To add more anticipation for NetDevil's upcoming MMORPG, a brand new Jumpgate Evolution teaser video has just been released. It's definitely something that really tickled our fancy. This is surely something that could make your wait worthwhile. Know more in the full article.

If you want to kick start your gaming experience for NetDevil's upcoming MMORPG Jumpgate Evolution, then simply head on over to Codemasters' Connect event which is going to happen soon.

Here, you will get the chance to talk to developers behind the game. Details of this event in the full article.

Despite being an exciting and an excellent game, NetDevil decided to refine and re-develop Jumpgate and plans to re-christened it as Jumpgate Evolution. This seems an excellent move since the reactions from early testings are highly favorable.

The company's president Scott Brown posted an entry over at the official website of the game, explaining the real reason behind the move. Check it all out in the full article via the "read more" link below.

Here's some good news for MMORPG players who have been wondering what happened to NetDevil's Jumpgate Evolution: the developer has finally announced that the game will be distributed and operated by Codemasters Online this year.

The partnership includes the whole of Europe and North America and is expected to take effect this year. For more details, click the "read more" link below.

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.

The official website for Jumpgate Evolution has gone live, by the way, and is now open for those interested for the game's beta test. There hasn't been any news regarding the new features and content or when the beta test will get released thus far, but we'll keep you posted on that when they become available.

In the meantime, check out the screenshots and see if they are to your liking.

More screenshots right after the jump!

The whole of MMO universe does not revolve around World of Warcraft. There are a lot of games out there in fact. Aside from being older, they are not about raiding and leveling so you can't brand them as copycats. One such example is Jumpgate. Some of you may not be aware but this flight simulation MMO title has been around for five years already.

Anyway, developer NetDevil mentioned earlier that the game will be soon overhauled big time. This is quite exciting as Jumpgate is something we could refer to as a survivor. FYI, the game isn't getting much publicity and its fan base is now reduced to just 1,000. The point is, despite those things, Jumpgate is still here. Hey, it even outlived its original developer 3DO.

More interestingly, the said announcement coincided with the breaking news that NetDevil entered into a new MMO deal with a major U.S. toy company. The company wouldn't divulge anything on that matter. Going back, NetDevil official Scott Brown disclosed that they are not sure yet what changes they are going to implement to Jumpgate. He mentioned however, that they were thinking somewhere along the lines of new look and new classes.

Furthermore, Brown highlighted that they are not just concerned with MMO giants. According to him, "The game is a niche title. It's no WoW killer but it doesn't need to be." It is in this light, finally, that Brown promised to reward players who have been with them ever since.

Jumpgate is a massively multiplayer space simulation. In this MMO you are the owner and pilot of a spacecraft.  The objective of the game, other than exploration, is to acquire wealth and status by engaging in trade, mining, or combat with both the AI-controlled factions and other TRI pilots.  TRI (The Reconstruction Initiative) represents the joint efforts of "the four systems" to restore their great civilization which was destroyed by "The Great Collapse".  As these systems have evolved so has their technology and innovation, however, they have come to discover that they are not alone in the universe; they must now face the ruthless space-raiders known only as the Conflux.

Jumpgate is currently offering a 10 day free trial for those of you who are interested.


Some key features include:

• Unique DANCER near-true-physics flight engine
• Customizable, upgradeable player-owned stations
• 3 playable factions with unique ships, equipment, and space stations
• 48 ships in 16 different hull classifications
• Over 130 sectors to explore across two galaxies, including hostile alien space
• 27 alien opponents of varying difficulty
• Faction and squad-based PvP space combat
• Dynamic supply/demand driven economy
• Over 250 different pieces of equipment created from over 100 material types
• Over 100 medals to collect, and 20 unique titles to earn
• Powerful artifacts found only through exploration
• Specialized mining vessels and equipment - refine ore into raw materials
• Random mission generator - trade, combat, or the standard delivery
• Registry system allows pilots to fly as civilians, pirates, and honor guards
• Realtime web statistics on JOSSH.com