Pinpointing the specific elements that help shape an MMO success is an inexact science at best. When all is said and done, looking back at the current state of the industry 50 years from now it's likely that scholars will still be arguing over exactly what it is about World of Warcraft that's had such universal appeal in the global market. In his latest love letter to the cosmos disguised as a weekly sci-fi column, Reuben "Sardu" Waters takes a look at the concepts behind MMO success, honing in on how Jumpgate Evolution will fare when it's unleashed upon the masses this June.
LEGO Universe developer NetDevil has apparently laid off a large number of staff, with stories already circulating that the company has been closed.
GamePron is still searching for an official statement from NetDevil or parent company Gazillion, but studio founder and former president Scott Brown has called out to his former colleagues via social media.
Hit-Reset's Davejm takes a look at what has happened to the highly anticipated follow up to Jumpgate.
Remember Jumpgate Evolution? The space based MMO that promised some amazing space combat. So where is Jumpgate Evolution? This is the question Codemasters have been asking and so far they're still without a game. Legal action us now underway.
Be like Eve Online but less boring.