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EVERETT, Wash.--February 7, 2013-- GameSamba
announced today that they will be introducing a host of new
features and content as part of an overall rebranding strategy for
the casual free to play MMO Remnant Knights. The company is also
partnering with leading cloud gaming service Kalydo so players can
easily jump in and go. In response to the game's enthusiastic
player base of teens and casual players, GameSamba is emphasizing
the quirky and social elements of the game, along with the school
rivalry-based competitions. A revamped rewards program and VIP
subscriptions will be introduced, and a new set of Expedition
Quests gives players the opportunity to delve deeper into Remnant
Knights lore.
"The uniquely cute and colorful world of Remnant Knights
resonates well with teens. We've worked hard to create a friendly
environment with tons of fun stuff to do, and we want it to be
easily accessible for everyone," said Dr. Scott Wong, president and
co-founder of GameSamba. "Kalydo provides a great solution that
gets people playing and connecting with their friends
instantly."
"We are excited about the launch of Remnant Knights on Kalydo.
Gamers can now play this game instantly from the desktop and
browser without having to download and install a big client. Cloud
gaming is the future and Kalydo is shaping it together with
GameSamba," said Doki Tops, CEO of Kalydo.
Brand new Expedition Quests unlock the secrets of Kasmari, as
players embark on a journey to discover their true past, encounter
noteworthy individuals, overcome obstacles, and earn their
knighthood. The 65+ quests add variety to gameplay and offer
exciting new rewards.
Players who log into the game and check in with the Daily
Rewards App will receive a special free premium item each day from
the Samba Shop, with different category of item represented daily,
such as Mounts Mondays and Pet Thursdays. As they advance through
the game, players will also now receive Progression Perks at
certain level milestones. These free premium items serve as a bonus
reward for achieving the level, and provide some added help for the
next challenge.
The new VIP Subscription program offers a greater value and
convenience for dedicated players who frequently purchase premium
items. Subscribers may choose from 1, 3 or 6 month plans starting
at only $4.99 per month, and will receive an exclusive VIP Title
and stat-boosting Frenzy Potion, a collection of consumable items,
one free monthly event item and 400 free Sambas per month to buy
their preferred shop items.
ABOUT REMNANT KNIGHTS
Remnant Knights is a free to play casual MMO designed for teens
and the young at heart. Join with your friends as a student of the
Owl or Dragon school, and fulfill your destiny as one of the mighty
Knights of Kasmari! As the last of an ancient bloodline, you are
the last hope to contain the threat from wild and unruly Skalari
mobs. Train well, develop your skills, and meet a few friends along
the way.
Remnant Knights has been rated "T" for Teen by the Entertainment
Software Rating Board (ESRB), with a 'fantasy violence'
descriptor.
For more information, visit
www.remnantknights.com.
ABOUT KALYDO
Kalydo is a leading cloud gaming service, providing instant
playability for any type of game, from the browser and desktop.
Kalydo offers its partners a scalable, end-to-end service to
distribute and operate their games more effectively in any country
and via any social network.
Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Kalydo was founded
in 2006 and is live in 15+ countries worldwide, successfully
powering games from companies such as Cartoon Network, Gameforge,
COG, Shanda Games, Gamigo and Gravity. For more information visit:
www.kalydo.com
ABOUT GAMESAMBA
GameSamba is an exclusive publisher of online free to play games
including
Remnant Knights,
Champions of Regnum and
JollyGrim. Headquartered in
Everett, Washington, GameSamba is an energetic startup that has
built a diverse team of industry veterans committed to creating
innovative online gaming experiences. The company recently formed a
strategic alliance with
FUNimation
Entertainment , a leader in bringing the best of Japanese
Anime to North America. Visit
www.gamesamba.com
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