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Pre-order and Beta begins for Mount & Blade: Warband

by: Chad -
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Mount & Blade: Warband is the upcoming sequel to Mount & Blade from Paradox Interactive.  It will add multiplayer battles as well as a new campaign and graphics overhaul.  Players will even be able to woo a lady of the realm for romance or just for political gain.  If you pre-order Mount & Blade: Warband, you'll get immediate access to the single and multiplayer beta.

Click here for the official web site and check out some game play features in the video below.  They gave us short notice on this since the game is coming out next week on March 30.

Pre-order marks the start of the single player Beta

NEW YORK – March 23, 2010 – Take the reins and prepare for all-new equestrian warfare with the opening of the pre-order for Mount & Blade: Warband, the upcoming sequel to the beloved Mount & Blade from Paradox Interactive. Gamers who pre-order Mount & Blade: Warband will gain immediate access to the single and multiplayer beta.

Mount & Blade: Warband is available for pre-order via participating retailers: http://www.mountandbladewarband.com/buy
Developed by TaleWorlds, Mount & Blade: Warband adds multiplayer battles for the very first time, as well as a new campaign and complete graphical overhaul. Both on foot or mounted upon wild stallions, the bloodthirsty fight for the throne of Calradia rocks medieval battlegrounds once again on March 30th in North America and via digital retailers. Other regions will follow shortly thereafter.

View footage that highlights new singleplayer aspects in a newly released trailer for Mount & Blade Warband: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVCkz2e9Bz4

Mount & Blade: Warband Game Features:
  • Multiplayer battles with up to 64 players. Multiplayer modes include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Conquest, Battle, and Siege.
  • Graphical overhaul: State-of-the-art rendering technologies combine with a more informative interface, allowing new and advanced players alike to enjoy an unprecedented level of immersion.
  • Seek adventure alone, or recruit and train an army fit for a king. You and your companions will gain experience and skills while your soldiers evolve into a deadly fighting force.
  • New campaign allows you to become the ruler of a faction and convince lords to become your vassals.
  • New ability to marry a lady of the realm for romance or cold political gain. Try to win a lady’s heart through poetry or bravery.

For more information visit: www.mountandbladewarband.com and www.paradoxplaza.com/games/mount-blade-warband

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