GamesRadar - Jumpgate: Evolution

Creating the sound and music of Jumpgate Evolution (News)

Sep 14, 2009

Massively writes: "We've been wondering what's happening over at NetDevil with Jumpgate Evolution of late. It's been a bit quiet on the news front, but we've come across a recent dev blog from Jumpgate Evolution Producer Hermann Peterscheck that explains the importance of audio in this sci-fi MMO."

Jumpgate Evolution Beta Gets 250K Signups (News)

Jul 21, 2009

Codemasters Online and NetDevil that the number of beta sign-ups for the eagerly anticipated new space combat MMO Jumpgate Evolution have reached 250,000, a landmark number for the game, which is expected to be launched publicly in late 2010 or early 2011.

Jumpgate Evolution Celebrates Largest Codemaster Beta Yet (News)

Jul 21, 2009

A press release sent out by Codemasters today celebrates Jumpgate Evolution's beta, which has just reached 250k sign-ups. With a quarter of a million people interested in testing out the game, that makes it the largest beta campaign in Codemasters' history.

Jumpgate Evolution Delayed (News)

May 27, 2009

IncGamers report that Jumpgate developer Scott Brown has announced the launch date for Jumpgate Evolution has been delayed.

As a result of testing by friends and family, the developers have decided to push back the release date, which was set to be next month, until they feel the game meets its expectations.

Jumpgate Evolution Special Edition box art revealed (News)

May 2, 2009

Massively:

"We don't know about you, but some of us on the Massively staff are really looking forward to the new breed of sci-fi MMOs on the horizon, some of which have release dates just around the corner. Jumpgate Evolution, in development at Netdevil, is a prominent example and will offer gamers a different take on space-faring MMOs than what's presently available with EVE Online -- dynamic joystick-style flight control, that twitch-style play that some gamers have been waiting for."

Jumpgate Ship Categories Detailed (News)

Apr 20, 2009

Codemasters and NetDevil have released a lore document detailing the various classes of ship available to the player in Jumpgate Evolution.

Jumpgate Evolution Specs Announced (News)

Apr 2, 2009

Codemasters Online and NetDevil have announced the system specs required to play Jumpgate Evolution.

Jumpgate: Evolution - When darkness falls (Video)

Apr 2, 2009

An MMO flight sim - NOT an MMORPG, for a change.

Jumpgate: Evolution (Screenshots)

Apr 2, 2009

NetDevil Joins the Gazillion Family (News)

Mar 18, 2009

JumpGate:

"Today Gazillion Entertainment announced their plans to revolutionize the online gaming business as we know it, by creating an incredibly fun way to network with friends and play the games you love. Several studios, including NetDevil, are part of Gazillion's vision and Jumpgate Evolution will be the first title released with Gazillion support."

Massively speaks at length with Jumpgate Evolution's Hermann Peterscheck (News)

Mar 16, 2009

Massively:

"With its June launch looming just a few months away, we spoke with Jumpgate Evolution's Hermann Peterscheck. Within this interview you can find information on topics such as digital distribution, beta, hardcore mode and plenty more."

Jumpgate: Evolution - Enter the fray (Video)

Feb 23, 2009

An MMO flight sim - NOT an MMORPG, for a change.

Jumpgate: Evolution - hands-on (Preview)

Feb 20, 2009

During our hands on play with Jumpgate Evolution at Codemasters’ Gamers Day 2009, I thought to myself how much I enjoyed playing Colony Wars on the PlayStation. How simple it was to journey through space and engage in dog-fights (not the illegal kind) with enemy ships, the sense of achievement felt when completing a mission. A lot of that nostalgia came back to me when playing Jumpgate Evolution. ...

Jumpgate Evolution gets June date News (News)

Feb 20, 2009

Codemasters has revealed that Jumpgate Evolution - NetDevil's space combat MMO - will launch in June of this year.

Join the Jumpgate Evolution developer chat this Tuesday, February 24th (News)

Feb 20, 2009

Massively:

"If you happen to have some Jumpgate Evolution questions burning in your brain, then next Tuesday on February 24th we recommend that you join in a developer chat over on Stratics. The actual chat will be held via IRC, which you can find a handy-dandy guide to right here in case you're not overly familiar with the application."

Codemasters Gamers Day Unleashes Release Dates and More: DiRT 2, FUEL, Overlord Games and More (News)

Feb 20, 2009

Codemasters shared its 2009 game lineup at its San Francisco Gamers Day last night. See the games that were shown, along with a few new game trailers that were released. There's something for every game platform and gamer!

Jumpgate Evolution To Feature At Comic-Con 2009 (News)

Jan 30, 2009

Codemasters Online & NetDevil have announced that Jumpgate Evolution, the exhilarating, large scale space combat MMO will be featured at Comic-Con 2009, to be held in New York City, February 6-8th 2009.

Meet Jumpgate Evolution's new(ish) community manager (News)

Jan 9, 2009

This one managed to pass under our radar last month, but Katie "Khatie" Postma -- previously the community manager for Stargate Worlds -- is the newest community manager for NetDevil's upcoming Jumpgate Evolution. If the name seems familiar to any Massively readers, that's probably because Katie was one of the many community managers who spoke at the ION 2008 event. And for everyone else who's unfamiliar with her, we highly recommend reading through her viewpoints on taking an MMO community from pre-launch to live.

