Beta signups for upcoming free Live Arcade action-RPG
If you interested in trying out the upcoming Ascend: New Gods game, you can signup for the beta here:
http://ascendgame.com/beta/
Ascend: New Gods is a part action-RPG, part-strategy game for Xbox Live Arcade that features "asynchronous multiplayer" and also includes an element that will be playable on mobile phones. Basically, it sounds like you will get a single-player experience of the hack 'n slash variety when playing the XBLA version and can then play the strategy layer on your mobile device (using SmartGlass functionality) and all of it is going towards the same persistent world inhabited by other "champions."
Ascend: New Gods is an innovative new action RPG where you'll enjoy a robust single-player experience connected with other players all over the world.
Wage war for your God as a brutal Caos warrior on a unique journey to Ascension. Destroy the spawn of the Titan, invade other player's parallel worlds, and tip the balance in the crusade between the alliances. Personalize your character with a wide variety of customization options, including appearance, upgradeable weapons, and armor!
Signal Studios, developers of the XBLA game Toy Soldiers, are at PAX East this weekend with a full demonstration of the game in progress so, if you're interested, expect a flood of news over the next few days on their forums: http://www.signalstudios.net/forums/#/categories/ascend-new-gods
Thanks to misterman08 for the tip!