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Last December we first reported on Realm of the Titans, an upcoming Defense of the Ancients-type of online action-RTS game from Aeria Games. Today the publisher announced that it is taking sign ups for the game's first alpha test.

The sign-ups are being taken at the Aeria Games message boards and the application clearly shows that the development team are looking for testers who are familiar with similar games like DOTA, League of Legends and Heroes of Newerth. Players who are picked will be contacted to start the alpha test sometime in April. A closed beta test is still scheduled for this spring.

Are you ready for yet another game "inspired" by Defense of the Ancients? Aeria Games is hoping the answer to that question is, "Yes". Today the free-to-play publisher announced that it has acquired the Western rights to Realm of the Titans (yes, that is the title) which is being developed by Ningbo SG-TY.

The game will feature over 50 champions that will fight it out over battlefield that will let players control neutral monsters on the battlefield. Look for a detailed inventory system, features made specifically for the pro gamer and even some features that have been put in DoTA such as denying your opponents gold by killing your own minions. Closed beta testing will begin sometime in 2011.

The growing first person shooter MMO genre is going to get a new entry next year. Publisher Aeria Games has just announced plans to release a new free-to-play FPS MMO that will be set in the "modern warfare genre" with a closed beta test scheduled for the first quarter of 2011.

The unnamed game is being developed by Aquiris Game Studio and will use Unity Engine 3 as its graphical basis. Details of the game are sparse but the press release stated that it will have "multiple game modes and an extensive arsenal of realistic military weapons." The game will be released for both the PC and Mac platforms. After the game is launched a browser version will also be released.

Kitsu Saga, the newest free-to-play fantasy MMO from Aeria Games will be entering closed beta tomorrow, but you can download the installation client early so you can jump straight into the game when it starts. It's not too late to sign up for the closed beta if you haven't already. Visit the official website for more information about the game and to sign up for an account. System requirements are shown after the jump.

"Kitsu Saga transforms players into neophyte martial artists, seeking to survive the rigors of training under their faction's school and become full-fledged warriors to defend their realms from evil. Along the way, they will be joined by the Kitsu, a tribe of helpful foxes descended from a holy nine-tailed spirit. Players will be able to bring the Kitsu's magic into battle, as well as build relationships with Kitsu for powerful items and artifacts."

Download Kitsu Saga Closed Beta Install Client (981 MB)

The Dynasty Warriors games from publisher Koei have been a console staple in both the US and Japan for a number of years but the hack-and-slash historical game series hasn't had much of a PC history. Now the franchise is about to make a bigger impact on the PC in the US and Europe as Aeria Games has announced plans to launch Dynasty Warriors Online.

Aeria Games is already taking sign ups to beta test the free-to-play online game. If you are familiar with the Dynasty Warriors formula you might guess that the online version has lots of sword play, lots of characters on screen, lots of massive combos and generally lots of "stuff". The MMO part of the game includes character customization, solo and party quests and Player Vs. Player modes with support for up to two teams of 12 players. There's no word yet on when the game will officially launch.

Aeria Games has released its newest free-to-play online shooter, Wolf Team. In Wolf Team, players have a chance to switch between being human soldiers or werewolves. Humans have access to a variety of weapons, but werewolves don't have to worry about pesky things like ammunition. Wolves also have powers like wall running, and more advanced versions can turn invisible using stealth. Visit the official website for more information and to sign up for an account.

Download the Wolf Team Install Client (421 MB)

Players of the long running fantasy MMO Shadowbane have gotten a new lease on life. The Ubisoft-published game was supposed to shut down its servers on May 1 after a five year run. However the game's life has now been extended two more months to July 1, according to a post on the game's official message boards. It states, "This should allow the community enough time to play out its final days appropriately."

Not only that, but the game could go on for even longer. Our sister site Massively reports that free-to-play MMO company Aeria Games is chatting with Ubisoft about possibly taking over Shadowbane, if messages on the company's Twitter feed are to be believed. It's unknown if the game's current developer, Stray Bullet Games, would continue if Shadowbane were to keep going under a new publisher.

Gold Slam, a free to play online tennis game, just entered open beta and invites players to jump into the action. go to goldslam.aeriagames.com to create an account and start playing.

Download Gold Slam (335 MB)

Gamers in need of a prehistoric MMO need not look further than the open beta client for Stone Age 2. "What adventures await beyond the rainbow on the horizon, unfurling in the soft blue sky after the raging storm has passed?" asks the game's official website. "Crawl out of that cave, find your destined partner, sharpen your flint spear, and head out on a new adventure in a world where dinosaurs are still king."

Download the Stone Age 2 open beta client from Big Download

Stone Age 2, the newest MMORPG from Aeria Games, has finally entered closed beta. Looking much like a cross between pokèmon and prehistory, the game has the players, represented by cavemen, taming and training prehistoric pets to do their bidding. After capturing pets, they can then use then to either battle and capture other wild pets or enter them in competitions and tournaments. You can sign up for the beta over on the official site, and download the closed beta client from Big Download once you are in the beta!