August 17^th, 2005 (9:38am) - Hear ye, future heroes of the legendary lands! The time fast approaches where your strength and honor shall be called upon in the eternal struggle against the oppressive Evil that does seek claim to our realms, but before this final conflict plays out gird yourself for a precursory taste of battle. We summon you forth now to unleash spell and steel upon our enemies, to bring forth the bitter taste of defeat on their tongues, and lay claim to the righteous victory that is your birthright! We invite you to lap upon the sweet drink of carnage in the Land of Legends demo!

You’ve read the previews of the game, heard all the excitement generated from those, and now you’ll get a chance to see what all the buzz is about as developer Tiny Hero Game Studios and Shrapnel Games proudly present the release of the official Land of Legends demo. The good news doesn’t stop there though, as we’d like to take this time to also announce that this eagerly awaited title is now finished and has gone gold!

The demo will grant players a taste of what to expect in the full version, slated to begin shipping September 21st. The demo includes the following:

* Play as the steadfast humans or the enigmatic elves. The full retail game features six more playable fantasy races, each one boasting its own unique units and special abilities.
* Three maps designed specifically for multiplayer mayhem. The retail version will have a total of ten multiplayer maps.
* There are four missions ripped straight from the full campaign game (which features a total of thirty-two missions, and an extra special "Legendary" version of the
campaign that will really test your strategic mind) and the full in-game tutorial, designed to quickly acclimate new players.
* Hotseat, skirmish, and campaign modes ready for action. The retail game will also include free Internet matchmaking, with an integrated game lobby.

The full version of Land of Legends can be had for $34.95 and may currently be pre-ordered through the Shrapnel Games’ e-store, Gamers Front at www.gamersfront.com. Order now so you can be one of the first to own it in September! In the meantime download the free, fully playable demo at: http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Tiny_Hero/Land_of_Legends/6.htm