Everybody say "WoW!"
No doubt about it - September was a “WoW” month for MMOGs!
World of Warcraft, that is. Blizzard Entertainment began the month with a bang by unveiling their new MMOG – World of Warcraft. The 9/2/01 announcement took place at the European Computer Trade Show in London, England.
This is a new playing field for the producers of Diablo and Starcraft. "World of Warcraft is our largest undertaking to date," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "We are extremely focused on increasing the scope of the Warcraft universe, giving gamers an incredibly dynamic online gaming experience complete with endless possibilities."
The game, probably several years from full release at this point, should have plenty of gamers lining up to buy and play. Since its debut in 1994, Warcraft has been the number-one selling game series, with somewhere close to 5 million copies sold. The series includes Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, and Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, which is slated for release in 2002.
Check out their website at: http://www.blizzard.com/wow/
EQ Announces Horses in Luclin
In a press release that garnered much excitement from EverQuest players, Sony Online Entertainment announced that mounted horses will be added into the world of Norrath with the EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin expansion pack, expected to ship this December. Players will be able to purchase a horse of their own in designated locations, be able to summon their horse with the aid of a magical whistle, traverse greater distances in shorter periods of time, and battle from their mounts.
World War II Online Starts Pay for Play
Effective September 14, 2001, after players spent more than three months helping iron out the wrinkles in WWII Online: Blitzkrieg, Playnet.com began the official 30-day free trial period which had been suspended since the launch of the game in June.
Jumpgate Goes Gold in U.S.
Upon completion of a heavy-duty beta test/free preview, 3DO officially announced the retail release of Jumpgate for September 25, 2001. The game has already been released in Europe, and is expected to have a good, clean open in the U.S.
Motor City Online in Open Beta
This unique game, inspired by the ‘golden age’ of American car culture and a little town called Detroit, will allow players to buy, sell, customize and race all manner of classic and “muscle” cars. Players can create their own individual personas, join car clubs, win MCO cash by racing their cars, or just hang out and chat with other car aficionados.
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