Warp-Pipe speaks on future plans
As cryptic as it is interesting, hobby project takes flight
Following on from yesterday’s news that Warp Pipe is about to launch a commercial project, we received word from project lead Chad Paulson who dropped some cryptic hints as to what to expect.
“I obviously cannot say much, but I will try to give you as much as I can. We are working on a service that will launch globally between Q4 2004 - Q1 / Q2 2005,” said Paulson. “Although this service will greatly surprise gamers, it is not what they would traditionally expect. [Warp Pipe Technologies] feel that online communities have been commoditized, with publishers and developers focusing on the technology instead of the social and personal aspects that truly make a multiplayer experience unique. In launching this service, we will be addressing these issues.”
Amazing claims indeed and as intriguing as third-party middleware provision can be. You may note that there’s no mention of platform exclusivity and a strong hint towards working around any game, as opposed to providing an out-of-the-box online gaming solution.
We’ll bring you regular updates on Warp Pipe’s activities as the months roll on. Let the speculation commence.
“I obviously cannot say much, but I will try to give you as much as I can. We are working on a service that will launch globally between Q4 2004 - Q1 / Q2 2005,” said Paulson. “Although this service will greatly surprise gamers, it is not what they would traditionally expect. [Warp Pipe Technologies] feel that online communities have been commoditized, with publishers and developers focusing on the technology instead of the social and personal aspects that truly make a multiplayer experience unique. In launching this service, we will be addressing these issues.”
Amazing claims indeed and as intriguing as third-party middleware provision can be. You may note that there’s no mention of platform exclusivity and a strong hint towards working around any game, as opposed to providing an out-of-the-box online gaming solution.
We’ll bring you regular updates on Warp Pipe’s activities as the months roll on. Let the speculation commence.
Comments
Kaxxx 29 Sep 2004 11:17
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And there will be much specualtion indeed methinks....!
It is interesting though and could well lead to some innovative future development. Wether or not theirs cliams will be justified is another thing but we will see no doubt.
It is interesting though and could well lead to some innovative future development. Wether or not theirs cliams will be justified is another thing but we will see no doubt.