Press Release
RF Online Expands Its Borders as the First Free Expansion Pack Goes Live

First Western Giga expansion is now live worldwide

New York (June 30, 2006) - Codemasters Online Gaming has released the first major content expansion for RF Online, the epic sci-fi and fantasy MMORPG. The new Giga update is now available, free of charge, worldwide.

This is the first Western expansion for RF Online and takes the game to Giga 4.1. Highly anticipated by the community, it automatically patches new content into the game, including:

·     Dark Hole: An entirely new themed, multi-zone battle dungeon where you can challenge the Dark Hole pit boss.

·     Battle Dungeon Upgrade: An added 24 new instances created within the existing battle dungeon.

·     Battle Mode System: Added to enhance the already immense PvP experience.

·     New Skills: Four new class skills added along with exciting updates to 12 existing skills.

·     New Guild manager NPC: Better guild management system, streamlining guild formation and management process.

·     New Ammo: An entire range of new ammo for your favorite weapons.

·     Representative Chat System: Patriarchal chat system between guilds.

·     Chip War Quest System Upgrade: Additional user interface elements added to Chip War participants.

·     Macro System: Brand new auto setting enabled to create a better play experience – Auto Action, Auto Potion and Auto Chat.

·     Crafting System Upgraded: A range of crafting items


“To make the Giga expansion available less than four months after RF Online was released is a major milestone for Codemasters Online Gaming,” said Ed Blincoe, product marketing manager at Codemasters Online Gaming.  “RF Online has gone from strength to strength and the additional free content shows our continued commitment and support for the game.”

RF Online is published and operated in the U.S. and Europe by Codemasters Online Gaming. For all the latest on the game, including the latest information, images and movies visit www.rf-onlinegame.com.

 
About RF Online
RF Online is an epic mix of traditional fantasy MMOG mixed with unique futuristic sci-fi action to bring an entirely new and original take on the existing MMORPG genre. Set in the deep space galaxy of Novus, RF Online sees you take your pick from three all-powerful warring factions and leading your 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 your allegiance to 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 for PC, launched in the U.S., the U.K. and Europe in February 2006. For more information, visit the official website at www.rf-onlinegame.com.
 
About Codemasters
Codemasters is a global interactive entertainment company with offices in the U.S., England, France, Spain, Holland and Germany. Founded in the U.K. in 1986, Codemasters develops and publishes award-winning software for the PC, current and future-generation video game consoles and online gaming platforms. Codemasters’ dominant gaming brands include ToCA Race Driver, Colin McRae Rally, Operation Flashpoint, Micro Machines v4 and the company is currently developing and introducing original gaming properties for next-generation systems. Additional information about Codemasters and its products can be found at www.codemasters.com .
 
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