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'Jade Empire: Special Edition' Gets Steamed

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 12:49 a.m. PST

BioWare is bringing an enhanced version, high-resolution graphics and new visual effects, of Jade Empire to the PC, now available for pre-order through Valve's digital delivery system Steam for $35.95. The original, story of Jade Empire is injected with new monsters, weapons, combat styles, new challenges, and special items to discover.

Step into the role of an aspiring martial arts master and follow the path of the Open Palm or Closed Fist. In this action-RPG, your choices and actions will determine the fate of an empire. Will you prevent the destruction of this beautiful land or crush it beneath your heel? Are you a warrior who uses strength and fighting mastery to bring peace or will your power bring pain and ruin?

Jade Empire: Special Edition will be exclusively available for the PC and will feature increased graphic resolutions with new visual effects and fighting styles, as well as new monsters and enemies with enhanced AI. The game will also include customizable, intuitive controls and an all-new art book as part of the Special Edition bonus content.

In the ancient, mysterious world of the Jade Empire, players choose to act as a noble hero or treacherous villain by following the path of the "Open Palm" or the "Closed Fist." Players face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts and discover the darkest secrets of the world.

Features :

  • An incredible, engaging story that makes you the noble hero... or the treacherous villain!
  • A wealth of fascinating characters to interact with.
  • Beautiful, mysterious lands to explore, discover, and save... or conquer.
  • A rich blend of role-playing and exciting real-time combat.

PC Exclusive Features :

  • Customizable, intuitive controls including support for game-pads and keyboard/mouse.
  • Increased graphics resolutions and new visual effects.
  • New monsters and enemies.
  • New fighting styles.
  • Improved combat AI and difficulty levels.
  • New world map interface.

2K Games pushed Jade Empire from its original January date, to Feb. 26, 2007.

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