Concerto Gate: Square-Enix's PC MMO Closed Beta Live Today
I'm not much of a PC MMO player, let alone a free to play MMO player. I don't really like level grinds and repetitive quests. This, however, may actually hold my interests. Square-Enix announced that they will be releasing a closed beta of Concerto Gate, a free-to-play MMO hosted through OnNet.
It is our pleasure to introduce Concerto Gate to American audiences through Gamescampus.com. We hope now that even more players can experience our game's revolutionary world and its exciting, new features such as 'Terra Generating'
At 3PM PST, 5000 beta keys will be up for grabs allowing players to experience the game through the 14th. You must visit the Concerto Gate's homepage to fill out a survey before you'll be able to participate in the beta, so you can get that out of the way now if you wish. Doing so, however, will not improve your odds of getting a key.
My apprehensions about online RPGs aside, the game looks absolutely adorable. This sort of design is common with Square-Enix titles, so it's good that this is no exception. I, personally, am holding off on a beta scramble for this one. With a finite number of slots available, it only seems fair to allow those who would truly enjoy the experience to get to the front of the line. With that said, go forth my minions and pillage!
For the beta sign-up (when it goes live), visit the File Front page
Full press release after the jump.
Gamers Meet Square Enix For Free In Concerto Gate
Gamescampus.com begins closed beta for Square Enix's Concerto Gate
San Jose, CA (July 1, 2008) - Concerto GateTM, an item-based MMORPG produced by Square Enix Co., Ltd., is finally ready to launch in North America. Square Enix fans and MMORPG players alike have long waited to play this exciting title in America and will soon have a chance to participate in Concerto Gate's closed beta test to be held from July 1 to 14. Users can go to Filefront.com to download the client software.
Concerto Gate, published at Gamescampus.com (run by OnNet USA), is the sequel to Cross Gate, an MMORPG launched in Japan back in 2001. In the game, players are summoned to the Kingdom of Fahren, a fantasy world of magic and sorcery, in hopes of becoming the legendary hero that has been foretold to save the world.
Concerto Gate boasts new and interesting features that every MMORPG player can look forward to, including the innovative "terra generating" system which allows players to change the environment's topography. For example, players can shape mountains and destroy or grow forests over a several week period of time.
"I am thrilled and excited to introduce Concerto Gate to American players. Square Enix is, without doubt, one of the most famous developers in the world, and I believe the features of this game surely live up to their reputation. Concerto Gate is a terrific addition to Gamescampus.com, the leader in item-based games" says Kevin Kim, CEO of OnNet USA.
"It is our pleasure to introduce Concerto Gate to American audiences through Gamescampus.com. We hope now that even more players can experience our game's revolutionary world and its exciting, new features such as 'Terra Generating'," says Mr. Noriaki Watanabe, producer of Concerto Gate at Square Enix Co., Ltd.
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Video Games on 1 July 2008
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