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Champions of Mytheon Package announced & Open Beta starts 28th April!!
Two Thousand Lucky Players Will Have Access to The “Champions of Mytheon” Package That Includes Sneak Peeks At New Content, Exclusive And Premium Items And Much More
AUSTIN, TEXAS - (April 20, 2010) -- True Games Interactive, an international multi-player online game developer and publisher, along with award-winning developer, Petroglyph, today announced that its highly-anticipated online, multiplayer Action/RPG with strategic game play, Mytheon, which is now in closed beta, will begin its open beta Wednesday, April 28th. During this time, anyone who registers to play at www.MytheonGame.com will be able to immediately play Mytheon. In addition, the companies have also revealed that they will offer a “Champions of Mytheon" premium package for a limited time that will offer players lifetime access to discount currency, premium offerings, exclusive, one-time only items, and sneak previews of new content before release. "Champions of Mytheon" players will also have access to an Early Play period before the official launch. The “Champions of Mytheon" package will be available for purchase in early May.
“This is an exciting time for all of us and for Mytheon as we prepare to open the flood gates and let everyone experience mythology come to life in an action setting,” said Peter Cesario, director of new business and product development at True Games Interactive. “We have already witnessed the development of a thriving community and we are proud to offer them the Champions of Mytheon package which allows them to get an ever-important head start on play, exclusive goodies, and access to never before seen content that will truly make them feel like the gods.”
The open beta is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 28th. Players will be able to enjoy the most recent content and most polished version of the game without restrictions. In addition, the cash shop items will be available for the first time during open beta for players to sample and enjoy. At various times during the open beta, players will receive "Mytheon Coins" and be able to spend them as they wish in the cash shop, on items such as armor and weapons, power stones, potions, and much more.
The “Champions of Mytheon" package” will go on sale in early May and will offer players a chance to secure their exclusive place in the Mytheon community. The package is limited to the first 2,000 lucky players and will contain items such as coins, vitality elixirs, stone bundles, limited-edition Mytheon shirts and autographed posters, early access to new content before it officially releases, the opportunity to display the player’s real name in the Mytheon game credits under "Champions of Mytheon", and much more.
Mytheon is an online, multiplayer Action/RPG with strategic game play where players experience classic mythology come to life and challenge legendary gods to define their own fate. Players, or "Stonecasters," are powerful humans imbued with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and erect structures that aid them in battle. An assortment of classes are available that approach combat differently and offer a range of unique, cinematic abilities.
For additional details on Mytheon and to register for the closed beta test now, and participate in the open beta test beginning April 28th, visit: http://www.MytheonGame.com .
To follow all the latest news, please visit http://www.facebook.com/mytheon, http://twitter.com/mytheongame and http://www.youtube.com/mytheongame
About True Games Interactive
Based in Austin, Texas, True Games Interactive is an international multi-player online game developer and publisher. It was founded by a core team of MMO industry veterans with extensive experience in publishing and operating online games. True Games brings new and innovative development ideas online, delivers them with a state-of-the-art game platform, and leverages micro-transaction revenue models. True Games released its first game, Warrior Epic, (www.warriorepic.com) in 2009 and this Spring will launch Mytheon, its premier online, multiplayer Action RPG with strategic game play elements
set in an online mythology-based universe.
They are working with world-class publishers to license existing online titles and world-class developers, including Petroglyph (www.MytheonGame.com), to create games exclusively for online play. The company has multiple titles in development at its wholly-owned development studios based in Austin, Texas and Beijing, China.
UTV Software Communications Ltd (UTV), India's first integrated global media and entertainment company, holds a strategic stake in True Games Interactive.
About Petroglyh
Founded in 2003, Petroglyph is an award-winning, independent game development studio located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is comprised of industry veterans with a studio-wide average of over ten years in game development. The Petroglyph team specializes in the Action RPG and Real-Time Strategy (RTS) genres, leveraging the experience gained from developing original hit franchises for PC and consoles. Petroglyph uses their proprietary GLYPHX Online game engine, tools and technology to power their next-generation titles. For more information about Petroglyph, please visit www.petroglyphgames.com.
