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Where Do Things Stand After Four Months?

Gamespy has taken some time ot look into this question in regards to Dungeons and Dragons Online. What is new, what has changed? Read on to find out...

It's been four months since the game's launch, and while it doesn't seem like a good deal has changed, it is clear that Turbine is mobilizing towards some really big changes. In this first installment of our new State of the Game column, we look at where Dungeons & Dragons Online stands today as compared to its release, and where it's headed.

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Chapter Two Released

Keith Baker strikes again with another exclusive chapter written for DDO. His story, Shadows of Stomreach, is well worth the time to read.

The air rushed from Shadow's lungs as her foe slammed her into the ground. His teeth flashed towards her throat.

I'm not going to be killed by a ... a ... white rat!

Check out the new chapter and see if Shadow survives his run in....

Payments Made Easy

No, it doesn't mean you can now pay your fees in game currenancy, but it is a lot easier than before thanks to new methods offered for some folks in Europe. A press release was issued today...

Codemasters Online Gaming today announced a major new partnership with leading payment solution partner Click&Buy. The partnership makes it easier than ever to play any of Codemasters Online Gaming’s MMORPG titles thanks to a wide range subscription payment solutions now being offered by Click&Buy, including Direct Debit, ELV as well as Online Bank Transfers, instead of only being available to credit card holders.

The new billing solution will be available to customers across North America and the majority of European countries and enable players without credit cards to access Codemasters Online Gaming’s MMO services. Codemasters Online Gaming existing game services includes RF Online and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ as well as the hugely anticipated forthcoming titles ArchLord™ and The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™.

Ed Relf, Director of Marketing, Codemasters Online Gaming, commented:
“We have listened to the demands of our customers and delivered this great new payment solution in partnership with Click&Buy. With Click&Buy now in place, players don’t need a credit card to join our fantastic range of MMO games. This is an extremely positive move especially for those MMO gamers without credit cards eagerly awaiting the launch of our next two hugely anticipated games, ArchLord and The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.”

Andreas Horst, Vice President Corporate Communications, Click&Buy, stated: “To be chosen by this leading company of best-selling interactive online games makes us proud. We are very satisfied to serve Codemasters and its global audience on gaming platforms & channels with the Click&Buy solution.”

Click&Buy is available now to all new and existing subscribers when subscribing to any of Codemasters Online Gaming titles.

Turbine, Inc. announced today that it has launched the eagerly awaited solo-mode for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE™: Stormreach™ (DDO), the hit online game that has quickly become one of the fastest-growing massively multiplayer online games in North America.

Turbine has introduced a series of solo–friendly enhancements and content improvements as part of the new player experience in DDO. New players can now experience over 20 dungeons throughout Stormreach™ harbor in a single-player mode. This feature grows the overall scope and quality of the game by enabling players to journey alone in epic adventure zones or dangerous dungeons. It also is particularly useful to new players, allowing them to hone their skills and better prepare for higher-level quests where they can join with fellow gamers to achieve success. This mode will be in addition to three existing game play options of “Normal,” “Hard” and “Elite.”

“We are very thankful for the support and feedback from our players,” said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. “Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to make the game fun and easily accessible by all types of gamers.”

Turbine has a strong track record of operating massively multiplayer online games; one of the keys to the company’s history of success is listening to its fans to continually evolve and invest in its games. This most recent change to include solo-friendly dungeons is the result of feedback from its customers. More exciting changes are still to come. In addition to the eagerly anticipated launch of the Twilight Forge module in July, Turbine has plans for another module slated for August and the title’s first expansion pack this fall which will include exciting player-versus-player combat arenas.

Since its launch, hundreds of thousands of players have entered the unique online world of Stormreach to form one of the strongest online communities in the gaming industry. This community has been instrumental in driving the success of DDO which has sold over 300,000 units worldwide. For the latest information about updates to DDO, please visit http://www.ddo.com.