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Interzone Entertainment has announced it's long secret MMO title - Interzone Futebol. In addition to being one of the only sports-based MMOs, Interzone Futebol will also be the first MMO in Portuguese. This is a wise choice since Portuguese is the language of the most populous and rabid soccer fans.

The game will feature team-based gameplay and individual rankings.

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 9, 2008 – Interzone Entertainment, parent company of Interzone Games and a BigWorld licensee, has announced its long-secret massively multiplayer online sports title, Interzone Futebol. The PC MMOG will first release in Portuguese for the Brazilian market, home to millions of avid futebol (soccer in the U.S.) fans and players, closely followed by international versions for worldwide release.

About Interzone Futebol

Interzone Futebol features team-based multiplayer matches, with every character on the pitch (playing field) controlled by a different player, including goalkeepers who, until now, have always been AI-controlled. During the match, players will improve their skills and unlock new skills and moves. Players will also improve their personal rankings and their team's rankings, earn money through salary or sponsorship, and customize their character at creation, during game play, and by buying virtual items from Interzone's online store.

Unlike other futebol games, Interzone Futebol will have a social space for players to explore and socialize in, and can find other people to play with. The game will also have an invitation system that allows players to invite their friends to try the game and, once friends are in-game, players will also be easily able to find them and invite them to join matches.

Interzone Entertainment president Marty Brickey explains why Interzone Futebol will debut first in Latin America. "Of 17 World Cup championships, 11 have been won by South American nations, with Brazil winning a record five World Cup titles. Soccer is a passion in Brazil, with perhaps 15 million players, a very high percentage of whom are in the 18-34 demographic, making it an ideal initial market for our game. We decided first to create Interzone Futebol in Portuguese so it will have the broadest appeal to this very large Portuguese speaking market in Brazil."

Exact release dates have not been announced, but Interzone Futebol is planned for launch in 4Q08.

For more information, check out the Interzone Futebol main site.

Last Updated: Mar 13, 2016

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