- Twin Skies
Infobox VG
title= Twin Skies
developer=Meteor Games
publisher=Meteor Games
designer= Adam Powell & Donna Williams
engine=BigWorld
released= Sometime in 2008-2009
genre=Fantasy ,MMORG
modes=Single-player withmultiplayer interaction.
platforms=PC ,Mobile
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input= Keyboard, Mouse"Twin Skies" is a
MMO created byMeteor Games , founded by Adam Powell and Donna Williams, creators of the successfulNeopets . Twin Skies is Meteor Games' first gaming project. It is planned to enter Beta testing in late 2008, with a projected full launch in 2009. According to a statement from Adam Powell, the game "aims to change the way gamers of all ages play and socialize in MMOs." [ [http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/meteor-games-announces-twin-skies/story.aspx?guid=%7B5F0A3C83-A6A1-4AF2-B392-0366CE4BD9D9%7D&dist=hppr" Press Release - Twin Skies game announced] ] The game will be a fantasy-based MMO, with dark fantasy influences such as Labyrinth,Dark Crystal , andJames and the Giant Peach . The game is currently under development, however players can currently sign up for an account, choose a character name, and participate in several activities on the site, such as chatting on the forum and playing several flash mini-games on the website.The game will be powered by
BigWorld , which provides a virtual world engine. [ [http://twinskiesnavigator.com/?p=108#bigworld Exclusive Interview With Adam Powell] ]Gameplay
Gameplay will include several platforms, including the 3D game, social interaction on the website, and mini flash games that will directly influence the world in the Twin Skies MMO. A feature is also planned that will allow players to access the game world via their mobile phones. [ [http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/meteor-games-announces-twin-skies/story.aspx?guid=%7B5F0A3C83-A6A1-4AF2-B392-0366CE4BD9D9%7D&dist=hppr" Press Release - Twin Skies game announced] ]
When the actual 3D game is released, there will be several races [ [http://www.twinskies.com/races Races of Twin Skies] ] and classes [ [http://www.twinskies.com/classes Twin Skies Classes] Shows the classes of Twin Skies.] of characters to play as. Your character will also have a pet to care for. There will be some realistic pets (e.g. kittens, puppies, and piglets) and some imaginary ones (e.g. Birp and Salabounders). [ [http://www.twinskies.com/pets Twin Skies Pets] Shows pets available in Twin Skies] After your character is chosen, you will be able to explore an entire world. There will be NPC characters [ [http://www.twinskies.com/npcs NPCs of Twin Skies] Shows Twin Skies NPCs.] and many monsters and beasts [ [http://www.twinskies.com/bestiary Twin Skies Bestiary] Shows the creatures of Twin Skies.] . There will be many areas to explore, each with their own characteristics and places to visit. [ [http://www.twinskies.com/atlas Atlas of Twin Skies] ] These features are all currently in progress of creation, though, and can change at any time.
Currently, there are several mini games to play. They include Witchery 101, Legends of Laundry, and Om Nom Nom. [ [http://www.twinskies.com/ Twin Skies Homepage] Mini-games listed on homepage.] Players earn Meteorites, the Twin Skies currency, after playing mini games. There is currently no use for the Meteorites except for using them to bet on a game that resembles the
slot machine . There are also achievements that can be meet, and once done, award the player a badge.Merchandise
At the
Penny Arcade Expo in 2008 held from August 29-31, they gave out Salabounder plush toys (a creature from Twin Skies). [ [http://www.twinskieshelp.net/go/previews/#merch Twin Skies Merchandise Preview] ]References
External links
* [http://www.twinskies.com Twin Skies Official Website]
* [http://www.meteorgames.com Meteor Games Official Website]
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