Shadowbane Releases New Asian-Specific MMO Fork

Posted by simoniker on Sunday February 29, 2004 @09:38PM from the different-strokes-for-different-folks dept.

Thanks to Waterthread.org for its messageboard thread pointing to major new Asian-specific features for UbiSoft's PC MMO title Shadowbane, following Asian publisher En-Tranz's decision to create a separate version of the game to better meet "the needs of the Asia-Pacific players." This unique split, with 2 development teams working on different version of the same MMO, has led to Asian-specific changes such as "a 'WASD' control scheme (no more mouse clicking movement)", a new experience curve ("players can now reach level 20 much more easily but as players reach the higher levels, it gets much more difficult"), and a general "newbie experience overhaul." Update: 03/01 19:07 GMT by S : In related news, UbiSoft has just announced the purchase of Wolfpack Studios, creators of ShadowBane.

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We Love Asia by cL0h · 2004-02-29 22:08 · Score: 0, Troll

Given the link between gamers and the penchant for all things Asian, (anime, consoles etc.) an 'Asian Version' would be much sought after in the west.
Interesting that this is an English press release. I think this is good hype for the company who can also release this edition in other markets to be bought by hardcore fans who already own the standard version.

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