Tension between Architects and Animators grows more intense as Mages of the two Academies battle for control of the world. With both sides maintaining a hold over established territories the Song of Arms campaign continues strong. 

The Song of Arms campaign started Monday, June 13 and will run for one week. The campaign is a three round competition that rewards mana potions and medals based on your individual contributions in your local battlegroup leader board!  Click here, for more information about Shadow Cities campaigns.

The Shadow Cities community is expanding rapidly with new mages joining the battle each day in new locations across the globe!

Given the influx of new mages, we thought now would be an excellent opportunity to ask those more familiar with the Shadow Cities experience to share their favorite tips and tricks. Ideally, these tips would be targeted at new mages whose knowledge of the overall game might be more limited in the beginning.

As a result we have released a new Game Tips Forum where you can send any tips you believe may be essential for a beginner mage ...

Latest Shadow Cities update brings completely new War Chant & casting effects and the much wanted feature, Beacon list, to the Cloudview.

Download Shadow Cities version 1.1.3 now from your local iTunes App Store for free!

Read what else is new in version 1.1.3 from the Shadow Cities Tech Forum.

Shadow Cities is currently available on the U.S., Canadian, Swedish and Finnish iTunes App Stores. More countries to be launched!

As magic begins to spread rapidly in the modern era, new ideas blend with old philosophies. Feelings of animosity grow particularly strong amongst Animators who view the Architects’ handle over magic as empty and irresponsible. An inharmonious discord can be heard from the echo – a Song of Arms for any burning soul seeking beauty through destruction. 

Tension between Architects and Animators grows more intense as Mages of the two Academies redouble strategic support in player vs. player hot-spots around the globe. 

Beginning with the Song of Arms campaign, the teams will gain access to new Battlegroup Beacons appearing in the ...

Looking for an easier means of transcontinental space manipulation? We thought you might be! The next Shadow Cities update will contain the new and improved beacon system, allowing mages all the comforts and luxury that should come with travel in the 21st century! Check out these two images that preview upcoming changes to the Shadow Cities Beacon system. We'll be revealing more Shadow Cities updates and features in the coming days so stay tuned for future updates!

Feel free to discuss these images and all things Shadow Cities on our official global discussion forums!

The race to control the Summer Energy continues as Animators and Architects battle for control over Finland, Sweden and realms all across North America. The Animators maintain a strong hold over most of the territories gained from the Four Houses campaign. While all energy gains help your Academy, during the Summer Shadows campaign Earth Spirits reward more energy than ever!

The Summer Shadow campaign started Monday, June 6 2011 and will run for one week. The campaign is a three round competition that rewards mana potions and medals based on your individual contributions in your local battlegroup leader board!  Click ...

Summer has arrived and the Summer Shadows Campaign has officially begun! The earth mother is in bloom and gives new strength to the spirits of earth passing through the Shadows. While these newly energized Earth Spirits represent a dangerous threat, this increase of power now also allows Mages to gain more energy when capturing them.

The Summer Shadows campaign began Monday June 6, 2011 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. The campaign will be split into three rounds during which time all Green Earth Spirits will have increased health but also provide more ...

The Shadow Cities Discussion Forums are managed by the Grey Area Community Team.  While many Grey Area employees may visit and participate in discussions, here is a list of active staff members you should expect to see posting on these forums: Community Managers Khamos and Chadj, Game Developer Aurelius & Web Designer Enra.

Grey Area Community and Development Team members type in blue text and can be identified by the unique Shadow Cities “Staff” icon appearing near their name. When you see them, please feel free to say hello and join in on any discussion!

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Things are really starting to heat up as the Animators and Architects vie for control over the United States. While the Architects may have control over much of the North East and West Coast, the Animators maintain a strong foothold in many central states. With this foothold the tides of battle can quickly change, especially as the Spirits of the Four Houses continue to pour through breeches in the seal to the Shadow World.

The second round of the Four Houses campaign ends June 4, 2011 at approximately 12AM PDT. To learn more about Shadow Cities Campaigns, click here.

Canada Mages Ahoy! The first Shadow Cities meetup in Canada will be arranged in Toronto at Sherway Gardens Mall on sunday June 12th 11:15 am. Meet up point is in the food court.

This is your change to meet other mages, talk about the game, share feedback, help with game issues, teach new players, and just have fun. Feel free to bring your friends too!  

Mages from both academies are welcome! Players who are minors must get parental permission before coming.

Check out the Toronto meetup community

Toronto meetup on Shadow Cities Forums

For more information tweet Ruiner who ...