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38 Studios gives first look at 'Project Copernicus' with trailer

XMNR: Embattled 38 Studios released a trailer on Friday that gives us our first real look at its upcoming MMORPG PC game code-named Project Copernicus.

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NYC_Gamer4377d ago (Edited 4377d ago )

We need a MMO set in some Mad Max type of universe...Really had enough of all these bright style type of MMOs on the market....38 studios should let Todd McFarlane create something based on his original dark art...

mynameisEvil4377d ago

Well, there's Fallen Earth, which literally just dropped out and died yesterday with the introduction of the 2.4 patch (it's damn near completely empty, not even kidding).

There's also Grimlands, which is in closed beta at the moment.

Wish we had a larger selection than this. :/

GamingPerson4377d ago (Edited 4377d ago )

lol How about a street fighter mmo! We can run around and fight!

Really I just want World Of Darkness.. But I have to wit for them to get dust 514 out of their system.

I want an mmo like this!
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Drake1174377d ago

Idk the art style in this trailer looks pretty cool and unique. Most games these days don't use enough colors, i'm actually getting tired of all the dark games. The art style of this def looks dif than wow or swtor or anything. This almost looks like the world was painted i love it. I just hope they make the combat and gameplay like KOAR because that would be amazing in an mmo. Hopefully the borderlands guys can do a Mad Max mmo or something, that would be fun.

Jreca4377d ago

Generic cartoon-fantasy MMORPG #over9000 incoming!

aPerson4377d ago

This could end up being really good. Can't wait to see some gameplay!

Merivigian4377d ago

Looks like Perfect World, look it up.

joab7774377d ago

With the financial issues, they had to release this now. I like it. I think macfarlanes art will look better on pc. Its there only choice now to finish it and release it. I wanna know how the fighting is. If its action, this may be something special.

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Video Games Are a Labor Disaster

Why do game studios keep imploding?

Dysfunction is baked into the video game production process, as it currently exists. The big-budget games industry is dominated by a few large companies, the publishers. Like book publishers, they are responsible for distributing and marketing games (much but not all of this is entirely digital now, but most of the publishers established themselves when game distribution meant getting physical discs and cartridges on retail store shelves). Games are actually made by studios, which are generally either owned directly by the publishers or independent. Making big-budget video games takes an enormous amount of highly specialized labor. It is possible for one person to make a game, and even for that game to be a hit, but the biggest, most profitable games released each year are nearly always made by enormous teams of people, working directly or indirectly for those publishers.

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isarai1051d ago

Devs really need to unionize asap

Minute Man 7211051d ago

Create their own studio ala Activision but never forget where they came from ala Activision

Dixiedevil1050d ago

Unions breed garbage product no matter what’s being made. Passion and drive to make awesome stuff goes out the window and it’s replaced by laziness, seniority over skill, office politics and all around horseshit. As a welder of 23 years, I’ve seen it first hand, over and over again.

lipton1011050d ago

I’d say there’s a time and a place for unions. If work conditions have gotten so bad because the company is run by tyrants, unions will help.

But, on the contrary, I work for one of those rare companies that is better for the employee than a union is. Family owned, we purchased a new facility in Jersey and the workers voted the union out based on the offer (pay, hours, benefits, etc). Now we have UNION scabs, hired by the union, to protest against us at various locations.

franwex1051d ago

An interesting case study. I thought it was worth a read.

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No Charges in 38 Studios Criminal Investigation

The 4-year investigation of video game developer 38 Studios comes to an anti-climatic conclusion.

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kbozz712841d ago

Really would have loved having Kingdoms of Amalur 2 :(

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No criminal charges to be filed in 38 Studios investigation

The Rhode Island Attorney General announced today that it would not be filing charges against individuals involved in the failed 38 Studios loan in Rhode Island.

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NukaCola2843d ago

Kingdom of Amular was a gem. Sad there isnt a sequel or remastering.

indyano2843d ago

One of the best flexible RPGs on last gen

rezzah2842d ago

Great game, but I stopped playing due to a major glitch before a boss fight.

It was a fight inside a cave and I placed all my saves inside the cave...approaching the boss would start a cut scene but my game glitched and the scene never starter. I could not exit the cave too... :(

Was probably 3/4 done the game too.

ApolloTheBoss2842d ago

Good game. Awesome ending. Damn shame it won't get a sequel.