Battle of the Immortals(PWE says this one will be Unique)

Battle of the Immortals is an upcoming MMO that is scheduled to launch in early 2010, and the Perfect World Entertainment team promises in a new blog entry that it will be the company's "most unique offering to date." The game is one of the first titles developed by PWE's development studio in Shanghai, which will apparently give it a different flavor from the games developed in Beijing.

The blog doesn't provide any gameplay details, but it does state that "the armor and weapons in BoI are incredibly detailed." More information on the game should be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Greetings "BoIs" and Girls,

My name is Xarfox and I've been blessed with working at Perfect World Entertainment for quite some time now. Some of you may know me from my work with Perfect World International.

Some of you may have also noticed that with the new recent changes to our snazzy website, there has been a new game added which has been dubbed "Battle of the Immortals" or BoI for short. (Pronounced - "Boyeeeee")

One of the primary complaints I see from players across all of our titles here at PWE is that our games share a lot of similar characteristics. Time and time again I hear or read, "Oh great another copy/paste game from Perfect World." I could spend an entire era writing about why I don't agree with that statement, but that's not what I'm here to write about today.

BoI is probably the most unique offering to date from Perfect World Entertainment. What most people may not know, is that a majority of our titles come from our development studio in Beijing, China. BoI is one of the first titles developed by our development studio in Shanghai. This is one of many reasons why Boyeeeee (5 E's usually) is going to provide our users with an experience totally unlike any of our current offerings.

So what's so special about BoI? What makes it unique?

Let's start with my favorite aspect of BoI, the gear!

Crazy Claws

The armor and weapons in BoI are incredibly detailed. Even the gear you get as a noob is fairly intricate and unique. The set pictured above doesn't even begin to illustrate how crazy the armor is. What you can't see is that the claws independently move occasionally, and the eyes located on the knuckles of the claws look around as you battle enemies. Let's move on.

Epicness Behold!

The armor set above looks fairly epic as you can see. The metal wings and feathers all independently move and shift, giving you a new way to flex on people you destroy in PvP. This last image paints a much better picture in terms of the gear animation in BoI.

You may want to click on the above image and expand it to get a true sense of how insane this set is. You can see how the helmet can open and closes. The shield itself has an open and closed state, and even the weapon has two different modes to convey your gamer prowess to your enemies.

BoI is shaping up to be a truly unique and intense game. Keep checking the PWE blog for more information in the coming weeks. ;)

one thing i must say is the the picture of the girl with wings suit look like gundam wings ^^

A PWE game that will be unique and unlike any other game on the market? Hard to swallow, as they say that about all their games. Yet each game is very identical to the rest of the PWE lineup.

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt this time... Let's see what the verdict is soon :)

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As we reported, Perfect World Entertainment recently gave players a brief glimpse at its upcoming MMO, Battle of the Immortals. Well, a new blog entry outlines the story of the game, as well as shows off three pieces of concept art. It also confirms that the closed beta is right around the corner.

According to the blog entry, "the story of BoI is actually a very interesting blend of East meets West." The game is set in the world of Motenia, which is wrapped in chaos following a war between Norse Gods. You can read the whole story after the jump.

Another week goes by as we come closer and closer to the Closed Beta launch for Battle of the Immortals. We here at PWE are very excited to be publishing BoI, and in the midst of our pre-launch fervor, have set aside some time to bring you guys up to speed.

Some of you guys have emailed in or commented about the game inquiring about the backstory of BoI, specifically as to whether or not it will be deeply rooted in Chinese mythology. The story of BoI is actually a very interesting blend of East meets West. I know this sounds like a corny marketing pitch but stay with me here. ;)

The world in which BoI takes place is a world called "Motenia", the world of the mortals. The Norse God Loki in his lust for power invaded the mortal realm of Motenia. Several other Gods came to humanity's defense and plunged the mortal world into chaos. This period of time is today known as "Ragnarok". (For those unfamiliar with the term, Ragnarok is a term from Norse Mythology which refers to a series of major events, including a great battle that ultimately results in the death of a number of major figures as well as gods".) This series of battles tore apart the world of Motenia, shattering not only the landscape and continents, but also sealing away various artifacts of power in the process.