About UTV Software Communications
UTV Software Communications Limited is India’s leading global integrated media house with business interests in Television, Movies, Broadcasting, Games Content and New Media. UTV India & its subsidiaries (UTV) create, aggregate and disseminate content of various genres across varied distribution platforms. Listed on India's premier stock exchange, The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Mumbai UTV is India's only diversified media and Entertainment Company with content creation abilities across platforms and genres. It has subsidiaries with offices across India, UK, USA and Japan. The Walt Disney Company holds a strategic stake in UTV.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - (April 15, 2010) -- True Games Interactive, an international multi-player online game developer and publisher,announced today that it is bringing Mytheon: Assault of Gaia to the iPhone later this spring. The game will be available in the iPhone app store in North America, and eventually Europe, China and Korea at a price of $2.99.
Mytheon: Assault of Gaia is a Line Tower Defense game in which the player is challenged with protecting the temple of Gaia from the powerful forces of Poseidon, Hades, and eventually, Zeus himself! At the end of each successful level, player's will receive a new tower to help defeat the ever increasing waves of mythical foes. There are three different settings including: the Kraken: set within temple ruins, Hades: a lava filled underworld, and the Greek Parthenon.
Strategy is ever-important in Assault of Gaia, as the various environments, numerous tower combinations, and unique enemy types will keep the player constantly maneuvering and managing as they strive to defend Gaia's temple from desecration and ensure humanity's freedom from the petty gods!
"We're very excited about bringing the Mytheon brand to the iPhone" said Peter Cesario, Director of New Business and Product Development at True Games Interactive."Though mythology can be very deep and complex, we have worked hard on the development side to create a fun and addictive mythology experience that can be enjoyed on the go."
About Mytheon: Assault of Gaia
Gathering in huddled masses, the legions speak only in whispers about the wrath of the mighty gods. An utterance too loud may summon imminent suffering and devastation.or worse. The king of gods does not take kindly to mere mortals who dare to defy him, or dream of overthrowing his power-for Zeus fears no human, his brothers, nor any beast. Some say he fears nothing.but they are wrong. There is a fear. Buried deep beneath his unjustified rule over all beings; it is the fear of losing his omnipotence.
Gaia, mother of all earthly beings, has long been searching for a human who might triumph over the tyrant's rule. In Mytheon: Assault of Gaia she puts her faith in the player to do just that. Gaia wants Zeus to finally recognize his own humanity and justly rule with righteousness rather than suspicion. The quest will not be easy. Before facing Zeus, the player must first overcome the challenges set forth by his brothers Poseidon and Hades. Benevolent Gaia will protect the earth with all her powers, but she cannot lend strength or skill-her only gift is the sword. The rest is up to the player.
Mytheon Assault of Gaia is a complement to the online, multiplayer Action RPG with strategic game play that is currently in closed beta at www.Mytheongame.com. Developed by Petroglyph, players of Mytheon experience classic mythology come to life and challenge legendary gods to define their own fate. Players, or "Stonecasters," are powerful humans imbued with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and erect structures that aid them in battle. An assortment of classes are available that approach combat differently and offer a range of unique, cinematic abilities.
For additional details on Mytheon and to sign up for the closed beta test please visit: http://www.MytheonGame.com .
To follow all the latest news, please visit http://www.facebook.com/mytheon , http://twitter.com/mytheongame and http://www.youtube.com/mytheongame
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About True Games Interactive
Based in Austin, Texas, True Games Interactive is an international multi-player online game developer and publisher. It was founded by a core team of MMO industry veterans with extensive experience in publishing and operating online games. True Games brings new and innovative development ideas online, delivers them with a state-of-the-art game platform, and leverages micro-transaction revenue models. True Games released its first game, Warrior Epic,
( www.warriorepic.com) in 2009 and this Spring will launch Mytheon, its premier online, multiplayer Action RPG with strategic game play elements set in an online mythology-based universe.
