Looks like Warrior Epic is taking a bit of a different approach when it comes to promoting their game, as they've just recently released a combat tutorial for beginners, which can be found here. Warrior Epic is a an MMORPG focused on allowing players the opportunity to "make significant progress in regards to leveling their Warrior, gaining loot, and accomplishing more in a much shorter timeframe than other existing games."

True Games announced today that the first expansion for Warrior Epic will be released in July. PvP fans will enjoy the new content as players level 10 or higher will get the opportunity to fight each other in new PvP gameplay.

If PvP isn't your style, the expansion will also include the addition of the "Trogken Swamps," a mid- to high-level region that will feature new missions, monsters and gear for your warriors.

According to Peter Cesario, director of product and business development at True Games, "We want Warrior Epic fans to find something new and exciting about the game every time they login, and this new expansion is just one of many great gameplay updates they can look forward to as the community continues to grow." So it looks like you can expect even more updates after the first expansion is released next month. You can read the full press release below.

Warrior Epic V3.003 is now live and contains a ton of bug fixes, such as addressing issues that were causing game lists and quest text to be truncated. Also, the download size of the game has been reduced.

The full patch notes can be found here or after the jump.

The Warrior Epic team has posted a video tutorial on YouTube that explains how to use the game's spirit system. Nick from True Games Interactive walks viewers through the three major aspects if the system: the revival of warrior spirits, bringing warrior spirits into battle and infusing monster spirits into your equipment.

When a warrior dies in the game, its spirit resides in the player's hall. The player can then summon the spirit to unleash attacks, bind it to his or her equipment to get special powers, or just bring the spirit back to life. You can read more about the tutorial video in the press release after the jump.

Also, the Warrior Epic team is hosting a trivia contest on its Twitter page. The team will be asking one question a day for three days starting tomorrow, June 12. The players who submit the correct answers first will win 120 in-game gold.

We reported last week that a date had been set for the launch of Warrior Epic, but the news is now official: Warrior Epic is live! You can head over to the game's Web site and download the client for free if you'd like to join in the battle.

According to a press release, "the game's item shop is now open and features premium packages as well as a vast selection of unique items for sale including vanity pieces, potions and more. Other major launch updates include a brand new introductory sequence which introduces new players to the story and lore behind Warrior Epic, as well as a Random Map Generator that allows players playing the same quest to participate within a totally new dungeon therefore enhancing the re-playability."

Also, a guild system has been implemented to allow players to create guild and hold tournaments. In addition, new and enhanced skills have been added to each of the six main classes. You can read the full announcement after the jump.

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True Games Interactive has announced that Warrior Epic will be released in both North America and Europe on Tuesday, May 19.

According to the North American press release, beta testing will continue right up until Monday, May 18, the day before launch. In fact, you can still register to participate in the closed beta if you wish. Once the game is released, you'll be able to download the game for free on the official Web site.

The European version of the game will be released through a partnership with GOA. You can read more about this version on the official European site.

We already let you know a couple days ago that the closed beta for Warrior Epic starts today, but now we have a time: 5 p.m. PDT. So start sharpening your blades and prepare to dive in to battle if you registered for this experience.

If you don't feel that you have time to devote to another MMO, the team over at True Games has emphasized that session-based missions can be played in 20- to 30-minute chunks. So you can progress in the game even if you only have a few hours a week to play.

True Games has announced that closed beta testing for Warrior Epic is set to begin Thursday. So if the thought of taking command of an army of warriors is appealing to you, head on over to the game's official Web site and register for the beta. The company has said there are only a few spots left since registration has been ongoing, so you may want to sign up as soon as possible if you'd truly like to be considered for a beta key.

According to a press release, the Warrior Epic team has implemented end-game content for high level players, including new bosses, campaigns, quests and items, which will be available in the beta. Also, new powerful abilities have been added to the skill trees of all base and sub character classes.

The full press release regarding the beta announcement can be found after the jump.

True Games Interactive has completely revamped the Warrior Epic Web site to provide fans with access to more media and communication options, including forums. While that's a nice upgrade, perhaps the most exciting news regarding the update is that sign-ups are now available for the upcoming closed beta, which is scheduled to begin in the early spring. Here's some of the changes you'll see on the site:

The stunning new website introduces new information and visuals on the exciting environments in the game, along with a sneak peek at the warrior halls; which play a key role in the game. Fans can also check out and participate in the community forums and download cool wallpapers, screen shots and videos from the media downloads page.

If you'd like to participate in the closed beta, you can register here. The full press release regarding the Web site revamp can be found below.