N-Gage to Attend Gen Con Indy 2004 With Rifts

IRVING, Texas, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rifts, the highly acclaimed role-playing game from Palladium Books Inc., and N-Gage QD, the mobile multiplayer game deck will come together at Gen Con Indy 2004. Fans of the best-selling pen and paper game can enter to win N-Gage QD game decks and games in daily drawings, as well as books autographed by Rifts Creator Kevin Siembieda during an interactive quiz held at the booth. Fans also will get the opportunity to hear first-hand from the production team and join a discussion about the development of the first ever Rifts video game.

Rifts on the N-Gage platform will incorporate familiar characters and locations from the pen and paper series while at the same time introducing new characters to the Rifts Mega-verse as it expands into the video game world. In Rifts on the N-Gage platform, gamers will explore the chaotic Rifts world and assemble a party of characters ranging from the metal behemoth Glitter Boy to the psychic Mind Melter. With an immersive storyline, up to four players can campaign collaboratively via Bluetooth wireless technology, or battle other players online via the N-Gage Arena.

Media: Rifts is finally making the transition from pen and paper to video game platform and will be found only on N-Gage. Gen Con Indy 2004 will be your opportunity to discuss Rifts on N-Gage with Rifts Creator Kevin Siembieda, Producer Shane Neville, and Creative Director Trent Ward. If you wish to set up a time for an interview during Gen Con Indy 2004, please contact N-Gage Media Relations quickly as time slots are filling fast, otherwise, information on Rifts on N-Gage can be found at the Palladium Books booth (#401).

About N-Gage: The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N- Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

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Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some features and services are dependent on the network, supported digital content formats, the compatibility of other devices and applications, and other factors. Please refer to the user guide for complete information. RIFTS is a registered trademark owned and licensed by Palladium Books, Inc. Copyright (C) 2004 Palladium Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2004 Backbone Entertainment.