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Outspark Recruiting for Wind Slayer Closed Beta

by: Eva - posted: 1/8/2009 7:45:00 PM
More On: Wind Slayer
MMO publisher Outspark is calling for a few daring adventures to brave the ever shifting closed beta testing for Wind Slayer. This 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMO is the latest addition to the Outspark line up of online multiplayer games. The setting includes adventures on land, underground and under the sea as well. Characters are fierce but cute super-deformed avatars that can choose one of six classes: Warrior, Archer, Mage, Rogue, Monk and Priest.

The closed beta kicked off yesterday and runs through January 14th. If you don't get in on this round of testing the larger open beta is slated for February. For more chunky bits on Wind Slayer, see the press release after the break.
Outspark Recruiting Adventurers For

Wind Slayer Closed Beta Beginning January 7  

Exciting New Game Offers Hundreds of Quests, Multiplayer Battles, Fantasy Characters and More

San Francisco – January 5, 2009 – Outspark, a leading entertainment services company that publishes and operates massively multiplayer online games, announced today the closed beta test for its newest game, Wind Slayer. Between January 7th and 14th, players will have a chance to embark on a hero's journey through hundreds of quests and intense battles to earn experience, treasure and prestige. Outspark encourages gamers of all ages to sign up for a free account and register for the closed beta now at www.playwindslayer.com.  
 
The testing period offers participants the elite opportunity to be one of the first to experience Wind Slayer in its entirety. Participants will also provide Outspark with valuable feedback that will be used to further refine the game before its wider release later this year.
 
"Outspark offers rides for every type of thrill seeker coming to play in our virtual playground," stated Susan Choe, CEO and founder of Outspark. "Wind Slayer's character customization and multiplayer options combined with its side scrolling style and simple controls make the game a perfect fit for all gamers wanting to enjoy a fun-filled crusade with friends they meet in the Outspark community."  
 
Set on the beautiful continent of Beuritania, Wind Slayer invites adventurers to travel a diverse land filled with everything from beautiful, grass covered meadows and mountaintops to curious villages, dark caves and even an underwater city.  Along the way players gain skills, weapons and experience as their characters grow stronger and choose one of the game's six exciting classes – Warrior, Archer, Mage, Rogue, Monk and Priest.  
 
Additional Wind Slayer Features Include:
  • Hundreds of in-game items to customize your character
  • Powerful skills and deadly combos to battle foes
  • Hundreds of engaging in-game quests
  • Intense multiplayer battles with up to 20 simultaneous players
  • Beautiful fantasy worlds and captivating visual effects
  • Engaging community features including chat, trade, guilds and more   
Wind Slayer is scheduled to be available to a wider North American audience during an open beta launch in February.