Matrix Online News !

Guys, this rocks!...
Let me explain :
In 2004 a new Matrix game will be launched 'Matrix Online'...
The game will be a massive online multiplayer game in an absolute photo-realistic environment... This game will not be made by Atari, but it will be made by UBI-Soft...

Gamers.com says :

Of course, said massively-multiplayer online world does have some advantages on the real world, granting as it does the strong-willed inhabitant fantastic physical skills and all the nifty guns they can download. Working in conjunction with the filmmakers behind the license, Monolith plans to create a powerfully story-driven online experience that also offers all the elbow room of the "real" Matrix (please pardon our aggressive misuse of adjectives throughout this story). Players can explore said world in first- and third-person views, wandering through a vast expanse of real-not-real-make-your-own-mind-up territory.

Surprisingly enough, the game isn't that far off -- it's to enter beta testing in 2003 and go live in 2004. We'll doubtless hear much more about it soon as a consequence.

Screenshots :

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/21274/p/339791_6849003147475053097_v.jpg

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/21274/p/339792_1403110255996860461_v.jpg

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/21274/p/339793_4444905700056011265_v.jpg



HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NURSE!!!

Greetz,Cyqu

IGN says :

You guessed it, this E3 we're once again talking about a massively multiplayer title in the Matrix universe, only now it's coming from Ubi Soft (co-published by Warner Bros. Studios) sometime in the second half of 2004 following a late 2003 beta test. Basically, Ubi will distribute the Monolith developed MMO and manage the entire thing once it goes live, while Warner Bros. Studios will be responsible for overseeing story and content development.
Like the movies, The Matrix Online takes place in the zoo created by the machines to house unwitting humans for energy. Portrayed as a sprawling urban metropolis, the environment of Matrix Online will house thousands of players simultaneously. While the daft populous goes about its business, gamers will be waging the secret war (stabbing Agent Smith with a big stick or a car or something). It's man versus machine all over again.

Based on what little we know of the game, Matrix Online is going to be the next step in the Matrix fiction and is supposed to pick up right where the trilogy leaves off, which itself may be a spoiler (whoops, it appears the Matrix is still around after Revolutions, oh well). I wouldn't get too angry about having the films ruined for you. The story of this one is penned by the same folks responsible for the flicks, so if they're cool with saying what it's all about, we're cool with saying what it's all about. With that and the very nature of the game in mind, it's unlikely we'll see the kinds of presentation and production values we're seeing placed into Enter the Matrix. So, I wouldn't suddenly expect to see hours upon hours of actual new footage added to the game. But what we will see is a lot of action and a lot of classic Matrix suave in persistent world form.

Already, Matrix Online is boasting some impressive features. True to the films, the game revolves around intense action in an open urban setting that "stretches on for miles." This is all there to get the point of "this game is cool" across to players. To do this, expect the title to employ dozens of weapons and martial arts maneuvers that are all built off of the same Matrix-esque action seen in the films. How special effects popularized by the movie and new ones to be popularized by its sequels will be faithfully delivered in a real-time environment with limitless players remains to be seen, as does the exact nature of the combat system, but the basics all seem to be there.

Of course, what's an MMO game without character development and some lasting draw to continue playing? Improve your own character much? This is where Matrix Online gets clever. So you can build your own bad ass all wrapped up in ass cradling, tight, sexy leather. Yeah, yeah, yeah... But, you can also earn and obtain hundreds of different powers (there is no spoon). And, once you have these powers, you can trade them with other people just as if they were baseball cards! Whoa.

What's the point of all of this? To kick ass in a nearly infinite amount of generated "missions" that promise real, dramatic storyline "revelations." Here comes the first bit of skepticism. I've seen a load of behind the scenes Matrix documentaries, and according to every person interviewed, the trilogy tells the whole story. When asked about the potential of a fourth film, Keanu himself admitted, "The trilogy is it. I think we've told the story." How it's going to extend beyond this for pretty much ever and still remain intriguing and interesting is another unknown. If anyone can do it, Monolith and the Wachowski's own EON Entertainment sure can. Joel Silver, producer of the Matrix films, sure thinks the story and the game will be fine:
"The Wachowski Brothers' vision for The Matrix is one that extends far beyond the theatrical trilogy, and the world they have created is so rich that we've chosen to tell inter-connected Matrix-related stories in multiple mediums. Our goal in collaborating with Ubi Soft is to create a multiplayer online game that reflects the trilogy's highly stylized storytelling and innovative action, taking fans beyond the boundaries of the movie screen and into a 'persistent world' where they can fully explore the vast realm of the Matrix."
Yves Guillemot, President of Ubi Soft Entertainment, also chimes in with:

"Imagine if the Matrix existed today, if millions of people could enter a simulation so convincing, so real, that they believed it to be an actual place. Ubi Soft and Warner Bros. Studios will bring the Matrix universe to life -- enabling gamers throughout the world to participate in the continuously evolving world of The Matrix Online."
There's no doubt that the prospect is great. But then that's the same thing we all thought about Enter the Matrix, which really hasn't turned out as expected. Here's the problem: The Matrix is all about style, visual splendor, and extremely fast, extremely fluid action whether it be with guns, swords, or fists. Translating all of this into a singleplayer action title is difficult enough, but doing it and doing it right for an MMO is going to be an insanely difficult task. Monolith has talent, for sure. The creators of NOLF, Shogo, Aliens vs. Predator 2 and TRON 2.0 are no slouches when it comes to delivering quality games. Keep in mind that all of those titles are first-person shooters heavy on ranged combat. The Matrix demands third-person action heavy on melee combat. Normally we'd still believe Monolith was more than up to the task; however, is massively multiplayer technology really at a state to deliver the seamless, fluid action experience with dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of players that gamers are going to want, demand and expect of a title branded with the mighty Matrix name? Classic MMO "just shut up and hit the A key" to fight mentality won't cut it, nor will lag and stuttering issues. At this point it's impossible to tell whether the technology and design are there to deliver what you have in mind.

