Latest Set Brings 280 New Cards, New Loot, New Scenarios and Legendary Starter Pack

DENVER, COLO. - Oct. 9, 2008 - Players can get their virtual hands on more than 280 new cards with the launch of Ethernauts, the fifth release for Legends of Norrath? from Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE). Explore the adventures of the Ethernauts, ancient heroes who saved the world of Norrath from destruction, through 10 new scenarios with an all-new story. Ethernauts also brings players 20+ new loot cards for EverQuest? and EverQuest? II, Oro Wow new light and shadow cards, and the new Legendary Starter Pack (for $19.99 plus any applicable taxes)! In addition, all active Legends of Norrath, EverQuest and EverQuest II players with paid subscriptions in good standing will receive a complimentary Cloudskipper starter deck.

"It's always exciting to tell a brand-new story," said Scott Martins, director of development for SOE Denver. "Ethernauts lets players explore the events in EverQuest II's upcoming expansion The Shadow Odyssey? through the deeds of heroes from Norrath's ancient past. And, of course, we're using the occasion of LoN's first birthday to add great new gameplay, and to introduce our new Legendary Starter Pack that provides a great new way for folks to jump in and play with their friends."

In addition, EQ2 plat all EverQuest and EverQuest II subscribers with paid subscriptions in good standing are eligible automatically to receive five (5) digital Legends of Norrath Ethernauts trading card booster packs each month included with their paid MMO subscription at no additional cost. This special promotion is scheduled to begin with the scheduled release of Ethernauts, continuing until the release of the sixth Legends of Norrath expansion in February 2009.