Codemasters
Online
Partners
with
NetDevil to
Bring New
MMO for
2008!
Codemasters
Online set
to release
NetDevil's
all-new
space based
MMORPG
Jumpgate
Evolution
for North
America /
Europe
WARWICKSHIRE,
UK - January
29, 2008 -
Codemasters
Online have
today
unveiled
their next
generation
MMORPG set
for release
in 2008,
Jumpgate.
Developed by
the US-based
experienced
MMOG
developer
NetDevil,
Jumpgate is
a
space-based
MMO
incorporating
all-new
action style
gameplay
like never
seen before
in any
previous
online game.
'We are very
pleased to
be working
with
NetDevil to
release this
exciting
project
across North
America &
Europe.
Jumpgate
brings
something
new and
fresh to the
online
persistent
space,"
commented
David Solari,
Vice
President,
Codemasters
Online. "The
all-action
approach and
thrilling,
twitch-based
space combat
really sets
it apart
from other
MMOs in the
market and
we are very
much looking
forward to
releasing
this space
epic in late
2008."
Jumpgate is
the
definitive
space combat
MMO allowing
players to
choose from
one of three
playable
nations and
engage in an
intense
action-packed
universe.
Embarking on
an immersive
and
accessible
space
adventure
players can
trade
valuable
commodities,
take part in
dangerous
outer-space
raids, meet
and play
with friends
and live out
the dream to
become an
elite hero
or infamous
space
pirate. The
game
features
both a rich
and varied
universe to
explore and
has been
designed for
experienced
and novice
MMO players
alike.
"We're
really
excited
about this
relationship.
Codemasters
has already
established
themselves
as a premium
game
developer
and
publisher;
as well as
one of the
most
successful
MMO
operators in
the
business.
Very few
companies
have those
kinds of
credentials."
commented
Scott Brown,
President of
NetDevil.
"This
combination
of
experience
and
dedication
is a perfect
fit for
NetDevil and
we are
thrilled to
be working
with such a
great
partner."
Codemasters
Online have
confirmed
that they
will be the
exclusive
publisher /
operator of
this next
generation
MMO across
Europe and
will be
working
along with
NetDevil to
bring the
game to the
North
American
market.
For more
information
on Jumpgate
visit
www.jumpgateevolution.com
ABOUT
CODEMASTERS
Codemasters
is a leading
developer
and
publisher of
best-selling
interactive
entertainment
products for
a global
audience on
current and
future
gaming
platforms
and
channels.
Established
in 1986, the
company's
dominant
brands
include
Colin McRae
Rally, TOCA
Race Driver,
LMA Manager,
Brian Lara
Cricket and
Operation
Flashpoint.
The company
is
headquartered
in Southam,
Warwickshire
UK and
maintains
operations
in the US,
Germany,
France,
Spain, and
Benelux.
More
information
about the
company and
its products
is available
online at
http://www.codemasters.com
CODEMASTERS
WEB SITE
Codemasters
receives
over two
million
visitors to
its web site
every month,
discover why
at:
http://www.codemasters.com
ABOUT
NETDEVIL,
LTD
NetDevil is
a leading
independent
game
development
company that
specializes
in the
development
and
construction
of massively
multiplayer
online games
(MMOs).
Founded in
1997, under
the
inspiration
of
Jumpgate(TM),
the world's
first
massively
multiplayer
space
simulator,
the company
carries on a
commitment
to creating
interactive,
virtual
worlds in
unique and
elaborate
settings.
Led by a
development
team of
talented and
experienced
industry
veterans,
NetDevil has
grown to
over 80
employees
with plans
to hire and
retain top
industry
talent for
work on its
large scale
projects in
development.
All NetDevil
employees
share a
common
vision to
bring the
mysteries of
new and
exciting
worlds to
life as
immersive
online
universes.
NetDevil is
a privately
held
company,
with
headquarters
in
Louisville,
CO.
For more
information
about the
company,
visit
www.netdevil.com