"HWA's members considered hundreds of new works of horror before winnowing
them down to the fifteen honored tonight. Writing and editing in a variety of
genres during the last fifty years, Moorcock has won many of speculative
fiction's top awards, including the World Fantasy Award, the August Derleth
Award, the Nebula Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the John W.

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multiplayer game also allow the players to form guilds and lay siege
to enemy castles, letting their catapults sing their merry song of
death as the enemy is crushed to a pulp.

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Others honored at the banquet included Peter Straub, for his novel "In the
Night Room;" John Everson and Lee Thomas for their first novels "Covenant" and
"Stained" respectively; Kealan-Patrick Burke for his long fiction work, "The
Turtle Boy"; Nancy Etchemendy for her story "Nimitseahpah" the short fiction
category; Thomas F., the developer of the upcoming Star Trek Online,
announced today Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising , a new massively
multi-player game (MMG) designed by Stieg Hedlund, the lead designer
of Diablo II. Gods and Heroes is being unveiled for selected industry
journalists in private showings at Perpetual 's offices during the week
of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 9-11, and will launch
in the fall of this year. "There will
be over 1,250 quests at the time of launch, all tied in to the
characters and the themes of the unique areas in the game. A presentation of the game,
including more information about its features, will be held at E3 in
May.

The Conan brand is destined to become THE fantasy license of 2006
as over 45 companies are working on a massive coordinated re -launch of
the world's greatest fantasy hero.ageofconan.com

ABOUT CONAN PROPERTIES INTERNATIONAL - Conan Properties
International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Paradox Entertainment
Inc.com

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THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) is a worldwide organization of
writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting dark literature
and the interests of those who write it.
"We are thrilled to be able to announce this title during the Game
Developer's Conference 2005. For information
about Funcom games visit www.

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Morrell served as Toastmaster. It's especially meaningful for writers because it's the only
award in horror given by their peers. Campbell
Award .
"We are truly trying to make this the ultimate representation of
Conan's world, and we are filling it with features never before seen
in an online game. Howard's mystical fantasy world brought to staggeringly
attractive life online., controls all rights to Conan, associated characters and the
Hyborian world, as created by Robert E.

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Today, it is the oldest and most respected
professional organization devoted to the genre."
For more information about Gods and Heroes visit the web site at
www.

Perpetual Entertainment is a San Francisco based producer,
publisher, and operator of networked multi-player and massively
multi-player games for the PC and next-generation videogame consoles.
"I have always been a huge fan of Conan and his Hyborian universe,
and to direct this game is a dream come true," said Game Director
Gaute Godager, one of Funcom's founders and Game Director of 'Anarchy
Online' and the heralded masterpiece 'Anarchy Online - Shadowlands'. Howard and expanded upon by
acclaimed authors and artists for decades.com.

Some of his best known works were based on mythology as seen through the eyes of science fiction: Lord of Light on the Hindu pantheon, Creatures of Light and Darkness on the Ancient Egyptian pantheon, Eye of Cat on Navajo religion and folklore.

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The talent in this genre is
stunning," said Joe Nassise, President of HWA. His 1969 novel The Black Corridor is considered one of horror's best.com

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'Age of Conan' will have a plethora of additional features, as is
expected from a Funcom online game.

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"Gods and Heroes offers what every player craves in an MMG:
content," said Chris McKibbin, Co-Founder and President of Perpetual
Entertainment, and Executive Producer of Gods and Heroes. As heroes of Rome, players will take on missions to expand
and protect the Republic, her interests, and her citizens, and will
serve one of the twelve great Roman gods.

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HWA was formed in the late 1980's
with the help of many of the field's greats, including Dean Koontz, Robert
McCammon , and Joe R. For photos contact
Lisa Morton at 818-509-2665 or treasurer@horror.

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SAN FRANCISCO----Perpetual
Entertainment, Inc.godsandheroes.perpetual.
In 'Conan' the players will encounter a dark, lush , violent and
sinful universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7. Have you not felt the urge when a great
single-player RPG ends to have your character live on and interact
with other fellow travelers? To enter an even greater world? This is
that opportunity, to have a detailed RPG all about you, your choices
and your character, and if you win -- to share that victory at an even
greater stage. With a movie from Warner Brothers
and an anime movie from Swordplay Entertainment underway, an ongoing
comic series from Dark Horse Comics, new novels from Penguin, a
collectible toy line from McFarlane Toys, an Online Action RPG from
Funcom and a vast range of official merchandise , Conan is reentering
the global scene of entertainment with a brutal beheading of the
competition .funcom.paradox-entertainment.

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Conan is considered to be
the world's best-known fantasy character .

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In Gods and Heroes, players become classic heroes of the ancient
world, born of immortal blood .com.

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org. A mix of a deep, story-driven
single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game
brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.
"This is the first time fans will be able to experience Conan's
incredible world first-hand, and be in awe at the scope of it," said
Fredrik Malmberg, Head of licensing and Creative Affairs at Conan
Properties International . "The game is incredibly true to the works of
Conan creator Robert E. Howard, who envisioned a violent , visceral
world akin to a volcano about to erupt. And it
takes a lot to make us admit to that kind of behaviour.

Winner of 6 Hugos and 2 Nebulas.

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They've created truly outstanding works,
even by the high literary standards of their fellow writers. Lansdale.org.

