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Originally Posted by Samhayne

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The newest addition to Spacetime Studios' mobile and desktop Legends franchise will deliver intense cross-platform, multiplayer combat with Arcane Legends. This new action RPG will be available for iOS, Android and Chrome in early fall 2012.

Players will choose from three classes: powerful Warriors, devious Rogues or mysterious Sorcerers; each with their own set of abilities. Party members will be able to combine their abilities to unlock explosive combos for devastating effects. As players level, they choose to specialize in certain skills, allowing them to further customize characters to suit their play style.

The core of Arcane Legends is the groundbreaking combat system that will deliver the most fast-paced, action-oriented co-op and player-vs-player gameplay of any Legends title. Players will decide whether to use multiple quick attacks or take the time to charge up and land more destructive strikes. Determining when to utilize a fully charged "rage meter" that unleashes special high-powered attacks unique to each class will also be critical to success.

"With every Legends title we are focused on bringing something distinct to cross-platform gaming. With Arcane Legends we set out to create an action RPG with a clever and funny story, meaningful multiplayer gameplay and above all furious fast-paced tactical combat," said Gary Gattis, CEO, Spacetime Studios.

The previous Legends titles, fantasy Pocket Legends, sci-fi Star Legends and horror Dark Legends have been downloaded more than eight million times, making it the world’s most downloaded mobile MMO series and the world’s largest cross-platform mobile/desktop MMO franchise.

Stay up to date with Arcane Legends news on the web at www.ArcaneLegendsGame.com and on Facebook.

STS's newly announced title, adding another addition to the now triple threat trio of the Legends Enterprise is expect to hit the Android and App Stores this Fall 2012!


Okay, so from what I see in this picture and description, I'm assuming it's going to be more of a hands-on type of game, sort of like the recently released hit, "Dark Legends."
What I totally love about this is it's actually going to feature more RPG-theory along the game line as you progress through the levels.
I mean, Pocket Legends sort of had the "Elf Queen VS Skeleton" going first, but it would veer off from that main plot for each new successive campaign.
What Star Legends did was similar to this, but with a more focused motive of "saving the world from the evil Vulars".
Now, Dark Legends gives us a step by step storyline, but it seems very confusing to follow.
I believe Arcane Legends will give us a clear and vivid story for us to follow, and release new types of combat and technical advancements for iPod playing.

We all know what RPG stands for, right?
If you don't look it up.
No, it's not part of the name of a deadly gun.
It stands for Role-Playing Game.
We can truly expect to see some sort of background story from the above, mentioned:
-the powerful Warrior
-the devious Rogue
-the mysterious Sorceror

As for audience targeting, I have broken down the targets for each of the current Legends titles.
-Pocket Legends, generally aimed for the rather teen->young adult population (13-20)
-Star Legends, generally aimed for the more curious teen->tech adults (15-30)
-Dark Legends, a very PG-13 action filled game that is most suitable for thrill-anticipating teens-> adults of all ages! (15-40)

I believe Arcane Legends, being more adventure and magic-focused will have a younger aim.
I guess around 10-20 year old audiences would be a nice domain.

Do I believe it will be a success?

Well, so far each of the Legends titles have been a success, earning many different awards and prizes of all kinds and going to the E3 event quite often.
Pocket Legends focused on general lore and game play, while Star Legends gave a new Sci-Fi twist to all the action.
Dark Legends revealed the ever so dark and mysterious capability of STS, and I believe that Arcane Legends will add something new and spicy to the broil, perhaps to suit a different audience with different interests.
But then again, who wouldn't be interested in vampires and plasma-firing guns?

C'MON GUYS YOU GOTTA LOVE THOSE THINGS!