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History of Duels

The City of Phyrra


During the last Great War between the empires of Machan and Aseti, the southern continent of Phyrras became a point of fierce contention. Claimed by both sides, Phyrras became a vast battleground. As word of these Duels reached across time and space, the city of Phyrra became the center of grand martial competition.

 

MECHDUELS® GAME LAUNCHES TODAY


June 9, 2009

June 9, 2009 (AUSTIN, TX) – Austin game developer Challenge Online Games, Inc.® (Challenge Games®) announces today the release of MechDuels®, the world’s first browser-based mech game with fully configurable mechs and synchronous gameplay.


From the same design team behind the acclaimed online strategy game Duels.com®, MechDuels is multiplayer on a massively mechanical scale and is playable within any Internet browser. Consisting of head to head, turn-based gameplay, opponents battle massive mech creations against one another. Upon registration, players receive a free mech chassis, the 80-ton Jaguar, with enough equipment to get started. Two additional free chassis, the 40-ton Sparrow and the 60-ton Wolf, can be obtained by achieving level 3 and level 5 respectively. In-game level up and mission completion achievements are rewarded with free “crate” packs containing random assortments of weapons, mods and systems to improve gameplay and enhance mechs through customization.


MechDuels features:

- 20 different, configurable mech chassis, each with five weight classes ranging from Ultra Light to Ultra Heavy.

- 20 different war zones.

- Synchronous gameplay.


“Fans have been clamoring for an innovative, intense, high-quality mech game,” says Tim Tan, Game Lead for MechDuels. “For strategy gamers and mech fans alike, we think MechDuels is going to be a smash favorite among those who prefer their warfare by the mechanized ton.”


Play Mech Duels today at www.mechduels.com and get ready to Build, Deploy and Destroy!

About Challenge Games, Inc.

Challenge Games was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently produces Planetstorm, Warstom, Duels and Baseball Boss – multiplayer web-based games that combine the best features of collectible card games (CCGs) and online roleplaying games, with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, TX and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capitol and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.

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