Saga – Sliverlode Severs Ties With Wahoo Studios

Back in June I told you about Saga, the new MMORTS from Silverlode Interactive and Wahoo Studios that is based in a world designed by the lead programmer of “Starcraft: Brood War”. Today Silverlode Interactive announced that they have amicably split from Wahoo Studios to enlarge their team and focus exclusively on the expansion of Saga.

Saga, as I mentioned in the previous post, is free to play and has dropped normal subscription fees in favor of a “micropayment system” where players can purchase booster packs to enhance their armies with unique troops and spells, which they can trade with others — in return for other units, abilities and resources — via the in-game marketplace. Strategic supremacy remains the focus, however, so players who do not buy booster packs are still competitive through superior tactics.

Alpha testing has begun in earnest on Saga, but the beta sign up page is still functional so visit the official site to get in on the beta before it is too late – 150,000 gamers have signed up already. More than 5000 booster packs have been purchased during the beta test, with some players buying well over 100. These beta accounts will be partially wiped when the final game is available, but players who purchased booster packs during the beta test will have their credits transferred to the final game.

“We’re thrilled with the response from fans and critics,” said Jason Faller, Producer at Saga Games, LLC. “It’s been great to see players getting so wrapped up in buying booster packs, trading units and spells, and building their ultimate fantasy armies… and we’re only in beta testing! We can’t wait to unleash the final game — along with new units, spells and quests — and continue to support our vibrant community with new content on a regular basis.”

The game is slated for a full release this Fall, and as usual check back with Gaming Today for more information and updates on Saga as they are released.

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