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Edav Nomad · 10-01-2009, 01:44 PM

From gamesindustry.biz:

Realtime Worlds CEO Gary Dale has confirmed that the beta for APB will go live next week.

The exec dated the beta during the Tech Media Invest conference taking place at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The studio began taking applications for the beta last month, with the developer promising to increase the number of participants as the process evolves until launch.

The company has raised over USD 70 million for the development of APB and other projects, with expectations high for the title after the success of Xbox 360 exclusive Crackdown.

The disc-based version of the game will be released by Electronic Arts.

APB beta to go live next week // News

Lordfly Digeridoo · 10-01-2009, 03:04 PM

I can't wait for this one.

Edav Nomad · 10-10-2009, 02:55 AM

I haven't read anywhere that it has even started.

Mukatsuku · 10-10-2009, 04:03 AM

Most inquisitive application form ever

**Serene S.** · 10-10-2009, 05:30 PM

I signed up for Beta a few weeks ago, and they DID ask for a lot of information. However, I'm really excited for this, I'm hoping it's as good as it looks like it will be. Can't make up mymind yet if I want to be a "good" guy or a "bad" guy.

Lianne Marten · 10-11-2009, 03:28 AM

Certain fansites got priority invitations, so odds are none of us will get in for a while yet.

Cindy Claveau · 10-12-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lianne Marten

Certain fansites got priority invitations, so odds are none of us will get in for a while yet.

I'm ok with that. I used to write for a gamers blog and had more beta invitations than I knew what to do with, most of which I had absolutely no interest in playing

The betas I did enjoy, however, also burned me out on the game before it went live. I lasted about 3 or 4 months in each of 'em before cancelling my live subscription. I blame being in beta.

So if I don't get into APB beta, I'm not going to fret much. I'll be buying it after release and feel like the whole game is like a mystery Christmas present

Liona Clio · 10-12-2009, 02:24 PM

Soooooo....What is APB, and why should I be excited about it? I'm getting it's an MMO, but is there something groundbreaking that's not being discussed here?

Cindy Claveau · 10-12-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liona Clio

Soooooo....What is APB, and why should I be excited about it? I'm getting it's an MMO, but is there something groundbreaking that's not being discussed here?

It's kind of a GTA/Saints Row MMO with some tweaks and an amazing character creator interface. You can play as law enforcement or crime syndicate!

APB All Points Bulletin MMO Game

YouTube - All Points Bulletin (APB) - E3(09) Offical Trailer (Extended version)

Character Creation:

YouTube - APB - Customization Gameplay Trailer from E3 2009 - All Points Bulletin

Winter Ventura · 10-12-2009, 02:32 PM

APB is, apparrently, a sort of freeform, multiplayer version of "Grand Theft Auto". The game recently become known to Second Life players because the game's "avatar" mesh and customization options are far nicer than those offered by the 2002 era Second Life character building interface.

Little things, like you know.. toes.

Anyways, the trailer for the game is out there.. and it seems that you can choose how you'll play, and whether you're going to be a vigilante or a criminal or what.

YouTube - APB first official trailer

EA describes it as a "persistent online multiplayer game" whatever that means. I guess it means "it's still running even if you're not online"

YouTube - APB Official Trailer 3

Liona Clio · 10-12-2009, 03:16 PM

Mmmmmm, sounds interesting...I will admit to playing GTA: Vice City fer awhile. I'm a terrible driver, tho...which I think makes the game more fun.

Course, I'm more on the social and casual ends of the gaming spectrum...How much of this will be accomplishable by one player (or a couple of freinds), and how much of this will be huge raids of druglord compounds and police precincts? And how annoying will the PvP be?

I realize I could just Google APB and be done with it...but it's more fun reading others posts and riffs on the game.

EDIT: Oh, and it looks like my questions might be answered by the videos, but I'm not in a position to watch them, ATM. Sowwy.

