Galaxylife
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| Galaxylife | |
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| Developer(s) | Galaxylife Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) | Galaxylife Ltd. |
| Engine | proprietary |
| Release date(s) | "soon" (as of July, 2006) |
| Genre(s) | MMO |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, PDA, Mobile Phone |
| Media | Free Download |
Galaxylife (GL) is a free-to-play 'online universe', with elements of massively multiplayer online games and more traditional computer games. It is developed by Galaxylife Ltd. and devised by company founder Tim Greenhalgh after extensive research and development and risk assessment in the area of massively multiplayer gaming. [1] [2]
Tagged with the line "playable anytime, anywhere", Galaxylife is being developed for several devices, including mobile phones and PDAs. No console versions have been announced.
As of March 2007 it is rumored that the project has been canceled.
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[edit] Gameplay
Galaxylife will have features standard to a massively multiplayer online game, such a buddy lists and clans, and places an emphasis on social networking.
[edit] Player Characters
Players can choose one of seven humanoid and animal/alien character types, described below.
[edit] Planets
Upon joining, players are provided with an entire planet which they can design to their specification. Known player-changeable elements include the terrain type, water levels, and plant life. Once created, players have the ability to use their planet for various purposes, such as cultivating crops in order to sell them for profit.
Players can visit other planets by use of a variety of transportation devices, such as Light Tubes (see below), taxis and buses, though it is possible to block access of your planet to certain (or all) people. [2]
[edit] Elamaba, the Space Station
Elamaba, the ‘Life-Star’, is considered the central hub of Galaxylife. Gigantic in construction (over 50 square kilometers), players can congregate here in order to purchase items, socialise, or partake in various activities. Although only one floor of this spacestation will be available at launch, further floors will be opened throughout the game's lifetime. Chief Executive Tim Greenhalgh has stated that Galaxylife will be rolled out in stages, but Elamaba and the planets are central to the game design and so will be present even in the first stages. [1]
[edit] Currency
Although Galaxylife is free-to-play, in-game credits, crowns, can be bought with real money in order to purchase items or perform other activities such as multi-player games.
[edit] Hoverboard
Provided to all players upon joining, the hoverboard is a faster way to explore planets and Elamaba than walking.
[edit] Light Tube
The light tube is the primary method of transportation between planets and the spacestation.
[edit] Character Types
Currently players can choose one of seven character types, all of which can be male or female [2]:
[edit] The Avians (Angelic Race)
A winged humanoid: elegant, proud and intelligent.
[edit] Char (Bird Race)
A low-technology bird race, peaceful and friendly.
[edit] Cy (Alien Race)
A pot-bellied alien, cute, confused and caring.
[edit] Jeyrun (Demon Race)
A demon-style elf: powerful, peace loving and proud.
[edit] Nuhma (Human Race)
A humanoid.
[edit] Shelley (Tortoise Race)
A giant tortoise, kind, wise and thoughtful.
[edit] Spacekid
A space humanoid, enthusiastic youth, cool and funky.
[edit] Beta
Closed beta is currently underway. Testers can sign up at http://www.galaxylife.com.
[edit] Pioneer Program
Galaxylife operates a pioneer program which, with 2000 places, offers applicants a "bonus pack", containing free items such as household accessories.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Wireless World Forum (2006). Interview with Tim Greenhalgh. Wireless World Forum. Retrieved on July 21, 2007.
- ^ a b c The Zoo (2006). Austin Game Conference: Report on Galaxylife. gamersinfo.net. Retrieved on September 11, 2007.
