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 Microsoft today announced that Nightcaster has appeared at retail locations throughout 
North America. As the wizard Arran, players will harness the power of over 40 different 
magical spells from the four schools of Fire, Water, Light, and Dark. Nightcaster 
is available in stores now, exclusively on Xbox, for an estimated retail price of 
$49.99 (U.S.). Nightcaster has an ESRB rating of "T" for Teen. For more information, 
visit the official site at: http://www.nightcaster.com. 
Nightcaster is a fast and furious action adventure game featuring intensely addictive 
real-time spell combat and exploration.  You play as Arran, a young boy chosen 
by the force of Light, who grows in age, skill and magical powers as he progresses 
throughout the game.  Throughout his quest, Arran must find and learn over 
40 different spells for combat against more than 30 different types of enemy creatures.  
Arran's ultimate goal: to defeat the forces of Darkness and bring light back into 
the world. 
Xbox is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers the most 
powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology 
to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the 
lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in North America for the 
estimated retail price of $299.99.* More information on Xbox can be found online 
at http://www.xbox.com/.  
* Actual retail prices may vary. 
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