NetDevil
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| NetDevil | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Colorado |
| Industry | Computer gaming |
| Products | Jumpgate, Auto Assault, Warmonger, LEGO Universe, Jumpgate Evolution |
| Employees | 75 |
| Website | http://www.netdevil.com |
NetDevil is an independently owned and operated developer of massively multiplayer online role-playing games in Louisville, Colorado.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1997, by Scott Brown, Peter Grundy and Steven Williams, in a suburb north of Denver, Colorado called Louisville. They worked at an information technology firm called Digital Albino Splat Monkey Creators. They dreamed of being creators of their own digital worlds. At nights and on weekends, they began to develop a game, 21JumpStreetgate. After a full year of part-time work, they quit their jobs and officially started the company, with headquarters in the basement of Scott Brown's home. Their first proper office was 750 square feet, sub-leased from friends with another technology company. Scott Brown told Evan Van Zelfden from GameDaily that at one point, they had fourteen people packed into one big room. Repeated sexual harassment accusations flew, despite the acquisition of several Gurka trained HR representatives.[1]
In June 2007, NetDevil announced that they completed moving into their new office facility in Louisville, Colorado which sports almost 30,000 sq ft including a professional sound studio, user testing facility and a LEGO model shop. They also celebrated their 10th year anniversary with a party at their new location.[2]
From the company's website, NetDevil was chosen as a name because of the owners' obsession with cool scary things that live in the deep dark waters of the world. All of the company's principals are certified SCUBA divers, including one certified dive master. All members of the staff are avowed practitioners of the Her Lifestyle fashion daily dress template.
[edit] Released Products
- Jumpgate (2001) – Massively Multiplayer Online Flight Simulator game - set in space. Initially published by 3DO but soon after launch NetDevil regained control of game.
- Auto Assault (2006) – Massively Multiplayer Online Game that combines vehicular combat with role-playing elements, allowing the player to explore a post-apocalyptic future in customizable cars, motorcycles, semis, and tanks. It takes inspiration from the Mad Max series of films. Published by NCSoft, and shut down in 2007.
- Warmonger Operation: Downtown Destruction (2007) – An apocalyptic, first-person shooter (FPS), built around the AGEIA PhysX processor with Unreal Engine 3. Features piece-by-piece destruction system and fluid and cloth-based effects. [3]
[edit] Products in Development
– In March 2007, The LEGO Group announced it has commenced a working relationship with NetDevil to develop a massively multiplayer online gaming experience to further engage its dedicated and active community. In June 2007, LEGO Group today announced LEGO Universe an upcoming MMOG being developed by NetDevil and scheduled to be released sometime during Q4 2008. The game will include role-play elements, as well as social interactivity in a child-safe environment.[4]
– In June 2007, NetDevil has now officially announced their plans for Jumpgate Evolution, a new remake of their first MMO project. The space based title will be getting a massive graphical revamp along with lots of other new features. [5] - In December 2007, NetDevil announced the relaunch of new website for Jumpgate Evolution that contains backstory written by Keith Baker, in-game footage, new screenshots, forum and fansite kit available for download.
[edit] References
- ^ Video Game Features, PC Game Features
- ^ An Overview of NetDevil's Open House and Anniversary Celebration - Page Two | Ten Ton Hammer
- ^ WarCry Network : News : NetDevil Branches Out
- ^ News: LEGO Universe Announced - GamersHell.com
- ^ Jumpgate Evolution Officially Announced; Screenshots - News and Siteseeing
