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CrimeCraft begins closed beta test

by John Callaham May 18th 2009 @ 9:00AM

There's been quite a few announcements of MMO games going into open or closed beta test and now it looks like another such title is beginning to let outsiders play on their servers. Vogster Entertainment's FPS MMO CrimeCraft has quietly announced on their official forums that their closed beta servers are now open to anyone who has been invited to play in the beta test.

This urban-themed MMO (which we previewed at GDC last March) hasn't gotten a lot of press attention but the grim-and-gritty look combined with its use of Epic's Unreal Engine 3 makes the game look a lot better than some of its comtemporaies. We will get even more info on CrimeCraft when we get to see the game live at E3 in two weeks.

[Via Massively]

Gallery: CrimeCraft

Filed under: Betas, FPS, MMO

New CrimeCraft screenshots show battles in the streets

by John Callaham Apr 14th 2009 @ 9:00AM

Vogster Entertainment is trying to join the FPS free-to-play craze with their upcoming Unreal Engine 3 based title CrimeCraft. The developer-publisher has been sending out regular media updates to the press and we've added the latest screenshots they have released from the game in our growing gallery.

The game's official web site has also gotten a makeover with lots more info about CrimeCraft. The game will not only allow for a persistent FPS experience (leveling up, more weapons unlocks and the like) but also features crafting abilities. Yep, just like in a number of other more traditional MMO games CrimeCraft will allow you to make weapons and items. The game is due for release later this summer. In the meantime you can check a more detailed preview of CrimeCraft here at Big Download.

Gallery: CrimeCraft

Filed under: FPS, Multiplayer, Screenshots

CrimeCraft comes out of hiding with new screenshots

by John Callaham Jan 13th 2009 @ 6:00PM

A while back, Epic Games announced that it had licensed its Unreal Engine 3 tech to a little known game developer called Vogster to create an urban MMO shooter called CrimeCraft. It's been over two years since that announcement but now Vogster has come out of hiding to reveal some details and the first screenshots from their game.

CrimeCraft has a little bit of Escape from New York in its premise as criminals are dumped into the fictional Sunrise City to fend for themselves. Players will be able to battle each other and AI enemies in multiplayer matches but their character is persistant in the game world and can add skills and trades by doing certain jobs. There's also a crafting system for weapons and items and even a black market to buy, sell and trade items. CrimeCraft is expected to launch sometime this spring or summer but there's no word yet on a beta sign-up.

Gallery: CrimeCraft

Filed under: FPS, MMO, Multiplayer, Screenshots