he new review on Etherlords II has been posted at Worthplaying.com, the well-known game portal. Here is what the author says:"Etherlords II is based on elements from Magic: The Gathering and RPG games, which adds a unique level of strategy not usually found in RPG type games".

he game is easily recommendable not only to anyone with an interest in collectible card games, including fans of the original, but also to those who enjoy turn-based strategy games with a twist", - claims Craig Beers from Gamespot.com. His review tranfers the essence of the game and may help you to start your adventure in the world of Ether.

his sequel to Etherlords has a lot of replayability potential ... [it] is one of the best computer renditions of a collectible card game to date, even giving the expensive Magic: the Gathering Online a run for its money", - says Angelspit in his game review at Celestial Heavens, well-known Might&Magic fan-site.

errific combat model combined with stellar graphics ultimately makes it a fun game to play, it looks fantastic", - says William Abner at Gamespy.com. Check out his detailed review here.

here is a lot to admire, and to enjoy with Etherlords' second outing, both for fans of the original, of strategy titles, or just gamers in general", - announces Pierre in his game review at eToyChest.org and there is no denying it, we fully agree.

therlords II is a surprisingly addictive and visually pleasing title", - says Vince Massa at ActionTrip.com. Check out his detailed review of the game commented by humorous 2Lions. And, by the way, don't forget to take a look at their BOTD section ;)

rien at Gameraiders.com says that "Etherlords II takes off where the first one left us, adds some new twists to the gameplay and makes it a viable gaming series to be reckoned with". Find out more in his detailed review here

f you're new to the genre and dig turn-based strategy, then this is a good title to grab", - says IGN.com in its three-page review of Etherlords II. Check out the full one here

his is a game which fills the screen with detailed environments and creatures that mesh the known and imaginary rather well", - find the truth and start your journey from the GameZone.com review of Etherlords II by Michael Lafferty.

ival Interactive and Strategy First are pleased to announce that their highly anticipated title, Etherlords II is on its way to North American retailers. Look for the game in your local stores. The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

re you ready to test your mettle online? You'll be facing off against the most experienced and treacherous opponents available - real live humans! Experience tactical arena combat as never before with hundreds of well-balanced spells and incredible animated heroes and creatures as you vie for the top spot in the EtherLords II Rankings. Our dedicated server features matchmaking, individual rankings and statistics as well as tournament ladders 24/7. Find out what it takes to be a true Etherlord, the world awaits you online.

i friends and welcome to our show, Magic and Style! We have a magnificent surprise guest today - the glamorous Elisant the Glorious - celebrity sorceress and spokeswoman for the Save our Shrines Foundation. Stay tuned to Kinet Channel 2 - There's more to follow.

therlords 2 is shaping up to be quite the contender for the other strategy blockbusters out there", get the full preview at Worthplaying.com.

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ival Interactive is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for an open beta test of our upcoming adventure-RPG with tactical card based combat Etherlords II. The beta test will be focused on the game's new multiplayer modes and auto rating server. If you would like to participate, please go to our beta test application form and fill out all of the required fields. If you are accepted, we'll let you know with a follow-up e-mail along with instructions on where to get your beta copy and how to report in to us once you get started.

ival Interactive announces Etherlords II trailer that is now available in American and English versions, with Strategy First and Arxel Tribe logos correspondingly. Wizards and warriors of Ether! Your adventure starts here. Pass through the portal and into the world of magnificent magic. Let the wind carry your spirit over rivers and caravels, shrines and unearthly landscapes. Witness the future battles, behold the Lords of Ether fighting incomprehensible evils to restore peace and counter an unknown menace to their homeland.

ur Chaot correspondent's latest report includes an interview with a local hero describing some pretty incredible happenings concerning their ancient shrines. In contrast to the religious importance that the Vital's have attached to their shrines, the Chaots have a decidedly different approach to this miracle and have taken to staging massive parties and all-night drinking binges. For the latest on what's happening check out our special correspondent's interview with Jottir here.

he non-linear story line, coupled with all of the cool features of the first game and the sharp 3D graphics may make Etherlords II a winner this fall", - says Andrew Horwitz down under at GameVortex.com. Check out his full preview here

ameGuruMania caught up with our own Andrey Yemelyanenko to get the latest developments in Etherlords II. Find out the latest in their interview here

reaking news: Thousands of Vital citizens and heroes are making pilgrimages to ancient shrines that many claim have "awakened" and are performing miracles. Although references to these relics are scarce, expert studies that are currently being conducted by scientists and religious authorities in conjunction with the Vital Government are producing amazing results that some say may be highly useful in our ongoing conflict with neighboring races and the unusual mercenaries that they have employed. For more information on this new development check out the latest report that was presented to the High Council.

he Joint Research Group (JRG) has disclosed its recent studies of pale threat.

