Its been about a month since European players were able to head out to the black…Black Prophecy, that is. American players have been able to sign up for the closed beta, but its not quite the same as the experience on the live servers. But whether youre in the beta or playing live, thenew letter to the communityfromPatrick Streppelhas plenty of interesting information about the current state of the game.
Beta characters, clans, and clan sectors will be wiped for the kickoff, andBlack Prophecywill initially feature both an English and a German server.Snowcrash(no, notthat one) has posteda noteinforming customers of impending forum downtime and has also let us know that game updates will be available via the launcher application while the launch-day forum restructuring is in progress.
Black ProphecyenteredNorth American closed beta testingWednesday, and we hinted that we just might have some closed beta keys to share with our readers.
E3is still in full swing, butReakktorandgamigoare already looking past the publicity-soaked annual gaming convention and into the future.
That future is now for North American ns ofBlack Prophecy, and today marks the beginning of open beta for the title thatlaunched in Europelast March.Black Prophecyfeatures real-time dogfighting, customizable ships, storylines, and open-world gameplay, all set against an interstellar backdrop punctuated by constant war and lush visuals. You can register for the open beta on the gamesofficial website, as well as download the client. Be sure to check out all ourprevious coverageto get up to speed.
More and more science fiction MMOs are their way to the market. One of the most highly-anticipated ones isBlack Prophecy. This twitch-based, third-person, space sim is currently being developed by free-to-play developerGamigo. Since the game has entered closed-beta, ns have been itching for news, but Gamigo has not released much news since then. This silence prompted nsite owner Travis Nexiom to spend some time examining the user intece of his vorite game.
Youll also want to grab the Americanbeta clientand have a look at whats changed via theofficial forums.
Black Prophecymay havedebuted in Europea couple of months back, but the free-to-play sci-fi title is still sitting on the launch pad here in the States. The date is drawing closer, though, asgamigois gearing up to stress test the games American servers beginning Thursday, May 26th.
With the NDA down onBlack Prophecyand more and more people checking it out all the time, were surprised we havent seen more screenshots from this upcoming free-to-play sci-fi spaceship dogfighter mailed in toOne Shots! Todays sleek image fromBlack Prophecy(with minimal UI) comes to us from Erik L., who writes in:This is a view of the hyperspace chapel Apo Kata, which is one of the early hubs in the game. I think the view is a nice example of this good-looking game. If one just watches the surroundings for a short while, one can see the trails of ships leaving and arriving in the area.
Reakktor also states that the first thousand invites have been sent, with more coming very soon, in addition to beta key giveaways with various gaming press outlets. While theres no word on an official American launch date as of yet, we can tell you that Massively has a few beta keys up our sleeves, so stay tuned for further details.
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In this video, we take a trip toPeriscope StudiosandT-Recs Studiosto watch just a little bit of how the voicework is done. Along with that, were treated to a look at just how they get the voice to match the mouth animations of the NPCs without it looking completely silly or taking obnoxious amounts of time. Whether this upcoming free-to-play game is on your personal radar or youre more the type who is scinated with the overall industry, its a video worth spending a few minutes of your life to check out. Weve embedded this new behind-the-scenes video after the break for your viewing pleasure.Continue Reading
As Streppel puts it, while the game is still undergoing major polishing patches, bothgamigoandReakktor Mediaare confident with the game as a released free-to-play game. The games first major patch is slated for June and will feature a variety of new endgame elements as well as a new weapon type. Further down the line, the development team wants to enhance the PvP experience to keep the two ctions of the games lore at odds and in conflict.Black Prophecyplayers and testers alike shouldread the letter, as its an interesting look behind the scenes after the first month of launch.
Our ears invariably perk up when it comes to seasonal MMO events, and with a long Easter weekend in full swing, we figured itd be a swell idea to collate the various holiday-related goings-on in our vorite virtual worlds.
Black Prophecyboasts real-time combat, modular ship design, and a deep crafting component, all married to a state-of-the-art graphics engine and wrapped in an enthralling sci-fi backstory.
Have you been dreaming of the day when you could fly through space and shoot folks down, dogfighter-style? Did you think that the best part ofStar Wars Galaxieswas theJump To Lightspeedaddition? Well, if thats the case, then youre in for a treat as the NDA has finally been lifted onReakktor Medias space battletastic MMO,Black Prophecy. As of today, all players are allowed to post screenshots, videos, and talk about everything theyve seen in the last several months of testing sinceBlack Prophecywas picked up bygamigoand worked into its current incarnation as a free-to-play game.
This is not an end. Its a beginning; the foundation is laid and we will now move forward with the continued development ofBlack Prophecyafter its release, says assistant production manager Chris Snowcrash Schutt. While youre waiting to log in — or stuck at work — check out our coverage roundup after the cut and get caught up on the biggestBlack Prophecynews items from the past few months.Continue Reading
The publisher is also offering an unspecified launch-day gift to players who log in and test from May 26th through May 29th. If you were part of the recentclosed beta events, youre cordially invited to help break the servers this weekend, and you should be receiving an official email summons if you havent already. Youll need your closed beta account credentials, which can be looked up under your gamigomaster accountif youve forgotten.
The final step is the easiest: Enjoy theBlack Prophecyclosed beta!
T-minus three, two, one… and that sound you hear is the latest space-based MMORPG lifting off the launch pad, heading for the stratosphere and the stars beyond. At least, thats whatgamigoandReakktorare hoping when it comes toBlack Prophecy, which officially takes a bow in Europe today.
