July 13, 2006

Volunteers Needed to Defend Freedom During Launch of War Rock Open Beta

Most people celebrate in July by watching fireworks blaze across the sky. First Person Shooter (FPS) gamers will be orchestrating an entirely different kind of fireworks - the kind involving heavy weaponry and armored vehicles - with the launch of K2 Network's War Rock open beta on July 14th. War Rock is a completely Free2Play FPS featuring modern weaponry and combat vehicles in an online multiplayer setting. War Rock's multifaceted gameplay will appeal to both new recruits and FPS veterans.

Volunteers can sign up for the War Rock open beta at www.warrock.net. These players will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience War Rock and provide feedback directly to the developers.

Though still in Beta test, gamers can play all three game modes (Mission, Infantry and Vehicle), pick from five distinct combat specialties and tote an armory-full of guns into the frontlines while driving the combat vehicle of their choice. Depending on the game-mode selected, players can duel up close and personal in war-torn streets or take their battles to land, sea and sky. Combatant vehicles range from motorcycles and Humvees, to gunboats and Blackhawk attack-choppers.

The commercial launch, set for later this summer, will include an ever wider selection of weaponry, vehicles, and maps; K2 Network also expects to update the game on a regular basis with new content, as well as host tournaments and provide support for a growing competitive clan community.

"The game is free to download, free to play, and players can advance to the top tiers of competitive play without ever paying a dime to K2 Network. There will be options that some gamers may want to buy to customize their in-game experience, but they will not affect play balance at all," according to War Rock Producer Matt Norton.

"We realize that the Free2Download & Free2Play model can be difficult to understand," Norton said. "People are looking for the catch - because no one has given away really top-tier gameplay before - but there really isn't one. You can play for free, forever, and rise to the very highest ranks."

The addition of War Rock to K2 Network's family of online games broadens the company's Free2Play offerings to include MMORPGs, sports/casual games and FPS titles. More information can be found at company's website at www.K2Network.net.

The commercial launch of the game is scheduled for release later this Summer. Be sure to check the War Rock Web site (www.warrock.net) for updates.

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