They are working with world-class publishers to license existing online titles and world-class developers, including Petroglyph ( www.MytheonGame.com), to create games exclusively for online play.
The company has multiple titles in development at its wholly-owned development studios based in Austin, Texas and Beijing, China.
UTV Software Communications Ltd (UTV), India's first integrated global media and entertainment company, holds a strategic stake in True Games Interactive.
About UTV Software Communications
UTV Software Communications Limited is India's leading global integrated media house with business interests in Television, Movies, Broadcasting, Games Content and New Media. UTV India & its subsidiaries (UTV) create, aggregate and disseminate content of various genres across varied distribution platforms. Listed on India's premier stock exchange, The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Mumbai UTV is India's only diversified media and Entertainment Company with content creation abilities across platforms and genres. It has subsidiaries with offices across India, UK, USA and Japan. The Walt Disney Company holds a strategic stake in UTV.
Mytheon has sure been in the news across the board the last few weeks! From banners across the web (I've seen them at Least I Could Do), to a media blitz, server updates and resets the past few weeks have been a busy couple. Apologies if we've missed a few stories! So here we go - A roundup of the past few weeks in the Mytheon Community!
Mytheon Power Stones are a way similar to Magic the Gathering in which you can summon Creatures, Buildings or Spells. Merge Spells are where you summon 3 stones at once to create an UBER creature, whether it be a Creature or a very powerful spell with many different effects. It's definately an impressive new system that I can't wait to add to my deck - if i can find the damn stones to do it with
What It Is: A Diablo-style RPG combined with a Magic: The Gathering-style card game all set in a MMO format. Toss in a little Greek mythology, a solid graphics engine, and put it all in a free-to-play format, and you'll see that Mytheon's a very specific game aimed at a very broad market.
Why It's Hot: Petroglyph's got a great track record and is still willing to take risks to move gamers outside of the established genres. The unique combination of elements in Mytheon is enough to get us excited about this one and our hands-on time with the game have only increased our anticipation.
AUSTIN, TEXAS - (MARCH 17, 2010) -- True Games Interactive, an international multi-player online game developer and publisher, along with award-winning developer, Petroglyph, today revealed details of several of the mythological bosses players will encounter in their highly-anticipated online, multiplayer action/RPG with strategic game play, Mytheon, due this Spring.
Check out the last half of this latest podcast with Frank Klepacki and David Fisk in 'The Sounds of Mytheon' - Part 2. At the end of the podcast, there is an exclusive audio track from the game! Listen Now!
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With Mytheon only a few weeks away from being released to the world... ARE YOU READY TO CHALLENGE THE GODS?
ARE YOU READY TO CAST THE FIRST STONES?
Join the Mytheon Closed BETA Now!! http://www.mytheongame.com
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I'm YODA in Mytheon Beta at the moment with my Elementalist - Add me as a friend Currently ~ Level 6 after the restart
Hope to see you in there!
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AUSTIN, Texas - (March 8, 2010) -- True Games Interactive, an international multi-player online game developer and publisher, along with award-winning developer, Petroglyph, released details about the unique storyline and challenges in Mytheon, the highly-anticipated online, multiplayer action/RPG with strategic game play due this Spring ( www.MytheonGame.com).
The ancient Greek mythology and expansive folklore of Mytheon transports players to a time where heroes do battle with legendary monsters and gods. Chief among the grand and colossal gods in the ancient world is the mighty Poseidon, god of the seas and earthquakes, and the creator of horses, including the famed Pegasus. One of the early environments in Mytheon is The Shattered Isle, a mystical island created by Poseidon to house his family and loyal servants. This island represents the dichotomy of the seas; beautiful and tranquil on one side, and dark and treacherous on the other.
