Interzone Futebol indeed Free to Play.

from the Get it Right dept.


American-out-of-water-in-Australia developer Joseph Hewitt almost - but not really - trembles with unspoken rage at the Total PC Gaming magazine factual error about whether Interzone's Futebol has a free to play model or no - which it clearly *does* as it begins it's launch roll-out in Brazil first.

Actually Hewitt is quite level-headed throughout his blog post and seems entirely reasonable about the magazine error. The article itself notes that there is another soccer title, albeit with a markedly different gaming style approach, coming out by publisher Frogster some time in the near future - Kickster.

There is also further competition somewhere inside Korea, as various soccer related titles were glimpsed at this year's GStar games conference in Seoul, plus the 'Football Superstars' title in development in the UK.

A big year then - 2009 - for online football games.

BigWorld Technology ranked the fastest growing Australian Software company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia 2008 Program

from the It came from the Press Dept dept.


BigWorld Technology ranked the fastest growing Australian Software company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia 2008 Program

19 November 2008

For Immediate Release

The award recognizes the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Australia based on a sustained revenue growth over the past three years.

(Sydney, Australia): BigWorld was announced the 7th fastest growing technology company in Australia by professional services firm Deloitte. BigWorld’s percentage growth over the past three financial years was an impressive 526% making them the number one ranking software company in the competition.

“This year’s competition was dominated by software companies, so it’s a tremendous achievement for BigWorld to be at the top of the ladder. We’ve experienced tremendous growth over the past three years and this is a real testament to the dedication and insightfulness of our managers and their teams” said John De Margheriti, CEO of BigWorld.

BigWorld’s success has been internationally recognized in a number of other revered awards including: Asia Red Herring Top 100, Australian Export Awards, Secrets of Australian ICT Innovation, Anthill Magazine’s Cool Company Awards and the Australian Technology Showcase Patrons Award.

About the BigWorld Technology Suite

Comprised of the BigWorld Server Software, Content Creation Pipeline, 3D Client Engine Package, Live Management Tools & Instrumentation, BigWorld Technology Suite is the premier Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) solution, providing all of the complex systems required to produce engaging next-generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

About BigWorld Pty Ltd

BigWorld Pty Ltd was formed in 2002 to commercialize years of intense R&D, which started in 1999 and continues to this day. With a direct local presence in the USA, China, Japan and Europe, BigWorld Pty Ltd is a privately held company headquartered in Australia that licenses its BigWorld Technology Suite middleware platform to game studios and publishers around the world that are looking to produce successful next generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

Zhejiang KaiXun Selects BigWorld Technology Suite / 浙江凯迅宣布选用BigWorld引擎

November, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Zhejiang KaiXun Selects BigWorld Technology Suite

Today, Zhejiang KaiXun, based in Wenzhou, China, announced that they have selected the BigWorld Technology Suite for their upcoming games.

“We have plans to develop a series of unique next generation games. After a one year investigation into possible middleware solutions, we decided that BigWorld’s engines are able to meet our technical needs and their outstanding customer service is a big help to our success.” says Zheng Wenjie, CEO of KaiXun.

“KaiXun is the third Chinese developer in as many months to stamp their approval of the BigWorld Technology Suite and there are many more in the pipeline. We are honored to be supporting and cooperating with companies like KaiXun that all hold such great potential” said Guo Lei, Business Development Manager of BigWorld.

About Zhejiang KaiXun
The first large game developer and operator in Wenzhou, KaiXun has extensive and successful management experience in traditional business and a deep insight into the digital entertainment industry. With an accurate grasp of the gaming industry’s evolving trend and players’ needs, KaiXun launched its digital entertainment business with a huge capital investment in 2008. KaiXun believes that diligence, practicality, solidarity and other traditional virtues of Wenzhou people will bring success to its digital entertainment business.

About the BigWorld Technology Suite
Comprised of the BigWorld Server Software, Content Creation Pipeline, 3D Client Engine Package, Live Management Tools & Instrumentation, BigWorld Technology Suite is the premier Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG) solution, providing all of the complex systems required to produce engaging next-generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

About BigWorld Pty Ltd
BigWorld Pty Ltd was formed in 2002 to commercialize years of intense R&D, which started in 1999 and continues to this day. BigWorld Pty Ltd is a privately held company based in Australia that licenses its BigWorld Technology Suite middleware platform to game studios and publishers around the world that are looking to produce successful next generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

BigWorld Website
www.bigworldtech.com
www.bigworldtech.cn
BigWorld News Blog
www.bigworldtech.blogspot.com

Media Contact:
Casey Gregory
Email:
caseyg@bigworldtech.com
Phone: +61 2 6162 5120

2008年11月
供即时发布
浙江凯迅宣布选用BigWorld引擎

今天，位于中国温州的浙江凯迅宣布为即将开发的一系列游戏产品选用 BigWorld引擎。

凯迅公司的CEO郑文杰先生表示：“ 我们计划开发一系列独具特色的次世代游戏，在近一年的考察后，我们认为BigWorld引擎符合我们的技术需求，BigWorld公司优秀的客户服务能力也使我们对成功充满信心。”

“凯迅是数月来第三家选用BigWorld引擎的中国游戏开发商，还有更多的游戏开发商正在洽谈之中。能与凯迅这样有巨大潜力的企业合作，为他们提供技术支持，是我们的荣幸。” BigWorld公司商务发展经理郭磊说。

浙江凯迅介绍
作为温州的首家大型游戏研发及运营公司，凯迅拥有传统行业成功的管理经验和对数码娱乐产业的清晰认识，基于对玩家需求和行业发展趋势的准确把握，凯迅于2008年投入巨资涉足数码娱乐产业。凭借温州人勤奋、务实和团结的优良传统，凯迅期待着在数码娱乐产业谱写成功。

