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Lead and Gold – Gangs of the Wild West Pre-Order and Beta Begin

March 21st, 2010 by admin

Paradox Interactive today announced the release date for the highly anticipated third-person shooter, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. The fast-paced gun-slinging action of the Old West will be available April 8th via Steam.

PC players eager to fire the first round in the team-based multiplayer shooter will be pleased to know that pre-ordering the game gives immediate access to the beta, which runs up to the release of the game.

Pre-order the game with a 10% discount and jump right into the action here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/42100/

Developed by Fatshark, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West captures the spirit of the Wild West with team-based combat and a colorful cast of characters just itching to pull their triggers. Incorporating the unique Synergy system, designed to encourage co-operation and promote team tactics in order to achieve maximum gameplay experiences and rewards, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is primed to provide a heart-pounding adventure that reinvents the drama of the Wild West.

To celebrate the announcement, players can meet “The Blaster”, “The Deputy”, “The Gunslinger” and “The Trapper” for themselves in a brand new trailer made available online during the weekend as well as in a slew of newly released screenshots.

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Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West also marks the console debut for Paradox Interactive. Information about additional platform releases coming soon. For more information, please join the Lead & Gold Facebook fan page, visit www.leadandgold.com,http://www.fatshark.se/leadandgold/ or follow the game on Twitter @leadandgold

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Features

Four distinct playable characters with a multitude of strengths and weaknesses
A diverse level-up system letting you adapt your character to each game round as it unfolds
A multitude of different game modes and settings, all with a distinct feeling of the Old West
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West will reward players that play as a team through the incorporation of the Synergy system.
Game modes and mechanics are designed to be easy-to-understand with a minimum of prerequisites

Lead and Gold – Gangs of the Wild West Pre Order and Beta Begin

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Treasure Trove of New Content in Free Realms!

March 21st, 2010 by admin

Avast ye landlubbers! Free Realms has released an exciting new content update loaded with pirate themed goodies, including housing items, freestyle wearables, Marketplace items and an exciting, Members-only, 3D minigame, Pirate’s Plunder!

A grand amusement for every sea-legged sailor, Pirate’s Plunder lets Members control battle ships in a match of up to six players (or AI opponents) in action-packed ocean environments filled with whirlpools, enemy cannon towers and lots of shiny treasure! Members who are ready to weigh anchor can register their ships with Jolly Roger in Seaside or launch the new minigame right from their Activity Guide.

Along with the Pirate clippers and skippers, this game update ushers in new Tiger, Unicorn and Pegasus pets, as well as new Pegasus Ride variants.

And, for a limited time, players can redeem a 7-Eleven Free Realms $10 Station Cash Card Bundle between 3/18/2010 and 4/19/2010 to receive a bonus T-Rex Ride in addition to an exclusive green cowboy hat for their in-game dog!

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PIRATE’S PLUNDER FEATURES:

Battle up to 5 other players or AI opponents
Choose between three different pirate ships and eight different flags
Play in three different maps: Treasure Isle, Arctic Bay and Shipwreck Cove
Destroy opponents by firing up to 24 cannons at once or ramming them at high speed
Collect and capture treasure to win the game
Steal treasure from other players by sinking their ships
Use whirlpools, currents and ship power ups to your advantage
Includes ship repairs and flag or ship swaps mid-battle
New pirate themed items available in the Station Cash Marketplace, Coin Shop and minigame loot wheel