Perpetual Unveils Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising; A New Massively Multi-player Game Set in Ancient Rome by the Makers of Star Trek Online and the Designer of Di

For
more information visit the web site at www.
In addition to incredible graphics and sound, the game will be
filled with unique features like the "Real Combat" engine; a
revolutionary new multi-point melee system which allows the players to
swing their weapons where they direct it, in real-time! This easy to
learn and fun melee system lets the players truly feel they are on the
battlefield, and goes head-on against the formulaic nature of online
RPG combat . Heads will roll.

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Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising will implement the most interactive,
dynamic, strategic and engaging combat system of any MMG --
challenging players before battle as well as during battle .

Funcom Announces 'Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures'; ''Staggeringly attractive''/a Online Action RPG from the Creators of The Longest Journey and Anarchy Onl

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Conan Properties International, visit www.

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Best-selling
authors David Morrell, Clive Barker and Chuck Palahniuk were on hand for the
festivities."
The game will be set in Rome around 300 BC, a time when the
Republic is powerful, but Roman enemies including the Carthaginians,
Gauls, and Samnites threaten the fledgling imperial holdings. Players
will strategically select and train their NPC Soldiers in a variety of
skills and abilities to form individual squads that meet specific
challenges, and devise strategies and create formations for these
squads to execute on command -- maximizing the unique skills and
abilities of each individual squad.----Funcom announces
'Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures', an Online Action RPG scheduled
for Windows in the first half of 2006.com

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"Robert E.funcom., visit www.

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Palahniuk's story, "Guts," was a
nominee. Worse,
the land is beset by terrible creatures , such as Gorgons, Cyclopes,
and Furies.ageofconan.

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Perpetual Entertainment was founded and is staffed by industry
veterans dedicated to the vision that playing games together is simply
more fun, more challenging, and more rewarding than playing alone.
Howard's dark universe, it's now time for you to become a messenger of
death.com

Official information about the Conan universe:
www.

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In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures,
lost civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian
has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and
continues to expand its track-record of 24 released games to date.conan.

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- The Horror Writers Association (HWA) Honors Excellence in Horror
Writing

- Honors Lifetime Achievement of Author Michael Moorcock at Gala Event in
Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, JUNE 28 -- Saturday night the Horror Writers
Association (HWA) honored excellence in horror by presenting this year's Bram
Stoker Awards at its annual banquet and ceremony in Los Angeles. A prolific British writer and editor, Moorcock became editor of
Tarzan Adventures at the young age of 16."
More information and screenshots from the game can be found on the
official website:
www..
Recent successes include 'The Longest Journey' and 'Anarchy Online '.

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Barker's book, "Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War," won in the
Work for Young Readers category . We can't wait to share our genre-defining
3D graphics, animation, effects and sound," said Joe Keene , Co-Founder
and CEO of Perpetual.

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DURHAM, N.. we can't wait to strap on our furry boots,
oil up our pectorals and practice our best Austrian accents.

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Monteleone for his fiction collection "Fearful
Symmetries;" Ellen Datlow, Kelly Link, and Gavin Grant for their editing of
the anthology "The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror , 17th Annual;" Judi Rohrig
for "Hellnotes" newsletter in the nonfiction category; Jai Nitz for his
illustrated narrative script "Heaven's Devils;" film writers Charlie Kaufman,
Michel Gondrey and Pierre Bismuth received the screenplay award for "Eternal
Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," and screenwriters Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright
Studio tied in the same category for the script for "Shaun of the Dead; " tying
with Clive Barker in the Work for Young Readers category, Steve Burt won for
his book "Oddest Yet;" Corrine De Winter received the award in poetry for her
chapbook "The Women at the Funeral; " and Tom Piccirilli's poetry anthology,
"The Devil's Wine," won in the Alternative Forms category .
Due to health concerns, Mr.
For more information or to arrange an interview, contact HWA President,
Joseph Nassise at 602-885-1785 or president@horror. But Conan's rule
is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils. In 'Conan' you can also, for the first time in an online
RPG, create player-made battle formations where you can command NPC's
and other players in combat, making for epic multiplayer battles."

ABOUT FUNCOM - Funcom is an independent developer and publisher of
computer and console games with a focus on Action Adventure and Online
Games .
For corporate information please visit www.

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His
long-time friend Harlan Ellison accepted on his behalf. As a scion of the gods, each player
will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of
Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time
commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and
treasure of myth. "This is an exciting time for Perpetual
Entertainment, with both Gods and Heroes and Star Trek Online under
development.com or
www. For information
about Paradox Entertainment Inc.

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This year, the Horror Writers Association presented its highest honor, the
Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award to best-selling author Michael
Moorcock. Moorcock was unable to attend the ceremony.1
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In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks
around every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own
unique destiny under Conan's reign. In the true vision of Robert E. Images and information for press can be found at
ftp://Press@ftp.

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About Perpetual Entertainment, Inc.

Best works include 'Lord of Light' (1967), 'This Immortal' (1966), 'Creatures of Light and Darkness' (1969), and the Amber series, as well as many excellent short stories and collections .

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"So much material is
considered, it's an honor to appear on the final ballot, let alone to take
home the award. In
addition, players will enjoy private zones for individually tailored
gameplay , rich skill-based character development, fully integrated
social systems, player-to-player interaction tools, and ongoing
contested areas such as forts, territories, towns, castles and mines. Future expansions are
planned to open up new lands and new pantheons of gods. Now you
can enter the brutal domain of the world's greatest fantasy hero.conan.dreamfall.