Ann: SocioTown (3D Web MMOG)

[Chris Evans]

There are a few people already know about this game, but for the most part we've been pretty low-key about it... until now. :) Today we're officially announcing SocioTown, which is a 3D web-based social MMOG.

The game isn't finished yet, it's currently in late stages of alpha development. But we're ready to start actively recruiting beta testers since the beta test is right around the corner. We also released an official trailer today.

Here's a screen shot overlooking the town:
http://www.sociotown.com/images/sociotown_ss_002.jpg


Here's a link to the video (there is also a Youtube version on the page):
http://www.sociotown.com/sociotown_video.html

Here's the link to more screen shots and information about specific game features:
http://www.sociotown.com/sociotown_features.html


Hope you enjoy!

[vjvj]

Sweet! I was wondering how this project was coming along (I remember seeing some teaser info on your site a while back). Glad to hear you guys are making a lot of progress.

I don't have a ton of time, but I'd be more than happy to make some time for testing. I have a bit of MMO experience (both as a developer and a player), so I should be able to be of at least some use :p

Let us know how it goes!

[ChrisP]

This looks really neat. It'll be a crime if it isn't hugely successful. :)

I'd offer to help test, but... Linux. No Shockwave unless I reboot. :(

[kay.altos]

What should you do in this game - video isn't explain a lot.

Is this a kind of Sims online?

[bignobody]

So, will it be full of sociopaths? ;P

[HarmonicFlow]

Wow, looks like a very interesting game and concept indeed. Very good work indeed. Will definately give it a try.

Have a feeling this could be a very popular game out there.

Wish you all the best with it :)

[ManuelFLara]

You should be getting a pretty high amount of traffic, as you're in the front page of Digg at the moment. Congratulations :)

[ZuluBoy]

Excellent job Chris!

Hey, you can already order a Ferrari if you haven't done that yet, this game is going to be a HIT. :D

[Polycount Productions]

My my, this looks absolutely sweet. Good luck with the project.

Great to see projects like these... instead of "yet another match-3/dinerdash/whatnot clone" ;)

[Chris Evans]

Thanks guys! The overall response has been very encouraging so far.

You should be getting a pretty high amount of traffic, as you're in the front page of Digg at the moment.

Yeah I woke up to a ton of beta signups, which was very nice. :)