HBO and RealNetworks Offer Downloadable Tarot Card Game
NEW YORK and SEATTLE (Nov. 20, 2003) -- HBO(R) and RealNetworks(R), Inc. announced the immediate availability of "FATE: the Carnivale Game(TM)," a downloadable Tarot card game inspired by the hit HBO series "Carnivale(SM)." HBO's first licensed downloadable game, "FATE: the Carnivale Game," is being promoted at www.HBO.com and is available for trial and purchase exclusively from the RealOne(R) Arcade game service for $19.99 at www.realonearcade.com/carnivale.
"FATE(TM)" is a unique Tarot card game of strategy and intuition where players match wits against the mysterious Fortune Teller. Players can choose to play as one of three unique carnival characters -- Dogface, Joined Twins or a Tattooed Person. With success comes powerful wildcards, as well as information on the dark past of the character chosen to play. Addictive game play, Tarot lore, and character narratives are all intertwined, inviting players to advance through 12 intense levels. Lush, full-screen graphics, rich music and enhanced sound effects enfold players into the eerie world based on the popular "Carnivale" series.[an error occurred while processing this directive]"FATE" joins the lineup of more than 160 downloadable and web games available for play and purchase on RealOne Arcade. RealOne Arcade offers consumers a fun, unique way to discover, acquire and play PC games, bringing together a wide array of games and services in a single, easy to use environment.
"RealOne Arcade is excited to offer the first game based on an HBO property," said Andrew Wright, vice president, RealOne Arcade. "'FATE: the Carnivale Game' is a great game for both 'Carnivale' and game fans who love engaging, mysterious card games. Players will revel in the spirit, mystery and mood of this deep, challenging game."
"'Carnivale' fans are among the most active we've seen on HBO.com," said Patricia Wagstaff, vice president, Interactive Entertainment, HBO. "These viewers are passionate and committed to the series. It is this type of audience that will embrace the mystical and strategic aspects of 'FATE.'"
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