OGPlanet, the US MMO publisher which we reported last week had been funded, has announced the opening of applications to join its closed beta for its upcoming casual MMORPG, La Tale. As with all games OGPlanet publishes, La Tale has already been released in Korea, and this beta is for the localised US version.
The game’s art style is anime, a cartoon style which is increasingly popular outside Asia, from where it originates. According to the press release “La Tale’s whimsical art style and detailed 2D worlds bring a lighthearted touch to the MMORPG genre, and have won it a large following in Asia. Simple gameplay and intuitive quests make La Tale accessible for players of all ages, while a large, immersive world promise hours of entertainment.”
From the language of the website, it would appear that La Tale is targeting a relatively young demographic, emphasising ‘cute characters’ and easy controls. If that is the case, it is certainly entering into a crowded, but large market for casual MMORPGs aimed at youngsters, most notably Disney-owned Club Penguin.
Applications for the closed beta are only open today. OGPlanet members can apply through the La Tale website.
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