Graalonline bought by Microsoft

[bef]

Originally Posted by Googi

Next Windows version will involve Bomys.

hahha, yes as the new windows helper with that Merlin guy.

[Kronan]

I bid $952,743.22
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If I had it.

[XGoLink]

$952,743.22.000000000000000001
Ha ha, pwned

[maximus_asinus]

I wonder if someone was able to raise enough money if they'd actually sell it to one of us?

[XGoLink]

How much $ do you guys think unixmad made with graal? :O

[Unpredlctable]

Well, there are a little over 1000 VIPs (which are just the ones who have signed up for the VIP Guild), which would be at least $19 for each member, up to $44 for that subscription that includes VIP Membership, so it's $19,000 to $44,000 for just those VIPs who are in the VIP guild. Of course, this isn't very much compared to the gobs more of Gold and Classic Memberships over the years.
So, altogether, a lot.

[GoZelda]

Originally Posted by Unpredlctable

Well, there are a little over 1000 VIPs (which are just the ones who have signed up for the VIP Guild), which would be at least $19 for each member, up to $44 for that subscription that includes VIP Membership, so it's $19,000 to $44,000 for just those VIPs who are in the VIP guild. Of course, this isn't very much compared to the gobs more of Gold and Classic Memberships over the years.
So, altogether, a lot.

Do you like Pink Floyd?

[Unpredlctable]

Originally Posted by GoZelda

Do you like Pink Floyd?

:O How does this tie into anything?

[Zero Hour]

I was just about to scream "I want on board!" when I read it was an april fools joke... you got me xD

[OasaTor_PK]

REDMOND, Wash. — April 1st, 2005 — Microsoft Corp. today announced it has purchased F.R.-based Cyberjoueurs, one of the world's leading online game developers, further demonstrating Microsoft's commitment to providing the most innovative interactive experiences available on its Xbox™ Live video game system. Cyberjoueurs has been the mastermind behind some of the most popular online games, including Graal Classic, Graal Kingdoms. Under terms of the $135 million cash transaction, Cyberjoueurs will today begin creating exclusive console online games for Xbox.

In a statement made from Paris, France, where the announcement was made, Stephane Portha chairman and Stefan Knorr technical director of Cyberjoueurs, said, "Our mission at Cyberjoueurs has always been to make the industry's best online games for the widest possible audience. Teaming with Microsoft gives us the best opportunity to accomplish this goal. Microsoft's dedication and commitment to game creators, research and development, and to gaming innovation made them the obvious partner to take Cyberjoueurs into the future."

"We've always insisted on pushing the envelope when it comes to creativity," added Stefan Knorrr, Technical Director of Cyberjoueurs. "And now we get the chance to create for Xbox."

"This partnership significantly broadens our already outstanding portfolio of games that will be available for Xbox Live. And it also broadens our reach internationally as gamers around the world have demonstrated their fanaticism for what Cyberjoueurs consistently produces," said Robbie Blach, Chief Xbox Officer at Microsoft.

"The last time I was this excited was the first time I picked up a modem and played a game from Cyberjoueurs," said Ed Flries, vice president of Xbox Game Content at Microsoft. "As a gamer, you could hardly wait until Cyberjoueurs's next graal version was announced. You didn't know what genre it would be, but it didn't matter because you knew you were going to love it."

With today's announcement, Cyberjoueurs becomes the latest member of a star-studded lineup at Microsoft Game Studios, joining such prestigious worldwide developers as Bungie Studios, the masterminds behind the smash hit "Halo™," named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly. Cyberjoueurs's first creation for Xbox, "Graal Xbox," is expected to reach store shelves next spring.

Lol, look at the bolded parts, I found that quite entertaining Oh, and by spring 2006, XBOX 2 you nub.

[Spark910]

Originally Posted by OasaTor_PK

Lol, look at the bolded parts, I found that quite entertaining Oh, and by spring 2006, XBOX 2 you nub.

XBOX 2 is out this year, Oct/November I think (Or did they change it again)

[OasaTor_PK]

Originally Posted by Spark910

XBOX 2 is out this year, Oct/November I think (Or did they change it again)

Hmm, ignore my pure sentence structure, I was trying to say, XBox 2 will be out by next spring, so why bother

[Spark910]

Originally Posted by OasaTor_PK

Hmm, ignore my pure sentence structure, I was trying to say, XBox 2 will be out by next spring, so why bother

Ah right

[Raelyn]

Originally Posted by unixmad

"We've always insisted on pushing the envelope when it comes to creativity," added Stefan Knorrr

Herein lies the joke.

[Benm00t]

"As a gamer, you could hardly wait until Cyberjoueurs's next graal version was announced. You didn't know what genre it would be, but it didn't matter because you knew you were going to love it."

When related to Graal, i think that sentence makes no sence.