July 16, 2003 - Nival 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.
Registration is open to all gamers who are interested in helping us ensure that Etherlords II offers one of the best online magic combat experiences possible. Beta Testers will be chosen based on their application information, with the ability to play online being the most important consideration. The application can be found in the
Beta Testers section. The Beta Application process shall continue till July 20. Applications filled after this date shall not be accepted.
Etherlords II is being published by Strategy First in North America and Arxel Tribe in Europe.
The Game:
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.
Etherlords II is an exciting mix of role-play and tactical turn-based combat in the best traditions of fantasy trading card games.
Key features:
- Five campaigns covering a magnificent 3D fantasy world
- Hundreds of spells and creatures combine to create nearly unlimited tactical possibilities
- New monsters and magic that can be used by any of the four races
- Enhance your Hero's skills throughout each campaign with new spells, creatures and abilities.
- Boats, tunnels and transporters let you explore every corner of the Etherworld
- Non-linear missions with multiple paths to completion
- New multiplayer modes, automated tournament server
- Versatile Map Editor lets you create new missions and even campaigns
About Nival Interactive:
Nival Interactive is the leading Russian game developer, and also the largest one with four development teams and a staff of 107. Since the company's inception in 1996, Nival has firmly established its presence in the international gaming industry through constant innovation. Past titles include original role-playing/strategy games like the "Rage of Mages" series and "Evil Islands", as well as the 3D turn-based strategy "Etherlords" and "Blitzkrieg" - our recent RTS game. Nival continues to challenge the world of interactive entertainment with ground breaking new titles. You can learn more about Nival Interactive at our site,
www.nival.com.
About Arxel Tribe:
Arxel Tribe is a European company founded in 1990. Born from adventure game development, Arxel Tribe is currently widening its scope with the development of RPG's and Action games such as Mistmare and Hannibal. As a full fledged publisher, The Arxel Guild is also acquiring games that complete its range: The Gladiators, Disciples 2, and Trainz are this year's first third party games published under the Arxel Tribe brand. You can learn more about Arxel tribe at their site:
www.arxeltribe.com
About Strategy First
Strategy First Inc. (www.strategyfirst.com) is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC. Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, Nexagon: The Pit and Zero-G Marines. After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. Learn more about Strategy First at their site
www.strategyfirst.com.