Black Prophecyns are a patient lot, and in the case of the founder of theProphecy Nationwebsite, quite enterprising as well. Travis, otherwise known as Nexiom, has helped fill the void of information about the long-in-development space shooter with an interesting breakdown of the games intece. In thesecond installmentof a two-part article use of existing screenshots, he paints a picture of what the free-to-play titles UI probably functions like, all without breaking the beta NDA.
The other interesting piece of news is that at the same time as theBlack Prophecyacquisition, gamigo also opted to pick up nearly 20% ofReakktor Media. All remaining shares of Reakktor Media remain under the control of the companys CEO, Kirk Lenke, which effectively puts all development control moving forward between Reakktor and gamigo.
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Aside from that,Reakktorhas made a number of performance tweaks, HUD and graphical fixes, and adjustments to everything from damage distribution across ship components to repair kit durability. You can learn more, as well asdownloadthe game, at the official website.
While many of you are no doubt gorging on chocolate-covered bunnies and/or hanging out with your milies, just as many are taking advantage of the weekend festivities in your vorite MMOs. Whether its anniversary celebrations inLord of the Rings Onlineor Easter-themed shindigs inVindictusandRuneScape, theres something for everyone. Hop past the cut for more details.Continue Reading
The article boasts a healthy complement of images and helpful annotations; it also delivers some interesting insights and speculation. Chief among these are the authors guesstimates as to the functionality of certain buttons (possibly target locking, communications, and trade). Check out the full piece atProphecy Nation.
If youre taking part in a beta that isnt under NDA, why not beat the crowds and send in some cool screenshots to us? Its easy to do. Gather a few images up and email them to us here atoneshotsmassively.com. Be sure to include your name, the name of the game, and a description of what were seeing in each picture. Your screenshot could be the next one we post on Massively!
When it comes to free-to-play games, we dont often see the licensing companies buying titles outright. Normally, were prone to seeing licensing agreements until a game has launched or when two companies have a history of working together quite a lot. Nonetheless, todaygamigoproved that it really believes in how much players are going to enjoy its upcoming space dogfighter,Black Prophecy, by buying all rights and trademarks related to the game from Reakktor Media.
As every day passes, more and more people are joining theBlack Prophecybeta testing. Slowly, the localizations are being smoothed out, and even more goodies are being added into this hotly anticipated sci-fi space dogfighter MMO. For those of you who havent quite made it in as yet, as well as those who have but are curious about the nuts-and-bolts,GamigoandReakktor Mediahave released a video today that offers an interesting look at ongoing behind-the-scenes production.
Black Prophecysfirst monthly patch is here, and todays update brings a bit of new content to the free-to-play sci-fi title — as well as a number of smaller improvements. The content additions take the form of 10 new missions now available in the games open seat Massively Black Prophecyctors, and there are a variety of mission levels ranging from four to 35 according to thepatch notes.
Also of note is that all of the beta forums for the game are wide open as well, giving curious folks a chance to sift through all the threads there for an inkling of how the game has been progressing, and what players can expect. We here at Massively will be publishing our own first impressions and gallery in the coming days — and there will undoubtedly be a livecast in the mix for those curious to see it in action. If you still havent made it into the closed beta, never fear: Open beta is expected to begin sometime in the first part of 2011, which isnt too r away. If you did make it in to this stellar shooter beta, feel free to drop your thoughts about the game in the comments below!
Before anyone comments that he is breaking some sort of NDA by posting this information, Nexiom assures us that he is not in the closed beta and all the screenshots were taken from previously released images.
Prophecy Nationdecided to help out ns by providing news of its own. Nexiom gathered all the screenshots and videos ofBlack Prophecyand thoroughly examined each one to piece togetheran in-depth analysis of the games user intece. His first entry studies the user intece aboard space stations and the general player menu. This includes the ship/character information, skills, inventory, starmap, and many more display items.
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WhileBlack Prophecyhas been in closed beta in both North America and Europe, this new phase of testing represents the first time the games been available to everyone. In anticipation for the rush to check it out, gamigos opened two open beta servers in Europe: Kemmura (English) and Shinava (German).
To help new pilots get settled into the war, gamigosprovided a starting guide on the community forumswith information about setting up an account, how to play, and how to post bug reports.
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As it happens, we were telling the truth! We do have a few closed beta keys — in ct, we have several thousand.Visit our giveaway pageto pick yours up, thengo to theBlack Prophecysiteto register. Follow the registration instructions, verify your email, then check your email again for a download link. Once your account is active inGamigos account system, visit thePilot Licensing Terminal (aka. beta page)to enter your beta key.
Catch all the information over atProphecy Nation. You are also welcome to sign up for closed beta at theofficialBlack Prophecywebsite.
Whatever phrase gets you in the mood for some good ol shioned space dogfighting, dust it off and get it ready for use.Gamigosannounced thathas launched its open beta for European participants.
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With the NDA downand the open beta starting,Black Prophecyslaunch hopefully isnt r away. In the meanwhile, check outour first impressions of the game, and let us know what you think when you give it a whirl!
Put up or shut up. Lock and load. Light the fires and kick the tires. Warp speeBlack Prophecyd now, mister!
Its only been a couple of days since theofficial European launchofBlack Prophecy,lineage2 gold. but North American ns of the free-to-play sci-fi title have been feeling left out in the cold due to a general lack of availability. Happily,gamigoandReakktorhave posted anews blurbon the games website officially announcing the start of the North American closed beta.
If you really dont care about corporate merges and buyouts, then theres still a nugget of news to be gleaned for you. In amongst all the happy congratulations and notes about how this will make things better and easier for the two companies was a note that we should[look] forward to seeing Black Prophecy go livein the very near future. (Emphasis theirs.) Whether it will simply mark open beta or something more, well have to wait and see.