BigWorld Technology Suite 简介
BigWorld Technology Suite 由BigWorld 服务器软件、内容创建工具、三维客户端引擎、实时管理工具和数据分析工具组成，它包含了制作下一代MMOG 所需的所有复杂技术。

BigWorld Pty Ltd 公司简介
BigWorld Pty Ltd 成立于2002 年，公司宗旨在于促进多年来积极的研发活动走向商业化。其研发活动始于1999 年，持续至今。BigWorld Pty Ltd 是一家私人控股公司，总部位于澳大利亚。BigWorld 为全世界寻求成功开发下一代大型多人在线游戏及持久/ 休闲游戏的游戏工作室、发行商授权许可使用BigWorld Technology Suite 中间件平台。

BigWorld 公司网址
www.bigworldtech.com
www.bigworldtech.cn
BigWorld 新闻博客
www.bigworldtech.blogspot.com

媒体垂询：
Casey Gregory
电子邮箱: caseyg@bigworldtech.com
办公电话： +61 2 6162 5120

Wargaming in a BigWorld

from the communism with a cappuccino dept.

The arms race for online gaming is heating up as Bigworld signs its second license in the former Soviet Union.

For Immediate Release

Wargaming.net chooses BigWorld Technology to develop their next title

(Moscow, Russia): BigWorld’s Business Development Manager Europe/Russia, Mike Allenson announces a new license with New Orleans-based Wargaming.net to create their upcoming massively multiplayer online game.

Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming.net, commented, “Having built many engines from the ground up, we were looking for a complete solution to develop our first MMO that will save us time and eliminate technical risks”. Victor added, “BigWorld’s Technology Suite, along with their world-class support, is key in allowing us to develop our title quickly, without sacrificing the quality and features we expect of a best-of-class middleware solution.”

“Working with Wargaming.net is truly a pleasure. They have extensive development experience and a long history of creating great games”, said Mike Allenson. “We’re excited to be partnering with this highly professional team, using our platform to expand and innovate in the MMO market both here in Eastern Europe as well as worldwide.”

About Wargaming.net

Founded in 1998, Wargaming.net is a premiere independent game developer with a focus on innovative strategy titles, including the highly acclaimed Massive Assault series. Headquartered in New Orleans, with development offices in Minsk, Belarus, Wargaming.net recently acquired Minsk-based developer Arise, making them one of the largest developers in Eastern Europe with over 80 employees. For more information you can visit www.wargaming.net.

About the BigWorld Technology Suite
Comprised of the BigWorld Server Software, Content Creation Pipeline, 3D Client Engine Package, Live Management Tools & Instrumentation, BigWorld Technology Suite is the premier MMOG solution, providing all of the complex systems required to produce engaging next-generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

About BigWorld Pty Ltd
BigWorld Pty Ltd was formed in 2002 to commercialize years of intense R&D, which started in 1999 and continues to this day. BigWorld Pty Ltd is a privately held company based in Australia that licenses its BigWorld Technology Suite middleware platform to game studios and publishers around the world that are looking to produce successful next generation Massively Multiplayer Online Games and Virtual Worlds.

BigWorld Website
www.bigworldtech.com

BigWorld News Blog
www.bigworldtech.blogspot.com

Media Contact:
Casey Gregory
Email: caseyg@bigworldtech.com
Office: +61 2 6162 5120

《霸道》将于11月15日进行第二次技术测试 / 'Badao' goes into second Closed Beta on 15th.Nov

From http://www.798game.com/ Dept.
Quick Comment: 'Badao' goes into second Closed Beta on 15th. Nov.

11月15日大型3D国产网游巨作《霸道》技术测试将激情开启。测试就有手机拿，找bug、提意见还能领取万元大奖！届时《霸道》将举办一系列线上线下活动，让您除了能体验精彩的游戏世界之外，时刻都能有惊喜！


　　《霸道》是一款将时下网络游戏中的大量流行元素与中国古代传统文化相结合，具有东方玄幻色彩的大型3D MMORPG。
　　在3D游戏成为主流的网络游戏市场中，画面成为衡量一款游戏优劣的重要标尺，给人的第一印象十分重要。因此，《霸道》采用了世界闻名的BIG WORLD引擎，这让游戏的画面相较其他游戏有了飞跃性的进步，营造了一个画面唯美、渲染精细、色彩丰富的虚拟世界。
　　精美的画面只是一个基本要素。要想成为一款好的游戏，仅有漂亮的画面是远远不够的。只有游戏的内容能够让玩家喜欢，才能算得上是一款好游戏。《霸道》为玩家们精心准备了丰富的内容，除了宠物系统、坐骑系统、装备强化、打造等当前国内大多数网游都有的元素之外，游戏还拥有其他同类游戏所无法比拟的诸多特色：国内独创的“可破坏系统”，无论是树木还是岩石都能被玩家技能摧毁，从而演变出各种可能；引领全国的“怪物变身系统”，让你能够充分体会到游戏中各种妖魔鬼怪的诸般变化；丰富而完备的PK模式，除了善恶模式、和平模式、屠杀模式等普通的PK模式之外，霸道还专门准备了家族模式、帮派模式以及国战模式等多人PK模式，国战模式中你甚至能够有机会感受到万人同服作战的刺激体验！
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作为一款以内涵丰富的网络游戏巨作，以上这些特色远远不能概括这个庞大而丰富的世界的全部内容，快来加入《霸道》吧，里面还有更多有趣的内容在等待你的发掘！