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New Dark Age of Camelot Free Trial

Xfire to distribute through its peer-to-peer network.

By posted by Stephen Coleman

Xfire, Inc., the fastest growing online gaming platform and community, announced it is distributing the new 14-day trial version of "Dark Age of Camelot," to those of its 1.25 million users who have opted in to automatically receive game files.

Xfire's download system allows users to download patches, mods, demos, trailers, and other files to users via a closed peer-to-peer distribution system. Xfire's file download system offers the following benefits to gamers:

  • Xfire users can download large game-related files at high speeds for free without waiting in queues.
  • Xfire automatically detects when users are playing games and stops downloading in order to maximize game play experience.
  • Xfire users can subscribe to channels (e.g., Real-Time Strategy Demos) for files that interest them. These users will automatically receive all new files that are placed in the channel.

    "Our distribution of the new 'Dark Ages of Camelot' 14-day trial is yet another example of how Xfire's technology and services make it easier for gamers to check out great games," said Mike Cassidy, CEO of Xfire, Inc. "Gamers can now automatically obtain large gaming files securely and rapidly - for free!"

    "We're very excited to introduce 'Dark Age of Camelot' to Xfire's large and rapidly growing community of avid gamers," commented Eugene Evans, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Mythic Entertainment. "This new trial incorporates the latest in our graphics engine enhancements, plus the game's completely revamped new-user tutorial. There has never been a better time to play 'Dark Age of Camelot,' and the trial version is an ideal way to discover the compelling nature of an MMORPG."

    Over the past year, Xfire has simplified gaming by launching the following features:

  • Friend List for Gamers - Xfire users can see when their friends are online and what games they are currently playing.
  • One-Click Join - Xfire users can see what games their friends are playing and use the one-click join feature to play alongside their friends instantly.
  • Xfire In-Game Messaging - Xfire users can send and receive instant messages while playing in many games without having to minimize or Alt-Tab out of the game.
  • Stats Tracking - Through automatically updated player profiles, Xfire displays what games users are playing and how many hours they have played them.
  • Game Server Browser - Xfire's server browser allows users to choose a game server to join without running a separate application. Xfire also keeps track of gamers' most recently visited servers, favorite servers, and even friends' favorite servers.

    To download Xfire for free, please visit http://www.xfire.com. Xfire is supported by advertisers and marketers trying to reach the age 18-34 male audience.

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    • 12:00 am PDT April 15, 2005

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