- Armada Online
Infobox VG| title = Armada Online
developer =EvStream
publisher =EvStream
designer =Mark Jordan Roger Fang
engine =
released = TBA
genre =MMORPG
modes =Multiplayer
ratings = ESRB: Rating Pending (RP)
platforms = Windows
media = [http://www.armada-online.com/alpha/armadaonlinealpha.msi Client Download]
requirements =
input = Keyboard, Mouse"Armada Online" is a sci-fi shooter
video game , with elements similar to an "Asteroids" RPG. It features aPvP scenario where up to 8 players per team (two teams - factions) engage in combat with each other, team based allies, and the Armada aliens. Players collect funds to buy power-ups for ships, increasing speed, power, health, and adding a variety of powerful abilities, allowing them to defeat the Armada, set up space colonies and eventually defeat the other team's base.In the "Delta 3" sector, players act freelance or in groups of up to 16 people against the Armada. The Delta includes rich zones of asteroids and crystals for players to extract materials needed for crafting better technology.
The game incorporates all six races and their unique ships from the original Armada. Each race's specialized systems and performances allow for various styles of play with equal effectiveness.tatus
As of September 1, 2006, the game is in open
alpha test .Neutral Zone
On Jan 26, 2006, Jordan opened the doors for Alpha testing and the Neutral Zone was ready for open testing for the first time.
Delta 3
On Oct 16, 2006, Jordan introduced the Delta3 sector. Testers eagerly explored the new map and new ability to join other races in the common fight against the Armada. New features included were Basic Item Crafting, Mining, Tier 2 Ships, New and Unique Armada, and hints of more.
The Burn
On May 14, 2007, Jordan introduced The Burn sector -- an eight-player cooperative "tower defense" against the Armada.
Tier Three Ships
On September 26, 2007, four new ship types were made available for each race, as upgrades for higher level (25+) ships.
Background
In 2005,
EvStream purchased the rights for Armada.
TheEvStream team consists of membersMark Jordan andRoger Fang , game designers of the original Armada game.imilar Games
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Anarchy Online
*Eve Online
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*Star Trek Online
*Star Wars Galaxies
*Tabula Rasa Links
*Armada - the original Dreamcast version
External links
* [http://www.armada-online.com "Armada Online"] - official site
* [http://www.armadahq.com "Armada Online Wiki"] - An unofficial wiki
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