September 30, 2008

Space Impact's CLAN BATTLE
Everything you need to know about the CLAN BATTLE update for Space Impact Kappa Base.


After much anticipation, players will finally have a chance to fight it out in "CLAN BATTLE" mode for Space Impact: Kappa Base! Expected to be released early fall, CLAN BATTLE mode will allow players to join a clan/team to participate in the WORLD BATTLE events.

Join a clan and combat it out to stay on the Top Ten Leaderboard, message your friends and foes, or replay any of your top ten performances! So, start thinking about who is worthy to be in your clan!

To learn more about this development, we went straight to the source, Space Impact producer Gordon Thornton:


N-Gage.com: What is CLAN BATTLE mode for Space Impact?

Gordon Thornton: Clan Battle mode for Space Impact was our first attempt at implementing a community based strategy experience similar to the board game RISK, but with the exciting gameplay action of Space Impact replacing the dice rolls. Basically, Clan Battle presents each of the multiplayer levels as a country in the world. Each country will be colored based on which clan controls that territory; control of a territory will be based on which clan has the best average score for that territory. Work with your clan members, or even try to poach members from other clans, to try control as many countries as possible.


How do Players join a clan - will they be able to use their own Clan Name or logo in the game?

When players first boot up the game, they will be taken to the main menu. Simply select WORLD BATTLE mode to log onto the server. Select your character, then select CLAN BATTLE. This screen also allows users to play the standard SOLO BATTLE mode and even view a list of all Space Impact players and send/read messages to those players. Once CLAN BATTLE has been selected, you will have the option to create your own clan or view any invites you may have received. To create your own clan, simply select the emblem color; this color will also affect the color of any territories your clan controls. Once you have selected your color, you will then get to select 8 different icons to represent your clan. After selecting your icon, you now get to enter your clans name (up to 16 characters), and for those profanity misfits, we have implemented a Bad Word filter for all user input items (messages, replay comments, clan names). Once your clan has been created, you will automatically get taken to your Clan Home screen where you can enter battle, view your members, view your member rankings, send clan invites, view clan invites, and lastly, leave your clan.


How do players get the CLAN BATTLE update for their copy of Space Impact?

Players can go to the NGAGE Showroom and just download the copy of the game onto their device. Once downloaded, simply install it like a normal N-Gage game. The install will overwrite the previous version and ensure that any saved data and your activation key is maintained.


Will updating their game to a new version impact any of their saved games, power-ups, or other scores?

No. Updating your version of Space Impact will ensure that your saved progress will remain.


Why is this update coming out so much longer after the game's release?

We ran into some technical snags during development, and either had to delay the release of the game and miss the N-Gage Launch, or release the game for the N-Gage Launch without the Clan Battle mode. One of the great benefits of the N-Gage platform is the ability to update your content, so we agreed that releasing the game for the N-Gage Launch then provide an updated version later for free was our best option.


When can players expect to get the CLAN BATTLE update to Space Impact?
It is currently going through the final rounds of testing. Barring any new issues, we should be able to release this update around early October.

Are there are other updates or sequels planned for Space Impact Kappa Base at this time?
No additional level packs or sequels are planned for at this time, but with the continued success of Space Impact for N-Gage, Im sure we will see a sequel in the near future.

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so..wanna play? can u install it and play with me?

I haven't played any n-gage game for the last two months. And I don't like space impact , but I love proseries Golf and asphalt. But can't play on line though...my gprs speed is 1-2 kb/sec on an average.

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