Earthrise is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi game set in the 21st century that features open PvP, a complex crafting system, skill-based advancement, and a player-driven economy.
Earthrise announces European publishing deal, February release date
by Jef Reahard 
on Dec 20th 2010 12:00PM
Sci-fi, MMO industry, New titles, News items, Earthrise
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Earthrise is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi game set in the 21st century that features open PvP, a complex crafting system, skill-based advancement, and a player-driven economy.
Reader Comments (32)
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:04PM slash beast said
Looks like they're gonna push it out the door and get box sales to try to recover from time lost.
Oh well.
Oh well.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 1:34PM SocksForYou said
@slash beast
God I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Anyone have real intel on this game? Is this another rushed-to-release turd?
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God I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Anyone have real intel on this game? Is this another rushed-to-release turd?
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:05PM delphinius81 said
Interesting. I thought this game was lost in "perpetual closed beta" status given the lack of news.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:29PM Zhaosen said
No NA release? /sad
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:33PM mko said
Define 'whole Europe'
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:46PM Jef Reahard said
@mko
I've asked about that and haven't received a response yet. The exact wording of the press release is "pan-European publishing agreement" which is pretty vague. I'll update it when the info is available.
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I've asked about that and haven't received a response yet. The exact wording of the press release is "pan-European publishing agreement" which is pretty vague. I'll update it when the info is available.
Posted: Jan 17th 2011 4:57AM Bigcheez said
@mko
If its anything like Pan European Game Information (PEGI - basically the game rating system for Europe) then this wiki link lists the countries that use it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_European_Game_Information
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If its anything like Pan European Game Information (PEGI - basically the game rating system for Europe) then this wiki link lists the countries that use it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_European_Game_Information
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 12:58PM Dumac said
Sweet. Hope it doesn't suck. Actually, i literally don't know anything about it, so i don't care either way. But it would be sweet if a NICE game came along once in a while.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 1:43PM Tearofsoul said
It is pretty much a un-polished/un-finished MMO if you have checked out their "beta" combat video. It is horrible:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJx9NSIexaQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJx9NSIexaQ
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 1:48PM nearly nil said
Earthrise itches my Tabula Rasa...
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 2:08PM pixledriven said
Having to wait for a NA release could be a good thing. Work out the "launch bugs" =)
I want this game to be good so badly
I want this game to be good so badly
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 2:30PM Pewpdaddy said
@pixledriven
Seems to be the story of the genre for the past few years, everyone "wants" a game to be good. Too bad 99% of them flop terribly. What's that? Release a turd and get no sales... Who knew!!
*MMO Business Model*
Hype Hype Hype / Cross Fingers / Ship a Turd / Fail!!
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Seems to be the story of the genre for the past few years, everyone "wants" a game to be good. Too bad 99% of them flop terribly. What's that? Release a turd and get no sales... Who knew!!
*MMO Business Model*
Hype Hype Hype / Cross Fingers / Ship a Turd / Fail!!
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 3:29PM pixledriven said
@Pewpdaddy
Yeah, that's true. Still waiting for that trend to die ... if it ever does.
I'm not sure why MMO developers keep going with this model of releasing junk. Even Ford figured out that if you continue to release junk, people will stop buying your product.
Maybe it helps that you only really get 1 or 2 games from a single company. The newest generation of crap comes from a difference source...
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Yeah, that's true. Still waiting for that trend to die ... if it ever does.
I'm not sure why MMO developers keep going with this model of releasing junk. Even Ford figured out that if you continue to release junk, people will stop buying your product.
Maybe it helps that you only really get 1 or 2 games from a single company. The newest generation of crap comes from a difference source...
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 2:44PM werewood said
Look its so obvious that its kind of silly.
All we get from them are few pictures every month.
Then there is that unimpressive video ... you all know what I am talking about.
There is no Beta going that gives ton of keys like Rift, and even DCUO to some extent. NDA is not lifted either.
Its nothing close to stable with content - that is the only conclusion one can get to. As mentioned above ... its vaporware ... just forget about it ever popping on your radar.
All we get from them are few pictures every month.
Then there is that unimpressive video ... you all know what I am talking about.
There is no Beta going that gives ton of keys like Rift, and even DCUO to some extent. NDA is not lifted either.
Its nothing close to stable with content - that is the only conclusion one can get to. As mentioned above ... its vaporware ... just forget about it ever popping on your radar.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 2:56PM pixledriven said
@werewood
I dunno... I don't want to sound like a fanboy, but that's what we all said about Darkfall.
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I dunno... I don't want to sound like a fanboy, but that's what we all said about Darkfall.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 3:34PM Ryukan said
I have been interested in this game for awhile. Will be looking forward to hearing about the NA release and NA beta, if any. But I will not blindly drop money on it without first getting to try it out, not falling for that anymore.
Posted: Dec 20th 2010 3:56PM Aganazer said
I fully expect negative comments once this is released into the wild. I have no doubt it is a niche game and will only appeal to a small audience.
My only personal reservations are that it may be too PvP focused and will suck terribly is its played for the PvE. I must be one of the few that actually wants a game that can be played for the PvE, but has the risk and threat of PvP at all times. UO was great in that regard, but nothing since then has even come close to pulling it off.
My only personal reservations are that it may be too PvP focused and will suck terribly is its played for the PvE. I must be one of the few that actually wants a game that can be played for the PvE, but has the risk and threat of PvP at all times. UO was great in that regard, but nothing since then has even come close to pulling it off.
