NBC Universal today announced the development of a Massive Multiplayer online game based on the popular SyFy series Battlestar Galactica. Battlestar Galactica Online will be an in-browser game developed on Unity, a non-client engine which allows advanced 3D graphics streaming over the web. The game will mark the first major MMO release using Unity, and so will also serve as a test of the viability of the platform.
The game is being developed by Artplant and published by Bigpoint, both 3D MMO specialists. It will be available on syfy.com exclusively for the first thirty days after release, details of where the game will be available after that have not yet been released.
The gameplay will consist of exploration and mission-based, tactical space combat. Players will choose to join either the Humans or the Cylons, and follow a changing story-line based around plot-heavy missions.
“Battlestar Galactica is a supremely gameable intellectual property, with compelling character classes, a fantastic array of ships and weaponry, multiple worlds, and a dramatic storyline,” said Bill Kispert, VP & GM, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. ” We are excited to work with Bigpoint – and our partners at Universal Cable Productions and Syfy – to bring an epic, accessible, and ‘always on’ BSG experience to fans of the franchise and online gamers alike.”
“Cooperation between Bigpoint and NBC Universal is a very important strategic step for us,” explains Heiko Hubertz, CEO and founder of Bigpoint. “Battlestar Galactica has a huge and passionate fan base. We are proud to be able to publish such an internationally famous title as one of our online games. For the first time ever, we’re relying completely on Unity in order to offer our users fantastic game graphics right in their browsers.”
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