Battlecruiser 3000AD
| Battlecruiser 3000AD | |
|---|---|
 The Gametek release of Battlecruiser 3000AD | |
| Developer(s) | 3000AD |
| Publisher(s) | Take Two Interactive Software, Gametek, Interplay (v2.0) |
| Designer(s) | Derek Smart |
| Series | Battlecruiser |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Windows |
| Release | NA September 30 1996) |
| Genre(s) | Space simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Battlecruiser 3000AD (also known as [BC3K] in Usenet) is one of the longest-developed games in computer game history. It was under development for seven years, generating one of the longest and largest flame wars in the history of Usenet,[1] before publisher Take Two Interactive Software released it in September 1996. It was even then released against the wishes of its primary developer Derek Smart,[2] as it was still incomplete and buggy – although even in this state it was able to collect some positive reviews and revenue. Smart sued Take Two (who also released the game in the UK through a sub-license deal with GameTek). Through an out of court settlement, he regained the rights to his game and released it for free on the internet. He continued to develop a new version through his personal company, 3000AD and in late 1998 he released v2.0 of the game through Interplay.
In addition to a sequel, Battlecruiser Millennium, the game spawned a follow-up series in 2004 called Universal Combat.
A multiplayer online version called Battlecruiser Online is currently active.
References
- ^ "The Saga of Battlecruiser 3000". The 25 dumbest moments in gaming. GameSpy. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- ^ Bub, Andrew S. (2003-04-19). "Derek Smart on Battlecruiser Generations & Beyond". Retrieved 2006-07-11.
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External links
- 3000AD Official site
- BC3K freeware download link
- Battlecruiser 3000AD at MobyGames
- Template:Hotu
- The Saga of Battlecruiser 3000 - Article about the game at Gamespy.com
Games in the series
| Title | Released | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Battlecruiser 3000AD (U.S.) | 1996 | Take Two Software |
| Battlecruiser 3000AD (UK) | 1997 | GameTek |
| Battlecruiser 3000AD v2.0 | 1999 | Interplay |
| Battlecruiser Millennium | 2001 | Dreamcatcher Games |
| Battlecruiser Millennium Gold | 2003 | 3000AD |
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