Edav Nomad · 10-19-2009, 10:47 PM

Supposedly the closed beta started today and of course I didn't get an invite.

Mukatsuku · 10-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Are you jealous of my beta key?

Mukatsuku · 10-20-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mukatsuku

Are you jealous of my beta key?

Cos I don't have one

10-01-2009, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,806 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	APB Beta Test Starts Next Week From gamesindustry.biz: Realtime Worlds CEO Gary Dale has confirmed that the beta for APB will go live next week. The exec dated the beta during the Tech Media Invest conference taking place at the Emirates Stadium in London. The studio began taking applications for the beta last month, with the developer promising to increase the number of participants as the process evolves until launch. The company has raised over USD 70 million for the development of APB and other projects, with expectations high for the title after the success of Xbox 360 exclusive Crackdown. The disc-based version of the game will be released by Electronic Arts. APB beta to go live next week // News __________________

10-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lordfly Digeridoo Grid.Living Bringing 8-bit back, baby! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,593 My Mood: SLShopper Ads: 5 SL Join Date: 7/21/2003 Business: Grid.Living XBOX Leaderboard: 20^th Awards: 1	I can't wait for this one. __________________ http://www.lordfly.com/

10-10-2009, 04:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mukatsuku worried homesick Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 兵庫、日本 Posts: 9,413 My Mood:	Most inquisitive application form ever __________________ -- My Sims Exchange - http://www.thesims3.com/mypage/Mukatsuku My Photography/Graphics Design - http://www.zedpeejay.com Meet-me wiki - http://meetme-english.wetpaint.com

10-11-2009, 03:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lianne Marten Cheese Baron You know me, I always love to savor the shot before popping the last heat sink. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wait... that metaphor just went someplace horrible. Posts: 1,537 My Mood: SL Join Date: 5/6/2004 XBOX Leaderboard: 6^th	Certain fansites got priority invitations, so odds are none of us will get in for a while yet. __________________

10-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liona Clio Blinded with SCIENCE! www.girlgeniusonline.com Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,410 My Mood:	Soooooo....What is APB, and why should I be excited about it? I'm getting it's an MMO, but is there something groundbreaking that's not being discussed here? __________________ "Well, my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle." Especially at night, I worry over situations I know will be alright. Perhaps it's just imagination. Day after day it reappears. Night after night, my heartbeat shows the fear. Ghosts appear and fade away... -Colin Hay

10-10-2009, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,806 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	I haven't read anywhere that it has even started.

10-10-2009, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Serene S. Working on my 3rd Ghost SLU Supporter Living with too much reality Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast US Posts: 623 My Mood:	I signed up for Beta a few weeks ago, and they DID ask for a lot of information. However, I'm really excited for this, I'm hoping it's as good as it looks like it will be. Can't make up mymind yet if I want to be a "good" guy or a "bad" guy.

10-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Liona Clio Blinded with SCIENCE! www.girlgeniusonline.com Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,410 My Mood:	Mmmmmm, sounds interesting...I will admit to playing GTA: Vice City fer awhile. I'm a terrible driver, tho...which I think makes the game more fun. Course, I'm more on the social and casual ends of the gaming spectrum...How much of this will be accomplishable by one player (or a couple of freinds), and how much of this will be huge raids of druglord compounds and police precincts? And how annoying will the PvP be? I realize I could just Google APB and be done with it...but it's more fun reading others posts and riffs on the game. EDIT: Oh, and it looks like my questions might be answered by the videos, but I'm not in a position to watch them, ATM. Sowwy.

10-19-2009, 10:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Edav Nomad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Behind You Posts: 4,806 My Mood: SL Join Date: June 12, 2003 XBOX Leaderboard: 4^th	Supposedly the closed beta started today and of course I didn't get an invite.

10-20-2009, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mukatsuku worried homesick Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 兵庫、日本 Posts: 9,413 My Mood:	Are you jealous of my beta key?

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