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NBC Universal and Bigpoint have announced the development of Battlestar Galactica Online, a browser-based tactical space combat and adventure MMO based on Syfy’s Battlestar Galactica series.
The game will launch worldwide exclusively this autumn on Syfy.com for a 30 day period. Bigpoint is promising state of the art graphics that can be played directly in an Internet browser. Artplant is handling development using the Unity platform.
Battlestar Galactica is the gripping saga of humanity’s last remnants and their struggle to find a new home while fleeing from their deadly Cylon enemies.
“Battlestar Galactica is a supremely gameable intellectual property, with compelling character classes, a fantastic array of ships and weaponry, multiple worlds, and a dramatic storyline,” said Bill Kispert, VP & GM, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “We are excited to work with Bigpoint – and our partners at Universal Cable Productions and Syfy – to bring an epic, accessible, and ‘always on’ BSG experience to fans of the franchise and online gamers alike.”
In the game players will be able to choose to play as cylons or humans in a constant struggle to control the universe or just survive its perils. Dramatic missions promise to define the game’s overall storyline, enabling the player to delve into mysteries of the Battlestar universe. For extra authenticity, assets from the television production will be integrated into the game.
