Planet Cyrene
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| Digital Scryers/CKA/CKI |
| Release: Maybe late 2010/early 2011 |
Planet Cyrene
Planet Cyrene is a planet of the Entropia Universe being developed by the Los Angeles based game development studio Digital Scryers LLC[1] in cooperation with CKA Chiang Mai Co. Ltd[2] for the official planet partner Creative Kingdom Inc.[3][4][5]
According to CKI there are 60 people working on the project and Planet Cyrene is planned to be launched in 2010.[6]
Planet Cyrene Setting
Cyrene features a genre mix of science fiction and fantasy. Shamanistic natives and robot invaders are fighting each other.[7]
Concept art, models and preview screenshots suggest that besides robots and humanoids Cyrene is inhabited by aquatic, bug-like and other creatures.
You also can find images of a tree city and an ancient Rome style city called Janus as well as futuristic looking places with flying properties. Accordingly you can spot vehicles like a classic sailing ship as well as space ships.
It is not known whether the name 'Cyrene' is related to Cyrene known from Greek mythology.
Planet Cyrene Gameplay
As the game mechanics are preset by the Entropia Universe platform the gameplay is not expected to differ much from what is known from the existing planets Calypso and ROCKtropia.
According to statements by Ed Robles -creative director for Planet Cyrene and head of Digital Scryers- on the Planet Cyrene Facebook group one focus will be missions embedded in elaborated storylines.[8]
Preview screenshots are showing laser guns as well as fantasy style melee weapons. From the numerous vehicles shown on the screenshots one could conclude that Planet Cyrene will make use of the upcoming vehicles system.
One of the screenshots showing animals in stables suggests that there will be pets/taming on Planet Cyrene.
Planet Cyrene Geography
Planet Cyrene world model.
Landscape.
Landscape.
The Northern Continent
The northern continent is an ice continent. Mentioning "the northern continent" implies Cyrene has more than just one single continent.[8]
The Gate City Of Janus
"The Gate city of Janus is one of the last great cities of the human inhabitants on Planet Cyrene. Originally a vacation hub for the political and military elite, it now houses many refugees and is one of the main re-cloning centers after the devastating attack on the capitol city of Cyrene. Built to reflect the architecture of one of mankind's most ancient civilizations, there was no expense spared in its authentic feel including a massive colosseum at its center. Whether you are a refugee, re-clone, or an adventurer who heeded the call for help, Janus will undoubtedly be one of your first experiences on Planet Cyrene."[8] Screenshots
Gate to the City of Janus
* New
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
'Criminals City'
"Still under development, this zone will feature high end content and rewards for those crazy enough to make the journey and strong enough to enjoy it."[8]
"Once an important distribution and warehouse hub, this city has since become an abandoned ghost town and taken over by the criminal elements of Cyrene. Many great things await those strong enough to enter and survive long enough to claim the rewards had at this conflict ridden city."[8]
Criminals city (concept art).
Criminals city (concept art).
Tree Village
Early screenshots of Cyrene also show a tree village.
Tree Village.
Tree Village.
Tree Village.
Planet Cyrene Creatures
Models
Planet Cyrene Creatures Models. * New
Bug-like creature.
Another bug?
Concept Art
Dust Devil.[8] * New
Creature.[8] * New
"Mer", aquatic creature?
"Paneleon".
Robot.
"Sph", flying creature?
"Swamp Lurker".
"Tree Dragon". (Tree, legendary the rock guitarist? ;) )
Another robot.
Poisonous bug?
Tentacle creature.
Various creatures.
Various creatures and city
Various creatures.
Creature.
Screenshots
Cyrene Combat Scence
* New
Giant robots?
Fighting robots.
Planet Cyrene Media
iPhone Game
"the Planet Cyrene iphone game. This game with be a card based game that teaches players all about the creatures, allies, and enemies of Cyrene."
Models
"One of the best things about working with CKI is that I can have themmake figures of any of the Mobs I think up. Sure it's pricey, but seeing them in RL 3D is a great asset =)" - Planet Cyrene Creative Director Ed Robles
Planet Cyrene Creatures Models. * New
Model of Planet Cyrene.
Cyrene models in the back.
Cyrene models in the back.
Landscape.
Landscape.
City
Bug-like creature.
Another bug?
Concept Art
Dust Devil.[8] * New
Creature.[8] * New
Futuristic city.
"Mer", aquatic creature?
"Paneleon".
Robot.
"Sph", flying creature?
"Swamp Lurker".
"Tree Dragon". (Tree, legendary the rock guitarist? ;) )
Armor.
Another robot.
Poisonous bug?
Tentacle creature.
Various creatures.
Various creatures and city
Various creatures.
Creature.
Buildings.
"Once an important distribution and warehouse hub, this city has since become an abandoned ghost town and taken over by the criminal elements of Cyrene. Many great things await those strong enough to enter and survive long enough to claim the rewards had at this conflict ridden city." - Ed Robles.[8]
Preview Screenshots
Cyrene Combat Scence
* NewGate to the City of Janus
* New
Cyrene pages in CKI's 'Kings of Content' book.
Hall.
Ritual? Receiving award for completed quest?
Landscape
Tree Village.
Tree Village.
Tree Village.
Pets in stables?
Building.
Giant robots?
"Test Player 12" hitting "Bot 0004" for 500 damage with his "Name <0:0>" gun.
Fighting robots.
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
City of Janus
"The Gate city of Janus is one of the last great cities of the human inhabitants on Planet Cyrene. Originally a vacation hub for the political and military elite, it now houses many refugees and is one of the main re-cloning centers after the devastating attack on the capitol city of Cyrene. Built to reflect the archi...tecture of one of mankind's most ancient civilizations, there was no expense spared in its authentic feel including a massive colosseum at its center. Whether you are a refugee, re-clone, or an adventurer who heeded the call for help, Janus will undoubtedly be one of your first experiences on Planet Cyrene." - Ed Robles[8]
Many of those screenshots are available in a larger resolution in the Planet Cyrene Gallery on gamesradar.com[7]
Other Media
- Comic Book[9]
- Short stories: Several short stories are planned to be published in June 2010 to illustrate the background story of Planet Cyrene.[8]
References, Links
- ↑ Digital Scryers LLC official website
- ↑ CKA Chiang Mai Co. Ltd official website
- ↑ Creative Kingdom Inc. official website
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 CKI to craft planet within Mindark's Entropia Universe original press release
- ↑ Digital Scryers company profile
- ↑ Digital Inside the Creative Kingdom bringing Hollywood to Chiang Mai article in Citylife Chiang Mai magazine from January 2010
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Planet Cyrene Preview on gamesradar.com Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ed Robles Radio Interview on blogtalkradio by Darri
- Planet Cyrene official website
- Planet Cyrene related discussions in the according Planet Cyrene section of EntropiaPlanets forum.
- Blood, sweat and... short article about Planet Cyrene on noprisonersnomercy.com
- Ed Robles on why using facebook to promote Planet Cyrene.