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Sony Online Entertainment
MMORPG | Genre:Real Life | Status:Cancelled  (est.rel Q4 2011)  | Pub:Sony Online Entertainment
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More Recent Features

  • The Agency's End Has Come

    Yesterday it was announced that Sony Online Entertainment was making significant cuts to its personnel and closing three of its studios. In addition to this sobering news came the announcement that development on The Agency had ceased. In his latest column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look back at The Agency. Check it out!

    Posted on 04/01/2011 by Garrett Fuller
  • Looking ahead at 2011

    After a couple of weeks looking back at the year that was, it's time to turn our collective eye to the future for MMO gaming in 2011. In his newest column, Bill Murphy looks at what lies ahead for gamers in 2011. Check out Bill's thoughts and then let us know what you're looking forward to in 2011 in the comments section below.

    Posted on 01/21/2011 by William Murphy
  • Fan Faire Preview

    At this year's SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the chance to sit in on a discussion about The Agency. Remember that game? Very little has been heard about it or from SOE in the past two years. This year, however, devs are ready to talk. Jon has a report on the panel and a hands-on preview of a PvP demo he played.

    Posted on 08/12/2010 by Jon Wood
  • Sometimes You Just Have to Grind It Out

    MMORPG.com columnist Michael Lafferty tackles one of MMO players' biggest complaints: THE GRIND. Michael has discovered that, as his title says, sometimes you just have to grind it. With this in mind, Michael talks to several game developers about the issue. Find out what they have to say about THE GRIND, leveling, starting areas and trying not to make games feel like work.

    Posted on 07/14/2010 by Guest Writer
  • E3 Hands On Impressions

    MMORPG.com writer Alan Smithee had some hands-on time with SOE's spy-based MMORPG, The Agency at their booth at E3.

    Posted on 06/22/2010 by Guest Writer
  • E3 Screenshots

    The folks at SOE have provided us with these new screenshots from their upcoming spy-based MMO, The Agency.

    Posted on 06/22/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff
  • SOE in 2010

    MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller looks at the year ahead for Sony Online Entertainment with a focus on their upcoming titles, The Agency and DC Universe Online.

    Posted on 12/29/2009 by Garrett Fuller
  • 22 New Screenshots!

    We've got a big update for you today, flanking our E3 Preview of The Agency are 22 new screenshots. The new screens give us a look at some lively firefights, the process of gathering intelligence, and some great looking play spaces.

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • E3 Preview

    We saw the game in action and spoke to designer Kevin O'Hara at E3 2009.

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Dana Massey

Editorial

  • SOE in 2010

    MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller looks at the year ahead for Sony Online Entertainment with a focus on their upcoming titles, The Agency and DC Universe Online.

    Posted on 12/29/2009 by Garrett Fuller

Previews

  • Fan Faire Preview

    At this year's SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the chance to sit in on a discussion about The Agency. Remember that game? Very little has been heard about it or from SOE in the past two years. This year, however, devs are ready to talk. Jon has a report on the panel and a hands-on preview of a PvP demo he played.

    Posted on 08/12/2010 by Jon Wood
  • E3 Hands On Impressions

    MMORPG.com writer Alan Smithee had some hands-on time with SOE's spy-based MMORPG, The Agency at their booth at E3.

    Posted on 06/22/2010 by Guest Writer
  • E3 Preview

    We saw the game in action and spoke to designer Kevin O'Hara at E3 2009.

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Dana Massey

Interviews

  • Video Interview with Kevin O'Hara

    SOE Seattle Designer Kevin O'Hara talks to MMORPG.com about The Agency and what sets it apart in a crowded MMO market.

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Dana Massey
  • Hal Milton Interview

    Hal Milton is the Lead Designer of The Agency, SOE Seattle's upcoming spy MMORPG. He spoke to MMORPG.com about the game's progress, balancing the console/PC crowd and more.

    Posted on 05/26/2009 by Dana Massey
  • A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern - Final

    Over the last few months, we have been tracking the progress of Julia Brasil, an intern on SOE's The Agency. Today, we wrap up the ongoing feature witha small interview with the game's Producer, Sherry Floyd about the intern experience.

    Posted on 12/31/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern, Part Four

    When she originally won an internship at SOE's The Agency through the Gamers in Real Life program, Julia Brasil had no idea that MMORPG.com would be tracking her progress, but that's exactly what our own Carolyn Koh is doing, checking in with the new developer on a regular basis. Today is part four.

