A video tour of Jumpgate Evolution

Jumpgate Evolution is a space-faring MMO with a deep love of action. Beautiful graphics, a rich backstory, and a definite Han Solo vibe help to make this one of our most pleasant surprises at GDC. We have three videos showing off the game, on a very attractive three-monitor setup. <BR><BR><a href='http://meincmagazine.com/gaming/news/2009/03/a-video-tour-of-jumpgate-evolution.ars'>Read the whole story</a>

 

[swiftdraw]

This game would interest me a lot more if it wasn't a MMO. A new, and good, space based game would be nice to play right now.

 

[FrankCaron]

Guess I have to get another monitor before June.

 

[rolphus]

Definitely really psyched about this - I've thought that an action-based space MMO should be doable for years, and it's the big thing that turned me off EVE (well, that and the massive learning curve, plus the required amount of time commitment to "stay in the game"). I've been following the development for ages, and I'm theoretically signed up for the beta when it happens, but some keys from Ars for guaranteed entry would go down a treat. <BR><BR>By the way, if you restrict them to US residents only, I may have to get upset.

 

[fester]

Disappointing there are still no cockpit views, is that part of the game in such disarray that they can't show it publicly?

 

[Ganso]

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<div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> We were promised a bunch of keys to give away when the closed beta begins, so we'll be sure to follow up and get as many of you guys playing as possible.<br> </div>
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<br><br>Ben! *cough**cough* think about the GESC Ars Squad when those beta keys come your way -- View image here: http://episteme.meincmagazine.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif -- -- View image here: http://episteme.meincmagazine.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif --

 

[1019]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">It's somewhat difficult to attend a meeting for a game in a genre that you couldn't really care less about </div></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Maybe either find someone who does care about these genres to do the reporting, or leave unnecessary comments like these out of your stories.

 

[mathrockbrock]

Looks fairly pretty well inspired by Freespace, which can only be a good thing.<br><br>They made the controls seem quite easy to manipulate. Unfortunately one downside to making it action-oriented is that a good monitor setup like they use gives a big advantage for periphery. I can't afford 2 more 24" monitors and another beefy GPU in order to be competitive.<br><br>The real key to the game's success though will be how well they integrate a solid backstory and plot. Those put Freespace and Homeworld ahead of the pack like a decade ago. Dogfighting can definitely get to be a grind if the enemies aren't varied and the writers don't provide enough motivation to <i>want</i> to kill them.<br><br>What I'd really <b>really</b> like to see though is a lighthearted space game. Like where the enemies could be from Disco Planet and have lots of plaid and gold on their ships, or 17th-century scurvy "space pirates". You know, something spry with a Futurama-style wackiness -- View image here: http://episteme.meincmagazine.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif --

 

[Zakharov]

It sure looks like a re-hash of Jumpgate: TRI that came out something like 8 years ago. It was a fun game in the short to medium term but had virtually no depth to keep people interested. Are they doing anything to make the game more interesting past the first month I wonder?

 

[Stitch]

Looks reminiscent of Terminus, but with the capability for more players and a central persistent world. The option for more arcadey controls rather than strict newtonian looks nice, too.

 

[madmanX]

@Zakharov<BR><BR>I remember the old jumpgate, it was a blast. especially you ran into Emma for the first time and gave her a big ole smooch with your ship!

 

[Daros]

I'm excited to see some good new videos... been watching this game for at least a year now. I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on it.

 

[Reykov]

I remember beta testing Jumpgate: TRI back in the day. I loved it, even went out and bought a copy when it was released, but alas due to financial restrictions I couldn't keep it up... -- View image here: http://episteme.meincmagazine.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif --

 

[leboomer]

Sorry, but any game that has great big spaceships with wings needs to revisit physics 101.