Age of Conan News/2006

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[edit] 29 Dec, 2006

• New Lore Updates
  • In between all the seasonal feasting we have two new entries to the lore section for you to enjoy today! Read More

[edit] 22 Dec, 2006

• Clan of Conan Update and Happy Holidays
  • We welcome the holiday season with a bumper collection of new updates in the latest Clan of Conan Newsletter. Read More

[edit] 21 Dec, 2006

• November sweepstakes winners!
  • In the November newsletter we asked you to send in your contact information and be a part of a sweepstakes that could possibly land you a bunch of nice Age of Conan loot. Here are the winners! Read More

[edit] 15 Dec, 2006

• Coverage, screenshots and a video!
  • This week saw a spur of information about Age of Conan hit the web, as serveral journalists were invited to see the game this week. Take a look at the articles, the screenshots and even a video! Read More

[edit] 8 Dec, 2006

• New screenshots
  • This week we bring you six more screenshots from Age of Conan. Take a look at how a Stygian slave galley looks like from the inside, or get a dramatic view from a Guardian fighting a horde of Vanirs! Read More

[edit] 1 Dec, 2006

• Concept Art Update
  • This week we take a look into the Stygian culture will be represented in Age of Conan with a look at some of the great concept art prepared for the clothes and armors you will find in the region. Read More

[edit] 1 Dec, 2006

• Press coverage and new screenshots
  • Check out the massive coverage Age of Conan got in the first issue of the online publication AFK Magazine. We've also got four new screenshots for you! Read More

[edit] 27 Nov, 2006

• Age of Conan in AFK Magazine
  • The online gaming publication AFK Magazine is launching their first issue with a massive coverage on Age of Conan this Thursday, November 30th. Read More

[edit] 24 Nov, 2006

• New Clan of Conan update!
  • If you're a member of the Clan of Conan fanclub, you should check your inbox! Today we sent out the second issue of our newsletter that goes out to all members of the official Age of Conan fanclub. Read More

[edit] 23 Nov, 2006

• New Video Preview
  • Tomorrow will see the release of the next Clan of Conan newsletter, as a sneak teaser we have teamed up with the folks at Gamespy to show you a great fly-by video from Conall's Valley. ... Read More

[edit] 15 Nov, 2006

• New Trailer Available
  • Check out the latest promotional trailer for 'Age of Conan' that we have produced with our partners at nVidia.... Read More

[edit] 14 Nov, 2006

• October sweepstakes winners!
  • The three lucky winners of the October newsletter sweepstakes have been chosen. Check out who will get away with games, comic books, inflatable swords, a unique gaming keyboard and secured spots in the beta! ... Read More

[edit] 10 Nov, 2006

• New Concept Art and Fan Site exclusives
  • Warriors, thieves, priests and mages are not the only citizens of Hyboria. This week we take a look at some concept work focused around defining the costumes of the everyday characters you will meet in the gameworld. Read More

[edit] 3 Nov, 2006

• New Screenshots added!
  • There are many ancient and mysterious ruins to be found scattered across the lands of King Conan and beyond. This week we take a look at one such location is a series of four brand new screenshots.Read More

[edit] 20 Oct, 2006

• New Screenshots added
  • This week we take a look at the magnificent city of Tarantia in a series of great new screenshots ... Read More

[edit] 17 Oct, 2006

• Interview on Split Infinity Radio
  • We will be catching up with the folks at Split Infinity Radio to talk a little about the guild systems in Age of Conan this coming Friday ... Read More

[edit] 13 Oct, 2006

• Clan of Conan Launches!
  • This week sees the launch of our new fan club the Clan of Conan! Get yourself signed up for great advance news on the game and an exclusive in-game item when we launch next year! ... Read More
    

    

[edit] 29 Sep, 2006

• New Concept Art
  • We have added four new pieces of concept art to the gallery for you to enjoy today. ... Read More

[edit] 28 Sep, 2006

• Gamespot look at Age of Conan at X06
  • Gamespot have posted their impression of Age of Conan after seeing the game at Microsoft's X06 event! ... Read More

[edit] 15 Sep, 2006

• New Lore Entries
  • Find out more about the gods of the world of King Conan. Our lore section has been updated today with information on three of the most worshiped gods, Crom, Mitra and Set Read More

[edit] 13 Sep, 2006

• Ultimate Conan Guide Competition
  • Want to win one of the great new Conan Ultimate Guides? Check out our competition for your chance to land one of these amazing books! Read More

[edit] 08 Sep, 2006

• Interview with Roy Thomas
  • This week we catch up with Conan luminary Roy Thomas to find out a little about the new Ultimate Guide to Conan! Read More

[edit] 01 Sep, 2006

• This week we're at Dragon*Con!
  • This week sees us at the Dragoncon convention in Atlanta. With lots of fun and a chance to meet some of the team, make sure you check out the details. Read More

[edit] 28 Aug, 2006

• Own a piece of Age of Conan!
  • Seen the lifesize hand-crafted throne that we have used at the various tradeshows and conventions? Well now you have the chance to own it! Read More

