Indie game studio Artix Entertainment has announced that AdventureQuest Worlds players helped send Drew Drechsel to the Malaysia Ninja Warrior competition. Drechsel didn’t just win 1st place against the world’s top competitors—he won all three 1st place trophies for the fastest time on every obstacle during the International Sasuke, pushing USA into 1st place for the team competition.

Drechsel is the Ninja Class Trainer inside the AdventureQuest Worlds, and is also a close friend to Artix Entertainment. When Drechsel needed help funding the expensive trip to Malaysia, 55 million AQWorlds players banded together to help spread the word and collect donations. Drechsel raised more money than needed, and graciously used the remainder to help fellow Ninja Warrior, Michelle Warnky, attend the International Sasuke as well.

“Thanks to all of you who helped get me to Malaysia to compete in the 1st ever International Sasuke!” exclaims Drechsel, real-life and in-game ninja. “It was an honor to represent you as AdventureQuest Worlds Real-Life Ninja. Expect the same on this year’s American Ninja Warrior competition.”

For more info, players can log in at www.AQ.com and begin their Ninja training under Drechsel’s expertise.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Turbine have just launched their DC Heroes MOBA Infinite Crisis into open beta. Fans can sign up now, and gain instant access to the game. With a robust lineup of DC Comics Champions, including Batman, Superman, The Joker, Wonder Woman, and more, Infinite Crisis has gained an enthusiastic fan base and dozens of Champions have already been revealed, offering bountiful choices to players of all skills and styles.

In Open Beta, players will be able to test their skills on three different maps including the recently announced “Gotham Divided,” a tri-lane map where two universes collide and players can battle across Gotham City and its Multiverse variant, Gotham by Gaslight.

Players can sign up now and play for free at www.infinitecrisis.com

PopPace recently revealed plans to launch another cute 2D MMORPG, Warlord Saga, which is set in the Three Kingdoms period, blending abundant present-day cutting-edge gameplay, such as PvP, role-playing, simulation, social interaction, etc. The few details released so far have left gamers wondering what kind of enigmatic world they can look forward to exploring. Now it’s time to take a peek behind the veil of secrets as the epic tale of Warlord Saga unfolds.

Warlord Saga is based on the historical novel Romance of Three Kingdoms. The story (part historical, part legend and part myth) romanticizes and dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han Dynasty or restore it. Once players join the game, they will act as nobody at the very beginning. They have to go through thick and thin to explore the world, recruit famous heroes and generals and strengthen the force. Then they may seize the chance to ascend the throne and conquer the world.

In Warlord Saga, players will be allowed to enjoy the classical simulation gameplay to dispatch heroes and conquer cities one after another. They can also join World Championship and City Defense to experience PvP elements. If players are tired of fighting and scheming, they can still enjoy the fun brought by in-game leisure events including Heroes Collection and Heroic Race. Players will have their choices and immerse themselves in the moving, thrilling tales of Warlord Saga. The historical world is waiting to be explored, conquered and defended by players and their heroes.

For more details, visit http://ws.poppace.com/preview

Square Enix has just unveiled a new trailer and new details for Through the Maelstrom, the upcoming Patch 2.2 for FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn. The latest images offer players a glimpse into brand-new dungeons like the Lost City of Amdapor and new Hard Mode dungeons, including the lurid Halatali and the Illuminati overrun Brayflox’s Longstop. High-level players can also get a sneak peek at the Second Binding Coil of Bahamut raid which will be the highest level of difficulty available.

Patch 2.2 (Through the Maelstrom) for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will release later this month for PC and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

More details on the update can be found here at http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/special/2_2_Through_The_Maelstrom/