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Hello readers! Todays edition of Within BYOND contains great updates from many games currently under development! Chances are that you already knew that, so we'll move right into the game update briefs!

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Phat T has created a hub page for Path of Hero, an RPG game which features character customization, real time combat with over 50 skills and 4 classes, planets to explore, and guilds to create. The game is currently in beta and test sessions are hosted often.

The development team of A Birth of Magick is getting social with the creation of new avenues for which they can communicate with players, and vice versa. Check out the Tumblr page for developmental updates. Join the steam group for in depth discussions of the games. Follow their Twitter page for short and quick updates. If you use Facebook, let them know, so they get their name on that platform as well!

Monsters in the up and coming RPG, Severed Worlds, are going to be quite unique! Pixel Realms has posted information on planned monsters such as chickens, ghosts, spider golems, and man-eaters! Each monster does something special, and players will need to test and configure a strategy in order to defeat them. Nearing a closed beta test, and a Kickstarter campaign, keep frequent tabs on their progress on Tumblr.

Inheritance by Unlockable and Klirix is a new RPG about the spiritual evolution of the human race, which has allowed humans to control powers far beyond what we know today. Players will choose a skill of their choice, and to become a member of society. The game is currently in development, and looks promising!

Wolf-Pack Battalion, the round based fighting platformer developed by Mickemoose is currently in the process of updating their character selection. Additionally the game is compatible with the Webclient!

The Silk Games team has released version 1.68.8 for NEStalgia, aside from minor bug fixes related to the recent server merger, they have announced that there is a free opportunity for players to have their savefile transferred from one official server to another, up until the 16th of February. They hope to continue releasing exciting updates once this process is complete.

IchiroKeisuke is returning with a bang, and he has brought information on a new game currently in development call Rice. According to the first 14 days of development, he has worked on tile and edge generation, along with graphical fades, inventory management, and implemented hotslots. Screenshots look interesting as well!

Juzz has updated Biocrisis recently. Bug fixes and plenty of changes have been made. Seven new medals have been added for achievement hunters to obtain, and changes to administrative powers and the map editor have also been finished..

Making footsteps back to the current version, Azusa RPG has released a status report, featuring many changes from the lost version, these include new monsters, nearly completed dungeons, an expanded map, AI improvements, and many others.

Abilities are being created for Alchemyst, and several other RPG elements have been suggested in a recent progress update by Oasiscircle, a world map, shops, and dungeons. Players can select three special abilities to use in during the matches after obtaining them from the shop, or by getting lucky in the raffle.

DanteVFenris has displayed his progress on Unluckiest, a MMORPG which contains a mashup of original ideas, and concepts from many other popular games. Many videos are available that demonstrate the gameplay. The main baddie is an unfortunate soul who has been cursed with always being miserable, to the point of changing the entire world to do so. The target release date has been set for this summer.

Posting two progress updates, Mr_Gobber has continued working on MicrORPG and has made changes to the HUD system and how the map is rendered. Compatibility with the Web client has been ensured, and new hub art is ready for viewing.

The fantasy RPG, Sigrogana Legend 2 has seen three updates lately, bringing the current version to 1.12. Devourer Of Souls has added guilds, interface enhancements, cosmetic effects, and much more. The Black Beasts have backed down recently, and a new style of dungeon has been discovered. Plenty of adjustments and bug fixes have been made as well.

Aetheria by Starborn910 is a new action RPG currently in alpha development. Not much information is available on the hub page, but a server is currently live, check it out!

While not much information is available, Zecronious has posted screenshots of his project in development, currently named Prototype. While the game is currently not available, it looks like inventory control, overlays, and chickens have successfully been implemented.

Galaxy Online is a brand new RPG adventure game that has been created by Chickenlegs. Currently in development and occasional testing, players can explore the world, using fighting skills to take down monsters and other players. At least two classes are available to choose from, each with their own advantages and skills.

Gestalt has seen progress for the first time in a while. Focusing on the presentation aspect of the game, new graphics have been made to replace the original text based map, and new sound effects have been added to help portray the story.