The experts managed to categorize the mysterious creatures by weapons and outfits. Here you may take a glance to powers of the first group with rather weird name - samurais. Rumors say the vital researchers could summon some of these beasts, but failed to perform full transition. The list given below shows abilites, power, toughness and estimated casting cost of the pale aspect creatures with artist concept of their appearance.

eported sightings of a mysterious woman dressed in red and riding a great cat have prompted allusions to the prophetic return of Diamanda. Historians in the Great Library have provided us with a picture of her that experts believe is over two thousand years old. The picture matches descriptions of a woman warrior that has been often seen in both nearby and distant regions. Many are now asking if the ancient prophecies are true or is someone just pulling an elaborate hoax? We'll be following this story and reporting and new information as it becomes available. In the meantime you can get your own copy of the ancient artwork formatted for your desktop here.

ncient artworks were recently uncovered in a dusty and forgotten archive of the Great Library. The pictures seem to depict present day scenes and many experts are claiming that they are ancient prophecies now being fulfilled. Check out these amazing tapestries here.

hrough mysterious rituals and meditation powerful Sorcerers of Rpgvault.com managed to take an interview from Developers of Etherlords 2. They spent hours chanting questions into the air and heard they were. After a while, ether winds brought answers. Without delay, the Sorcerers carved Developers' words at the walls of ether fortress to help those in search of sacred wisdom.

his just in! Ethernews 2 has just received exclusive information from a high-ranking member of the Learned Council. The Vital Joint Research Group, better known as the JRG, was able to intercept and decode a Synthet transmission regarding their rumored Weapons of Magic Destruction (WMD) program.
Security officials are still trying to determine whether or not the message and video is authentic or part of a larger disinformation campaign targeted against the Vital race. The information obtained from the recording seems to confirm previous reports from citizen sightings that authorities have tended to discredit as unreliable and improbable. Read the transcript here.

n an unannounced session of the Vital Security Council today Eilin, Mage of Vitality, addressed the body saying that she has confirmation that the Synthets are developing a Weapons of Magical Destruction program (WMD). While concrete evidence has not been offered, she gave the Council a letter from highly respected hero Nadan, who claims that he is a victim of the new Synthet weapon.
Nadan is currently hospitalized and listed in critical condition. Doctors give him little to no chance for survival. Stay tuned for the full text of the letter as well as our artist's depiction of what this new Synthet menace may look like as well as three shots showing similar sightings of this new menace.

nconfirmed sources say they have learned of a Vital conspiracy regarding experiments on unknown creatures for battle purposes. The Press Service for the Learned High Council has said that the leaked documents are obvious forgeries meant to discredit the Vital government. You can judge for yourself by reading here. Strange sightings continue and we have some of the latest pictures from the Vital Amateur Photographers Association (VAPA) who sent us photos with some rather unexplainable effects.

ue to the influx of questions we've been experiencing here on Etherlords Channel 2 News regarding the growing number of strange sightings and plans about further coverage of Etherworld happenings, we have posted a FAQ on our web-site to provide you with up-to-date answers. Make sure to tune in regularly for the latest news from the Etherworld!

oday we have an exclusive eyewitness report about the mysterious death of a local Chaot hero from Red Sky Trailer Park near the Kinet border! Authorities have posted a 100,000 Ether reward along with an artist's rendering of the suspect. In other news we have shots from a group of concerned citizens who have been training at local arenas with self-defense instructors.

thernews 2 has inside information from an anonymous source that Synthet authorities have been collecting "irregular" data from many of their more stable hero models. We bring you exclusive inside information from data recently obtained from delta 300B Priestess of Perfection along with an optical record of a strange beast that appears to be causing an uproar in Synthet scientific circles.

n Tuesday, March 25th We will be conducting regular maintenance on our servers which host the Nival, Etherlords and Evil Islands websites as well as our gaming forums. The work is scheduled to begin at 11:00am and finish at 11:00pm Moscow Time (GMT+3). While we'll be doing our best to perform the work as quickly as possible, we'd like to apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

amespy has posted Volume III of the Etherlords II Dev Diary from our won Oleg Belaychook. You can get a gander of Oleg's most intimate musings right here.

ondrous new illustrations have been found in the Great Etherworld Library. Those who wish to gather and gaze upon these colorless creations can do so today by traveling here.

omeLan Fed gets answers about what gamers can expect from Etherlords II. Check it out here.

n a recent fireside chat, the stunning Chaot celebrity Thaena described an eerie story that many have likened to recent tales of UFO's, crop circles and ghost stories that seem to be gaining popularity among all the races of the Etherworld of late. Although Thaena has been unreachable for comment, our correspondent from Ethernews was at the chat and managed to get a transcript of her story, as well as a picture of the fiend that supposedly was drawn by the lovely vixen herself! Fact or Fiction? You decide! In sports today we have our plays of the day from a duel between a Chaot and Kinet last weekend

trange sightings of ghost creatures have continued to worry local residents of all the races inhabiting the Etherworld. Our latest exclusive story contains shocking and revealing information taken from a private letter to Raymond the Wise. Are they faked? You be the judge as we show you our latest crop of viewer shots that claim to catch these feared and mysterious monsters on film!

amespy continues it's Developer's Diary coverage with the latest volume from our Project Manager Oleg Belaychook on the changes taking place in our upcoming sequel, Etherlords II. You can check out Oleg's latest rants here.

Sythet has been found dead. We have a fragment of decoded information sequence giving a hint at the circumstances of his death. We also have shots from the recent battles.

ccording to insiders close to the Kinets Learned Council, Paola has returned from the secret expedition across the borders of kinet lands. For the details of her discovery of an unknown creature, read a special report. And in the meantime, great warriors of three races have accepted the challenge from misterious creatures.