Relic changes course, looks at RPGs and MMOs

Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 3:15AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii, PS3, MMORPG, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Relic Entertainment, THQ, Vancouver, Vivendi
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RelicWhenever a developer comes up with a good title, fans are immediately drawn not only to the game but to the developer itself. Take for example Rockstar Games' GTA series. We're pretty sure the moment Rockstar deviates from GTA and develops a totally new title, all fans will be sure to give it a second look.

Vancouver-based Relic Entertainment on the other hand, has always been known for real time strategy titles such as Company of Heroes and Homeworld among others. Earlier this year, the company made an exception when it developed The Outfit, an action strategy game for the Xbox360. Unfortunately for the developer, their first attempt didn't quite generate a lot of attention.

However, it seems that the company is not a bit disappointed with this (at least according to THQ). In its own section at their official site, Relic Entertainment is looking for developers and designers to work on a secret RPG game, as well as a new MMO title. While the MMO title signals Relic's first entry to the genre, there is no mention as to what console the RPG game would appear.

Going back to Homeworld, it would be remembered that the developer lost the copyrights of the series to Vivendi SA is a video game developer; formerly known as Vivendi Universal">Vivendi. In relation to this, there have been a lot of hushed talks surrounding the industry that Relic is taking some steps to take the game back.

Via THQ

 
 
 

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by asd - 2006-11-29 04:42
» interesting

relic getting homeworld back would be awesome. A homeworld MMO would be slick.

by john - 2006-11-29 12:11
» rockstar

rockstar isnt only known for GTA, they did deveop Red Dead Revolver too, which is kick ass in my opinion, and theres a sequel coming too, so they do develop more than gta

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