Sigil Games and SOE have announced that the Vanguard: Saga of Heroes open beta will begin on Friday January 5th, 2006. The game, which is scheduled to launch early this year, will be distributed through FilePlanet.

OPEN BETA BEGINS ON JANUARY 5th FOR VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES

Sony Online Entertainment and Sigil Games Online today announced that open beta will begin tomorrow, January 5th, for the upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game, "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes." Tomorrow players that are participating in the pre-order program will be able to access the open beta. Other adventurers interested in exploring the world of Telon can head over to www.fileplanet.com to begin their journey. "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes" will immerse players in a classical fantasy setting filled with magic and intrigue beginning in Q1 of 2007.

About Vanguard
The only limits are your own in Telon. The adventurous can choose from multiple paths of exploration within the three spheres of advancement: adventuring, crafting, and diplomacy. Players can delve into the mysteries of Telon, and embark upon quests to slay monstrous beasts locked deep inside rugged mountain ranges. Those with a quick mind can use diplomacy to convince kings to move armies and change the course of history. With player-crafted boats, flying mounts, and customizable player housing, "Vanguard" offers players a world of their own choosing.

To join the North American open beta please visit: http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/vanguardbeta/landing.aspx
For the first week the offer is only open to File Planet subscribers, to subscribe visit www.fileplanet.com

The European beta will open on January 8th. European customers who have pre-ordered "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes" and received their key can also join beta on January 5th.

For more information about "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes" please visit: www.vanguardsoh.com and www.joinvanguard.com

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