Fact Sheet – Jade Empire

Product:	Jade Empire™
Publisher:	Microsoft Game Studios
Developer:	BioWare® (www.bioware.com)
Format:	Xbox™ video game system
Game Type:	Single player action RPG
Availability:	April 14, 2005

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Jade Empire is a martial arts action RPG created by BioWare, the commercially and critically acclaimed RPG developer of Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Neverwinter Nights™, and the Baldur's Gate™ series. Developed with a next-generation Xbox engine, Jade Empire will deliver a stunning visual and gameplay experience. Jade Empire was released in April 2005 and was published by Microsoft Game Studios exclusively for the Xbox video game system. More information on Jade Empire is available at jade.bioware.com.

STORY OVERVIEW

In the ancient, mysterious world of the Jade Empire, you train under your master's watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers.

When danger threatens, you travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City.

In your adventures you face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world.

Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will you earn your place as a master of martial arts in the world of Jade Empire.

FEATURES

1. Award-Winning Action-RPG. The original release of Jade Empire for Xbox received numerous industry awards and ~90% Metacritic and Gamerankings review scores for its excellence in story-telling, graphics, role-playing, and action. The PC version includes the entire original game with additional content in the form of new monsters, combat styles and combat re-balancing for extra challenge, and new items.
2. Rich and engaging storyline. An incredible, engaging story that puts you in the role of a noble hero...or a treacherous villain! Journey across the beautiful and mysterious lands of the Jade Empire to interact with a wealth of fascinating characters, as you learn to master the way of the Open Palm or the Closed Fist. Forge a legendary tale, filled with danger and deception.
3. Enhanced for the PC! The mysterious world of Jade Empire comes to life with beautiful high-resolution graphics and new visual effects and details. Take command of your journey with intuitive controls optimized for the PC platform - support for both game pads and keyboard-mouse layouts is included. Also included in the PC version are new monsters to battle, new items to find and new combat-styles to learn, as well as more challenging encounters and better enemy AI. The power of today's PC-gaming systems is fully utilized by Jade Empire to bring gamers very short load-times, smooth frame-rates, and ultra-crisp visuals.

ABOUT BIOWARE

BioWare develops computer, console, handheld and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™ and Neverwinter Nights™ series, and Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire™ and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect™. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG, Dragon Age and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS™, as well as several unannounced projects including a massively multiplayer online game. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world’s leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.

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