The World Online
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| Developer(s) | Funcom |
| Publisher(s) | Funcom |
| Designer(s) | Ragnar Tørnquist |
| Release date(s) | 2008 ? |
| Genre(s) | online RPG |
| Mode(s) | multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Xbox 360 |
The World Online (working title) is an upcoming MMORPG from developer Funcom, makers of Anarchy Online and Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, whose development has been officially confirmed on 6 March 2007.[1] Contrary to rumors, this game has nothing to do with (nor is it inspired by) the .hack franchise.[2]
[edit] Production
The game will feature an original setting created by Funcom, with contemporary elements as well as "magic, myths, conspiracies and dark horrors".[3] After announcing the development of The World Online, Funcom project director Jorgen Tharaldsen informed the press that the game uses the same engine as Age of Conan and "takes place on Earth in the present day".[1] Later, the game designer Ragnar Tørnquist debunked more rumors surrounding The World Online: according to him, "there are no aliens or sci-fi elements" in it.[4] He also denied any connection of TWO to The Longest Journey franchise and commented that the two screenshots of the game published up to date [3] are from a prototype version of the game and the graphics "are already looking much, much better".[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Callaham, John (2007-03-06). GDC: New Funcom MMO Game Revealed. FiringSquad.com. Retrieved on March 7, 2007.
- ^ Tørnquist, Ragnar (2006-06-14). And so it begins, the comments. RagnarTornquist.com. Retrieved on June 16, 2006.
- ^ a b Q3 Results. Funcom (2006-11-02). Retrieved on January 31, 2007.
- ^ a b Tørnquist, Ragnar (2007-03-07). The rumours of a reveal are somewhat exaggerated. RagnarTornquist.com. Retrieved on March 7, 2007.
