When Sony Online Entertainment announced its action-heavy MMO The Agency and revealed it's in development for PC and PS3, we wouldn't have berated you for assuming it'll support cross-platform play. It seems an obvious feature, after all.

But SOE made no mention of whether such will be included either way, and it's emerged that the feature is a maybe, and still being considered by the developer.

"We're evaluating this [cross-platform support]", The Agency's lead designer Hal Milton has told CVG in an interview to be published shortly. "However, we're not prepared to make a statement at this time."
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21 Jun 2007

What SOE is showing at E3

PS3 News from N4G | The Agency

PS3 - The Agency - What SOE is showing at E3

PSN@Home has decided to go on a journey. One that will take us quite a bit of work, one where we may have to "bribe" some companies! Although luckily we have spoken with a Rep for Sony Online Entertainment and they made it very easy for us to know what is going on with them at E3 this year.
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20 Jun 2007

The Agency will be at E3

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PS3 - The Agency - The Agency will be at E3

You read that right The Agency will be making an appearance at E3.... Read on!
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14 Jun 2007

The Agency Beta Sign Up

PS3 News from N4G | The Agency

Click on the bullets next to the agency sign then go to join the ParaGON or U.N.I.T.E.
You are then prompted with eyes only information.
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13 Jun 2007

Fresh Details for PS3 Spy Game The Agency

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PS3 - The Agency - Fresh Details for PS3 Spy Game The Agency

As previously mentioned, The Agency starts you off as either a spy with the UN-backed UNITE or a mercenary with the opposing ParaGON private army.SOE has jettisoned the traditional class system typically found in online games for something more visual. It calls this the "You are what you wear" approach. Essentially, clothing and accessories dictate your skills, letting you boost combat, support, stealth or cover abilities.

How clothes will make the man and what happens after you log off....
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8 Jun 2007

SOE is sick of men in tights

PS3 News | The Agency

Sony Online Entertainment is tired of seeing the same old, traditional high fantasy 'men in tights' style of MMO, and will be aiming to craft a totally different type of online experience with The Agency, SOE's recently revealed spy-'em-up MMO for PlayStation 3 and PC. At a recent SOE event, the developer revealed a wealth of new info on the intriguing spyfest. The Agency will be primarily shooter-focused, with FPS and third-person viewpoints emphasising the sort of action you see in Splinter ... » Read More

5 Jun 2007

Sony confirms PS3's first MMO

PS3 News | The Agency

The Agency, a massively multiplayer online game casting players as James Bond-a-like spy characters, is the first confirmed MMO for PlayStation 3. Our sister magazine PSM reveals several juicy details in its latest issue. The mag expects a holiday 2007 release date, but publisher Sony Online has clarified with GamesRadar that no official date has been set yet. Developed by Sony Online Entertainment, the brains behind EverQuest Adventures on PS2, The Agency will offer "action, adventure and ... » Read More

2 Jun 2007

New PS3 Exclusive Spy MMO Uncovered: The Agency.

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PS3 - The Agency - New PS3 Exclusive Spy MMO Uncovered: The Agency.

Sony have unveiled their new Spy MMO for the PS3 in the magazine PSM: The Agency. The game will involve espionage and shady dealings on a massive scale. Continue to view the magazine scan....
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