Canaan Online, a Chinese animi-styled browser webgame is not available to North American and European regions. Canaan Online is published by Gala Networks Europe, operator and publisher of the free online MMORPG and browser mmo games.  Gala Networks Europe is delighted to announce the release of the first closed Beta Test of  Canaan Online. This free flash-based browser MMORPG is expected to launch in later 2009, but due to some reasons and translation.  Canaan Online’s release has been delayed. At the moment, it is available for internal testing in English, French and German at the mmorpg portal

Developed by XPEC Entertainment, this manga-styled game delivers an lovely pet system, social network, free virtual world features and ever-questing system. In Canaan Online you will experience the latest Chinese flash technology, that is, presents a China’s leading flash technology level. The game has been released in China since 2008. Now it is open to global.

By signing up an account, you will  enter a vast, diversified and virtual world based on the internet connection only, you can choose four classes to embark on your journey

Warrior

Warriors are close combat fighters who like to be in the thick of battle.
Encased in heavy armour they are protected from the strongest physical blows. They are good at dealing damage while protecting their team and have a strong resistance to physical damage but low defence against magic power. They should not be underestimated, as they are resilient and nearly always found on the front-line.
Perseverance – When your HP is lower than 35%, increase your physical attack by 50%.
Protection – Increase your physical defence and spell resistance by 150%.

Mage,

Mages are highly intelligent with a natural affinity for controlling the elements.
A crackling ice storm or a raging wall of fire on the battlefield is a sure sign a Mage is nearby.
They have low health and physical defence but make up for it with their ability to inflict huge damage.
Because of their fragile nature, it’s important that the party protects them.
Ignition – 30% chance to do 120 fire damage every 3sec for 30sec with fire damage spells.
Polymeric Ice Shield – Ice shield, decrease physical damage received by 60% for 40sec.

Ranger

Trained to be lethally accurate with a bow, Rangers like to pick off their targets from a distance while the enemy is distracted. They have the highest dexterity which increases their damage as well as avoidance.
They are agile and deadly, attacking with fearsome speed and accuracy.
They have medium defence and high damage.
Flame Arrow – Burning arrow, attack power 230, decrease target’s spell resists by 200p for 20sec.
Intensified Arrow Rain – Arrow rain, attack power 520, decrease enemy’s damage by 30% and crit by 150p for 20sec.

Priest

Priests are blessed with the ability to control light and darkness.
While they are widely known for their powerful heals and buffs, they also have command of dark magic which can make them fierce adversaries.
They are good fighting alone or supporting a team with their buffs and heals. In this way, they are a valued member of any party, taking time to selflessly protect and support their friends while doing damage to their foes.
Self Regeneration – Recover 1500HP, as well as recovering 70HP every 4sec for 55sec.
Dark Shadow – Dark damage, attack power 140, 70% chance to cause 25p of dark damage every 3sec for 25sec.

The game is published by Gala Europe, so if you are from China, or Asian countries, you cannot have access to the game directly. Catering for online games and casual MMORPG players, Canaan Online features dozens of rare pets which can be captured and then trained, before being traded. It also features a well developed chat and crafting system, allowing players to make new friends, join guilds, and run their own item shops trading items and their pets with other players. For convenience, it also gives players the choice of automatic combat mode as well as the ability to take full control of the action.

-About XPEC Entertainment-

Established in 2000, XPEC Entertainment is the leading interactive entertainment software developer and publisher in Greater China. With great passion and solid development skills, XPEC delivers more than 14 titles in the worldwide market in the past 9 years Latest titles include, “Kung Fu Panda”(PS2/ Wii, 2008), “Hardy Boys- the Hidden Theft”(Wii/ PC 2009) Located in Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing and Suzhou with more than 500 employees, XPEC builds up a skilled and experienced team with solid achievements. In the mean time, XPEC has dedicated eight years in research and development for web MMORPG and is amongst the few studios in the world to have spent so much effort for web MMORPG development. XPEC is the pioneer and leader in the field for developing client-free game.

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