Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Journey To The World Of Dragons!

THQ*ICE Announces Highly Anticipated North American Open Beta Test for Dragonica™ Online

Free-To-Play MMO Offers Members Special In-Game Events, Contests and Giveaways

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 11, 2009 –THQ*ICE LLC today announced the start date for the North American Open Beta Test for Dragonica™ Online (http://dragonica.thqice.com).



Beginning August 18th at 2:00 p.m. PDT, THQ*ICE registrants will be able to participate in Dragonica Online’s exciting events and giveaways including:



· Odellia Starter Pack: Players who create a character during the first week of the Open Beta Test will receive a special starter pack for their journey through Dragonica.

· Dragonica Online Loot Hunt: Play Dragonica Online and hunt monsters to receive “Loot Drops” for a chance to win awesome in-game and real world giveaways featuring exclusive Dragonica-themed items and premium prizes.

· Ongoing In-Game Events & Contests: Join the Dragonica Online community and celebrate the launch of the Open Beta Test with even more events and special contests!



“We are committed to delivering quality content to the Dragonica Online community and wanted to celebrate the Open Beta Test by rewarding our members with an opportunity to win exciting giveaways and prizes,” said Aaron Dean, Marketing Manager for Dragonica Online. “The game has already received high accolades from the gaming community and the Open Beta Test will allow thousands more to enjoy its fast-paced, 3D side-scrolling action.”



Players who sign up will receive a free THQ*ICE Passport to play Dragonica Online and will experience a new level of MMO gaming with an amazing community. In addition, players will be able to use their THQ*ICE Passport to access ICE Cash. ICE Cash will be available during the Open Beta Test and can be used to customize players’ gameplay experience.



Developed by Barunson Interactive, Dragonica Online is the first MMO to merge 3D side-scrolling, fast-paced combat and a hilarious, yet devastating, skill system. Players can join the quest to vanquish the threat of evil, explore a fantastical world rife with monsters to battle, overcome challenges and discover new adventures.



Rated ‘E10+’ for Everyone over the age of 10, fans can register for the Open Beta Test online at http://dragonica.thqice.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dragonicathqice or friend us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/dragonica.



About THQ*ICE LLC

THQ*ICE LLC is an online games operator specializing in casual massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. As a joint venture between THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and ICE Entertainment Inc., THQ*ICE combines THQ's product development and retail publishing expertise with ICE Entertainment’s technology and service operations experience. THQ*ICE is dedicated to building an online platform of high quality games and premium content featuring free-to-play, micro transaction models. Dragonica Online and its respective logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ*ICE LLC in the U.S.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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