Imperion starts with international server in its closed beta phase

Launched internationally in its Closed Beta: Imperion

You would think that the endless reaches of space provide enough room for colonization or research. And yet it is the stage for an epic conflict between three peoples in the free-to-play browser game Imperion. In this galactic strategy game, the aggressive Xen, the technologically-superior Titans and the adaptable Terrans do battle in order to expand and achieve supremacy in space. With the closed beta starting now, players take on the role of a general and attempt to expand into space, colonize new planets and overcome conflicts with military might, diplomacy or through cooperation.

Imperion offers a wide range of strategies and advancement is possible through colonization, invasion, tactical alliances or superior research. Prospective space explorers and conquerors have two possibilities to get hold of one of the sought-after beta keys. For late comers there are still a limited number of beta keys available on the Imperion page (www.imperion.com)and on our official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/imperionnews).

Imperion has long and interesting development history. Travian Games has developed the game continuously to reflect the wishes of its players – delivering fine-tuning and significant gameplay improvements to create a truly excellent game. The long development period – due to the switch to a tried-and-tested and yet particularly flexible technology – is now over. The development team will be watching with interest as true veterans and also lucky beta key winners compete on the closed beta server from the middle of October, providing them with valuable feedback before the start of the open beta.

Imperion impresses with detailed graphics and immersive gameplay, as well as a range of tactical options that put it on the same level as other classic strategy games. The current closed beta server will be filled with players gradually in order to push the technology to its limits (and beyond) in a controlled way. The closed beta phase also represents the start of the countdown to the open beta, which is expected to be available to all players in December.

Duel professional teams and national teams in goalunited

Prestigues matches are waiting against Germany, France, Arsenal London, AC Milan or Real Madrid

After Spains victory in the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine, fans of the free-to-play online sports management game goalunited are being given a very special challenge for the new season: A prestigious duel against the French and German national teams – each packed with their nation’s top stars!

Players of goalunited must now defeat the équipe tricolore or the boys with the German eagle on their chest to unlock a sought-after achievement, adding a timeless virtual trophy to their club and collecting reputation points along the way. In real life, the two teams never met but for just 300 goalunited stars, players can play out an epic confrontation between superstars such as Manuel Neuer, Sebastian Schweinsteiger, Mesut Özil, Lukas Podolski against Frank Ribéry, Karim Benzema, Patrice Evra, Florent Malouda and Samir Nasri. For this, they receive a unique trading card, which can be redeemed by November 30, 2012.
 
Players will also now have the option to play games against the world famous teams AC Mailand, Real Madrid or Arsenal in the special “Beat Milan”, “Beat Madrid” and “Beat Arsenal” events. The cards for these events can be found in a new section of goalunited, where different professional teams and additional features can be selected with coupons. Fixtures against world-famous professional teams are available until May 31, 2013.
 
With these challenges, goalunited maintains its reputation as one of the most-exciting free-to-play football manager games that constantly provides new game content and challenges. The virtual managers are continuously given incentives to improve their own team and to compete with real-life top stars. After the huge amount of positive player feedback resulting from the FC Barcelona challenge, the inclusion of the legendary stadium of Real Madrid and the Benfica Lissabon youth academy, Travian Games and the northworks development studio have worked together with rights agent Iconicfuture to grant the wishes of its active players and provide individual games with national teams. Players can still acquire the cards “Estadio Santiago Bernabéu” for the Real Madrid stadium, and “Benfica Eagles Academy” for an improved youth academy.

A surprise for the eighth birthday of Travian – heroines at the front!

Birthday present for all players of Travian: A brand new heroine

Travian, one of the longest running and most successful browser games worldwide, is celebrating its eighth birthday today. Reason enough for Travian Games to honor its eponymous product by rewarding its players. It is time to celebrate the anniversary with over 120 million registered Travian players and to unpack an exciting present. Rumors have been rife, but it is now time to unveil the latest addition to Travians – the battle-hardened heroine! From now on, players can choose whether to play the game in the role of a male or a female hero!

Until now, players could only choose bearded Teuton leaders, grizzled Gallic chieftans, or power-hungry Roman senators when joining the huge world of the browser-based classic. At last, Travian Games is introducing a little gender equality. Just as with male heroes, players get to design their heroines – they can choose hair color, hair style and expression, as well as many other options. As well as their own clothing options, female avatars also get their own weapon options, preparing them for the rough world of Travian. And because equal rights applies to everybody, Travian Games is also giving its male heroes some new weapons.
 
Travian Games will also be celebrating the eighth birthday of its classic game by organizing prize competitions for its players. Over the next eight weeks, the browser games specialist from Bavaria will be awarding eight iPads, 80 fan packages and a total of 80,000 gold in its Travian-related forums, facebook and in the game itself. Winners will need not just luck but will also find their creativity put to the test. You can find further information on the Travian facebook page (one of the biggest fan pages on facebook, with over 1.4 million likes), in country-specific Travian forums and in-game messages.
 
Over eight years, 120 million players worldwide have experienced and enjoyed the Travian phenomenon in 42 different languages. An incredible community has grown up around Travian. Since 2004, Travian players have been working together in alliances to defend their villages from wild hordes of computer-controlled Natars and rival players. In short, Travian main principle – cooperating to achieve long-term goals – continues to fascinate millions of players and has lost none of its appeal eight years on.