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Codemasters is apparently sick of waiting on NetDevil to finish Jumpgate Evolution and has sued the developer, along with its parent company Gazillion Entertainment, over breach of contract [PDF link]. The publisher claims to have spent over $1.4 million on the interminably delayed project, which included $1.1 million in advances and $300,000 in "art assets." The suit states that NetDevil was to complete the project for "commercial release on or before February 24, 2009."

Law of the Game on Joystiq columnist Mark Methenitis explains, "Codemasters wants their money back, in short, for a product that was never delivered. In a contracts case like this, it's one of your only two options given the fact scenario: Everyone gets back what they put in to act like the contract never happened (rescission) or the court forces everyone to complete the contract as written (specific performance). I doubt Codemasters wants the product at this point, so they're asking for what amounts to a refund."

Jumpgate Evolution warped back into development in May 2009 after NetDevil's "Friends & Family" testing brought up issues. A Gazillion representative informed Joystiq that the company has nothing to report on the status of Jumpgate Evolution or its release window at this time, and that the company doesn't comment on legal matters.

JoystiqCodemasters sues NetDevil over Jumpgate Evolution delays originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Codemastersgazilliongazillion-entertainmentJumpgate-EvolutionNet-DevilNetDevilpcTue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gazillion raises another $60 million]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/11/gazillion-raises-another-60-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/11/gazillion-raises-another-60-million/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/11/gazillion-raises-another-60-million/#comments MMO publisher Gazillion Entertainment, which recently launched Lego Universe and c urrently has at least three other MMOs in development, has raised another $60 million in its latest round of funding. Gamasutra reports the funding is intended to assist the company as it enters "a key phase of expansion."

Gazillion's next release should be Marvel Super Hero Squad Online sometime in 2011. The company is also working on Marvel Universe and the interminably (not terminally) delayed Jumpgate Evolution.

JoystiqGazillion raises another $60 million originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After jumping back into the slipstream of development this past May, NetDevil announced today that the latest beta for Jumpgate Evolution has had 250,000 sign-ups. The game is currently in the "friends and family testing phase," but it plans to go into full beta ... um, somewhere in the future.

Jumpgate Evolution's development is in an interesting place at the moment. All we know officially is that the game missed its June release, and that feedback during the current stage of testing of the "feature complete" game caused the team to rethink some stuff.

JoystiqJumpgate Evolution beta snags 250K sign ups originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jumpgate Evolution will not be making its scheduled June release. What, you've nova heard of a delay before? Anyway, following three years of development, NetDevil noted on its forums that the game is going back into the darkness of development to emerge at some point in the future. The company doesn't even plan on announcing a new release date until it has "established [its] road map for the next few months."

The delay was caused after response during the "Friends & Family" phase of testing brought up a lot of feedback. Considering how competitive the MMO market is now, the company is probably taking the wise approach by polishing the "feature complete" title to a shine before release. MMOs don't get a second chance to make a first impression anymore.

JoystiqJumpgate Evolution jumps back into development, won't make June release originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been wondering what was going to set Codemasters' upcoming spacefaring MMO Jumpgate Evolution apart from other, longer established astronautical online titles. The answer might just be in the new trailer for the game which you see above -- lasers. More lasers than a San Francisco warehouse rave. We've done the math, there's an unprecedented 158:1 ratio of lasers to seconds of gameplay shown. That is a great deal of lasers.

Also, from what we've seen, it's probably going to stand out due to its fast-paced, dynamic combat and gorgeous visuals -- both of which lend themselves to laser proliferation. If you want to get your hands on the title, they're currently accepting beta applicants -- otherwise, your pilgrimage into Codemasters' final frontier will have to wait for Jumpgate's June release.

See: Jumpgate Evolution HD Trailer Download

[Via Big Download]

Gallery: Jumpgate Evolution

JoystiqJumpgate Evolution trailer contains a few lasers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Codemasters is avoiding the holiday rush by releasing several of its titles this year during the sleepy summer months (and for this, we thank them). The Overlord sequel, FUEL, and a little game that caught our eye, Jumpgate Evolution, all drop during low-pressure sales months. Codies will release DiRT 2 much closer to the holiday insanity:
  • DiRT 2 - September (X360, PS3, Wii, PC, DS, PSP)
  • FUEL - May (X360, PS3, PC)
  • Overlord II - June (X360, PS3, PC)
  • Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Summer (X360, "PlayStation system," PC)
  • Jumpgate Evolution - June (PC)
The original DiRT was a gem for race fans and FUEL looks interesting, but whether Overlord II receives the polish the first one was lacking is the real question (and hope). Check out the Overlord II trailer after the break.

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JoystiqCodemasters drops release windows for Dirt 2, Overlord II, Fuel, others originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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click to gallery hyper-jump Sci-fi fans who love the idea of galactic war and space-age dogfighting will want to have a look at NetDevil's Jumpgate Evolution. In this Massively Multiplayer Online game, players take command of their very own fully-customizable spacecraft in a war against a mysterious alien enemy. The developers describe the game as an MMO version of Wing Commander with the intensity of Battlestar Galactica's fast-paced fighter battles.

This war not only has to have grand action, but also has to be set on an equally grand stage. And in that, we can attest that Jumpgate fulfills those duties very well. The artistic direction will be the very first thing that will grab one's attention upon sitting down with Jumpgate. The diverse locales we've been shown are all very colorfully vibrant and lively; there's rarely a spot that's dull or fails to dazzle. Open space is accentuated with swirls of thematic nebulas, while cruising along the backdrop of beautifully rendered planets is an amazing sight on its own. There are various other places to visit including mining colonies, asteroid fields and debris-filled 'space graveyard.'

Gallery: Jumpgate Evolution

Continue reading Joystiq eyes-on: Jumpgate Evolution (PC)

JoystiqJoystiq eyes-on: Jumpgate Evolution (PC) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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