Vivox, Inc. and K2 Network, Inc. announced today that the latest addition to K2 Network’s Free2Play™ library of games, War Rock, will include on–demand, in–game voice communications powered by Vivox. War Rock is the first FPS (First Person Shooter) to add integrated voice from Vivox, the leading provider of integrated voice services for online games.
Currently in open Beta and set for release in early 2007, War Rock is a team–based, player–vs–player FPS where players have the option to purchase access to a wide variety of gameplay enhancing items and services — or play the complete game as it is without ever paying a dime. War Rock is populated by thousands of players at any given time, all over the world.
Vivox will provide K2 Network with customized voice communication services that are integrated with War Rock. Players will be able to talk with everyone on their team in the game and with friends and other players in the game lobby. All voice communication is delivered via The Vivox Network in order to ensure no lag in game play.
“A fast paced and tactically intensive game like War Rock requires voice. In order to deliver a quality solution to our global audience, we chose Vivox,” said Joshua Hong, CEO of K2 Network. “We needed a voice technology partner with a proven ability to scale efficiently along with the resources to support the War Rock community. Our partnership with Vivox will keep K2 Network on the cutting edge of game communications for War Rock and future titles.”
“Incorporating Vivox voice into War Rock demonstrates K2 Network’s commitment to its players and the immersive experience. We are very excited to add them as an online game partner,” said Vivox CEO, Rob Seaver. “War Rock is an innovative FPS and by partnering with Vivox, K2 Network will deliver the highest quality user experience with the lowest technical risk for the business. The K2 Network team members are game experts; we are the voice–in–game experts — it’s a great partnership.”
About Vivox, Inc.
Vivox provides online games with managed voice communication services that are simple to integrate and enhance gameplay and community. Vivox’s carrier–grade, customizable solutions help online games and communities create improved offerings and extend their user base. Today, Vivox is bringing voice to approximately one million subscribers in more than 180 countries. For more information visit www.vivox.com.
About K2 Network, Inc.
K2 Network is an online game community service company. K2 Network publishes highly engaging MMO and online games and builds dynamic online communities around them. The company puts “Gamers First” with its compelling games, exciting communities, creative pricing models, quality customer service and frequent updates based on user requests. K2 Network currently serves nearly 8 million players, offering a variety of titles including War Rock, Knight Online, Global MU Online and Golf King. Company headquarters are in Irvine, Calif. More information can be found at www.k2network.net.
