Beware of the Freaky Creatures!
Abandon Interactive has announced their Freaky Creatures as coming soon to you. Described as Pokemon on steroids, you can build your own freakish creature from millions of different unique customizations to battle your friends. You can skirmish with your creature on your computer or even on a cell phone on the go to take down any rivals anytime, anywhere.
You can also use your creature in social outings with your friends and talk amongst each other through a social network that grants the classic MMO feeling. All you will need to do is purchase a USB creature starter kit and upload the creature module onto your computer. From there you can customize your creature and then transfer it to your cell phone. If you would like to learn more about Freaky Creatures you can visit here.
Sword of the New World
In August 22nd, 2007, K2 Network Inc. announced that their free-to-play model of epic MMORPG Sword of the New World has become even freer to play. Previously, character advancement was halted upon reaching level 20 and certain locations in the world were off limits to players unless they had subscribed to a monthly fee. By expanding their original terms to play, K2 Network has decided to end all monthly fees and allow all players to enjoy their premium content. With this comes the freedom to level characters to 20 and beyond while adventuring into the most dangerous territories of all.
To learn more about Sword of the New World or about K2 Network you can visit here.
Scholarships for Gamers
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) has announced a progressive new scholarship program with The Art Institutes. This program is designed to educate and recruit more women into the video game industry.
The official SOE G.I.R.L. (Gamers In Real Life) scholarship is the first of its kind. They hope to encourage students toward career paths in the creative and applied arts, with the desired result of the development of games more interesting for women to play.
Read the full article here and learn more about this exciting scholarship program.
Blizzard's Invitational
Blizzard Entertainment's Worldwide Invitational will take place at the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center in Paris, France on June 28-29. The top StarCraft, Warcraft III, and World of Warcraft players will fight to dominate their brackets. Cash prizes in these eSports tournaments will be awarded to the champions. In addition, StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King will be playable by everyone on the show floor.
If you are unable to attend, there will be live coverage on the official website throughout the weekend of the event. For more information on the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational, check out the press release or visit Blizzard's official website here.
Live Gamer
Live Gamer is the leading provider for publisher-supported virtual item trading. The Live Gamer Exchange is trusted by top publishers worldwide as it offers a turnkey solution for MMOG and virtual world operators to provide legitimate real money trading of virtual assets from within their titles (I.E. Sonly Online Entertainment and Gopets ltd).
Live Gamer guarantees a safer and a fairer environment for anyone who takes part in, allowing participants to feel more relaxed and comfortable when performing online trades.
High Quality Voice Chat
During a Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, it was announced that on February 20, 2008 an agreement between SOE and Vivox had been reached to offer high quality voice chat for online games. SOE and Vivox are hoping to see the level of communication power and flexibility to gamers substantially rise. They claim that the new voice services will not only replace many of the voice chat options currently available, but will add a broad range of capabilities that streamline communication as well as empower gamers to maintain their online relationships in both the real and virtual worlds.
RMT Platform Developer Live Gamer Teams Up With Game Center Group
Game Center Group welcomes Live Gamer to its list of clients. GCG has been contracted to provide CRM hosting and administration as well as telephony and back office support. Check back soon for the official press release!
New Phone Number!
Game Center Group has switched over to a full VOIP/PRI digital hybrid phone system and PBX. This mean we can offer our clients the feature rich and cost effectiveness of VOIP without any degradation in signal. Please make note of our new toll free number.
Toll Free: 1 877 MMORPG 0
San Diego Fires
Because of the current situation with the San Diego fires, Game Center Group is running with a severely limited staff. Our hearts go out to all our friends and family, and we hope everyone is focusing on staying safe. Our doors will remain open to any of our employees that may require shelter. We can get through this together.
Stay classy, San Diego.
Game Center Group launches its hosted CRM solution
Game Center Group is now offering a fully-hosted CRM package. An alternative to other high priced CRM solutions, it comes complete with Knowledgebase, ticketing system, chat system, and soon-to-be implemented VOIP system. Check it out here, or contact us to set up a demo today!
Game Center Group teams up with South Peak Interactive
With the recent release of Two Worlds in Germany, and the upcoming release of Two Worlds domestically, South Peak Interactive has asked Game Center Group to provide a CS solution for their epic swords and sorcery game.
Scott Mattson had this to say, "This game is absolutely massive, and the online multiplayer component is a really novel addition to the traditionally offline genre. We're excited to see what the results will be, and can't wait to support this game."
Game Center Group will be leveraging their extensive experience in Knowledge Base development to customize a comprehensive KB for Two Worlds, as well as providing email support for those customers whose needs go beyond that of a KB.
Austin Game Developers Conference
Founder and CEO of Game Center Group, Scott Mattson, will be speaking at the Austin GDC this coming September. Always a crowd favorite, Scott will be discussing VOIP Technology in MMO support. He will be doing a live demonstration of VOIP/Unified Messaging technology.
Be sure to sign up early for this leading edge demo and panel!