Ultima Online expansion hits stores

Electronic Arts today announced the release of Ultima Online: Samurai Empire, the latest expansion pack for the long-running PC massively multiplayer role-playing game. Gamers can now choose from two new professions: the samurai who possesses skills such as "honorable execution" and "lightning strike," and the ninja who uses stealth and can perform skills such as "mirror image" and "animal form." Players can also now explore the Tokuno Islands, a Japanese-themed continent with new housing areas, monsters, and items. Ultima Online: Samurai Empire is rated "T" for Teen and carries an MSRP of $29.99.