Orion - November Update (Trailer / Media / Beta Info)

[Praz]

Due to our tight schedule all the way up until public release... we haven't been able to make a proper gameplay trailer the way I had originally wanted.

However, we decided to do a few more gameplay montages for the fans - 4 and a half more minutes of NEW gameplay. This was taken from footage recorded today, November 10th, 2009.

This was another 3 v 3 match (so not many, yet still amazingly fun!). This also showcases a level we haven't even announced to the public yet. So enjoy the snow level while you get to see it for the first time in this trailer!

DOWNLOAD:
http://mt.westh.linuxwarz.com/Orion_2009_GameplayTrailer.wmv

STREAM:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/orion1/videos

NOVEMBER 2009 UPDATE:
Hey guys!

We're doing some continious test. We know you were expecting a beta about a week ago, but if you haven't already read our ModDB post, our lead programmer had succumbed to PC hardware issues and we were out and delayed. However, in return (and thanks to the ModDB website) we were able to bring on two new programmers ('SteveUK' from Ham & Jam and 'FeareD'). Things are now progressing better than ever.

I will say, however, we do have an official release date all set which I cannot yet announce. I will announce it as soon as I can!

Also, if you want a chance to play Orion early just register on our forums! We will be accepting new beta testers every week!
Register here:
http://www.orion-project.net/forum/ucp.php?mode=register

We have some great things lined up for the first release (before the years end). We also have some content that will be released shortly after!

Until then, please enjoy some screen grabs from our private playtest yesterday:

Post your thoughts! Discuss!

 

[Captain M4d]

Praz, you have piqued my interest.

The open environments and jetpacks bring me back to the days of the Tribes games and remind me of how much I loved that gameplay. I will definitely sign up to try out this game.

 

[Praz]

Glad someone can appreciate the retro game elements we've spent some time on getting just right

Looking forward to your submission.