Tag Archives: gazillion entertainment

Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 08:13 BST

Lionhead Studios appoints John Needham as new boss

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Lionhead Studios has been angling for a new steward since Peter Molyneux left for the world of cubes and curiosity. John Needham has been selected as his successor as studio head.

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Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | 11:02 GMT

Marvel Heroes dated June 4, early access being offered

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Marvel Heroes developer Gazillion has confirmed that its superhero MMO will come out of beta on June 4. However, you can get early access if you so choose.

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Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | 09:09 GMT

Marvel Heroes video diary shows gameplay and hero creation

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Marvel Heroes developer Gazillion Entertainment has posted a new video diary that shows off how it captured the look and feel of the comic heroes, and explains some elements of gameplay. The clip also shows off plenty of superhero action and offers fresh information from the studio’s staff. So if you’re a Marvel fan you need to check this out.

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Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 00:40 GMT

Marvel Heroes £130 founder’s package is an “upfront discount”

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Marvel Heroes is available for pre-order at several tiers of financial committment, right up to a £130 pack which unlocks everything, forever – despite being free-to-play. Gazillion boss David Brevik says that’s nothing compared to what he’s spent on other games.

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Mon, Oct 22, 2012 | 06:00 BST

Marvel Heroes trailer gives off an Ultimate Alliance vibe

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If you’ve not seen Gazillion’s free-to-play MMO Marvel Heroes in action before, you may be surprised to see similarities with another popular licensed series based on the adventures of Iron Man, Spider-man, The Hulk and friends.

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Thu, Feb 16, 2012 | 23:33 GMT

Cyclops playable in Marvel Heroes

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Gazillion’s latest Marvel Heroes character reveal is none other then perennially unpopular Cyclops. It can’t be easy being second fiddle to everyone’s favourite X-man, but the laser-eyed team leader looks pretty good in the artwork posted through the break.

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Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 23:42 GMT

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online to be fully voiced

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Gazillion Entertainment is adding full voice overs to family friendly MMO Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, teasing a cast full of familiar names.

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Tue, Jan 17, 2012 | 23:33 GMT

Marvel Heroes to use Unreal Engine 3

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Gazillion has licensed Unreal Engine 3 for its upcoming MMO, Marvel Heroes. According to studio director Jeff Lind, the choice of tech comes down to the engine’s flexible actor components, which have enabled “all kinds of customisations”, while other representatives praised the lighting and quick import of pre-existing assets. Epic seems pretty chuffed about it, with licensing manager Joe Kreiner noting the team grew up with Marvel characters. That is all. The MMO has not been dated.

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 | 02:03 GMT

Marvel MMORPG retitled as Marvel Heroes

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Gazillion’s upcoming MMORPG based on the Marvel comics universe has been renamed.

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Fri, Nov 18, 2011 | 02:24 GMT

This is Thor in Marvel Universe Online

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MMOSociety has unveiled Marvel Universe Online’s take on Thor, the Avenger suddenly popularised by the recent film. Previously revealed characters include Deadpool, Wolverine, and Captain America.

No release date has been set for Gazillion’s PC-exclusive MMORPG.

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Thu, Jul 28, 2011 | 23:52 BST

Marvel Universe dev emphasises gaming’s transition to service model

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Don’t underestimate gaming’s shift to a service-based business model, warns Dan Fiden, VP of publishing at Marvel Universe and Fortune Online developer Gazillion Entertainment.

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Mon, May 02, 2011 | 00:07 BST

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online is available, free, and adorable

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If you can’t wait for Marvel Universe Online, why not dip the toe in with the just-released Marvel Super Hero Squad Online?

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Thu, Feb 24, 2011 | 18:42 GMT

Lego Group accquires Lego Universe MMO and its developers

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Gazillion Entertainment president David BreviK has told Joystiq that The Lego Group has acquired the MMO Lego Universe along with most of the NetDevil developers who part of the project.

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Wed, Jan 12, 2011 | 19:30 GMT

Ex-Blizzard North president David Brevik promoted to president and COO of Gazillion Entertainment

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LEGO Universe studio Gazillion Entertainment has announced it has promoted ex-Blizzard North president David Brevik to president and COO.

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Tue, Dec 07, 2010 | 21:06 GMT

Codemasters files lawsuit over Jumpgate Evolution delays

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Codemasters has filed a lawsuit against NetDevil and its parent company Gazillion Entertainment for the continued delay of the MMO Jumpgate Evolution.

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Thu, Nov 11, 2010 | 08:48 GMT

Gazillion nets further $60 million in funding

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LEGO Universe studio Gazillion Entertainment has obtained an extra $60 million in funding from Singaporean private equity firm Temasek Holdings.

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Sat, May 15, 2010 | 21:31 BST

LEGO Universe subscription plan revealed

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The subscription plan for LEGO Universe has been revealed on the MMO’s official website, and the pricing seems to be about the norm.

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Tue, Apr 20, 2010 | 22:35 BST

John Romero looking for experienced UR3 coders for “exciting IP”

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Looks like John Romero’s working on an “exciting IP” using Unreal Engine 3, according to his Twitter feed.

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Wed, May 20, 2009 | 16:28 BST

Gazillion hires former Microsoft exec Stuart Moulder as new VP

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Gazillion Entertainment has hired former Microsoft general manager of PC games Stuart Moulder as its new Vice President of Studios.

Moulder has over 20 years of experience in the industry having previously worked for Sierra Online and its online gaming network The ImagiNation Network.

While at Microsoft Game Studios, he was responsible for the acquisition and management of Bungie , Ensemble Studios and FASA.

“I’m thoroughly excited about the chance to join the team at Gazillion Entertainment,” said Stuart.

“The mass market MMO space is adding new gamers at a stunning pace and, with the team and titles already in place at Gazillion, the company is well positioned to contend for leadership within the market space in the years ahead.”

Stuart will be responsible for the overall management of Gazillion’s game development efforts across the company’s studios.

Read on for the press release.

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