More than 300 years after Ragnarok, the world of Motenia is still wrapped in chaos. A Goddess of Fate peered into the future, attempting to guide the mortals of Motenia to peace and safety. In her vision she saw an even greater era of destruction caused by a man called "The Dragon Emperor".

The Dragon Emperor was an infamous dictator known for his tyrannical and merciless reign. For every man in power, there exists someone who wishes to take that power, and the Dragon Emperor was no exception to that rule. Rebellions against his regime ran rampant across his empire. One group of elves, known as the Witches of the Millennium were able to utilize an ancient magic, sealing the Dragon Emperor in stone, along with his army.

The Goddess of Fate believes that the Dragon Emperor will soon find a way to free himself and his army from the curse, soon thereafter laying waste to the world. Only those who wield great artifacts of power will be able to stand a chance against the Dragon Emperor and his army.

We hope you all enjoyed this sneak peek at the story of Battle of the Immortals. Keep checking the PWE blog over the next few weeks for more updates on the game as well as the upcoming Closed Beta!

Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D Action MMOG newly released by Perfect World Entertainment. What makes PWE drop their developed 3D technology? A preview of BoI game features may help you find some clues.

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BoI Game Features:

5 Classes, each with their own unique skill sets and equipment.

Zodiac System, empower your character according to their birth date.

Auto-Navigation Quest System, progress easily without having look up quest information.

Soul Gear System, unique sets of armor and gear for each class that grow and change as players use them.

Hardcore PvP. Battle other players within a deep and detailed ranking system.

Hardcore PvE. Battle against players within dungeons for the right to take down epic bosses.

PvE Timetrials. Race against other groups and guilds to kill bosses, the group with the fastest time gains access to even greater challenges.

Pet System. Collect a wide variety of pets ranging from cute animals to devastating monsters.

Mount System. Ride upon giant beasts in order to shorten your travels, players can even fight while riding!

Territory War System. Battle other guilds for rare relics, resources, and other treasures within the Territory War System.

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It seems that PWE has firmly decide to drop the title of "PWI Copy" this time. Wish Battle of the Immortals can bring us an entirely nice new work.

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So what doesn't make this a PW clone?

All I see is PW with 2 somewhat bigger changes compared to the other clones

At least the lore sounds different so there shouldn't be as much copy, change colors, paste going on.

I ll still give this a chance to turn out different, since I see the possibility for it but so far it's not convincing at all

same hehe.so far all pw games seems alike.

hope this will be different.

might test it if have time but not convinced like snow says hehe

Last week we have introduced PWE's new action MMORPG Battle of the Immortals to you. The game will be quite different to the previous PWE games. Now its official site is live! You can find the basic information about the game there.

Battle of the Immortals - Teaser Trailer

The world in which BoI takes place is a world called "Motenia", the world of the mortals. The Norse God Loki in his lust for power invaded the mortal realm of Motenia. Several other Gods came to humanity's defense and plunged the mortal world into chaos. This period of time is today known as "Ragnarok". (For those unfamiliar with the term, Ragnarok is a term from Norse Mythology which refers to a series of major events, including a great battle that ultimately results in the death of a number of major figures as well as gods".) This series of battles tore apart the world of Motenia, shattering not only the landscape and continents, but also sealing away various artifacts of power in the process.

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Game features

- Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D Action MMORPG.
- The story of BoI incorporates Eastern and Western culture, ranging from Norse Mythology to   the Qin Dynasty.
- 5 Classes, each with their own unique skill sets and equipment.
- Zodiac System, empower your character according to their birth date.
- Auto-Navigation Quest System, progress easily without having look up quest information.
- Soul Gear System, unique sets of armor and gear for each class that grow and change as players   use them.
- Hardcore PvP. Battle other players within a deep and detailed ranking system.
- Hardcore PvE. Battle against players within dungeons for the right to take down epic bosses.
- PvE Timetrials. Race against other groups and guilds to kill bosses, the group with the fastest   time gains access to even greater challenges.
- Pet System. Collect a wide variety of pets ranging from cute animals to devastating monsters.
- Mount System. Ride upon giant beasts in order to shorten your travels, players can even fight   while riding!
- Territory War System. Battle other guilds for rare relics, resources, and other treasures within the Territory War System.

