Battlestar Galactica Online Approaches Ten Million Players
By: Jeff Davis | Apr 30th 2012
Bigpoint today announced that Battlestar Galactica Online (http://battlestar-galactica.bigpoint.com/) has nearly achieved ten million registered players worldwide since the game's launch one year ago. Based on the internationally popular Syfy television series produced by Universal Cable Productions, Battlestar Galactica Online (BSGO) is a free-to-play, browser-based space combat MMO that combines high-quality graphics with intense gameplay. To celebrate its birthday, Bigpoint is hosting a week-long party for all players.
Running April 30 through May 6, Humans and Cylons who log-in will receive in-game gifts and bonuses. Battlestar Galactica Online is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing on behalf of NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.
"We are thrilled with the tremendous growth of BSGO and how the game has performed over the past year," said Heiko Hubertz, Founder and CEO, Bigpoint. "BSGO is a breakthrough title that has empowered us to change perceptions of the kind of gaming experience that can be delivered through a web browser. We're excited to move forward with this momentum, celebrate our achievements, and reward all of our players in the community who helped us get to this point."
Beginning April 30, Bigpoint will reward players with free items and bonuses. All players who log-in to Battlestar Galactica Online every day for the week will be able to collect their prizes. In addition, the Daily Merit Cap will be increased, and special offers will be made available for players to purchase in-game items.
Leveraging Bigpoint's vast international distribution network of over 1,000 media partners, localization in 25+ languages, and team of worldwide community managers, Battlestar Galactica Online continues to attract over 25,000 new pilots every day. The 2012 development schedule calls for many new content releases, as well as more events, tournaments, and fast-paced space combat.
For more information and updates about Battlestar Galactica Online, visit the game's news page.
Running April 30 through May 6, Humans and Cylons who log-in will receive in-game gifts and bonuses. Battlestar Galactica Online is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing on behalf of NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.
"We are thrilled with the tremendous growth of BSGO and how the game has performed over the past year," said Heiko Hubertz, Founder and CEO, Bigpoint. "BSGO is a breakthrough title that has empowered us to change perceptions of the kind of gaming experience that can be delivered through a web browser. We're excited to move forward with this momentum, celebrate our achievements, and reward all of our players in the community who helped us get to this point."
Beginning April 30, Bigpoint will reward players with free items and bonuses. All players who log-in to Battlestar Galactica Online every day for the week will be able to collect their prizes. In addition, the Daily Merit Cap will be increased, and special offers will be made available for players to purchase in-game items.
Leveraging Bigpoint's vast international distribution network of over 1,000 media partners, localization in 25+ languages, and team of worldwide community managers, Battlestar Galactica Online continues to attract over 25,000 new pilots every day. The 2012 development schedule calls for many new content releases, as well as more events, tournaments, and fast-paced space combat.
For more information and updates about Battlestar Galactica Online, visit the game's news page.
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