X-play MMO Report Thursday Jan. 8th (News)

Jan 9, 2009

Just like The Sess before him, the beginning of a new year means that Casey gets to look forward to the games that are planning to release in 2009. This next year holds some serious milestones for MMOs, specifically the existence of many home console versions. What will happen when A-list MMO titles invade the living rooms of millions of people? Will they have mass appeal? Before you answer those questions make sure you strap-in, gun it to 88, and watch for the three bright flashes. This is...

The MMO Report.

Jumpgate Evolution - hands-on (Preview)

Jan 8, 2009

You don’t wash your dishes with a lawnmower. Even if they’re encrusted with a week’s worth of shameful burrito negligence, you do it the right way: let them soak and steep, hoping that the grime frees itself overtime. It’s an inelegant metaphor, but one that applies to the ambitious designMMO house NetDevil has planned. ...

Jumpgate Evolution Subscriptions (News)

Nov 26, 2008

IncGamers have learned that NetDevil have yet to discuss the issue of pricing for their upcoming MMO, Jumpgate Evolution.

In an interview with IncGamers, Hermann Peterscheck confirmed that the business model for the game has yet to be drawn up.

Jumpgate Evolution Creating Tension (News)

Nov 26, 2008

IncGamers are reporting that Jumpgate Evolution will feature a storyline which is full of tension.

By choosing one of the three factions tasked with rebuilding the galaxy, you can expect tentative relationships with the other factions.

No Classes in Jumpgate Evolution (News)

Nov 25, 2008

An IncGamers interview with lead producer of Jumpgate Evolution has revealed that there will be no classes for players to choose from.

Instead players will have access to different ships which determine the types of missions they do.

Old Jumpgate Servers To Stay Open (News)

Nov 25, 2008

IncGamers have revealed that the original Jumpgate servers will stay open when Jumpgate Evolution is launched.

Confirmed by Hermann Peterscheck, lead producer, in an interview.

NetDevil: "Space is Incredibly Boring" (News)

Nov 24, 2008

NetDevil's Hermann Peterscheck, lead producer on Jumpgate Evolution, has told IncGamers how the developer decided on a visual style for its new space-based MMO.

Jumpgate Beta Test Gets 150k Sign-Ups (News)

Nov 11, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "Codemasters Online & NetDevil today announced that BETA signups for the highly anticipated elite space combat MMO, Jumpgate Evolution have now exceeded 150,000 with numbers climbing rapidly! Gamers can continue signing up for the chance to participate in the upcoming BETA at www.jumpgateevolution.com..."

IncGamers Jumpgate Evolution Giveaway (News)

Oct 21, 2008

IncGamers are offering gamers a chance to win a beta key for Codies upcoming space sim MMO, Jumpgate Evolution.

More details can be found on their site.

The MMO Gamer's Jumpgate Evolution Beta Key Contest! (News)

Oct 21, 2008

The MMO Gamer today announced their Jumpgate Evolution Daily Trivia Contest, where readers get a chance to win a beta key to Codemasters and NetDevil's upcoming space-MMO every day. Visit the site for rules and instructions!

GFI Signs Jumpgate Evolution (News)

Aug 14, 2008

Codemasters Online today announced an agreement with Game Factory Interactive for the publishing of Jumpgate Evolution in Russia, former USSR countries and the Baltic Region. The game will be fully localised for the Russian territories with Game Factory Interactive publishing and operating the game across the region. Jumpgate Evolution features a new rendering engine, engaging and responsive AI, as well as several new missions across multiple types including: combat, patrols, mining, and delivery. It will also feature a new user interface and engaging PvP system with factional peace and war rating, significantly affecting game dynamics.

Jumpgate Evolution BETA Sign-ups Now Live (News)

Jun 26, 2008

Codemasters Online & NetDevil are pleased to announce that BETA signups for their hotly anticipated MMO Jumpgate Evolution are now live alongside the brand new global community portal at www.jumpgateevolution.com.

Jumpgate: Evolution (Preview)

May 14, 2008

Jumpgate: Evolution is NetDevil’s new MMO. The comparisons leap out at you - Stargate, Babylon 5 and even Star Wars all came to mind as we prepared to grapple with whatever crooked implementation of mouse-and-keyboard space flight they’d undoubtedly concocted. To our great surprise, on letting our stubby fingers maneuver our sprightly little fighter-jet into the infinite blackness of space, we were afforded the greatest of ...

Codemasters Online Partners with NetDevil to Bring New MMO for 2008 (News)

Jan 28, 2008

Codemasters Online have today unveiled their next generation MMORPG set for release in 2008, Jumpgate Evolution. Developed by the US-based experienced MMOG developer NetDevil, Jumpgate Evolution is a space-based MMO incorporating all-new action style gameplay like never seen before in any previous online game.

Finally, Jumpgate Evolution announced with screenshots (News)

Jun 24, 2007

For the Jumpgate fans who've been waiting for the overhaul, here's some good news for you. NetDevil has finally released an official announcement about the revamped title, now to be known as Jumpgate Evolution.

The space MMO will be getting a makeover visually and content-wise. As you can probably see from the screenshots, NetDevil made good of its promise that the overhaul title Jumpgate Evolution will be prettier. And prettier it definitely is. Notice the Alpha Build 2007.06.19 stamped at the lower left hand corner of the screens? These alpha build images certainly show promise.