    Posted on 12/30/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern, Part Three

    When she originally won an internship at SOE's The Agency through the Gamers in Real Life program, Julia Brasil had no idea that MMORPG.com would be tracking her progress, but that's exactly what our own Carolyn Koh is doing, checking in with the new developer on a regular basis. Today is part three.

    Posted on 12/05/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern, Part Two

    When she originally won an internship at SOE's The Agency through the Gamers in Real Life program, Julia Brasil had no idea that MMORPG.com would be tracking her progress, but that's exactly what our own Carolyn Koh is doing, checking in with the new developer on a bi-weekly basis. Today is part two.

    Posted on 11/07/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • A Day in the Life of An Agency Intern Part One

    When she originally won an internship at SOE's The Agency through the Gamers in Real Life program, Julia Brasil had no idea what MMORPG.com would be tracking her progress, but mthat's exactly what our own Carolyn Koh is doing, checking in with the new developer on a bi-weekly basis. Today is part one.

    Posted on 10/23/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • Spying on The Agency at E3

    While in attendance at E3, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to sit down and talk about The Agency with Lead Designer Hal Milton and Studio Manager Matt Wilson.

    Posted on 07/17/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • Matt Wilson Video Interview

    In Leipzig, Managing Editor Jon Wood had a chance to sit down with Matt Wilson Studio Manager for SOE to talk about the upcoming MMORPG, The Agency. The pair discussed what's coming up for the spy / mercenary based MMORPG.

    Posted on 08/29/2007 by Jon Wood

Media

  • E3 Screenshots

    The folks at SOE have provided us with these new screenshots from their upcoming spy-based MMO, The Agency.

    Posted on 06/22/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff
  • 22 New Screenshots!

    We've got a big update for you today, flanking our E3 Preview of The Agency are 22 new screenshots. The new screens give us a look at some lively firefights, the process of gathering intelligence, and some great looking play spaces.

    Posted on 06/17/2009 by Michael Bitton
  • New Agency Screens

    The folks from Cony Online Entertainment have sent along these five emnw sctreenshots from the upcoming spy based MMORPG, The Agency.

    Posted on 05/22/2008 by Guest Writer
  • CES Screenshots

    At CES, Carolyn Koh was given these five screenshots from SOE's upcoming spy-thirller MMORPG, The Agency.

    Posted on 01/14/2008 by Carolyn Koh

General Article

  • Looking ahead at 2011

    After a couple of weeks looking back at the year that was, it's time to turn our collective eye to the future for MMO gaming in 2011. In his newest column, Bill Murphy looks at what lies ahead for gamers in 2011. Check out Bill's thoughts and then let us know what you're looking forward to in 2011 in the comments section below.

    Posted on 01/21/2011 by William Murphy
  • Sometimes You Just Have to Grind It Out

    MMORPG.com columnist Michael Lafferty tackles one of MMO players' biggest complaints: THE GRIND. Michael has discovered that, as his title says, sometimes you just have to grind it. With this in mind, Michael talks to several game developers about the issue. Find out what they have to say about THE GRIND, leveling, starting areas and trying not to make games feel like work.

    Posted on 07/14/2010 by Guest Writer

Progress Reports

  • ION Look at The Agency

    MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently attended an Open House for Sony Online Entertainment's Seattle offices where they are busily building the spy-based MMORPG, The Agency. Today, Koh brings us up-to-date on the game, its rating and more.

    Posted on 05/22/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • CES Update on The Agency

    Carolyn Koh, who traveled last week to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show has returned and today files this report on SOE's upcoming spy-based MMORPG, The Agency.

    Posted on 01/14/2008 by Carolyn Koh
  • E3 Progress Report

    When MMORPG.com writer Carolyn Koh attended this year's E3, one of the "must-see" games had to be The Agency from Sony Online Entertanment. A first in the genre, The Agency will put players into the world of super spies and mercenaries. Today, Carolyn files this report.

    Posted on 07/24/2007 by Carolyn Koh

Column

  • The Agency's End Has Come

    Yesterday it was announced that Sony Online Entertainment was making significant cuts to its personnel and closing three of its studios. In addition to this sobering news came the announcement that development on The Agency had ceased. In his latest column, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look back at The Agency. Check it out!

    Posted on 04/01/2011 by Garrett Fuller

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