Friday, March 5, 2010

Fantasy Earth Zero - Square Enix's first F2P

Gamepot USA, Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce the Fantasy Earth Zero™ Open Beta on March 3rd, 2010. The Open Beta marks the beginning of our countdown to Day Zero, the launch of Fantasy Earth Zero™.


Each player who joins the fray and participates in a war between March 3rd and March 10th, 2010 will receive a code for an exclusive, limited edition weapon when the game launches on Day Zero.

To register for the Beta, please visit: http://fez.gamepotusa.com


“This is part of our continuing initiative to reward our players.” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “Ideally we’d like you to speak softly and carry a large golden axe.”

In addition to the exclusive beta items, Gamepot USA is hosting many events as they countdown to Day Zero. For the latest updates on Fantasy Earth Zero events, please visit http://fez.gamepotusa.com.

Game Description

Fantasy Earth Zero (FEZ), the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) from the creators of two of the world’s most well-respected video game franchises in history, Final Fantasy® and Dragon Quest®, makes its way to North American gamers for the first time with its launch next year, thanks to Gamepot (USA)’s partnership with Square Enix. Long awaited by Final Fantasy and online gaming fans alike, Fantasy Earth Zero boasts a vast game world that puts epic warfare directly in the hands of the players, emphasizing bristling, epic-scale player vs. player (PvP) combat, loyalty to friends and defending your country against all threats. Fantasy Earth Zero combines fast-paced action, RPG elements and a player vs player vs environment (PvPvE) world.

Story

In Fantasy Earth Zero, an era of peace ironically brings about war through the discovery of skills, which cause trivial disputes of the past to evolve into full-blown battles that throw the world into chaos. Kingdoms are created and destroyed over the years while their inhabitants fight for control of powerful crystals spread throughout the land. These crystals are the origins of everything in the world and their power can be used for a number of utilities, making them invaluable. With three distinct classes to choose from and five unique kingdoms vying for players’ allegiance, Fantasy Earth Zero provides challenging quests, pulse-pounding excitement and a nearly endless array of character customization options, making it an expansive and immersive online entertainment experience.

Game Features

• Hyper-Active Battle System: From 5v5 up to 50v50 player-versus-player (PvP) action in multiple battlegrounds, Fantasy Earth Zero is more akin to an action game than a traditional RPG. It’s an experience that puts the control of a multiple nation war directly into the player’s hands. In addition to running, jumping and dodging attacks, players can switch weapons during the battle within their subclass, giving them a myriad of attacks to launch! Fast-paced action where players use their skill and resources to win battles and change the tide of war. Players will also receive live updates, complete with voice acting from their chosen Kings.

• Robust Character Customization: FEZ provides nearly endless opportunities to create unique characters, allowing gamers to tailor their Fantasy Earth Zero experience as much – or as little – as they like.

• Anime-inspired, energetic art style: Breathtaking, high-quality graphics from the unmatched skill of Square Enix artists.

• Three Distinct Classes: The Power of a Warrior, The prodigious skills of a Mage, and the impeccable aim of a Scout are yours to command—sub-class specializations add to the fun with daggers, elemental attacks and more!

• Five Unique Kingdoms Vying for Allegiance:
o The Kingdom of Netzawar: The brave Lion King Huenkel commands these warriors, driven by a selfless love of battle..
o The United Kingdom of Cesedria: Led by the beautiful elf, Queen Tiffarith, these fighters are dedicated to protection.
o The Gerburand Empire: A nation forged from endless wars, Emperor Lyle Geburand leads his people in a war of conquest.
o The Kingdom of Ielsord: Led by King Niass, These brilliant warriors live by one creed: Knowledge is Power,
o The Kingdom of Hordaine: This youthful country is led by the gorgeous Queen Wadritte, in a battle for her ideals.

• Breath-taking Battlegrounds: Wage war in cities, the countryside, snow fields, grasslands, and across day, dusk and night.

• Voice Acting: 5 Kings, 5 leaders, 5 distinctive voices. Your chosen king will encourage you on and off the battlefield, monitor your overall progress, as well as give sound advice to emerge victorious.

• Music by Hitoshi Sakimoto: Best known for scoring Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XII, Hitoshi Sakimoto has composed soundtracks for more than 70 games, arranged music for more than 40 others and now lends his unique talent to Fantasy Earth Zero.

• Website Stat-Tracking: Check out your wins, losses, kill/death ratio and more online!

Here are some screenshots of the exclusive weapons, limited edition weapons which can be obtained during the beta period.

(Impromptu)

(Nocturne)

(Overture)

(Rond)

Watch out for more updates about Fantasy Earth Zero!

FANTASY EARTH ZERO, licensed by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd., features three distinct classes to choose from, five unique kingdoms vying for a player’s allegiance, immersive quests, a stunning soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS®, FINAL FANTASY® XII), the pulse-pounding excitement of 50 vs. 50 PvP and a nearly endless array of character customization options, making it one of the most robust and anticipated free-to-play MMO games of 2010.

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