May 15th, 2008

Pixel Mine Games Officially Launches

Ashen Empires Screenshot

The Pixel Mine Portal is a downloadable client that allows you to play a number of online multiplayer games including MMORPGs like Ashen Empires, Dransik and Secondhand Lands. The fourth game, Fireteam Reloaded, is a 2D isometric tactical shooter currently in beta testing. Pixel Mine plans to add around three to four games each year, most of which are from independent developers.

About Ashen Empires and Dransik

Ashen Empires from Iron Will Games is an isometric fantasy-themed MMORPG that was based off of an older MMORPG called Dransik, which is 2D and based on the Ultima V Engine. The two games are known for their lax PvP rules and cult status. In addition to the purely open-ended character progression system and a myriad of combat customization options, players can take up a variety tradeskills like fishing and cooking, as well as in-depth ones, such as farming and construction. Ashen Empires has been around for 5+ years.

Dransik (Now known as Dransik Classic) was developed by Asylumsoft Inc. whose lead developer was Lothgar, who is now working on a couple of new games, Elderlands and Stygian Worlds. When Dransik successfully reached critical mass in the late 90’s and early 00’s, it went fully commercial. However, a free to play side-project called Dransik Iso had begun, which was the earliest version of Ashen Empires, and has since flourished into a content-rich universe.

About Fireteam Reloaded: Gameplay Clip