Bigpoint announces beta testing of Shards of War is now underway, offering access to their sci-fi game the call "the next Generation of MOBA." Here's w bit on the game:

Bigpoint, a leading global developer and publisher of online games, today announces the beta launch of Shards of War. With its intense, fast-paced combat sequences, WASD controls for tighter maneuverability, and dystopian Sci-fi setting, Shards of War promises to take the MOBA genre in a new direction.

“Shards of War is the first game of a new generation of titles developed and produced by Bigpoint”, says Khaled Helioui, CEO of Bigpoint. “The team has leveraged classical elements from MOBAs and tailored the gameplay to provide a pace and intensity more common in shooters. The result has beaten all of our expectations and has surprised and engaged all of the MOBA and Shooter players who have tested it. I am already addicted and cannot wait for our players to enter the fray. I could not be prouder of the team.”