Planet Cyrene
Digital Scryers/CKA/CKI |
Release: Maybe late 2010/early 2011 |
www.planetcyrene.com |
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- Section and new Screenshot added for the Zekkonians. Tass 10:15, 14 October 2010 (BST)
- New Cyrene world model added to the Geography section.
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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 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.[7]
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 Setting
Check this tread by Planet Cyrene Creative Director (and post a commement): Sneak Peak at Cyrene Storyline
Cyrene features a genre mix of science fiction and fantasy. Shamanistic natives and robot invaders are fighting each other.[8]
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.
The Humans
Looks like the humans came to Cyrene after the Imperium was forced to join The Coallition. Read more (and post a comment): Sneak Peak at Cyrene Storyline
The Zekkonians
The Turrelions
Ther Turrelions were the oldest of the human's/the Imperium's allies. Then they ran over to The Coallition. It's not clear whether the Turrelions will make their appearance on Cyrene.
Planet Cyrene Geography
The Northern Continent
The northern continent is an ice continent. Mentioning "the northern continent" implies Cyrene has more than just one single continent.[7]
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."[7]
Screenshots
'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."[7]
"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."[7]
Tree Village
Early screenshots of Cyrene also show a tree village.
Planet Cyrene Creatures
Models
Concept Art
Screenshots
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."
Comic Book
Short stories
Several short stories are planned to be published in June 2010 to illustrate the background story of Planet Cyrene.[7] A sneak preview (Chapter 1 The sons of Remus) posted by Cyrene Creative Director Ed Robles can be found at the forum: Sneak Peek at Cyrene Storyline.
Movie
It is planned to set up a motion picture project based on Planet Cyrene.[4][9]
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
Concept Art
Dust Devil.[7] * New
Creature.[7] * New
"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.[7]
Preview Screenshots
"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[7]
Many of those screenshots are available in a larger resolution in the Planet Cyrene Gallery on gamesradar.com[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
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 Planet Cyrene group on facebook.com
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Planet Cyrene Preview on gamesradar.com Cite error: Invalid
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- Planet Cyrene official website
- Planet Cyrene on twitter (official]
- 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.