Poseidon was the first and only god to attempt an outright assault on the fabled city of Argos. Had it not been for the protection of the Golden Fleece, the city would have fallen. He is encountered on the Shattered Isle where he is amassing an army to destroy the city of Argos. Poseidon’s wrath is born out of arrogant jealousy over mankind’s newfound favor with the Fates. For millennia, he has blessed mankind with such gifts as his beloved horses and the secrets of sea-faring.
“Experiencing the myths and legends we grew up with are what make Mytheon such a unique online experience and the giant gods in the game are an amazing challenge, said Peter Cesario, director of new business and product development at True Games Interactive. “For years video games have been trying to capture the essence of fighting something so powerful, so huge that it is god-like; Mytheon is the real thing.”
Challenging a god-sized boss is one of the many thrilling encounters Mytheon players will face. And none is more epic than battling Poseidon, the master of earth and water who uses these primal elements to decimate entire legions of men. It is ill-advised to rely on summoned structures in this epic fight, for Poseidon’s mastery of the earth will ensure their destruction. At his command are the various creatures of the ocean, including a giant man-eating sea monster called the King Sentinel. Guarding Poseidon’s temple is the majestic Pegasus—in order for Poseidon to be challenged, Pegasus must first be defeated, proving the Stonecaster’s worthiness to face the mighty deity himself.
“Using mythologies from the various civilizations throughout our history as the basis of the story of Mytheon has given us a wealth of material to pull from,” said Chris Rubyor, lead designer of Mytheon at Petroglyph. “We wanted the player to feel instantly familiar with the monsters and gods he or she will be fighting, but still feel a sense of awe and wonder at the encounters. We look forward to expanding on the Greek mythology that greets players in Mytheon to even more incredible encounters from Egypt, Asia and more as we continue to expand the game.”
Mytheon is an online, multiplayer action/RPG with strategic game play where players experience classic mythology come to life and challenge legendary gods to define their own fate. Players, or "Stonecasters", are powerful humans imbued with the ability to cast spells, summon minions, and erect structures that aid them in battle. An assortment of classes are available that approach combat differently and offer a range of unique, cinematic abilities.
Using some of the best and most familiar mechanics from traditional collectible card games, players will earn, buy, trade and collect stones they can assemble similar to deck-building among a thriving online community. Several compelling features have been added to create fast, visually stunning 3D combat sequences with a deep layer of strategy beneath it.
For additional details on Mytheon and to sign up for the closed beta test please visit: http://www.MytheonGame.com. To follow all the latest news, please visit http://www.facebook.com/mytheon, http://twitter.com/mytheongame and http://www.youtube.com/group/mytheon.
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The Musical genius that is Frank Klepacki, Petroglyph's Audio Director has been interviewed with David Fisk in this Podcast entitled 'The Sounds of Mytheon' - Part 1
Check out what Warcry.com had to say about Petroglyph's fast approaching Action RPG, Mytheon, from their exclusive hands-on preview at Petroglyph just a few days ago!:
"Graphically, Mytheon is a rare treat. Truly, Petroglyph has poured their soul into this aspect of the game. Their love of mythology shows. The maps have lots of little touches to truly make players feel like they're in Ancient Greece. Seeing hundreds of turned-to-stone warriors on the approach to Medusa is typical of developers' love of the game, one of many examples I could mention. The colors and textures are unique and gorgeous to behold. Each area of the game has a definite look and feel to it that sets it apart from others. Ambient sounds and music are very cool too and definitely fit the game."
To read the rest of the preview, head over to Warcry.com, you can still sign up to play in the closed beta too!!
Recently we sent off a QA to Petroglyph about Mytheon. The QA came back and can be found under the Articles Section on the site
Here's a short excerpt from the QA
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MytheonSector: What do you see as the fundamental strengths of Mytheon over other Free-to-Play and Mythology-based Action and RPG games?
Petroglyph: Mytheon starts off having a strong Action RPG flavor that players will find familiar from games such as Diablo and Titan's Quest. It gets really interesting when you experience the strategy layer that using stones during combat adds to the game.
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Definately check out the rest of the Article!
