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BioWare picks up Perpetual tech for MMOG

Austin branch of Neverwinter Nights developer licenses platform from Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising creators.
By Staff, GameSpot
Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:22 pm PT

Last year, BioWare revealed that it was working on a massively multiplayer online role-playing game at its new Austin studio. Last month, it was reported that the company had a 2009 release date in mind for the project. Today, the company announced some of the technology it will use to support the game: Perpetual Entertainment's online technology platform.

The Perpetual Entertainment Platform offers support and service for online games. These services include game feature extension, load-balancing, lobby servicing, and patching. As per today's agreement, BioWare intends to use Perpetual's technology for online game operations, infrastructure development, community support, and more.

Perpetual's online technology platform is the third middleware solution BioWare has turned to for its as-yet-unnamed MMOG. Last August, the Edmonton, Alberta-based developer announced it had licensed Simutronics' HeroEngine for use in its as-yet-unnamed MMOG. According to a Perpetual representative, "Perpetual Entertainment Platform complements HeroEngine in providing services and capabilities that extend and enhance players' experience online." HeroEngine will also be featured in Simutronics' own MMOG, Hero's Journey, slated to be released later this year.

In June, BioWare's technical director Bill Dalton revealed the upcoming MMOG would employ enterprise software from StreamBase Systems. The software will be used to identify cheaters, prevent code hacks, and keep track of the game's customer base, as well as provide "complex event processing" to sustain massive game-wide events involving thousands of players.

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troness

I'm thinking its going to be either Mass Effect or KOTOR online. Either way, I want more information! Let us know what you are working on Bioware! (I hope its KOTOR!) Here's the deal though, Bioware has the big fanbase similiar to Blizzard. I really think they have a chance of being one of the bigger MMOs. I just hope they vie for the sandbox style gameplay.

Posted Aug 22, 2007 6:40 pm PT
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terrabreak13

I've never played KOTOR. What's the big hype about it? I bet people are crazy about it because it's open ended. I'm not a big fan of sand box games.

Posted Jul 23, 2007 1:19 pm PT
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lanista

Yeah Rontor, KotOR would be great

Could also be a Mass Effect game. I believe they are thinking of a trilogy, and if the IP is successful, they may try a MMOG in the series? Just a possible guess though......

Posted Jul 21, 2007 1:51 am PT
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Olly464

I hope I'm still a gamer by 2009....

Posted Jul 20, 2007 5:17 pm PT
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RabidGopher

Rontor ur not kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted Jul 20, 2007 3:33 pm PT
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Rontor

Please be Knights of the Old Republic Online!!!! If it is Bioware, you shall sell millions of copies. KOTOR Online would potentially blow World of Warcraft out of the water.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 1:48 pm PT
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AceCometh

I happen to like World of Warcraft. To say it stinks is merely your opinion. Just like my opinion of Jade Empire isn't particularly high. If this new MMOG isn't of the KotOR saga, I hope that they still release the 3rd installment of the series sometime soon. I'm very interested in finding out what happened to Revan.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 12:02 pm PT
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rokkuman09

This game is just going to be amazing, I mean sure it's another MMO, but the thing is it's made by Bioware... So it will most likely be incredible.. And be a WoW killer even.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 11:38 am PT
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comthitnuong

Sounds like some good anti cheat ware.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 8:37 am PT
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darkchaostitan

Wow another mmo, we need lots more of those. What bioware should start is the third installment of the KOTOR series and not worry about these other games. Obisidon is not going to pick it up anytime soon.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 8:17 am PT
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Emraldo

A Bioware MMO in Forgotten Realms maybe?

Posted Jul 20, 2007 8:02 am PT
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pete_merlin

i dont like mmo's

Posted Jul 20, 2007 5:55 am PT
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Steel_Cyclone

Being from BioWare, it's pretty much guaranteed to be extraordinary.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 4:31 am PT
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jknight5422

Yet another MMO. I hope they keep doing their NWN games at least.

Posted Jul 20, 2007 3:45 am PT
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Oni

Hmm. Very interesting. Sounds like they are hitting this one hard. They don't want to cut any corners. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this secret project.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 11:47 pm PT
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RaiKageRyu

If anyone can make a splash with an MMOG, it's Bioware

Posted Jul 19, 2007 11:25 pm PT
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-DarthVader-

Beastofwar Bioware has expanded to texas plus they've partnered with pandemic....

Posted Jul 19, 2007 10:39 pm PT
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BeastOfWar316

Bioware must have a plan to exand pretty soon, because Mass Effect is a confirmed trilogy and with them taking on more projects, I only expansion as an option now.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:56 pm PT
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mismajor99

I like it. Bioware is getting back to their roots, which is on PC. I'm really looking forward to Dragon Age, and I hope they find a publisher soon enough.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:54 pm PT
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mkurts

This is great news !!!

Finally we would have a superior alternative to the horrifically lousy WOW which sucks in so many fools even though it stinks.

KOTOR online and Shadows of Angmar ...... I can now see a much better future for MMORPGs for years to come.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:42 pm PT
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Pete5506

We dont need no more mmo

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:36 pm PT
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Rockin_MixMasta

Another MMO? I just quit the dreaded addiction known as "WoW"

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:32 pm PT
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blackarrow01

i just hope that after mass effect they start working on KOTOR 3

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:32 pm PT
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codablack

please be KOTOR

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:14 pm PT
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DarkArgonanth

Looking forward to more information

Posted Jul 19, 2007 7:09 pm PT
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imortal986201

Can't wait! HeroEngine looks promising,

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:47 pm PT
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Ghostin-Dashell

If i had to place my bets i would say it's an original IP.

So either Jade Empire, Mass Effect (although with two more games to come in the trilogy and DLC on XBL i doubt it) or Dragon Age.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:47 pm PT
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Jedi_Osborn

This is gonna be sweet!!

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:45 pm PT
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IgneousPrime

Jade empire was awesome, just not as great as KOTOR imo. I think it'll be a completely new game. I don't see why not.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:32 pm PT
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AceCometh

There's already Star Wars Galaxy, but what if they came out with a Star Wars MMOG of their own as the third installment of the KotOR series? Either that or something totally new. I can't imagine them making an MMOG using Jade Empire. The game just wasn't that good.

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:27 pm PT
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Shattersword81

Being from Bio-Ware im sure it will be worthwhile

Posted Jul 19, 2007 6:11 pm PT
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Keric_basic

Mass Effect Online?

Place your bets

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:54 pm PT
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waza000

hmm

i still think Warhammer Online is the only promising mmorpg that will be coming out

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:49 pm PT
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StephenHu

Sounds promising

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:47 pm PT
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