The closed beta will commence Oct. 7, 2009 with a randomly selected number of participants, chosen from those who sign up now.  Gamepot is also offering beta key prize packs to its Facebook fans who post a status update with a link to the Bright Shadow website. 

“We are eagerly waiting the opportunity to unveil Bright Shadow to the Gamepot community,” said Thomas Lee, senior director of business and marketing, Gamepot (USA), Inc.  “Their opinions will be very instrumental in fine-tuning this game, and we look forward to their feedback.”

For more than a century, the peaceful civilization of Luciena has known the mysterious properties of “Soul Power” – an entity that exists within every facet of the universe, in all sentient beings, that can be used for benevolence or manipulated for evil.  However, deep within the Umbra Realm, nefarious beings seek to use the Soul Power to enslave, oppress and kill others; believing death is the only path to unlocking its true potential.  After enduring countless attacks at the hands of the Umbra, the people of Luciena have dedicated themselves to the study of Soul Power to use it as a weapon against their enemies.  Now with the battle lines drawn, an epic war has begun, with total control of Soul Power hanging in the balance.

Like all Gamepot games, Bright Shadow will be a 100% free-to-play experience with the option of purchasing “Pot Cash” for special in-game items further down the line.  For more information, or to sign up for a chance to be part of the beta, please visit the Bright Shadow website.