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Interview with Ragnar Tornquist
The folks at UGDB recently got a chance to sit down with Funcom's Ragnar Tornquist to talk about their upcoming MMOG, The Secret World. In this latest interview, Ragnar Tornquist reveals a few nuggets of interesting information, such as the fact the game will make use of instanced dungeons (although they won't be calling them that) and even reveals a bit about the conspiracy theorist in himself, saying he believes there is "much more to this world than most of us are aware of..."
Reported on Oct 22, 2009 -
Funcom Layoffs to Delay Release
Funcom has announced layoffs of 20% of their workforce today according to a story being reported over at Eurogamer. The heavy layoffs will unfortunately affect the release of The Secret World by "several months" according to Funcom. It is unclear whether or not this change will also affect the release of the upcoming Rise of the Godslayer expansion.
Reported on Sep 29, 2009 -
Screenshots and Faction Artwork
At PAX, the team from Funcom's The Secret World opened the gates a little bit further and gave us some new information about the game. With this new information came some new screenshots and artwork.
Reported on Sep 10, 2009 -
PAX Faction Reveal
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh was present at Funcom's recent Penny Arcade Expo information reveal for their upcoming MMO, The Secret World. Today, she files this report.
Reported on Sep 10, 2009 -
PAX '09: Artwork Explosion!
Funcom wasn't kidding when they said they would be showing their hand on The Secret World at this year's Penny Arcade Expo. Following yesterday's faction reveal and trailer, we've now got a bevy of concept artwork to show you. The new artwork gives us a look at the headquarters and art direction behind the three factions revealed yesterday: the Templars, the Dragon, and the Illuminati.
Reported on Sep 04, 2009 -
New Trailer Revealed!
The second CG trailer for The Secret World is now available! The new trailer, much like the one before it, features a young, seemingly innocuous girl, this time moving through a park at night. With only a small black feather found on the ground as warning, the girl is assaulted by a dark raven-like creature who she fends off with an explosion of light emanating from a cross she slams into the ground.
Reported on Sep 03, 2009 -
Take Initiation Test, Win Beta Spot!
The official The Secret World website has been updated today with a new "initiation test" which will quiz you on your views on the world. With introspective questions such as, "Who rules the world?", your answers will determine which of the game's three secret societies you are the best fit for. Users who complete the initiation test will join one of the three secret societies and be entered to win a beta test spot.
Reported on Sep 03, 2009 -
Funcom to Make New Reveals at PAX '09
Looks like Funcom might finally be ready to start talking The Secret World this year. If you've been following the game, you'll remember The Secret World's creator and Game Director, Ragnar Tornquist making mention that we'd hear much more about The Secret World later in the year. Today, Funcom announced that they would be doing presentations and one-on-one interviews for the game at this year's PAX Seattle in a news bit over at IGN.
Reported on Aug 12, 2009 -
Community Seeks Explorer's Flag
Members of The Secret World community, a game which was officially announced just weeks ago, have mobilized to collect donations for the purchase of the flag of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, whose pole to pole journeys have been intertwined with the story of the Secret World. The Community intends to buy the flag at a London auction and present it to TSW Executive Producer, Ragnar Tørnquist when the artifact is returned to Norway.
Reported on Apr 24, 2009 -
First Cinematic Trailer
Funcom officially announced that they're working on a new MMOPRG based in the modern day with an occult flavor called the Secret World. Today we present an unaltered version of the game's first cinematic trailer.
Reported on Apr 14, 2009 -
Secrets... Revealed
In this article we look at the GDC presentation of Funcom's upcoming MMO, The Secret World, and unwrap the mysteries of the game's core design and story.
Reported on Apr 07, 2009 -
How is TSW Different?
In this GDC interview, Secret World Director Ragnar Tørnquist discusses the similarities and differences between The Secret World and other Funcom MMO releases.
Reported on Apr 07, 2009 -
Setting and Character Development
While at GDC we had the opportunity to talk to Ragnar Tørnquist, producer and director of Funcom's The Secret World. In part one he talks about the game's modern setting, classless character development, and more.
Reported on Apr 07, 2009
