Tag Archives: All Points Bulletin

Thu, Sep 01, 2011 | 22:46 BST

GamersFirst says Realtime Worlds had big plans for All Points Bulletin

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As if we needed any new reasons to be depressed about the tragic premature birth and subsequent death of All Points Bulletin, now we’re getting a small glimpse at the plans Realtime Worlds had for the game.
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Tue, Aug 23, 2011 | 15:18 BST

GamersFirst and IGS releasing APB at North America retail

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IGS has entered into a partnership with GamersFirst to distribute the retail version of APB Reloaded in North America.

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Thu, May 12, 2011 | 18:17 BST

Dave Jones takes an advisory position with APB: Reloaded developer

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GamersFirst has hired Realtime Worlds’ Dave Jones as an advisor All Points Bulletin.

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Tue, Apr 12, 2011 | 08:36 BST

Tuesday Shorts, morning edition – RIFT security app, APB beta update, Streets of Rage fan game shut down

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This round of little gaming nibbles contains both “stuff” and “nonsense”, and sometimes both at the same time. It’s the future, you know.

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Mon, Mar 28, 2011 | 01:07 BST

APB Reloaded to use unique skill assessment system

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Gamersfirst has lifted the lid on some of the difficulties of balancing shooter gameplay with MMO mechanics in APB Reloaded, including how to assess players’ skill and threat level.

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Fri, Mar 25, 2011 | 00:51 GMT

Gamersfirst to open Edinburgh studio

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APB: Reloaded publisher Gamersfirst will open a studio in Scotland, home of original All Points Bulletin team Realtime Worlds.

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Mon, Mar 21, 2011 | 23:31 GMT

APB Reloaded beta reaches 250,000 applicants

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The APB Reloaded closed beta is proceeding well, with demand far outstripping available testing positions and a European launch planned for the near future.

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Mon, Jan 31, 2011 | 23:12 GMT

APB: Reloaded future features teased

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The latest Reloaded blog post touches on “extensive changes”, which Reloaded Productions plans “to implement in the Open Beta and especially for Live Service”.

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Thu, Jan 27, 2011 | 05:25 GMT

APB beta testers invited back for relaunch testing

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Closed Beta invitations for GamersFirst’s relaunch of APB: Reloaded have been sent out, but don’t go frantically refreshing your inbox just yet: invites are currently restricted to those who participated in testing the game’s first incarnation.

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Fri, Jan 21, 2011 | 03:58 GMT

Gamersfirst: Australians are welcome on APB servers

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Gamersfirst has told Australian gamers that they’re welcome to try region-specific All Points Bulletin servers if their ping to a core router meets minimum requirements, and suggested that local servers are not impossible after an absence stymied release plans.

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Tue, Jan 04, 2011 | 00:18 GMT

APB Reloaded spurs overhaul of GamersFirst network

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Realtime Worlds’ unhappy gangster MMO All Points Bulletin is on its way back with a new moniker and a bit of spit and polish courtesy of the newly-founded Reloaded Productions. The latest update from the developer suggests the team have their hands full and more, starting with a whole new client but running flat into an overhaul of the entire GamersFirst network.

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Tue, Oct 05, 2010 | 16:45 BST

Dave Jones squelches rumor he’s leaving Dundee for Epic Games

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Yesterday, a rumor was circulating that Realtime Worlds founder Dave Jones had taken a job with Epic Games.

Today, the APB creative director has told Develop the rumor is untrue.

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Thu, Aug 19, 2010 | 14:51 BST

Realtime Worlds announce restructure, support for APB

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Realtime Worlds has announced a UK restructure, designed to create a business  which can support All Points Bulletin as an ongoing online service for current and future players.

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Wed, Aug 18, 2010 | 22:37 BST

Realtime Worlds talking to buyers amid 75% staff reduction

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Realtime Worlds is currently chatting up multiple buyers “in both the UK and US,” according to Paul Dounis, the firm’s administration consultant from Begbies Traynor.

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Thu, Jul 08, 2010 | 06:55 BST

Realtime Worlds cut jobs post APB launch

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Realtime Worlds has announced a restructure of its workforce following the release of All Points Bulletin.

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Mon, Jul 05, 2010 | 09:07 BST

Console version of APB unsigned, says Jones

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RealTime Worlds’ Dave Jones has told Eurogamer that APB won’t appear on consoles unless the studio finds the right “publishing partner” to assist it.

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Fri, Jul 02, 2010 | 20:39 BST

“Some people had too high expectations” for APB, says Jones

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Realtime Worlds’ Dave Jones has said disappointing review scores for APB boil down to “misconceptions” and “huge expectations”.

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Tue, Jun 29, 2010 | 14:55 BST

PSA: APB releases today in US, ships in UK

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EA’s sent word that APB has shipped in the UK.

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Fri, Jun 11, 2010 | 21:52 BST

APB to skip microtransactions and DLC

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APB lead designer EJ Moreland has confirmed that APB will not contain paid DLC or any microtransactions when released.

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Thu, Jun 03, 2010 | 19:56 BST

APB shots look nice, minimum PC specs revealed

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New shots of APB hit the net earlier today, and so did the minimum PC specs.

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