The studio ”mourn” the loss of a fellow shooter MMO says Global Agenda boss Todd Harris. The low deal price ends September 24th. No monthly subs.
”Today, we mourn our latest fallen colleague, APB. In making APB, Realtime Worlds had a bold vision to make an MMO devoid of traditional tab-targeting, cast bars, and die-roll combat. We honor their effort and innovation, and greatly mourn the game’s closing,” blogged Harris.
”Sadly, the APB server shutdown leaves their entire community with nothing to shoot or blow up tonight!”
”So between today and Friday, September 24, 2010, we are offering refugees from APB and other Shooter/MMOs an opportunity to join Global Agenda’s growing community more easily and affordably than ever.”
Global Agenda carries no monthly subscriptions fees and so when you cough up that $20.99, £13.12 or €15.75 you can play for free. Hi-Rez Studios also offer a trial to download. ”We celebrate and thank all developers advancing innovative Shooter/MMO concepts, as well as the fans that dedicate their time to playing and supporting these games,” added Harris.
There’s rumour swirling that Epic Games may purchase failed MMO APB and do something with it themselves. The studio hasn’t denied or confirmed anything, teasing that it if such talks were being held then it would be confidential anyway.