[edit] 25 Aug, 2006

• Behind the scenes #2
  • This week we catch up again with Age of Conan lead designer Ole Herbjornsen as he explains a little more about how the design team works. Read More

[edit] 25 Aug, 2006

• Age of Conan at GC
  • We are in Germany this week at the Games Convention in Leipzig and have some photos to show a little of what we have been getting up to! Read More

[edit] 18 Aug, 2006

• Gameplay Preview #10 - Blood Money and PVP
  • This week we take a look at the Player versus Player Blood Money system in Age of Conan. Blood Coins will be the currency of combat, find out how you will earn them! Read More

[edit] 11 Aug, 2006

• New Concept Art Added
  • This week we take a look at some of the great concept art from some of the locations found in Conan's world Read More

[edit] 04 Aug, 2006

• Behind the Scenes #1 - What is a Game Designer?
  • Ever wondered what exactly it means to be a game designer? This week join Lead Designer Ole Herbjørnsen as he explains a little more about what goes into designing a game like Age of Conan! Read More

[edit] 28 Jul, 2006

• Gameplay Preview #9 - Siege PVP and Massive PVP
  • This week take a look into the bloody conflicts that players will be able to engage in within the Border Kingdom PVP zones in Age of Conan Read More

[edit] 14 Jul, 2006

• New Concept Art added
  • We have updated the concept art gallery today with two great new monster concepts! Read More

[edit] 14 Jul, 2006

• Conan at Comic-con
  • Next week sees a great Conan presence at the Comic-con event in San Diego. If you are planning on attending the show make sure you catch some of the action at the show! Read More

[edit] 7 Jul, 2006

• New Screenshots Added
  • Four new images have been added to the Screenshot Gallery today Read More

[edit] 7 Jul, 2006

• Competition Winners
  • Congratulations today to the winners of our recent comic and party competitions! Read More

[edit] 30 Jun, 2006

• New Concept Art added
  • We have updated the concept art gallery today with four great new character concepts! Read More

• Win an Invitation to the Conan Party of the year
  • Do you live in, or near, San Diego (or can get there!) and are around on July the 20th? Then you might just want to check out our latest competition! Read More

• Interview with the Game Director
  • The folks at www.theoldergamers.com sat down with Game Director Gaute Godager to find out more about Age of Conan Read More

[edit] 23 Jun, 2006

• Gameplay Preview #8 - Spellweaving
  • This week we take a look at the dark and arcane arts that are part of the magic system in Age of Conan, and in particular our unqiue spellweaving system! Read More

[edit] 16 Jun, 2006

• Character Customisation Preview
  • This week we though we'd give you a sneak peek into the character customisation options that will be available in Age of Conan Read More

[edit] 09 Jun, 2006

• Music Feature: Knut Avenstroup
  • Want to get an insight into what goes into making the soundtrack and music for a game like Age of Conan? Wonder no longer as we grab some time with the man behind the music! Read More

[edit] 03 Jun, 2006

• Age of Conan and Dark Horse Comics
  • Fancy winning a place in our beta tests later in the year? Celebrate news of our upcoming collaboration with Dark Horse Comics with our great comic competition today! Read More

[edit] 02 Jun, 2006

• Yahoo!Games adds to E3 awards
  • Another E3 award for Age of Conan as Yahoo!Games awards us their 'Best Massively Multiplayer Game' award!... Read More

• Developer Blog update
  • Want to get some insight into the latest goings on behind the scenes? Check out Lead Designer Johan Tenga's latest blog over on 1UP... Read More

[edit] 26 May, 2006

• Funcom at Dragoncon
  • It's that time of year again as we make our annual visit to Dragoncon and invite players along to join in the fun! Read More

• Forum Competition
  • Ready to show off your creative writing skills? Find out more about our great forum competition. Read More

• New Concept Art Feature
  • We have added some new concept art to the site today showing some of the work going into creating the buildings of Hyboria! Read More

[edit] 21 May, 2006

• Gamespot adds to E3 awards list
  • It's a hat-trick of major awards for Age of Conan as we pick up Gamespot's Best Massively Multiplayer Game of E3 award. Read More

[edit] 20 May, 2006

• Age of Conan scoops IGN Award

Another E3 award announced today with Age of Conan picking up IGNs 'Best Persistent Online Game' awards. Read More

[edit] 19 May, 2006

• E3 Award for Age of Conan!
  • Age of Conan picks up best of show award from Gamespy Read More

• New Interactive Archetype and Class Listing
  • We have added a great new interactive version of the Archetype and Class listing to the site today. Read More

• E3 Coverage wrap-up
  • We recap all the previews and articles released about Age of Conan after E3. Read More

• New Renders Added
  • Some great new images added to the screenshots gallery today. Read More

[edit] 12 May, 2006

• E3 Day Three
  • The last day of the show is upon us! So what have we got to show for our efforts today? How about a selection of great video features for starters! Read More

[edit] 11 May, 2006

• E3 Day Two Round-up
  • With the show in full swing we can safely report that Age of Conan is proving popular amongst the visitors and assembled press! Read More