The Doctor Who MMO online role-playing game, Doctor Who: Worlds In Time is to cease operation on 28th Februay 2014, with full service shutdown on 3rd March 2014.
The announcement came in the form of an email to current players and newsletter subscribers, as well as a notice on the site which reads:
"We are sorry to report that Doctor Who: Worlds in Time will discontinue service on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at noon PST.
As of today, January 14th, 2014, the game will no longer be accepting transactions from players. Existing players are welcome to use their earned in-game currency over the next two months. Customer support and game maintenance will be available through the shutdown date.
We want to thank the loyal players of Worlds in Time for supporting the game through its years of operation."
In the game, players were able to control the player and the TARDIS as they complete challenges set by The Doctor to save the universe from various enemies. Players were able to solve puzzles to complete some of the tasks. In most of the adventures, players were also paired up with other controllable players, or with other real-time players if you chose to join a team to complete the mission.
[Source: BBC Worldwide]
Gaming is a subject we regularly get a lot of enquiries about from our visitors, and as we haven't covered the area for a while, we thought we would refresh you with some of the Doctor Who and Science Fiction related games available online.
A good place to begin would be the BBC's very own 'Adventure Games' series which offer some fantastic gameplay with state-of-the-art graphics, bringing Doctor Who into a whole new gaming arena.
If you're a fan of the Doctor Who: Monster Invasion Magazine and Card Game, roll on over to their website, where you will find a selection of FREE Doctor Who games including; 'Dalek Supremacy', 'Vortex Run' and 'Escape The Silence'.
For the MMO fans among you, you will love the Doctor Who: Worlds In Time game which catapults you into the many worlds of Doctor Who: http://www.doctorwhowit.com.
Our friends over at The Doctor Who Site also offer some great Doctor Who related games which they have put together themselves.
A quick search online reveals many other popular TV Series and Movie related games to enjoy. A number of these games are developed by online casino companies that integrate them mainly into their selection of online slots games. Many of them can be found quickly via online casino comparison sites. Top casino websites offer a wide range of Science Fiction themed games which visitors of our site might be interested in too. You can check out the fantastic selection of games on their online casino which include TV and Film favourites such as: Star Trek, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, Captain Scarlet and Transformers.
Check out action and adventure with superheroes and reality TV with X-Factor and its ilk; games shows from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire on down; mingling with the oil-grubbing rich in Dallas; and just the flat-out weirdness of Japan-based Banzai. All in all, these games are a must-play for online casino players doubling as TV aficionados.
If you know of any other great Doctor Who related online games, leave your suggestions in the comments section below!
[Source: Doctor Who Online]
Gaming website; Big Download have informed DWO of a brand new interview they conducted recently with the BBC regarding the forthcoming online Doctor Who Multiplayer game; Worlds in Time.
Speaking to The Executive Vice President of Digital Entertainment at BBC Worldwide; Richard Nashak, the interview sheds some more light on what to expect with the hotly anticipated MMO.
What sorts of quests will players have to go on in the MMO?
In general, players will be able to help the Doctor stave off the forces of evil by thwarting the plots of classic villains from throughout the show's history. There will be a variety of quest types requiring different skills to keep the game constantly fresh and exciting.
Will there be any support for multiplayer quests in the game?
You bet. The game will allow for collaboration on quests and encourage social play at every turn.
The Doctor doesn't normally use violence. How will this attitude affect the gameplay in terms of how the player deals with challenges?
The acronym in the name "Worlds in Time" says it all. The game embraces the Doctor's philosophy of using cleverness and wit above violence whenever possible. This allows us to create an innovative and interesting gameplay experience where players have to work together and be creative to solve problems, battle the forces of evil, and help save time and space. They also get to have a laugh.
What sort of social features will there be in the MMO?
As an online social game, Doctor Who: Worlds in Time has social gameplay at its core. The game will not only foster collaboration and cooperation inside the game, but integrate with social platforms. We can't reveal too much right now about how these mechanics will unfold.
+ Click Here to read Big Download's full interview with BBC Worldwide.
[Source: Big Download]
