as thousands of players engage in deadly wars - the reward of victory is high: the winning race gains control of the game world’s most valuable mine and its precious resources.

Each race has its own characterization, with skills and abilities taken from both traditional fantasy and science fiction. Players can join the Bellato Union and take control of their incredible Mech battle units, the like of which has never been seen before in any MMO game.

Alternatively, give players can choose to join the Holy Alliance Cora, a mystical and fantasy-orientated race, or sign up to the mighty Accretia Empire, a futuristic robotic race intent on pillaging resources and spreading devastation across the entire Novus sector with their advanced weapon systems.

RF Online, rated Teen, carries a RRP of $49.99 and includes one month’s free subscription, monthly subscription thereafter is $14.99.

Time to declare your allegiance as the RF Online beta test begins!

The most anticipated MMORPG of 2006 goes into beta. Magical fantasy meets futuristic science-fiction action. Engage in the most epic battles ever seen in any MMO role-playing game.

The beta test for RF Online, the hotly anticipated sci-fi and fantasy MMORPG has gone live, Codemasters Online Gaming announced today.

Over the next four weeks the RF Online beta will play host to 50,000 testers putting the game through its paces on its brand new network infrastructure, based in Boston MA.

David Solari, Director of Codemasters Online Gaming, commented: “To get to this stage is a huge landmark for RF Online, the beta test will lead the way to the game’s retail release in late February and give our fantastic community the opportunity to experience the game before it hits the shelves.”

Gamers who will join the RF Online beta test are now being contacted following the beta sign-up programme, which began last November. With a limited number of places remaining in the best test, gamers can still apply to participate by registering via the beta sign-up form on the game’s official site
www.rf-onlinegame.com.

The beta enables players to create a character from one of RF Online’s three all-powerful warring factions - the Bellato Union with their Mech battle units, the mystical Holy Alliance Cora or the mighty robots of the Accretian Empire - and engage in the game’s full-scale battles that can feature thousands of players.

RF Online (Rising Force Online) delivers a supremely rich gaming experience that has already attracted over 1 million players since its launch in the Far East last year. With stunning in-game visuals and jaw-dropping character and environment detail, RF Online is an incredible next generation MMO game. It features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in a MMO role-playing game.

RF Online is set to launch in late February 2006 and will be published and operated in the US and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming. For all the latest on the game, including the latest images, movies and the last chance to sign up for the Beta Test, visit www.rf-onlinegame.com

RF Online pre-order packs now available to buy in stores, get a guaranteed place in the beta test.

Get guaranteed beta access, a soundtrack CD, postcards and stickers.

Pre-order packs for RF Online, the much-anticipated sci-fi fantasy MMORPG, are now available in stores and from online retailers in the UK. Grab one of these exclusive packs and you’ll get guaranteed access to the RF Online beta test along with a soundtrack CD, 3 faction postcards and a selection of faction specific stickers.

Purchasers of the pre-order packs will get on the guaranteed list for the RF Online beta, which is set to go live shortly.

David Solari, Director of Codemasters Online Gaming, commented: “Seeing the RF Online pre-order packs hit retail is an amazing sight and something we’ve been looking forward to. We’re excited to see the impact these packs have on the beta test and hope that everyone who purchases them will exercise their exclusive right to enter the beta”.

With stunning in-game visuals and jaw-dropping character and environment detail, RF Online is an incredible next generation MMO game. It features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in a MMO role-playing game.

RF Online is set to launch in February 2006 and will be published and operated in the US and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming. For all the info on the game, including the latest images, movies and the latest on the Beta Test schedule visit www.rf-onlinegame.com.

Codemasters Online Gaming licenses RF Online for mainland Europe.

The most anticipated MMORPG of 2006* to be released Europe wide. Magical fantasy meets futuristic science-fiction action. Engage in the most epic battles ever seen in any MMO role-playing game.

Codemasters Online Gaming today announces that it has secured a license agreement from CCR, Inc. of South Korea to extend the distribution of RF Online to mainland Europe.

The title, already one of the most successful massively multiplayer online games in the Far East, will be published simultaneously in the U.S. and Europe in Q1 2006 for PC.

RF Online (Rising Force Online) delivers a supremely rich gaming experience that has already attracted over 1 million players in the Far East since its launch last year and was recently identified as the “most anticipated MMORPG” at www.mmorpg.com*.

Seok-Ho Youn, CEO, at CCR, Inc, commented: “We have witnessed Codemasters’ commitment to MMO games and we are pleased to award the license for the remaining European territories to the organisation. We are confident that Codemasters Online Gaming will be a leading MMO publisher in the West and we’re looking forward to being a part of its success.”

David Solari, Director of Codemasters Online Gaming, said: “The response we’ve received from the RF Online community has been amazing and it has already attracted a surprisingly large following throughout Europe. Given that, until now, the title was not promoted across mainland Europe indicates there is a huge market for RF Online. This extension to our distribution agreement ensures that the game will be a major event in the Western MMO calendar when it launches in 2006.”

With stunning in-game visuals and jaw-dropping character and environment detail, RF Online is an incredible next generation MMO game that mixes traditional fantasy mixed with unique futuristic sci-fi action. It features a unique blend of magical fantasy mixed with futuristic science-fiction action and sees players engaging in the most epic battles ever seen in a MMO role-playing game.

RF Online is set to launch in Q1 2006 and will be published and operated in the US and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming. For all the latest on the game, including the latest images, movies and to sign up for the Beta Test, visit www.rf-onlinegame.com.

Total mech destruction as new RF Online movie, “Episode 2”, hits

Codemasters Online Gaming today releases the second movie for its forthcoming sci-fi fantasy MMO RF Online. Episode 2 brings the mechanised destructive forces of the Accretian and Bellato races to the fore and is now available from www.rf-onlinegame.com.

The fast action pace of “Episode 2” has nearly 2½ minutes of stunningly explosive action between the mighty Accretian Empire and the Bellato Union’s powerful mechs rendered in glorious detail. Next month will see the release of 3 “character studies” movies showing each of the races with in-game footage

RF Online is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and explosive sci-fi bringing a completely unique experience to multiplayer online gaming. Published by Codemasters Online Gaming, RF Online is set for release in Spring 2006 across the US and UK with the BETA being announced shortly on the official RF Online website www.rf-onlinegame.com.