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Friday, March 13, 2009

Wizard101 To Add Voiceovers, Item Sharing

Wizard101 publisher KingsIsle Entertainment has announced that the first two worlds in the MMO Wizard101—which recently reached over one million accounts—are to feature voiceovers in all quests, cinematics, and boss encounters, with the rest of the MMO's worlds to follow.

In addition, players will be able to share in-game items they collect between all the characters on their account. Items can be stored in the player's dorm room and used by any characters the player has created, with each account able to create up to six characters.

Finally, Wizard City is to be "wearing green" in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, with special wands, staves, and a unique pet available from Pat O'Gold in the Shopping District.

"The voiceovers add an amazing amount of personality and richness to the world" said J. Todd Coleman, director of Wizard101. "In particular, the seasoned voice of Merle Ambrose is very entertaining and in line with our vision for the Headmaster of Ravenwood."

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Posted by mathewk on March 13, 2009 11:41 AM |

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