10 Upcoming MMOG's for 2009
Posted on Friday, March 13th, 2009 and filed under Game News.Lego Universe
That’s right, Lego Universe. Not a whole lot of information is available at the moment, but from the start you will be able to fully customize your new little Lego buddy. From there you can run, jump, bounce and build your way through the ever-evolving Lego Universe. Being on more of the children’s spectrum, it’s not designed to be a PVP-centric game, but there are opportunities still to be found in a variety of competitive challenges. Players will also be able to designate their creations as “smashable”, or not, which brings me right back to my childhood days of Lego crash’em-up derby.
Aion
http://www.plaync.com/us/games/aion/
Aion is another MMORPG by NCsoft, creators of the popular Lineage series. Already a hit in South Korea, and having plans to bring it to the States, Aion combines player-vs-player and player-vs-environment in a fantasy dream setting. Arguably the best feature for this game is the flight combat, where players can battle in the air or attack players on the ground. Aion has already won the best Korean game of the year in 2008, so be ready for this MMORPG to hit it big everywhere.
The Agency
http://theagency.station.sony.com/
The Agency is a spy-themed MMO being developed by Sony Online for Windows and PS3. At the start of the game players get to choose between one of two agencies that will determine the style of missions they receive. Do you want to be an elite secret agent or a duct tape bombing mercenary? The game boasts a FPS-style gun fighting system, and also promises that skill will be the primary factor in the success of the player, although some RPG elements will come into play as well.
Hello, headshots… ohhh how I have missed you!
Stargate Worlds
http://www.stargateworlds.com/
Stargate Worlds is a science fiction MMORPG based on the hugely popular Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis TV series. Stargate Worlds focuses on squad-based ranged combat and utilizes modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain, but also offers a non-combat experience in the forms of detailed crafting and construction gameplay.
A.P.B (All Points Bulletin)
APB is an action based MMO using the Unreal3 Engine. The game is set in a fictitious modern day metropolis and focuses on the conflict between 2 factions: Enforcement and Criminals. The game itself centers on PvP combat and will be the first MMO title where player skill will determine character progression, as opposed to the traditional model of time investment. Think of an MMO version of GTA.
DC Universe Online
Sony Online’s Austin studio will be creating this game with Jim Lee as the Executive Creative Director and other comic writers. The demo version of the game features a lot of major superheroes and looks great. You can create your character from scratch, or choose one of your favorite superheroes or villains, and the game will generate a close resemblance to the hero or villain you choose.
Fallen Earth
Fallen Earth is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 2154. Within the Grand Canyon Province, an isolated pocket of settlements around one of the world’s most amazing landmarks, you’ll face threats to mankind’s continued survival, from irradiated zones to mutated beasts to raiders. Six factions struggle for dominance in the province. Over time, you’ll have the chance to pick a side in the effort to hold sway over what remains of the post-Fall world.
Jumpgate Evolution
http://www.jumpgateevolution.com
Jumpgate Evolution is a Massively Multiplayer Online Game set in the open expanse of space. With breath-taking visuals and an innovative twitch-based space combat, Jumpgate is the definitive space combat MMO, putting you at the heart of the action as you embark on your mission to explore the galaxy and progress from space rookie to elite commander.
Star Trek Online
http://www.startrekonline.com/
Cryptic Studios, the creator of the City of Heroes franchise, is developing a Star Trek MMO slated to be released later in 2009. Star Trek Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek Online will be developed for both console and PC formats. Game features will include customizable ships and characters, from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay, and unique options for player-generated content.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
3,5000 years before a shriveled old man in a kickass life support system claimed the paternity of his long begotten son, you find yourself facing the Sith Empire. Not some puny orcs, not some fancy pantsy high elves, the Sith Empire. And guess what… they’re recruiting.
It’s everything Fable promised to be, only done right and with the option to punch people in the face with a lightsaber. Let’s go down the list shall we? Bioware and Lucas Arts? Check. MMO? Check. True character progression? Check. Lightsabers to the face? Double Check!
I am hoping, no.. begging, that this is my alternative to World of Warcraft.
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