If you can't wait for the release of the first episode of Standoff in just a few days, you can now get a preview of the mod's theme music. The theme was composed by Michael Mahadeen, who also worked on the music for Unknown Enemy. The music has a definite WC2 style to it, which should fit in well with the style of the rest of the mod. The theme is available for download in MP3 format here. There is also a lengthy update on the Standoff site about the state of the mod, and though we have covered much of the news here it's still worth a read.
The UO team has created a fresh new server under the headline "Origin Lives!"
A new shard is born -- Origin. The Origin shard is now open to all Samurai Empire players. This shard is a place where you can get a fresh start, claim that prime piece of real estate you’ve always had your eye on, or just rediscover the lands of Britannia.
Because we have many demo and free trial programs available, this shard is only available to Ultima Online: Samurai Empire account holders for the first month. By limiting access in this way, we can ensure that our loyal customers have the first opportunity to claim the real estate and goods provided by the launch of the Origin shard. This restriction will be lifted in mid-January.
They are also holding a focus group soon. Check here for details, including a $75 reimbursement. Slashdot has also recently posted a commentary on the long term viability of the game.
Electronic Arts has announced that they are in the process of acquiring 20% of the large video game publisher Ubisoft. This would give them the largest individual block of stock in the company and allow them to have an influencial authority within the French-based publisher. Last year the company did over 500 million Euros in sales and currently has a staff of about 2400. They have development studios around the world, including in Austin, Texas. Also in their possession are the rights to such franchises as Myst, Chessmaster, The Settlers, Prince of Persia, Rayman and all the various Tom Clancy variants.
Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS) today announced an investment in international game developer and publisher UbiSoft Entertainment, headquartered in Rennes, France. The investment represents approximately 19.9 percent interest in the company -- shares purchased as a block from Talpa Beheer B.V. to be completed upon obtaining antitrust clearance from the U.S. government. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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