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Gerhard is waiting for the console market to realize cross-play is a universally beneficial strategy, at least with Runescape, as it doesn't have any graphical aspects that favor one console over another. "I think they [Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo] will open up their platforms a bit more, liberate them a bit more. It's just a matter of time," he said. "But we're well placed to be on all devices soon so we can have a global community."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cross-platformjagexmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3runescapewiixboxSun, 28 Aug 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Transformers MMO taking form at RuneScape dev]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/transformers-mmo-taking-form-at-runescape-dev/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/transformers-mmo-taking-form-at-runescape-dev/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/14/transformers-mmo-taking-form-at-runescape-dev/#comments UK-based Jagex is hopeful that it has the touch to make a successful Transformers MMO outside of Japan. The developer of browser-based fantasy MMO RuneScape has worked out a deal with Hasbro which will see its game released in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand sometime in 2012.

There's little to go on beyond Jagex CEO Mark Gerard's promise that the title will be "dynamic and action-packed" -- and no word if it'll be based on the classic G1 Transformers or any of its subsequent iterations (or even the Bayformers).

Asia is getting its own, separate Transformers MMO from China's NetDragon. It's slated to roll out there this year.

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JoystiqTransformers MMO taking form at RuneScape dev originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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