The guys over at Mgame International contacted us with a new event they were running for their free-to-play MMORPG: Hero Online. They also provided us with a number of keys, which give free items to those participating in the event itself, to give out to our readers. To find out more about this promo and the game head on over to the full article.

Download: Hero Online Client

Yes, we know you have spent countless hours playing the Open Beta. We also know that you've waited countless antagonizing days to wait for its release. And no, we're not going to tell your best friend you ditched his birthday bash because you were too busy fixing that wallpaper for the Hero Online contest in lieu of the first month of the game's official release.

Yes, we know that the game, Hero Online from mGame pretty much constitutes your life.

So in between the martial arts smashing and bashing rich with Chinese culture, choosing between characters, Ruthless Blade, Overseer of the SKy, The Piercing Sky and Elegant Mystic, and ogling at Chinese-inspired eye-candy, you might want to check out these awesome screens we have for you.

Has anybody ever told you that you're just wasting away your life and time,sitting in front of the computer all day playing games and you find yourself at a loss of a good comeback? Netgame's Hero Online is here to your rescue.

On the first month of the game's official release, they will be holding online and offline events that are filled with great and exciting prizes. How exciting? Four desktop towers, fully loaded with gaming essentials to optimize your Hero Online experience with a stunning customized panel with Hero Online decal from ibuypower.com; which can be won by taking part in contests such as Spell it Out!, background/Wallpaper Contest, Player Guides and Extravaganza Tickets. The complete list of contests, and detailed description of the contests and contest rules are available in Hero Online's official website.

Meanwhile, tomorrow members of the game's staff will be answering questions as well as showing off the game at NetFragz located at 1358 Baseline Ave Unit D Fontana, CA 92336. There will also be prizes to be given away including signed copies of the game, posters and shirts. Please mention when you arrive that you are there for the Hero Online Event. If you want to play on an individual computer the rate is $2.50 per hour.

Now when somebody tells you that you're just wasting away your life and time, sitting in front of the computer all day playing games, you will never be at a lost for a retort anymore. Just calmly say that you're preparing to become a Hero and hoard all the freebies.

If you like martial arts, Hero Online just might deserve to be your MMORPG of choice. The game's Open Beta phase launched on June 30, giving interested players the opportunity to test Hero Online free of charge. Now, a day before the closing of the Open Beta, to further spark your interest, developer Netgame has released these fine screenshots.

It may not look like much, but the choice of a combat system rooted in martial arts and ancient Chinese culture makes for an unique experience. Netgame has recruited popular martial arts novelists to design the storyline of Hero Online.

Reception on Hero Online's has been very good, and it's only a matter of time until Netgame has fleshed out and polished the full game. Until then, enjoy the new screens.

   

  

The Hero Online Open Beta kicked off on June 30 and will end on July 29, giving participants a whole month to brush up on their sword-wielding, nunchuk-swinging, and shuriken-hurling skills. Before you get too caught up with the game, it's best to read up on what the Open Beta has to offer. MGames has added many new features that were not available during the Closed Beta. That alone should make you want to get in on the action!

The Closed Beta introduced the normal Quest, the Legend quests, and the Side Story quests. With Open Beta, two more chapters of the Legends quests and more normal quests will be added. We'll also see the first story arch of the Love Story quests, which are written by some of the greatest martial arts novelists of our time.

Of course, with so many quests it's just fitting to open more maps, including high level areas and PvP zones. The PvP element of the game has been enhanced with the addition of the dueling system, bounty hunting system, the zone PvP, and faction warfare.

The dueling system has been implemented for players to test their strength and skills against each other, while faction warfare allows players to group together in mass armies to battle each other for glory, honor, karma, and power. The most interesting among the systems is bounty hunting, where players can set rewards or bounties for the PK-ing of other players. A related feature would be Karma system, where players can earn titles and rank depending on how they go about with their PvP. Players can be the new Legendary Hero to the most detested Demon of them all.

Hero Online Open Beta also added the messenger system to create friend-lists and communicate with each other via whispers, tells, carrier pigeons, and more! With all these new features, Hero Online guarantees players a truly amazing martial arts experience.

