Jared Rea has written a preview for Myst Online: Uru Live with input from Ryan Miller over at GameTap. The article speaks about the switching to episodic content and touches upon plans for season 2 of Uru Live.
Where’s The Love Tweek?
I know, I know, bad Tweek right? Need to be flogged with sticks. Updates to the site have fallen a little by the way side lately where I’ve been focusing on the Myst Online: Uru Live site.
The Firemarble is currently on a hiatus as well. I have decided to put The Firemarble on a wee hiatus as I work on the next build of the site, which is considerably larger with a few extra features which should make it easier for people to find what they want.
I hope to get the ball rolling with DJC again soon. Sorry for the lack of updates folks.
Deception Launches 8th September
NEW MYST ONLINE EPISODE DEBUTS ON SEPTEMBER 8th
“Deception†episode includes the launch of new city areas and more political intrigue
GameTap is launching “Deception,†the newest episode in Myst Online: Uru Live this Saturday, September 8th. Players can continue the journey that has already featured all-new puzzles, all-new Ages, and brand new storylines.
Despite the ongoing battles of the Bahro and the threat of the coming war, the D’ni Restoration Council (DRC) continues its efforts to introduce a Guild system into the cavern. Toward that cause, new Guild pubs are introduced, providing Guild members with new areas to congregate and socialize.
Meanwhile, Phil Henderson continues to spread information regarding the Bahro and their conflicts as a former DRC member returns to the cavern. What new information does he have to share and will it lead to salvation or destruction?
Unlike other MMOs, player interactions in Myst Online affect the game in amazing ways. Many of the DRC’s recent decisions regarding the implementation of the Guild system have involved the recommendations of a player Explorer named Reteltee. Additionally, in this episode, players will be able to enjoy a display of the outstanding entries of user-created stained glass art.
Be sure to join in now as this episode serves as a lead-in to the Myst Online: Uru Live Season Finale in October.
To keep up to date with the latest news and art assets for Myst Online: Uru Live and to play the game for free visit, www.mystonline.com.
GameTap Opens West Coast Office
ATLANTA – July 9, 2007 – GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) announced today the opening of a West Coast office, giving the network an official home among other key players in the games industry.
Ricardo Sanchez, GameTap’s vice president of content and creative director, will oversee the office and foster continued growth of the company in San Francisco, CA. Sanchez will supervise a team of GameTap employees that focus primarily on licensing and content.
“Ricardo Sanchez has been instrumental in the tremendous growth of GameTap, spearheading our content team and leading the development of Emmy award-winning programming on GameTap TV,”
said Stuart Snyder, Turner’s executive vice president and chief operating officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media.
“Opening an office in San Francisco is a natural progression for our business and will enable our company to work closely with the local prominent gaming community, plus, help us continue to maintain greater relationships with our partners.”
In addition to its initial paid membership model that features a large library of more than 900 games from vintage to brand new titles, GameTap recently expanded to include free-to-play, ad-supported games that are accessible online for a global audience, as well as a digital storefront.
GameTap (GameTap.com), a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is the leader in digital game distribution and broadband entertainment. Launched in 2005, GameTap delivers more than 900 authentic versions of the greatest console, computer and arcade games, including original and exclusive episodic titles such as Myst Online: Uru Live, Sam & Max: Season 1, Galactic Command – Echo Squad, and American McGee’s Grimm. Visitors to GameTap.com can play free games on its ad-supported website, purchase top PC and catalog titles from its digital retail storefront, and tune into GameTap TV’s original programming that includes Retrospective documentaries and new Re\Visioned animated series. GameTap paid members receive unlimited access to its massive library titles, community and multiplayer features, original games, and content.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment products around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
GameTap Launches Mac Version
Intel Mac users gain access to hundreds of titles through TransGaming’s Cider technology
ATLANTA – July 5, 2007 – GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) announced today that it is expanding its offerings to the Mac community. Intel-based Mac users now have access to GameTap’s Lite Player, which offers more than 500 titles to play from GameTap’s massive library of new and classic video games, as well as more than 600 streaming videos of original programming from GameTap TV.
“Mac users will now be able to enjoy hundreds of games that have never been playable on a Mac before,”
said Stuart Snyder, Turner’s executive vice president and chief operating officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media.
“GameTap’s expansion into the Mac community reflects our commitment to being the premier destination for people who love to play games.”
This expansion to the Mac community comes on the heels of GameTap’s newly launched, free-to-play, ad supported service that allows players to sample a rotating selection of their favorite titles, and access to more than 600 streaming videos of original programming through GameTap TV.
Among the games that Mac users are now able to access are Metal Slug, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Sonic the Hedgehog, Space Invaders, Neo Turf Masters, and King of Fighters ‘95. In addition, gamers can watch exclusive content from GameTap TV, including original streaming videos and interview segments with My Chemical Romance, Akon, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, and GameTap’s Digital Downlow, their popular daily news show.
The availability of GameTap for the Mac is made possible through the use of TransGaming’s Cider portability engine, which enables PC games to run on Intel-based Macs. With TransGaming’s Cider technology, all of GameTap’s free and Gold level membership features will run on all Intel-based Macs including Mac Books and Mac Minis.
“The availability of GameTap on Mac represents an amazing inflection point for Mac gamers. GameTap is a great boon to the gaming world and it’s wonderful that GameTap is making their content available to the thriving Mac community,”
said Vikas Gupta, CEO and President of TransGaming.
“We worked with GameTap to bring Myst Online: Uru Live to Mac players and we’re pleased to be working with GameTap on a larger scale to bring some of the greatest video games to the Mac.”
Later this summer, Mac users will receive access to GameTap’s Deluxe Player, which offers a richer game environment, with full-screen gameplay, customizable control settings, the ability to download games while playing another, and more. To experience GameTap for the Mac please visit www.gametap.com, and your first month of a Gold level membership is only 99 cents.
TransGaming is a leader in the development of unique software portability products that allow game developers and publishers to develop games for one system and deploy them across multiple platforms. Supported platforms range from Linux, Mac to consoles and next generation systems. TransGaming is a registered Microsoft Xbox developer and a licensed Sony PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable developer. TransGaming is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and maintains a research and development center in Ottawa, Canada. More information about the company can be obtained at www.transgaming.com.
GameTap (GameTap.com), a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is the leader in digital game distribution and broadband entertainment. Launched in 2005, GameTap delivers more than 900 authentic versions of the greatest console, computer and arcade games, including original and exclusive episodic titles such as Myst Online: Uru Live, Sam & Max: Season 1, Galactic Command – Echo Squad, and American McGee’s Grimm. Visitors to GameTap.com can play free games on its ad-supported website, purchase top PC and catalog titles from its digital retail storefront, and tune into GameTap TV’s original programming that includes Retrospective documentaries and new Re\Visioned animated series. GameTap paid members receive unlimited access to its massive library titles, community and multiplayer features, original games, and content.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment products around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry