Heroes of Newerth (3rd-party DotA) beta hype
S2 Games is creating a stand-alone DotA platform called “Heroes of Newerth”. This is BETA footage and is only going to get more awesome, I heartily recommend playing it as soon as you can. I don’t think this qualifies as contraband gameplay footage, but if S2 games would like me to take this video down I will, I just wanted to hype an awesome upcoming game! If you don’t know what DotA is, it’s a team-based game of good versus evil where heroes level up and use their unique skills, teamwork, and strategic items to destroy the other teams’ base and become victorious. This 3rd party program already features many many great improvements and streamlines that I personally find delightful. Sound on this video isn’t related to the game, download: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/154985
From S2 Games beta website: “You are about to play a stand alone DotA based game. We have asked IceFrog if he had any objections to this and he did not, he is ok with it. Heroes of Newerth contains both content very similiar to DOTA and brand new content of S2 Games’ creation.
At S2, we’re huge fans of DOTA, and were pained to see how it was being held back on the warcraft 3 engine. DOTA style gameplay deserves a stand alone game so competition can be taken to the next level. As a MOD, DOTA faces many obstacles and boundaries that a stand alone title like Heroes of Newerth does not.
We also felt that the experience of playing and finding DOTA games online could use some drastic improvement. With HoN, there are many features and tools to make playing online (both with friends and by yourself) a much easier and more enjoyable experience. Your position as testers will help us perfect and fine tune these features, as well as allow us to see how they perform under various conditions.”
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July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
This is against the …
This is against the agreement that you checkmarked. I had the urge to do this same thing but I didn’t when I read the agreement. Please do not make any more videos until they allow it, be glad you are part of a\the beta test and stop revealing the game. I don’t mean to sound rude but this is kind of dishonest seeing that you did agree not to save any media files from the game.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Cool beans. Now I …
Cool beans. Now I just need to hunt down a key…
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Ze0ns, can I be …
Ze0ns, can I be your friend?
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
You can be invited …
You can be invited by a friend as long as they have invitations. I myself have 3.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
so.. i’m playing …
so.. i’m playing this dota based game too and i think its awesome.. if the S2 games dosen’t screw up what icefrog has did i think this game will surpass DotA…
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
give me a beta …
give me a beta please
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Wow, this looks …
Wow, this looks awesome.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
There’s already two …
There’s already two other DotA clones out there. It was only a matter of time before Icefrog caved. I’m sure he’d like to see the game go beyond the warcraft engine.
I don’t see this overtaking DotA as long as you need to pay for it.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
The reason why the …
The reason why the dota-allstars community hates IceFrog is because he gave permission behind their backs for S2 to create a stand-alone.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Looks pretty …
Looks pretty interesting. How can I sign up for the beta? -Chess
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
omgomgomgog.
I …
omgomgomgog.
I want to try this…
Looks so pretty.
Dota<333
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
lol variation of …
lol variation of thunderhorse
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
dota better bcoz it …
dota better bcoz it got funny movemnt and special bug movment
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Where do I go for …
Where do I go for more information about the game? Specifically, I want to know about when I’ll be able to play it.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
ah nice dude, im …
ah nice dude, im trying to get a key for this and league of legends. the new version of dota killed me and I cant barely adjust after taking a break.
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Yes, I updated the …
Yes, I updated the description to address this - thanks
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
was icefrog …
was icefrog involved in this in any way?
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
i don’t play …
i don’t play warcraft but thanks for using my song lol
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
looks cool
looks cool
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
ROCK ON thunderhores
ROCK ON thunderhores
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
the song playing is …
the song playing is a different version of thunderhorse!
July 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I’m in the beta as …
I’m in the beta as well…. it’s a great game with awesome graphics… if you like dota but hate leavers…. this game is a must!