The Hero Online Closed Beta is officially finished now, and Netgame has now not only announced an Open Beta, they'll also be giving veteran players who continue playing the interesting MMO a nice present - the "Special Closed Beta Item". We have no idea what item exactly it's going to be, but the game's website will have more information regarding this event soon. In order to be eligible, it's enough to have participated in only one of the two Closed Betas, but you must have at least one character that reached past the 3rd Dan - which shouldn't be a problem for anyone who has played the Closed Beta regularly. Also, there'll only be one item per account, regardless of how many characters you have.

The Open Beta will launch on June 30, lasting for a full month. This is the opportunity for anyone to try out the game based on ancient Chinese culture. It's story was written by an acclaimed novelist, supporting the action-heavy gameplay where players can choose from a variety of realistic moves and attacks rooted in martial arts. The aesthetics and creativity of this fighting style make Hero Online a very special MMO experience.

 

   
 

Time is almost up, my friends! The Hero Online closed beta is coming to an end and you've only got a few more hours to be able to get a sneak peek at this revolutionary blend of MMO action and martial arts mayhem!

1. Email QJ.NET for a Beta Activation Key
2. Register at Netgame for your free account*
3. After registering, Activate your Digital Key
4. Download the Hero Online Beta Client
   
5. Discuss the Hero Online beta in the QJ.NET Forums!

*Note: Some browsers such as FireFox may not be supported, Internet Explorer is recommended

June 26th: The closed beta testing period is now over.

The publishers at mGame have just released six new screenshots for their upcoming MMORPG Hero Online. In it, players will experience an Asian twist on the Arthurian legend in a martial arts environment. It's still not too late for you to get your shot at the Hero Online closed beta program, so just follow these simple instructions and download the Hero Online Beta Client to get a taste of this martial arts based MMO.

1. Email QJ.NET for a Beta Activation Key
2. Register at Netgame for your free account*
3. After registering, Activate your Digital Key
4. Stay tuned to QJ.NET and NetGame for news on when the Client will be available for download!
5. Discuss the Hero Online beta in the QJ.NET Forums!

*Note: Some browsers such as FireFox may not be supported, Internet Explorer is recommended

Download: [Hero Online Beta Client]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

Hero Online and QJ.NET have partnered to bring the martial-arts based MMO to your screens. If you've been busy for the past  couple of days, chances are you haven't joined the Hero Online closed beta program yet. No cause for panic as the program is still open to those who wish to participate and the Beta Client is available for download. All you have to do is follow the steps below and you're on your way to martial arts heaven.

   1. Email QJ.NET for a Beta Activation Key
   2. Register at Netgame for your free account*
   3. After registering, Activate your Digital Key
   4. Discuss the Hero Online beta in the QJ.NET Forums!

*Note: Some browsers such as FireFox may not be supported, Internet Explorer is recommended

Download: [Hero Online Beta Client]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

With the start of the new week comes a whole host of new media and information from Netgame about Hero Online. For those of you who have missed recent news stories about this martial arts-based MMO, Hero Online and QJ.NET have been partnering to allow you, our readers, participate in the upcoming closed beta program. The client will be available for download beginning June 14th, just in time for the grand opening of the beta which start June 15th at 11:00am EST. If you still haven't signed up for the program, you're not too late! Just follow these steps:

1. Email QJ.NET for a Beta Activation Key
2. Register at Netgame for your free account*
3. After registering, Activate your Digital Key
4. Stay tuned to QJ.NET and NetGame for news on when the Client will be available for download!
5. Discuss the Hero Online beta in the QJ.NET Forums!

*Note: Some browsers such as FireFox may not be supported, Internet Explorer is recommended

And now, for a taste of what you're in for, feast your eyes on a few of these fresh screenshots and a brand new trailer from Hero Online, and don't forget to see what makes this MMO different from the rest by checking out QJ's exclusive Interview with the creators of Hero Online!

  
  

Download: [Hero Online Preview Trailer 2]