1/12/09 Update:
The official word is that development on Stargate Worlds is currently suspended. The reason likely is that they have pulled whatever resources they have into finishing Stargate Resistance (FPS title) for a 2010Q1 launch in the hopes of generating revenue to finish Stargate Worlds.
In other words, SGW will most probably never see the light of day.
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Please note, this is still "technically" a rumor. But even so, it's been a long... LONG time coming.
If true, it will be sad to see this game go in some ways. I was eternally stoked when I heard about it initially. Because of their insanely restrictive NDA, I can't even tell you whether or not I participated in their "beta" last year
. Needless to say, if this information is true, in 8 days you might actually get a postmortem - let's just say this was a long time coming.
Update 7/31/09:
Shane Hensley extends an invitation to MMORPG.com to have someone come to visit.
If you read the thread, Shane also virtually admits that after tomorrow, unless something drastic happens, there will be next to nobody left working at CME. He still states he's convinced that MGM isn't going to pull the license, but there's also no information about further investment into the game from outside sources either. In fact, he said after tomorrow, HE won't be at CME.
Pretty much the nail in the coffin so to speak. Stargate Worlds is all but dead.
Update 8/5/09:
Interestingly enough, Shane Hansley is actually keeping the remnants of the SGW community informed. Well, as informed as they can be. Shane apparently isn't even at CME right now - on leave. But he produced encouraging words today to the effect that they are demoing the game to various investors and have some money lined up. The catch however is that any money is tied up while the potential investors investigate CME's books. And of course, he states that they don't want people to get ahead of themselves, because they're trying to raise a FULL working amount, as piecemeal won't cut it at this time.
Ironically, nothing has materialized out of the MGM license issue yet. I have a feeling there's some sort of backroom deal that's holding onto the license until the fat lady sings.
It's really sad that it has taken until the company all but flatlines in order for the company to actually talk to the community. Or even listen to the community for that matter. I hope that if they do get their funding, they consider this a lesson learned. Even with the doom and gloom, the community is much happier that someone is actually talking to them now.
Update 8/10/09:
The rumor blog that seems to have started much of this info has apparently spun up some news that CME is getting operational funding here very shortly, and the lights will be left on so to speak. There's no 'official' word of this yet though.
Update 8/24/09:
Supposedly, the lights are back on at CME and Stargate Worlds is a-go... again... one more time...
The official word is that development on Stargate Worlds is currently suspended. The reason likely is that they have pulled whatever resources they have into finishing Stargate Resistance (FPS title) for a 2010Q1 launch in the hopes of generating revenue to finish Stargate Worlds.
In other words, SGW will most probably never see the light of day.
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Please note, this is still "technically" a rumor. But even so, it's been a long... LONG time coming.
I have to say I'm not surprised one bit if this holds up to be true. There's a lot of rumors going around (such as various people essentially embezzling the $50 million or so of investor financing). Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment (CME - the developer) hasn't paid their devs in nearly a year, many of the dev team including the lead producer have left for greener pastures. CME also has several pending lawsuits - most dealing with breach of contract issues - filed against them by creditors.
If true, it will be sad to see this game go in some ways. I was eternally stoked when I heard about it initially. Because of their insanely restrictive NDA, I can't even tell you whether or not I participated in their "beta" last year
. Needless to say, if this information is true, in 8 days you might actually get a postmortem - let's just say this was a long time coming.Update 7/31/09:
Shane Hensley extends an invitation to MMORPG.com to have someone come to visit.
If you read the thread, Shane also virtually admits that after tomorrow, unless something drastic happens, there will be next to nobody left working at CME. He still states he's convinced that MGM isn't going to pull the license, but there's also no information about further investment into the game from outside sources either. In fact, he said after tomorrow, HE won't be at CME.
Pretty much the nail in the coffin so to speak. Stargate Worlds is all but dead.
Update 8/5/09:
Interestingly enough, Shane Hansley is actually keeping the remnants of the SGW community informed. Well, as informed as they can be. Shane apparently isn't even at CME right now - on leave. But he produced encouraging words today to the effect that they are demoing the game to various investors and have some money lined up. The catch however is that any money is tied up while the potential investors investigate CME's books. And of course, he states that they don't want people to get ahead of themselves, because they're trying to raise a FULL working amount, as piecemeal won't cut it at this time.
Ironically, nothing has materialized out of the MGM license issue yet. I have a feeling there's some sort of backroom deal that's holding onto the license until the fat lady sings.
It's really sad that it has taken until the company all but flatlines in order for the company to actually talk to the community. Or even listen to the community for that matter. I hope that if they do get their funding, they consider this a lesson learned. Even with the doom and gloom, the community is much happier that someone is actually talking to them now.
Update 8/10/09:
The rumor blog that seems to have started much of this info has apparently spun up some news that CME is getting operational funding here very shortly, and the lights will be left on so to speak. There's no 'official' word of this yet though.
Update 8/24/09:
Supposedly, the lights are back on at CME and Stargate Worlds is a-go... again... one more time...
According to Shane Hensley as stated above, CME has received funding to satisfy a good bit of their prior obligations, and they'll be looking to pay some paychecks here soon. There's also word that CME will be making some sore of announcement in September regarding what is supposed to be happening with the game.
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