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Jumpgate Evolution Playable at PAX
Posted by Brian Crecente at 7:40 AM on August 19, 2008
Upcoming space massively multiplayer online game Jumpgate Evolution is getting its coming out party at this year's Penny Arcade Expo, NetDevil announced today.
The game will be fully playable at the show on Alienware laptops.
"We are ecstatic that NetDevil will be taking Jumpgate to this year's Penny Arcade Expo. This is an amazing opportunity for visitors to come and try the game still early in its development. We look forward to the game's showcase at the event and look forward to the hearing the players' feedback first-hand. We know they will love it!" said Edward Relf, Director, Marketing, Codemasters Online.
I'd be sure to check it out when I'm there. I can't wait to see how much it has improved since my last time with it.
Don't forget to let me know if you want to drive along with me next week on my trek to the show.
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[ZTF]
Posted 8:05 AM 19/8/08
@Ad-hominem: And me.
Can't wait to here more about this game, specifically the types and classes of ships available.
[ZTF]
dynendal
Posted 8:01 AM 19/8/08
Unfortunately, another PC gaming booth I'll be walking right past.
dynendal
xenovis
Posted 7:57 AM 19/8/08
Being a huge fan of Freespace 2, and having EVE leave a bad taste in my mouth. I am looking forward to any Jumpgate impressions.
xenovis
Ad-hominem
Posted 7:48 AM 19/8/08
Well, that sounds cool.
But it's becoming more and more clear that the only people on the planet who own alienware Pc's are Exhibitor's and TV Show Characters(Who are only aware of two types of computers- Macs and Alienware).
Ad-hominem
DaveKap
Posted 7:46 AM 19/8/08
Been wanting to get my hands on the beta, glad to see I can test it out at PAX! Better not end up being another EVE though.
DaveKap
Erignamatic
Posted 7:44 AM 19/8/08
Awesome! Though I won't be going to PAX, I do look forward to hearing how this game is coming along.
I've been yearning for some twitch-based space gaming Since X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter - It won't be the same, but I'm hoping I can get an equal entertainment value out of it.
Erignamatic
sigma7
Posted 8:46 AM 19/8/08
Sweet! I am really curious to see how this game handles overpriced rip-off hardware.
sigma7
aphex_twin
Posted 8:42 AM 19/8/08
I was just about to point that out, that cover looks like it was totally lifted from Prey.
aphex_twin
Altima NEO
Posted 8:39 AM 19/8/08
That reminds me a lot of the cover to Prey
Altima NEO
Gunloc
Posted 9:31 AM 19/8/08
I might build a PC just to play space shooters. I miss those and graphic adventures these days.
Gunloc
kraembaer
Posted 9:30 AM 19/8/08
at least it can't be too demanding if those alienware computers are really laptops and not some 8800gtx sli monsters that would set your pants on fire
kraembaer
kidko
Posted 10:04 AM 19/8/08
Thanks for your interest in this, Brian. I'm looking forward to your report!
kidko
Hello_Apollo
Posted 9:54 AM 19/8/08
@kraembaer: Alienware's top end laptop is a 8800gtx sli monster
Hello_Apollo
pylon_trooper
Posted 11:25 AM 19/8/08
@pylon_trooper: Here you go, fool. Here are the specs...and do some goddamn research before you shoot your mouth off and ask stupid questions again.
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
CPU: Intel Pentium® III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon 800 MHz
RAM: 512 MB+
Network: 56k modem or better Internet connection
Video: 32 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting
DirectX™ 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers
pylon_trooper
pylon_trooper
Posted 11:21 AM 19/8/08
Please find out the specs for Jumpgate...Freelancer works on my gutless laptop, so I'm hoping the alleged scalability of this one works too. Can't wait for it!
pylon_trooper
OUberLord
Posted 12:01 PM 19/8/08
As long as the game stays just on the side of not quite simulating Newtonian flight physics I'm interested. People in the beta have been saying it reminds them a lot of Freelancer, which could bode well if it's fleshed out enough of a concept to be successful as an MMO.
OUberLord
exeprime
Posted 3:38 PM 19/8/08
Now the only question is how am I going to divide my time between Eve and this?
I love Eve's depth and complexity, but I also loved Freelancer's combat... Heck, I hope I get in the beta soon.
exeprime
Rakotto
Posted 5:52 PM 19/8/08
It seems that I am not the only one who thought about Prey after seeing the boxart of this game.
Rakotto