Snail Games is delighted to announce that the release of “Alpha Test Drive” of Black Gold Online will take place on March 20th. The Alpha Test Drive will be by INVITATION ONLY to ensure the most effective results for growing gamer engagement and experience.

Gamers who have already received keys from E3 Convention 2013 and Black Gold Facebook giveaways can activate their accounts and access the game at our Test Drive Access Center: http://bg.snailgame.com/activation

Black Gold Online also started a survey to offer gamers an extra chance at Alpha access (http://bg.snailgame.com/questionSurveys).

The game is still in development, and the test will use an earlier Alpha version of the game. Snail Games is looking for experienced players, who can provide constructive feedback for improvements.

The Alpha will include 8 playable classes from 4 of the races; half from the Steam alignment of Isenhorst and half from the Fantasy side Erlandir. Players can explore various game functions. Some of the major features are listed,

• Distinctive Art Direction – Mixing cross-cultural themes and motifs into a stunning artistic blend, Black Gold Online combines alternate neo-Victorian Steampunk with nomadic, oriental and high fantasy concepts to create a ravishing visual experience.
• Raging Factions – The discovery of a mysterious energy source sparked an ever-raging conflict between two unique factions. Expansionist industry is pitted against mystical naturalism as the forces of the world muster for the eventual spiral into all our resource war. There can be only one winner.
• Heart-Pounding PvP – Experience intense Player Versus Player action through fresh perspectives: ride personalized vehicles into war and switch between FPS \TPS modes at will. Immerse yourself in comprehensive guild warfare and the brutally freestyle open world PvP system.
• Personal Vehicles of War – Over a hundred vehicles to assemble and customize: From steam-powered flying machines, mechanized artillery to magical flying dragons and muscled war-beasts, offering an incredibly wide range of battle vehicles for players to choose from.
• Multi-dimensional Warfare – Wield forbidden curses as the Occultist or utilize steam technology as a Machinist: be it devastating magic or mechanized blasts. Black Gold Online’s dynamic combat system allows players to battle anywhere, anytime, anyone. The warring continent awaits your hero’s arrival.
• Immersive Dungeons – Experience a multitude of sprawling dungeons with engaging ambience: tread carefully through trap-ridden steam factories or defend hordes of rabid creatures in a jungle temple. In addition to instances, The Chambers of Greed offer a challenging alternative for adventure-seekers. By combining PvE exploration and PvP aspect, only the top teams may claim the treasure hidden inside!

Read more on Black Gold Online here: http://bg.snailgame.com/

Larian Studios announces a new launch timeframe for Divinity: Original Sin. The extra time will be used to implement feedback received from Steam Early Access players and Kickstarter backers. Divinity: Original Sin features a huge and reactive RPG world with unparalleled 2-player co-op, and Larian is taking the time necessary to make it right and polished. As the game approaches launch, the Steam Early Access version will continue to see frequent improvements, including bug fixes and some sizable content updates.

Catch a sneak preview of what’s to come this Spring for Divinity: Original Sin in our newest teaser trailer. The world is growing ever more vast and more interactive, and here you’ll find a first look at some of Rivellon’s previously unseen fairytale landscapes and creatures. If you pay close attention, you’ll find that it’s not only your elemental powers, but also tempestuous weather that can shift the winds in combat.

For more information visit http://www.divinityoriginalsin.com.

A new update for Marvel Heroes called Training Day introduces a brand-new game mode for players – S.H.I.E.L.D Holo-Sim, Daredevil’s Design Review, and a brand-new Daredevil Noir costume.

Marvel Heroes Game Update 2.3 – Training Day features:

• S.H.I.E.L.D Holo-Sim Game Mode – Alone or with a friend, players are tasked with completing specific objectives, smashing hordes of enemies, and defeating iconic villains in order to continue to the next wave. The further players progress, the greater the challenge, the bigger the reward!
• Daredevil Design Review – Daredevil has received a comprehensive Design Review. Utilize Daredevil’s new combo system to unleash devastating finisher moves and his new Ultimate power, “Man Without Fear”, to greatly enhance the combat abilities of allies and dispense a frenzy of enemy obliterating martial attacks alongside Elektra. .
• Daredevil Noir Costume – Players can now don Daredevil’s Noir costume from the popular Marvel Noir series.

For more info, visit https://marvelheroes.com/news/news-articles/game-update-23-training-day-now-live

Developer Silver Style Studios has expanded Herokon Online, adding the Bodir Valley, once ruled by the mysterious priest-kings, and Daspota, the infamous pirate den. Those brave enough to explore the Cursed Goblin Cave should only do so in groups: an unfathomable enemy lurks in the depths of the new dungeon. In addition to many other exciting enhancements, the update introduces two new enemy types and an improved chat client. It also continues the epic quest series, adding new chapters to your hero’s story.

Overview of Other New Features

• Two new enemy types
•  New rewards for heroic deeds
•  New Heroic Deed menu: rewards can be collected whenever you want
• Possibility to invite friends and to receive rewards for doing so
• Chat client now features separate tabs for individual conversations

You’ll find more information about The Dark Eye – Herokon Online and about the update on the official website: www.herokon-online.com .