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One of the biggest MMO launches that we thought might be released in 2009 is Jumpgate Evolution, the revamp of Netdevil's first space-based MMO game with improved graphics, lots of new content and more. For a while Netdevil and publisher Codemasters have been touting a release date for the game for sometime in June.

However, in a new development update on the game, Netdevil co-founder Scott Brown stated that they have discovered some issues after some "Friends and Family" testing of the game. Brown staters, "Based on these results, it is clear that the product needs more time to meet its objectives." A new release date for Jumpgate Evolution was not given but Brown states, " Once we've established our road map for the next few months we'll share with you when the revised release date is."

While NetDevil's other big MMO project, Lego Universe, won't be ready for prime time for quite a while, their other big game Jumpgate Evolution, is very close to completion. Codemasters used a press event they held on Thursday night to announced that the space-based MMO revamp is now scheduled for release this June.

They also took the time to release a bunch of new screenshots for the game that we have added to our gallery. Just in case you are unfamiliar with the title, Jumpgate Evolution is basically a full remake of NetDevil's first MMO title from several years ago with.the emphasis on big action and massive space battles. Can this game take out some of EVE Online's audience?

Netdevil's first MMO game was the space based Jumpgate and now the upcoming revamp of this classic title is getting a lot of folks lined up to try out the beta test. Publisher Codemasters announced that over 150,000 people have signed up to beta test the revamp, Jumpgate Evolution.

The game itself will enter its closed beta test "soon" with the full title due to be launched sometime in 2009. In the meantime Codemasters released five new screenshots of the game which we have added to our gallery, showing off the revamped graphical engine that Jumpgate Evolution will use.

It's comforting to know that amid trailers for fantasy-themed games like Wrath of the Lich King or Warhammer Online, that there's still room for Jumpgate Evolution, a sci-fi MMO focused on space exploration, trade and ship combat. So, if you're not interested in swords and sorcery, maybe hopping through a jumpgate may be more your style.

Download the Jumpgate Evolution HD Trailer (82 MB)

Netdevil's first MMO was Jumpgate, a space-based combat game that was truly one of the first games ever released in the genre. Last year the developer announced plans to revamp the game as Jumpgate Evolution and now they and their publisher Codemasters have announced they have relaunched the game's official web site in peparation for the game's launch.

While the site has had sign-ups for the beta test of the game for some time now the new version continues to allow folks to sign in to prepare for the beta which hopefully will go live soon. Codemasters also released new screenshots from the game which currently is scheduled to launch this fall.