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Battle of the Immortals Closed Beta Key Giveaway Event

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Battle of the Immortals is one of the first titles developed by PWE's sub development studio in Shanghai while a majority of PWE's former games are come from their studio in Beijing, China.Battle of the Immortals is an Action MMORPG with a strong emphasis on hardcore PvP.

http://contest.mmosite.com/giveaway/boi/

That logo of Battle of the Immortals looks like a cheap rip-off from WoW Battle of the Immortals(PWE says this one will be Unique) 595883

yeah PWentertainment only did a good job 1 time, that's when they made PW.

After that it's been copy paste, multiply non stop

hehe yeah but no harm testing.after all the negative reviews they got from copying and paste they should listen sooner or later lolz

anyway i found its easy to get beta key.u can just go to teaser site and click join beta and it will email to u lolz.

http://www.perfectworld.com/blog/?p=7031 << classes detail

Battle of the Immortals Closed Beta Coming February 10

January 26, 2010 - Redwood City, CA. - Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd., today announced that Perfect Worlds highly successful MMORPG, Battle of the Immortals, will be making its way to North America. Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D multiplayer game that incorporates eastern and western cultures ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty. Closed beta for Battle of the Immortals will start on Wednesday, February 10.

Taking up the mantle of relic hunters, players can expect to travel throughout the world from the ancient tombs of past emperors in the East to the mythical Mount Olympus in the West. They will also be able to explore the Great Pyramids, uncover the mystery behind the Lost City of Atlantis and delve into lost temples deep within the Mayan jungle. Players will engage in epic battles against other players for the right to battle monsters, control cities & rule supreme.

Were very excited to be announcing Battle of the Immortals as part of our latest game offerings, said Jonathan Belliss, Product Manager for Battle of the Immortals. Dedicated players can expect high rewards, especially with the robust PvP system and unique Soul Gear system that allows players to equip living outfits that will transform and change as they use them.

For more information on Battle of the Immortals, please visit the official website at http://BOI.PerfectWorld.com/

About Perfect World Entertainment
Perfect World Entertainment, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd., publishes free-to-play online games and provides online services in North America. The Company primarily publishes three-dimensional, or 3D, online games based on the Perfect World proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Companys releases include Ether Saga Online, Jade Dynasty and Perfect World International, a free-to-play MMORPG which is currently played by millions of people worldwide; and a single-player action-RPG Torchlight.

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I registered for the beta

Despite its logo looking quite a bit like the logo from a famous Blizzard MMORPG, Battle of the Immortals is an all-new MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment.

Battle of the Immortals - Story Trailer

More Battle of the Immortals Videos

In Perfect World Entertainment's earlier blog entry by Xarfox, readers were treated to what is a surprisingly attractive game. BOI's character models look nice, and the details of these characters and their equipment (called Soul Gear) are very impressive. Readers also learned that Battle of the Immortals is being developed by an entirely different studio than the majority of PWE games, promising a new and exciting experience for its players.

A more recent post by Xarfox reveals the setting for the game, the world of "Motenia". Xarfox states that the story of Battle of the Immortals is "actually a very interesting blend of East meets West". Certainly not the most unique of sales pitches, but the game can slide on account of how interesting it actually looks.

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Including elements of Norse myth in the games own mythology, players are set into a war-torn world 300 years after the events of Ragnarok, which re-shaped the world and left vestiges of the great cataclysm in the form of artifacts all over the world. Still reeling from the aftermath of Ragnarok, a Goddess of Fate sees even more trouble to come in the form of the Dragon Emperor, a notorious dictator that was sealed into stone along with his army by a group of elves known as the Witches of the Millennium. The Goddess believes the Dragon Emperor will break the seal and return to establish his dominion over the world. Only those wielding the artifacts of power can stand a chance against him and his army.

The artwork introduced for this entry is very nicely done as well, illustrating a fierce battle between two shadowy, mounted warriors, a beautiful illustration of a female caster, and a great battle of warriors and dragon mounts, sacking a fiery city.

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The latest entry for Battle of the Immortals details what the game actually plays like and features. Xarfox breaks the game down into bullets for easy reading.

Battle of the Immortals is a 2.5D Action MMORPG

The story of BoI incorporates Eastern and Western culture, ranging from Norse Mythology to the Qin Dynasty.