EA Opens Applications for Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss Beta Test


FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mythic Entertainment, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio, today announced that it is now accepting applications for the Ultima Online™: Stygian Abyss™ closed beta test at http://www.uoherald.com/beta. Beta testers for Stygian Abyss, the upcoming expansion to one of the longest-running MMORPGs in history, will have the chance to experience the playable Gargoyle race before anyone else.The closed beta, set to begin later this month, has a limited number of available spots for eligible applicants. Closed beta testers must be current Ultima Online subscribers and will be selected based on computer system specs, previous testing experience, community involvement and other criteria.To apply for the closed beta, please visit http://www.uoherald.com/beta.Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss expansion requires the original Ultima Online game to play and will be available in the Summer of 2009 via digital distribution only. To find out more information about the Gargoyle race, skills and lands, please visit the Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss website: http://www.uoherald.com/stygianabyss.About Ultima OnlineReleased in September 1997, Ultima Online is one of the longest-running games in MMORPG history. The first widely successful graphical online role-playing game, Ultima Online has thrived for over a decade, with legions of devoted followers around the world. Fans of the game continue to experience an epic storyline set in an ever-growing world of magic and fantasy. Ultima Online has spawned seven expansions and dozens of content updates, making it one of the deepest, largest MMORPGs ever created.About Electronic ArtsElectronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Ultima, Ultima Online and Stygian Abyss are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
                                                   



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FoF: Uno De Mayo!


In this week's Five on Friday we cover flying, more on the SA client, and Potions.  For more information click here.


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UO Herald Updates and Changes


We have added new filter buttons to the top of the UO Herald news feed. Players can now filter the information that they would like to see. Each filter has it's own RSS feed so players are now able to subscribe to the feeds that they wish to subscribe to. In approximately 2 weeks we will be removing the old RSS feed and the information off http://update.uo.com/latest.html. Ensure sure you subscribe to the new RSS located at the bottom of the page or filtered news page as each type of news now has it's own RSS feed. In regards of the link http://update.uo.com/latest.html it will be set it up to redirect to the UO Herald. If you have feedback or suggestions regarding this change please submit it here.


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UOSA Press Release



                           The official press release for the Stygian Abyss expansion can be found here:
                                                                           


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Community Spotlight


In this week's community spotlight we have a fan site announcements and events from:AtlanticBajaCatskillsLake SuperiorSonomaWhispering Rose RadioIf you have fan site news, an event for your shard, or a suggestion for next week's Community Spotlight please click here. Please ensure your submissions are before Friday 1PM EST.
                                                   



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Community Spotlight



<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; "><p>In this week's community spotlight we have a fan site announcement and events from:</p><ul><li>Atlantic</li><li>Baja</li><li>Europa</li><li>Catskills</li><li>Lake Superior</li><li>Sonoma</li><li>Whispering Rose Radio</li></ul>If you have fan site news, an event for your shard, or a suggestion for next week's Community Spotlight please click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.uoherald.com/feedback/index.php" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(135, 38, 5); ">here</a>. Please ensure your submissions are before Friday 1PM EST.</span>
                                                   




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FoF: It's Friday go Frolick


<p>In this Five on Friday we cover Throwing, Faction Artifacts, and the Doom point system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To read the full article please click <a href="http://uoherald.com/fof/?fofId=150" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;</p>


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11th Collection items are here!



                           
                           <div>Greetings!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today we have some great news! Without further adieu, the 11th year collection items are available in a full package or by individual items here <a target="_blank" href="www.uogamecode.com">www.uogamecode.com</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>As some of you are aware there were some technical issues that we had to resolve before these could be brought to you. Specifically, there were purchasing restrictions in place to have a limited amount of transactions at the game codes store.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>As of today these restrictions have been modified to allow players more freedom in their purchase choices. While we can’t completely eliminate all restrictions we have been working on more advanced ways to eliminate the need for restrictions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Kilandra</div><div><br /></div>
                                                   
                        
                        


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