One thing is certain, add this to Shadowbane and Uru and Ubi's growing focus on an online gaming world should become pretty apparent. MMO Matrix seems like an instant money machine -- of yeah. So did Sims Online -- oh no. How it will turn out in the end is anybody's guess, but with a franchise this big and a developer this talented, it's impossible not to be optimistic.

We'll be sure to come back later on in the show to deliver more details on The Matrix Online. Of course, after that we'll be back with all the tender loving care only the lady in red can provide until this baby launches in 2004.

-- Ivan Sulic

Greetz,Cyqu

Neo gets, what Neo wants!

What do you mean with that?
Greetz,Cyqu

Here are links to bigger versions of the earlier posted screenshots from Matrix Online :

http://www.gamers.com/i/pics/1383305.jpg
http://www.gamers.com/i/pics/1383295.jpg
http://www.gamers.com/i/pics/1383285.jpg


By the way... this is the main site of 'MATRIX ONLINE' :

http://thematrixonline.warnerbros.com/index2.html



:D Cyqu :D

UGO.com says :

The Matrix Online (Monolith/Ubi Soft)
Coming 2004 to PC

Why We're Excited: Who wouldn't be excited about the opportunity to venture into the Matrix, except for the characters who are actually forced to live there? We're not going to get too deep with the philosophy, here, but we will say that we're really looking forward to the opportunity to experience bullet time for ourselves. That's what we'll get in The Matrix Online, the massively-multiplayer title from UbiSoft, Monolith and Warner Brothers that will allow you to create a character and then take him or her into a massive cityscape where nothing is as it seems and kung fu is abundant. What's more, it's supposed to take place after the third film in the series, The Matrix Revolutions, which just leaves us more curious to know what the Wachowskis have up their sleeve from a story perspective.

Genre: Massively-multiplayer online role-playing game. Players will create a character in the unique style of the Matrix movies and then take him or her into the ongoing battle between man and machine in the Matrix. Combat will be just one form of interaction as the battle rages across a fully-detailed, living virtual city.



Adieu,Cyqu

GREAT NEWS!!!
The first trailer of MATRIX ONLINE is on the internet!!!!!!!!!

go here :

http://www.ugo.com/channels/games/videoViewer.asp?videoURL=/channels/games/features/thematrix_online/media/matrixonline_trailer.mov&HeaderLink=/channels/games/features/thematrix_online/&HeaderText=Back%20to%20the%20The%20Matrix%20Online%20feature&videoHeight=376&videoWidth=480

It's absolute heaven guys... I'm sure!!!

Adieu,Cyqu

man take a chill pil, i mean from those pics the game looks quite amazing, but first you must play it, then you will know. Its kinda like what seraph says" You don't truly no someone until you fight them."

Yeah I understand... but hey... someone 's gotta be happy about this game it's future... I know I am! :D
Greetz,Cyqu

Holy crud! Go to http://www.thematrixonline.com and click on "FAQ". Then go to "Can I Be the One?".

It says "Maybe you should ask the Oracle that question." THAT MEANS.....

#1) The Oracle is in the game.

and Number two, the most important:

#2) SOMEONE WILL GET TO BE THE ONE!!!!!

THIS GAME IS GONNA BE AMAZING!

Talking 'bout propaganda heh heh heh!

I think this game has all a gamer can wish... that's why I hope that this game will get more attention soon... VERY soon!!!

PROPAGANDA FOR THE MATRIX ONLINE... NOW!!! (that means... NOW!!!)

Greetz,Cyqu

PS: MODERATORS... maybe you should consider a new section in the forum about 'Matrix Online' ?!?!

i just checked out the matrix online thanks to seriph and it looks sweet. not the best graphics yet but i ma sure they will become great

Well... did you see the trailer of Matrix Online?
You can download it at :
http://www.dailyrush.dk/quake3/files/movies/252/

If you watch the entire trailer... you can see what we can expect... absolute Matrix-Experience!

Greetz, Cyqu

wow that is sweet thanks very much

If someone can find/get new screenshots from Matrix Online ...except for the 4 that allready are on the internet... can you post them please?
Thnx already!
Greetz,Cyqu

i cant wait til that comes out it looks soo good lol i gonna kick all ur asses on it hahaha :P

I cant wait til that comes out it looks soo good lol i gonna kick all ur asses on it hahaha :P

Sure you are, just be sure to wear your fuzzy pink slippers, or you'll get cold feet.

Anyway, does anyone know what these powers you can trade are? Are we talking about powers similar to the powers of the One, or are they just special combatstyles? It would definitely be cool to do the superman-thing.

Not to be pouring cold water on the whole thing but I really am doubtful if this game will fulfill its potential...

I have played many MMORPG (and also beta testing Star Wars Galaxies now) and I can tell you that all of them becomes redundant silly button bashing exercise and only reason to play is to meet up with your online friends and go adventuring together

Though the Matrix world is very interesting, it is not as rich a universe as say Star Wars.....ok you get to dress cool, use kung-fu and guns....but what do you do with these? do around killing each other? Will there be Agents to fight or probably run from? Of course with Revolutions ending, there may well be no such thing as Agents anymore. And how will the rest of world NPCs be simulatyed? run around like in Gran Turismo 3?

1. ALWAYS WHEN GAKMES ARE FIRST PUBLISHED (E.G. PICTURES) THEY ARE UNDER HALF THE GAMES REAL QUALITY SO WE CANT KNOCK IT THERE!
2. ON THE SITE IT SAID THERE WOULD BE AGENTS

I REST MY CASE