First video glimpse of Jumpgate Evolution

[Ethec]

The first Jumpgate Evolution video ever is right here at Ten Ton Hammer.

What do you think? Shades of Wing Commander and Privateer in an MMOG space, perhaps? Discuss below!

[Sardu]

Jumpgate: Evolution is definitely an impressive looking game. It blows me away to know that it's such a small team working on it as well given the visual quality I've seen so far. The video clip is a bit short, but along with the screens I've seen I do like what I see.

On a semi unrelated note (though one directly inspired by the audio track for the video) :

Now they have me wishing the SciFi channel wouldn't have made the new Galactica series only to first leave it in limbo, then bring it back and ultimately kill it. Such a shame too since it's one of the better sci-fi shows out in recent memory.

And in case you're wondering, I did only mention that because the music in the JG:E video sounded fairly inspired by Glactica's music.. a polite nod perhaps?

[Petrovsk]

I just noticed who the developer is.

[Cody Bye]

Originally Posted by Petrovsk

I just noticed who the developer is.

What's wrong with NetDevil?

[Petrovsk]

Originally Posted by Cody Bye

What's wrong with NetDevil?

Auto Assault... then looking at list of games in development from the small team; seems they are shooting for quantity over quality - not going to judge Jumpgate, it could be the good one.

[Sardu]

Originally Posted by Petrovsk

Auto Assault... then looking at list of games in development from the small team; seems they are shooting for quantity over quality - not going to judge Jumpgate, it could be the good one.

A couple of things worth noting about NetDevil though:

First is that they're one of the most experienced studios out there as far as MMOs are concerned.

Second is that they're the studio behind the upcoming Lego MMO. Given the massive success of the Lego Star Wars games, and their branching out to turn the concept into a franchise (as seen with the upcoming Indiana Jones and Batman games) I honestly doubt they'd hand over the MMO project to just anyone.

Of course neither of those things necessarily directly translate into Jumpgate being an amazing gaming experience, but I think they should be considered equally as much as the headline-grabbing closure of Auto Assault. In retrospect, a lot of people tend to agree that what they tried to achieve with AA was perhaps a bit too ambitious for what they had the resources to do at the time, something NetDevil has learned from at least if recent interviews are to be believed.

[Cody Bye]

Originally Posted by Petrovsk

Auto Assault... then looking at list of games in development from the small team; seems they are shooting for quantity over quality - not going to judge Jumpgate, it could be the good one.

They only have two games in development, and their studio is (right now) at about 60 people (50 on LEGO v. 10 on JGE)

[vorlon31]

The best thing I can say about Netdevil and Jumpgate Evolution is how enthusiastic they are for the project. There maybe only 10 on the the team but that also means that each member of that team will produce better results to show how good such a small team can be.

In that video you get to see a little glimpse of the Amananth station, Scott Brown showed some fellow gamers and me a flyby of that station at the Connect08 event and.. its a work of art, its scale is huge, its appearance technical and alien and I would have to say wholey impressive. A 10 person team in no way is a hindrance for these guys and the results speak for themselves.

[Ethec]

And here's another video: http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/28977

This one's a little longer, with even more gameplay goodness.

[Sardu]

Shiny!

Thanks for posting another clip - now you just have to talk NetDevil into releasing some footage highlighting how the various UI elements are shaping up.