Tag Archives: Tribes: Ascend

Hi-Rez Studios has indicated that MMO Tribes Universe is on hold, noting the main focus for the IP right now is shooter Ascend.

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The free-to-play rejigging of a classic shooter IP, Tribes: Ascend goes into beta next month.

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Hi-Rez has announced it’s now accepting applications for the Tribes: Ascend closed beta, which is scheduled to begin in “the next few weeks.” Players can apply for this initial phase through here, and Hi-Rez Studios will be granting access to thousands of hand-selected players worldwide as well. During the beta, players will partake in two gameplay modes over four multiplayer maps, and will have access to three vehicles. There will also be 12 playable classes to choose from, and multiplayer matches of up to 32 people.

Hi-Rez Studios will continue to increase the number of beta participants through the end of this year in preparation for a general game release in Q1 of 2012.

Hi-Rez Studios boss Todd Harris has said due to the inevitability of free-to-play games on Xbox 360, Microsoft plans to relax its rather stringent rules for XBL because of microtransaction trends in the industry.

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Hi-Rez Studios has announced it’s to publicly debut Tribes: Ascend during QuakeCon 2011, and attendees to the event will also be able to get hands-on time with the free-to-play shooter. Still in Closed Alpha, those who stop by the game booth can register to win a limited number of keys to the closed beta. The full game is expected to be released later this year.

“QuakeCon has been called the Woodstock of gaming and we’re thrilled to introduce Tribes: Ascend at this show”, says Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios COO. “QuakeCon has always delivered exceptional, competitive multiplayer gaming… for free; and that’s our mission with Tribes: Ascend.”

QuakeCon takes place August 4-7 in Dallas, Texas.

Hi-Rez has listed lower marketing costs and ongoing developmental possibilities as motivators for taking Tribes: Ascend down the free-to-play path.

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Hi-Rez Studios co-founder Todd Harris has said the firm is starting to put a stronger emphasis on developing its titles on PC first and consoles second, due to the fact the former is a more open platform. Harris believes PC is more open, therefore free-to-play multiplayer games such as Global Agenda will continue to thrive on the platform, due to the inability to release timely patches and updates on consoles.

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Based on the cult multiplayer shooter series, Tribes: Ascend is taking the leap into freemium territory. Glance over some gameplay footage through the break.

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Hanging out to see a bit more of Tribes Ascend? You’re in luck! Hi-Rez Studios has posted two sneak-peek gameplay screens, and both of them are quite lovely indeed.

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Below you will find your shorts for Saturday. We have no idea what happened to the pair you wore on Friday.

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Hi-Rez Studios has announced Tribes: Ascend, a multiplayer-only title heading to PC and XBL this year.

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