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| − | '''2855133 LEGO Universe''', also called ''2855133 LEGO Universe Massively Multiplayer Online Game'', is a yet to be released [[LEGO]] computer video game that will be released in a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (or MMOG) format. It was initially scheduled to be released in [[2009]], but the LEGO Group has pushed it's publication date to October 26, [[2010]], due to the game needing more work and/or to create a larger fanbase. It will feature customizable [[Minifigures|LEGO Minifigures]] as the controllable characters and LEGO environments as the surroundings. Players will be able to build their own objects or vehicles, and display them. |
+ | '''2855133 LEGO Universe''', also called ''2855133 LEGO Universe Massively Multiplayer Online Game'', is a yet to be released [[LEGO]] computer video game that will be released in a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (or MMOG) format. It was initially scheduled to be released in [[2009]], but the LEGO Group has pushed it's publication date to October 26, [[2010]], due to the game needing more work and/or to create a larger fanbase. It will feature customizable [[Minifigures|LEGO Minifigures]] as the controllable characters and LEGO environments as the surroundings. Players will be able to build their own objects or vehicles, and display them in the game. |
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2855133 LEGO Universe, also called 2855133 LEGO Universe Massively Multiplayer Online Game, is a yet to be released LEGO computer video game that will be released in a Massive Multiplayer Online Game (or MMOG) format. It was initially scheduled to be released in 2009, but the LEGO Group has pushed it's publication date to October 26, 2010, due to the game needing more work and/or to create a larger fanbase. It will feature customizable LEGO Minifigures as the controllable characters and LEGO environments as the surroundings. Players will be able to build their own objects or vehicles, and display them in the game.
Planets and places
- Space ship
- Avant Gardens
- Gnarled Forest
- Forrbidden Valley
- Pet Rock
- Nexus City
Background
LEGO Universe started production around the time of 2008. It was chosen to be created through the collaboration of NetDevil, a famous MMOG creator, and the LEGO Group. The game would be the next step in LEGO gaming, as it would allow countless people, up to the thousands, to interact with each other simultaneously in game-space, hence the title of Massive Multiplayer Online Game.
The game will allow players to create their own minifigures and control them through the world of LEGO Universe. These minifigures can build in several ways: Quick-building, where a minifigure can quickly build a pre-determined model, Modular Building, where a minifigure can build a model by using different pre-built pieces of it. The pieces have different variations, which allows for different combinations. The final type of building is Free Building, where minifigures can use bricks to create whatever they like, but only in a certain areas. The worlds in the game are said to be persistent, always evolving by the players actions and creations.
One of the biggest missions for the LEGO Group in this game is to create a safe environment for children, due to LEGO having a large target audience of children. It has been said that the game will allow players to create, build, quest and socialize together in a safe environment.
The game is has been Alpha Tested by the employees of LEGO, their families and the LEGO Kid's Inner Circle. These testers had to sign a Declaration of Secrecy to play it, which meant they could not reveal any information about it other than say they were testing it.
During the course of production, the LEGO Universe Website has been updated with Challenges, Videos, Blogs, and pictures about the game for LEGO Club Members.
There has also been some kind of story/promotion on the website in the form of LEGO Pods landing on Earth at LEGO Retail Stores. The Bradford Rant Institute of Cosmis Kinesis' (it's initials spell out BRICK) website is all about the LEGO pods. The Pods contain information about the minifigures from LEGO Universe. Their website contains several screenshots from the game and a message from the minifigures. All 7 pods have landed and they contain letters of a message from the minifigures, which has been recently deciphered. The message says, "Answer the call to save imagination." The website can be found below or by clicking on this text. This has evolved into several games on the LEGO Universe LEGO.com site called "The Great Minifig Mission." This revealed story items about the game.
The game has now entered the Closed-Beta phase of testing. LEGO Club members could apply to test it and some of them got accepted to test it. The Alpha Testers were all invited to the Closed-Beta. You had to sign a Declaration of Secrecy to play, much like the last test. Some of the testers posted videos of gameplay on Youtube and this led to a warning about it from LEGO. There are some testers who are using items from the game (e.g taking photos and taking music from the game) and this may/may not be violating the Terms of Use. The release date has now been set for October 26th, with early access available for those who pre-order the game on October 12th.
Characters Known
Teaser poster
- Assembly
- Creation Lab
- Professor Brickkeeper
- Motorized Universal Technology Terrier (M.U.T.T.)
- Evil overlords
- Baron Typhonus
- Maelstrom
- Stromlings
- My LEGO Network
- Captain Jack Knife
- Friendly Felix
- Numb Chuck
- Paradox
- Vanda Darkflame
- Wisp Lee
- Sentinel
- Duke Exeter
- Epsilon Starcracker
- Venture League
- Others
- Bob
Factions
Assembly
Assembly - Guided by construction specialist Doc Overbuild, they battle the maelstorm using various creations. They look like construction workers and robotic implants (like Doc Overbuild's robotic arms) and their symbol is an orange, upside-down recyling symbol.
The Sentinels
The Sentinels - Legendary warrior Duke Exeter leads the Sentinels in the fight against the maelstorm. They are the warrior group consisting of knights and samurai. Their symbol is a bird, possibly a blue eagle.
Venture League
Venture League - Space pirate Hael Storm's Venture League are a group of explorers that solve mysteries and look for answers. Their main look is a sort of pirate scheme and their symbol is a skull in front of a compass.
Paradox
Paradox - Ninja warrior Vanda Darkflame leads her group in using the maelstorm's power against itself. Their group looks like ninjas and dark wizards (the magic staff is similar to the one from the Castle (2007)) and their symbol is a slanted eye with a spiral behind it.
Prices
Release
The game will be released as a DVD, and as downloads from the LEGO Universe Official Website. The cost of the game will be based on a subscription model. The packages are US $9.99 for 1 month, $49.99 for 6 months, and $89.99 for 12 months. The game is now available for pre-order here. The release date has been set for October 26th, with early access on October 12th for "pioneers", those who pre-ordered the game. Those who pre-order the game will also receive an exclusive astronaut minifigure and an astronaut costume in-game.
