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Interzone Entertainment Announces Soccer MMO For Brazil

Chicago-based publiser Interzone Futebol, a PC MMOG scheduled to release in Q4 2008. The game will first release in Portuguese for the Brazilian market before, closely followed by international versions for an eventual worldwide release.

In Interzone Futebol, every customizable character on the field will be controlled by a different player, including goalkeepers. During matches, players can improve skills, as well as unlock new skills and moves. Players can improve personal rankings and team rankings, earn money through salary or sponsorship, and buy virtual items from Interzone’s online store.

Interzone Futebol will feature a social space for players to explore, socialize in, and find other people to play with. The MMO will also have an invitation system allowing players to invite friends into matches and to try the game.

Said Interzone Entertainment Marty Brickey on Interzone Futebol's Latin America priority: “Of 17 World Cup championships, 11 have been won by South American nations, with Brazil winning a record five World Cup titles. Soccer is a passion in Brazil, with perhaps 15 million players, a very high percentage of whom are in the 18-34 demographic, making it an ideal initial market for our game. We decided first to create Interzone Futebol in Portuguese so it will have the broadest appeal to this very large Portuguese speaking market in Brazil.”

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