If you have any questions you'd like to put to the Devs, get in touch with us on the forums!!
Curse.com visited Petroglyph last week for a hands-on sneak peek at the latest build of Mytheon. Check out their latest impression of what you'll see in the upcoming closed beta, including new exclusive screenshots!:
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"The graphics look incredible and the key bindings work a lot like some games in the same style of genre, Diablo 2, Torchlight, etc. It's a pretty intuitive game and very easy to get into and start exploring. The maps are incredibly detailed and more open than you'd normally get in this style of game." - Donovan, Curse.com
Check out the entire hands-on preview here at Curse.com!
Its definately worth a read.
It also leaks to us that the beta is going live NEXT week!! I'm seriously looking forward to some hardcore action with my Warcaster..
True Games Challenges Players To Put Its Mytheon Servers To The Test Monday, December 21
Sign Up and Participate in the upcoming Stress Test on December 21 and Win a Spot in the Closed Beta, Exclusive Prizes, Items and more.
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We want our players to stress our servers and push our technology to its limits so we can really evaluate things in preparation for our official closed beta in January,” said Peter Cesario, Director of New Business and Product Development at True Games. “We invite you to tell your friends and family and really put our servers to the test. And, in return you will get a first look at the game and a ton of cool exclusives.
Limited space is available for the games closed beta test in January, however, players who sign up and participate in the upcoming stress test will be given priority for the closed beta when it starts. In addition, they will also receive an exclusive forum avatar and a exclusive item at launch.
The new PG website is now LIVE and the forums are up and running!
Berek-PG has welcomed the new Site and Forums with the following words
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It is my pleasure to present to you this new site and forums! What a ride in development it has been, but here we are. Everything should be in place, though we will of course be tweaking and enhancing areas as the need comes up. Hopefully you will help us spot those areas that need additional attention.
Since you've had a few days to look over the site proper, I'm sure you have some immediate comments on those pages, especially when it comes to browser compatibility issues. The forums have had quite a bit changed. While content remains the same, here are some of the things we've adjusted in order to give you more tools for discussions:
*Upgraded the forums from IPB 2.x to IPB 3.x and added a new skin
*Adjusted some of the categories and forum locations
*Re-organized the Usergroups. We have cleared the "Community Leader" group.
*Implemented the new rules & guidelines
That's about it! Lots of changes in a few key areas. I hope you like what we've developed here. Even if you have some reservations about it, or hate it (hopefully not!), we're all ears on your suggestions for improving the site and forums. Again, browser compatibilities and other small issues are bound to come up, so we appreciate everyone's patience while these are revealed and we clean them up.
We'll be sending out an official announcement and contests as soon as you've settled in. So, have at it... it's all open!
So go and get involved with the New-Look PG community or stay around here at GameSector for some Mytheon Discussion!
Mat has also given the web a look at the Petroglyph Xmas Card
So Merry Christmas & a Happy Holiday Season from PG and all of us here at Mytheon Sector!
Petroglyph's long time hinted new site has now been completed!
It should be going live in the next few days before a Press Release next week.
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To all in the Petroglyph Community, an important announcement must be made!
This may come as a pleasant surprise to some, but we are actually moving forward with our new site! The first phase is a "soft launch", where we release the main site with the forums following a couple of days later, without a major announcement. This phase will take place in the next day or so!
EDIT- Dec 10th, 22:45 GMT : The Website Changeover is now being done by Petroglyph!
This means that their forums will be offline for a few days. But No Fear! MytheonSector and the rest of the GameSector Network is here to handle any and all gaming needs while they complete this much needed transition.
The first True Games Interactive podcast has been released! It contains news on the upcoming Warrior Epic's expansion, Mytheon's status, and some fun insights to the inner works of TGI.
The first look at the domains of Mytheon! Currently there are three; the tranquil Shattered Isle of Poseidon, the darkly majestic Domain of Hades, and the ruined lands of Colchis. Got some interesting screenshots there; I'm lovin' the Domain of Hades
