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NetDevil, the developers of space combat MMO Jumpgate Evolution, released a fresh batch of concepts showcasing a Combine fighter and several gorgeous space stations. Images after the click!

Hype surrounding NetDevil's Jumpgate Evolution and its upcoming beta has hit a fever pitch. 150,000 fans have signed up for the beta. Check out the official word after the jump.

When Tolkien, the father of modern fantasy, wrote "The road goes ever ever on," MMOs took him at his word. A large part of online gaming consists of traveling from one point to another, but when it takes so much time to get anywhere, frustration mounts. If I'm picking up a book or alt-tabbing to web surf or check e-mail instead of playing the game, there is something wrong with the dynamics.

NetDevil's space combat & exploration MMO "Jumpgate Evolution" got a fresh batch of screenshots and wallpapers, showcasing two new planets: Baker's Field and The Inferno. Images after the jump!

In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno looks at how the new WoW Achievement system could affect roleplaying.

Character stories area told in MMOs so frequently we often don't even recognize them for what they are. They will exist whether there are active world stories or not. Such tales survive even if they are completely ignored by the devs. But as with all things in gaming, with proper attention character stories can be made stronger.

In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno looks at other RP-centric sites around the Internet.

Hiding a secret artistic bent? Now might be the time to think it over as Jumpgate Evolution is sponsoring a wallpaper contest for aspiring artists. Snag the details after the jump.

In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno looks at the options RPers have when dealing with the old MMORPG standby - the expansion pack.

If you are still looking for more eye candy from NetDevil's upcoming space MMO, Jumpgate Evolution, then jump in and check the once-exclusive Leipzig trailer in all its glory right here. Video right after the jump!