Dungeon Keeper Revived in MMO Form

Vikingod · Dec 1, 2008, 05:32 PM

Bullfrog's classic and sadistic PC strategy series Dungeon Keeper is being resurrected in the form of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game titled Dungeon Keeper Online, publisher EA and Chinese developer NetDragon Websoft announced today.

Though the developer specified its hopes for "remarkable results" internationally, the announcement only confirmed a release for the "Greater China region. It will be Netdragon's first 3D MMO, and the company will handle operation and distribution within the aforementioned "Greater China region." No release date was given.

"Capitalizing our strength to create a strong gaming experience, powerful operating platform and unmatched expertise within China's online game market, we are confident that Dungeon Keeper Online will not only become successful in the Greater China region but also achieve remarkable results overseas," said Netdragon executive director and chairman Liu Dejian.
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Vikingod · Dec 1, 2008, 05:36 PM

Oh no, this is sort of bitter sweet to me. On one hand, it's probably my favorite game ever. On the other, it's being turned into a Chinese MMO (?).

I like that there is finally some news about the franchise, but it's tough to see how the wonderful elements from the original titles could possibly make it over as an MMO grindfest.

Dec 1, 2008, 05:32 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Dungeon Keeper Revived in MMO Form Bullfrog's classic and sadistic PC strategy series Dungeon Keeper is being resurrected in the form of a massively multiplayer online role-playing game titled Dungeon Keeper Online, publisher EA and Chinese developer NetDragon Websoft announced today. Though the developer specified its hopes for "remarkable results" internationally, the announcement only confirmed a release for the "Greater China region. It will be Netdragon's first 3D MMO, and the company will handle operation and distribution within the aforementioned "Greater China region." No release date was given. "Capitalizing our strength to create a strong gaming experience, powerful operating platform and unmatched expertise within China's online game market, we are confident that Dungeon Keeper Online will not only become successful in the Greater China region but also achieve remarkable results overseas," said Netdragon executive director and chairman Liu Dejian. __________ Source: Shack News __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Dec 1, 2008, 05:36 PM	Thread Starter #2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Re: Dungeon Keeper Revived in MMO Form Oh no, this is sort of bitter sweet to me. On one hand, it's probably my favorite game ever. On the other, it's being turned into a Chinese MMO (?). I like that there is finally some news about the franchise, but it's tough to see how the wonderful elements from the original titles could possibly make it over as an MMO grindfest. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*