Jumpgate Evolution is the follower of Jumpgate Classic. It’s a space MMORPG, similar to EVE Online. The controls are not click ‘n wait though, but like a first person shooter. Ever played Freelancer? It looks pretty much like this one but online. I loved Freelancer btw.

NetDevil, the developer of this game originally planned to release this game back in June 2009, but they pushed it back to an unknown date. Since then no useful official statements were released. Hell, not even the beta has started yet. The last official news were about PAX, over 1 month ago. What going on there?

Me wants to play

I played EVE Online for a little more than one month. I actually really loved it, but the slow paced fights made me leave it. It’s no fun clicking on another ship, target, shoot, kill, click on the wracks, loot and so on. The economy in EVE is pure epicness, though. But this is not enough, I want real pew pew and this is what JGE is promising. My faith won’t last long.

Alternatives?

StarTrek Online will be released in February 2010. That’s less than 3 months from now. I personally hate StarTrek, especially their heads. Also it’s being developed by Cryptic. Their last title, Champions Online was a pretty fail, imo. Will they do better on this one?