I don’t know much about Gatheryn or what an advanced-casual massively multiplayer online game is supposed to be. But I gather (get it?) from the screenshots that it’s set in a steampunk fantasy world with zeppelins. The press release says gamers will enter a world of “adventure, mystery and romance,” and play familiar puzzle and action games to advance the story and earn stuff.

Stamos comes in as Game Studio Director for MindFuse, focusing on Gatheryn’s production and design . As a veteran of the Star Wars franchise – including The Force Unleashed – she sounds like she’s got the skill set to get the game from development to launch.

Clearly MindFuse thinks so too,going from the press release:

“Isa will be instrumental in the creation of the epic world of Gatheryn,” said Joseph Walters, Chief Executive Officer and Lead Designer of MindFuse Games. “Isa’s outstanding track record as a producer is self-evident when you look at games like the The Force Unleashed, and Gatheryn players will appreciate all she is contributing to the game.”

Well, at least somebody can get a job these dark days. More power to you, madam.

Stop. You had me at 'steam powered monkeys'.

Gatheryn seems to be pitching itself as a sort of World Of Warcraft for people who hate endless grinding and enjoy casual gaming. The game is set in the aforementioned steam monkey paradise and promises to offer in-engine versions of “the 50 most popular casual games of all time.”

The developers, MindFuse, plan to let players forgo the usual level grinding in favor of just buying equipment and costumes using game currency earned from playing the casual games or just coughing up with a credit card.

A closed PC beta will be available for sign up in December, with an open beta in the new year.

The World Of Gatheryn [MindFuse Games]