Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Additional RuneScape information can be found at the website http://www.
runescape.com.
Second Life
Second Life was covered earlier in this chapter. Second Life is not really a game
but a social and business experiment that gives the users the opportunity to buy
and sell land as well as build, create events, and advertise a particular item or
company.
You can find more information about Second Life at http://secondlife.com.
Star Trek Online
One of the most anticipated MMOs in development (even more so with the
rebooted Star Trek movie success) is Star Trek Online. The game is being
developed by Cryptic Studios, who were responsible for the City of Heroes and
City of Villains MMOs. The Star Trek universe is a rich tapestry of different
cultures, races, ships, and worlds. Having a large number of TV series made
means there is a wide variety of content they can use within the game. Anyone
who remembers the original Star Trek series will certainly be looking forward to
Tribbles within the game.
The game allows the players to command a ship and partake in ship-to-ship
combat, as well as compete in the normal land-based MMO quests. You can take
on the role as an engineer, tactical officer, doctor, and a selection of other roles.
The game
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s universe is set 30 years after the film Star Trek Nemesis.
You can find out more information about Star Trek Online at http://www.
startrekonline.com.
Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars Galaxies is an MMO based on the Star Wars universe. Released in
2003, it is now over 5 years old. As with many MMOs the game has had many
new features added over the life of the product, such as space travel/battles,
player housing, creature mounts, and vehicles. You also have the chance of
becoming a Jedi (good or evil), manufacturing items, and raiding the republic
and empire bases which lead to player-versus-player battles.
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