Gamespot writes: "Developed by NetDevil and published by Codemasters, Jumpgate Evolution is an ambitious new massively multiplayer online game set in space. Influenced by the classic Elite, the game will cast you as an intergalactic trader, visiting space stations in order to sell goods and services. You can choose an allegiance between one of three factions, and once you start to make money you'll be able to buy new ships as well as upgrade your old ones. There'll also be a dash of combat, but as you travel through the jumpgates of the title, your primary concern will be business and trading. To find out more, we met up with Codemasters to see the game in action.
You'll start out in the universe by choosing which faction you want to ally with. The Solrain are mafia-like, who prefer back-hand dealings that avoid conflict where possible. The Quantar faction are more free-thinking, with a strong belief systems and an interest in organically-produced goods. The final faction are the Octavians, who are much more aggressive and military-like in their outlook. Depending on your allegiance, you'll get access to different ships and missions, and people will react to you differently as you travel the galaxy. And while you'll start the game with a lowly light shuttle, you'll be able to upgrade to fighters, transporters and haulers as you accumulate more funds."
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.
