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APB dev prepping new MMOG - Report

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Jun 23, 2009 3:51 pm PT

Realtime Worlds founder Dave Jones tells UK conference that his studio will announce new, "ambitious" online game in 2010.

Back in 2003, DMA Design and Grand Theft Auto creator Dave Jones joined with Sony Europe managing director Ian Hetherington and Nintendo of America director of development and acquisition Tony Harman to found Realtime Worlds. At the time, Hetherington noted that Realtime Worlds had two titles in development and that "fans of GTA and next-generation racing games will not be disappointed."

Realtime Worlds is hiring.

Of the first, Hetherington was clearly referring to APB, a persistent-world online shooter that Electronic Arts will be distributing in early 2010. The second title was presumed to be Crackdown, an open-world Xbox 360-exclusive action platformer that garnered a positive critical reception when it debuted in 2007. As it turns out, though, that wasn't necessarily the case.

As reported by UK-based GI.biz, Dave Jones said as part of the GameHorizon conference in Newcastle, UK, today that Realtime Worlds' first game has yet to be announced. Jones reportedly said that the developer initially secured $30 million to fund the unnamed game. However, because the title was so "ambitious," the studio opted to first launch APB.

Realtime Worlds subsequently found an additional $50 million in backing in 2008, shortly before repurchasing APB's publishing rights from Webzen.

Of the new game, Jones reportedly confirmed that it will be a massively multiplayer online game. Additional details on the title were not revealed, however, with Jones said to have noted that Realtime Worlds will officially announce the project in 2010.

Last week, Realtime Worlds announced that the studio now employs 250 staff, with the Dundee, Scotland-based developer intending to increase that number to 300 by 2010. Realtime Worlds is currently looking to fill some 40 positions, one of which is for a design lead on the unannounced MMOG.

46 Comments

  • Cheesehead9099

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 8:47 pm PT

    But I am probably going to get this for my PC and not my 360 cuz MMOGS are usually better on the PC with its better online. Ill save my 360 for Forza and my PS3 for Uncharted.

  • Cheesehead9099

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 8:44 pm PT

    Godamn Realtime Worlds. This game should be on PS3. Well i guess they couldnt handle the PS3's POWER HAAHAHHAHAHA

    typical fanboy comment

  • RonnyRarko

    Posted Jun 25, 2009 9:13 am PT

    wish this was on ps3

  • Sechu

    Posted Jun 25, 2009 2:12 am PT

    Besides Wow and The Old Republic (later) I am afraid I cannot afford more monthly fees.

  • wei_wu_wei

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 12:42 pm PT

    i want that job..

  • LYTEK

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 12:31 pm PT

    Big MMORPGs are great except if I have to pay for the full experience/achievements. Then I get mad.

  • Melty123

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 12:13 pm PT

    Looks amazing

  • Articfox6

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 10:22 am PT

    I have high hopes for APB, so I hope its good. The fact that there is a huge level of customization is awesome and that its an MMO coming to consoles is making it unique.

  • ThAdEa82

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 10:09 am PT

    I will not pay a fee for a game, especially this one.

  • jazilla

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 8:49 am PT

    Unitl you can make an MMO with zero lag, I am uninterested in twitchy combat in an MMO.

  • 2buxaslice

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 8:43 am PT

    I will not pay a monthly fee for a game. Just give me a great single player game with online options.

  • AllGunsBlazin

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 8:39 am PT

    lol over saturation....doesnt really makes sense. saturation in this term sorter means its been over used. so over over used. and no it hasnt mmo's havnt been out as long as other game genres. and besides this looks fresh and new. no elfs and spells here

  • Ohaidere

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 7:53 am PT

    There's only one thing that can be said about MMOs at this point:

    Over saturation.

  • ProVail

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 7:53 am PT

    I hope they make the gun fights more realistic, like ducking under objects for cover or shooting from around the corner. AND i hope u can fight like boxing or kickboxing and wrestling, that would b even better. AND make the driving more realistic not like GTA.

  • BayAreaX

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 6:18 am PT

    nice

  • theslimdavylp

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 6:18 am PT

    APB SWEEEEEEEEET

  • Adrianberggreen

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 6:17 am PT

    there is no good shooter mmo out there at the time

  • CamiKitten

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 5:37 am PT

    That's an extremely lame looking mmo, srsly guys, someone get a clue.

  • Colsworl

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 5:18 am PT

    Um, I would prefer if Realtime gave 100% focus to APB, this just gives me the impression that they will half ass this one and then go full out for the next one.

  • shkar

    Posted Jun 24, 2009 4:46 am PT

    with this amount of money the final product must good or else >>>>>

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