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{{Infobox Company | company_name = Egosoft, GmbH | company_logo = Ego logo blk small.jpg | type = [[Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung|GmbH]] | foundation = 1988 | location = [[Würselen]], [[Germany]] | key_people = Bernd Lehahn, Managing Director | industry = [[Video game industry]] | products = [[Video game]]s | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | num_employees =~20 | homepage = [http://egosoft.com egosoft.com] }} '''Egosoft''' is a [[Video game developer|computer game developer]] founded in 1988 and based in [[Würselen]], [[Germany]]. It become a commercial company in 1990. Its first products were for the [[Amiga]], but it later became a [[Personal computer game|PC game]] developer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.egosoft.com/x/xnews/200608_44NewsSpecial.html#story5 |title=Egosoft FAQ |accessdate=2009-04-25 |author=Michael Madden |date=2006-08-26 |work=Egosoft X-News |publisher=Egosoft}}</ref> Egosoft is best known for its [[X (computer game series)|X game series]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.aspx?i=2680 |title=X3 Reunion: New Rolling Demo Tested |accessdate=2008-02-11 |author=Josh Venning |date=2006-01-25 |work=AnandTech |publisher=AnandTech}}</ref> a series of space simulator games noted for combining open-ended gameplay, dynamic [[Market economy|market-driven]] economics and compelling storyline.<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=Wrentmore |title=X2 - The Threat Review |url=http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19207.htm |work=GameZone |publisher=GameZone Online |date=2003-12-12 |accessdate=2008-02-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Kristan |last=Reed |title= X3: Reunion |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=61555 |work=EuroGamer |publisher=Eurogamer Network Ltd |date=2005-11-06 |accessdate=2008-02-11 }}</ref> The series began in 1999 with ''[[X: Beyond the Frontier]]''. Since then, the series has expanded with two sequels and two standalone expansions; the latest being ''[[X3: Terran Conflict]]'' in 2008. ==Releases== Egosoft has released the following products: *''Hotel Detective'' (1988) for the [[Amiga]], published by Euroline software. *''Fatal Heritage'' (1990) for the Amiga, published by FunSoft and Softgold. *''UGH'' (1992) for the Amiga, Published by Playbyte and Bluebyte. *''Flies Attack on Earth'' (1993) for Amiga and [[IBM PC compatible|PC]] ([[MS-DOS]]). *''Imperium Romanum'' (1996) for MS-DOS. *'''[[X (computer game series)|X Series]]''' **''[[X: Beyond the Frontier]]'' (1999) for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]. ***''[[X: Beyond the Frontier#X-Tension|X-Tension]]'' (2000) for Windows - ''X: Beyond the Frontier'' [[expansion pack]]. **''[[X2: The Threat]]'' (2003) for Windows and [[Linux]] (2006). **''[[X3: Reunion]]'' (2005) for Windows, [[Mac OS X]] and [[Linux]] (2008). ***''[[X3: Terran Conflict]]'' (2008) Linux versions of the X Series were developed by [[Linux Game Publishing]]. Mac OS X versions were developed by [http://www.vpltd.com/ Virtual Programming. Ltd] Several of the X series have been released multiple times in special bundle packs or when a major update to the game was released. Notable releases include: *''[[X (computer game series)#X-Gold|X-Gold]]'' (2000), which features ''X: Beyond the Frontier'' and ''X-Tension'' *''X3: Reunion 2.0'' (2006), featuring the Bala Gi Research Missions *''X3: Terran Conflict 2.0'' (2009), featuring the Aldrin Expansion Missions *''[[X (computer game series)#X3-Gold|X3-Gold]]'' (2009), which features ''X3: Reunion 2.5'' and ''X3: Terran Conflict 2.0'' *''[[X (computer game series)#X-Superbox|X-Superbox]]'' (2010), featuring all 5 X-Series games ==Future Releases== In 2000, Egosoft planned a multiplayer [[Online game]] called ''Online Universe'' or ''X Online''. This project was intended to be "the next step in the evolution of Egosoft's X universe."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.online-universe.net/44index.htm |title=ONLINE-UNIVERSE |accessdate=2008-02-11 |work=Online Universe (Official Page) }}</ref> Egosoft has since released a number of games, yet has given little indication of the progress of this project. In 2003 Egosoft staff were working on a later version - codenamed X2OL - which Egosoft Director Bernd Lehahn described as "our long term goal."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.playfuls.com/gamespace_354_preview_2847_Interview_X_The_Threat_Egosoft.html |title= Interview: X2 - The Threat |accessdate=2008-02-11 |author=Stokky |date=2003-05-10 |work=playfuls.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Presley |title=PC Preview: X2: The Threat |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=89980 |work=PC Zone |publisher=Future Publishing Limited. |date=2003-04-19 |accessdate=2008-02-11 }}</ref> There is still no official information on the ''Online Universe'', though there has been speculation that X2 and X3's 2007 [[X3: Reunion#X3 Uplink|uplink feature]] may be a positive spin-off of the project.<ref>{{cite news |author=Caesar S. |title=Egosoft updates X3: Reunion, X2: The Threat |url=http://www.qj.net/Egosoft-updates-X3-Reunion-X2-The-Threat/pg/49/aid/110949 |work=QJ.net |publisher=Content Holdings, LLC. |date=2008-01-03 |accessdate=2008-02-11 }}</ref> In Q4 of 2009 Egosoft announces that they will no longer release any further X-Series games. They instead have announced the workings of an entirely new "Space Sim" game and the name still remains unknown at this time. ==Fan Community== Egosoft has attracted a community of over 350,000 members on their [http://forum.egosoft.com/index.php website's forum]. Egosoft regularly uses this to provide news, updates and bonus game-related material to its members. Within the X-Community exist: * an '''X-Universe''' forum, in which members may ask questions, make comments, and share stories or advice about anything related to the X-Universe. Members often use this forum to share guides, maps, tactics, hints, and to discuss possible future developments. * a '''Technical Support''' forum, where members can find on-line assistance for technical problems. * a '''Scripting and Modding''' forum, where members can develop and share [[Mod (computer gaming)|game modifications]]. * a '''Creative Universe''' forum, for X-inspired fan-works such as graphic-art, [[Fan fiction|fan-fiction]], [[Computer wallpaper|desktop-wallpapers]], music, and video. * an '''Off-Topic''' forum, for discussion unrelated to the X-Universe. The forums are aimed at users 13 years old and over. The primary forums are in [[English language|English]] and [[German language|German]], though other languages are available. The community also includes a Developer Network - DevNet - which members may be able to join. However, access to these pages is restricted, and DevNet members are bound by a strict [[Non-disclosure agreement]]. == References == {{reflist}} {{X computer game series}} [[Category:German video game companies]] [[Category:Video game developers]] [[de:Egosoft]]
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