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The latest patch for Secret of the Solstice is now available, introducing a challenging new high level dungeon, community-requested balance changes, and some exciting new in-game events.

The doors sealing the Sleepless Grave dungeon below the sandy city of Eir have been opened, allowing high level players to access the dangerous crypt for the first time. Players willing to brave the mummies, stone warriors, and minotaurs who make the Sleepless Grave their home will be rewarded with valuable Xen Stones. Best of all, the Xen Stone drop rate has been dramatically increased in all of Solstice’s dungeons.

The famous Xenian war hero Drekard will also be leading bands of adventurers into the game’s many dungeons on Thursday, October 9th, including the new Sleepless Grave. Players that manage to stay by Drekard’s side for the entirety of the event will be rewarded with powerful in-game prizes.

Finally, players who aren’t yet ready for their first taste of Secret of the Solstice dungeon spelunking can log on Saturday, October 11th for the Welcome to Xen event. The Solstice GMs will be helping players new to the world of Xen through their first quests, answering questions, and even handing out in-game items.

Check out the full patch notes here and log on now to experience all these great new changes.

Christopher Columbus has discovered the magical world of Isya! Now he’s stuck in Fiesta with no way to return home, having lost his three famous ships and most of his nautical equipment at sea.

Always willing to lend a helping hand, the people of Isya have rallied behind Columbus and are now working to rebuild the legendary explorer’s fleet. New premium items for players ready to join Columbus’ new fleet are now available in the Fiesta Store: The Sailor Uniform, Mara Hat, and Eye Patch. Sure, you may not know your clinometer from your sextant, but at least you’ll look the part!

Once your costume is in order, check out the new Santa Maria mount and set sail for the new world! Every player that purchases a Santa Maria mount before October 31st and helps Columbus get back on his sea legs will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a real life brass telescope and ship wheel courtesy of Columbus himself.

Check out the Fiesta Event Calendar now for more details!

This weekend only the Blackshot beta will be open to everyone! Simply register a free SparkID and login to the Blackshot website to download the game client and get immediate access to the beta test. Best of all, the beta servers will be online all weekend - from 10:00am PDT this Friday to 10:00pm PDT on Sunday night!

The Blackshot beta test has only been running for three days, but we’ve already seen a tremendous response in the Outspark community and around the world, with thousands of players eager to join the action. The huge number of gamers logging into the beta servers have allowed us to quickly isolate and address a number of bugs and issues, and have already made Blackshot an even stronger FPS.

Now we need your help to put the servers through their paces and stress test Blackshot. If you haven’t yet played the Blackshot beta, now’s your chance! Spread the word, tell your friends, and let’s come together to put Blackshot to the test and make it the best game it can be!

Visit www.playblackshot.com and get into the Blackshot beta now!

The new school year is in full swing along and all the “fun” that comes with it - delicious cafeteria food, pop quizzes, and hours of homework. So now’s the time to take a break from the books and relax. It’s time for homecoming in Fiesta!

To celebrate, the GMs will be throwing a homecoming dance on October 10th and 11th, and have released some stylish new costumes to the Fiesta Store. The Sakura Costume and Royal Fiesta Costume aren’t just perfect for making a great first impression or burning up the dance floor - they also boost your critical bonus rate and are ideal for slaying the monsters of Isya too.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a homecoming dance without a homecoming king and queen. Players can now nominate potential homecoming royalty in the Fiesta forums, and every winner will receive a special in-game crown on the day of the dance. All nominations must be submitted by October 9th, so vote now!

Meet Evil-Zop, Project Powder’s player of the month for October!

What got you into playing Project Powder?
I received a promotional email about it and when I checked out the website and the video on the homepage, I was really excited about being able to play it. But I think it was the video which convinced me mostly

Have you ever or would you ever snowboard in real life?
I haven’t ever snowboarded before but I’d really like to be able to try it sometime!

What do you like most about ProPow?
I think I’d have to say that the community is my favorite part of ProPow.

Click here to read the full interview and learn about this friendly member of the Project Powder community!