It's strange that not many developers have seen fit to attempt this type of setup before. Whilst EVE: Online undoubtedly caters for the hardcore sci-fi fan, gamers have had precious little in the way of alternatives thus far; with a whole generation of PC gamers weaned on the likes of Wing Commander and Battlestar Galactica going pretty much uncatered for at present.
NetDevil is looking set to capitalise on that market with the release of Jumpgate Evolution later in the year; providing an instantly-accessible space combat and trading sim looking to blaze a trail for the more casual market. Following on from some hands-on time with the title recently, Strategy Informer are more than happy to report that the studio looks to be well on the way to success in that respect.
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.
