A pipeline of new mobile game titles heading into closed beta testing, expanding on the NetEase lineup of games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android for potential release in western markets, was revealed by the company yesterday. Among those, action role-playing game Eternal Arena leads the schedule with a closed beta program starting this week, with the action role-playing game Tome of the Sun and strategy role-playing game March of Heroes opening pre-registration for its upcoming closed beta programs.
“With our North American debut title Speedy Ninja due out very soon, evaluation is well underway for the next crop of mobile games with the best market potential to add to our global games portfolio,” said David Ting, General Manager of NetEase North America. “While these next games might lean more mid-to-hardcore, it’ll allow us to round out our knowledge and expertise in publishing westward, which will further define how we build out our business in the next several years.”
To register for these programs, visit https://prereg.netease-na.com/
More about the lineup:
Eternal Arena
Eternal Arena is an action-RPG where players must train and equip a team from over 35 playable heroes to battle the army of dark monsters bent on bringing the expansive world of Etryna to chaos. Players may command three heroes at a time to tackle over 15 game modes where strategically choosing formations and executing fast-paced battle combos is the key to victory. The game also sports a PvP mode where players can test their team and character combo’s strength against others on WiFi matches. Players can also join guilds, go to war with other guilds, and embark on co-op missions.
Eternal Arena is now in closed beta. sign up is here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.netease.h28.google
Tome of the Sun
Tome of the Sun is an action-RPG with lively MMO features, where players take on the role of cute, childlike wizards tasked with rescuing the Tome of the Sun itself to restore harmony across the world. Along with developing characters, players can equip and command companion pets from over 50 pet types as well as enter PvE dungeon and boss missions, as well as PvP Ranked Arena matches and Clan Wars. As an action-RPG developed with mobile in mind, the game is designed with complex battle moves made to fit into simple tap controls.
Gameplay trailer here!
March of Heroes
March of Heroes is a strategy-RPG where players take on the role of army captain to fund, equip, and train a league of over 30 heroes each with their own legions of swordsmen, archers, mages, and more. With a blend of Resource Management and City Building elements, players must establish farms and mines to feed the soldiers and upgrade weaponry in order to survive trips into enemy territory. Players can battle through various game modes including Campaign, Arena, and Endless Tower for a diverse array of challenges.
For more information about the lineup: www.twitter.com/NetEaseOfficial
source: NetEase
