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According to recent information Tweeted by SOE's John Smedley, DC Universe Online's population is up 1000%. DCUO Producer Lorin Jameson has posted a new note on the game's Facebook page to address server woes and long player queues as a result of the explosive growth since DCUO went F2P last week.
Jameson indicates that the DCUO team is working hard to optimize game servers and is working actively with PlayStation developers to solve issues with the PS3 version of the game. Jameson also has written that updates to address these issues are being deployed as soon as they are ready.
The Lego Group has sent word that LEGO Universe will close down on January 31, 2012. Developers say that the free zone has met with positive player reactions but that not enough free players were converting to paying customers.
As a result of the game's closure, the LEGO Group also said
"As a consequence of the closure, the LEGO Universe staff has today been informed that the ‘Play Well Studios’ in Louisville, Colorado and the game’s marketing function in Billund, Denmark will be closed. This will affect 115 employees. All affected employees will be offered assistance in finding new jobs inside or outside the LEGO Group."
Gameforge has reportedly restructured and has laid off one hundred of its four hundred plus employees. According to CEO Alexander Roesner, the move will "optimise our use of resources and great potential for further growth increase".
The report at GamesIndustry.biz also reveals that Star Trek: Infinite Space could be in developmental trouble unless a co-publisher is found for the title.
Gameforge reaches 300 million users worldwide according to its own internal data.
Sonic Generations is out in Europe tomorrow, and we know many of you are eagerly awaiting your games along with the Collector’s Edition. To show you what you’re getting, we asked Svend Joscelyne from Sonic Stadium (and Summer of Sonic organizer) to come to the SEGA offices in London and unbox it for you.
Worth £89.99? I actually think so, let us know what you think and thanks to EGA and Svend for the video
From today, both PlayStation 3 and PC players will be able to download and play the game for free. Three tiered levels will act as the game's revenue source from there along with in-game microtransactions. Here's the official breakdown from SOE.
Free
New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots, powers and more through microtransactions.
Premium
Any player who has spent at least $5 (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game.
Legendary
Maximum features and benefits are included at this level. Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits.
So what do you think? is this a good thing? will you be playing? tell us in the comments below
