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After 16 years of exploring the final frontier, Star Trek Online devs are 'trying new things' and 'trying to push the boundaries' of what they can achieve

The frontier keeps moving.

PC Gamer · Jul 9

MMOs don't need 'to be 200 hours of unique content' at launch, says industry vet

"There's probably a reason why EA never wanted to hire me."

PC Gamer · May 26

'People want MMOs', says veteran designer Jack Emmert, it's the publishers chasing WoW-level scope that are the problem

"You see games that are basically features without any soul."

PC Gamer · May 26

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Cryptic rises again? Former CEO Jack Emmert returns to the Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online studio: 'It was just meant to be'

Cryptic split from Embracer Group last year, and now one of its co-founders is back at the reins.

PC Gamer · Jan 27

"Devastated doesn’t even begin to cover it": Warhammer MMO got obliterated by NetEase shutdown before it could be announced, and devs can’t believe "no one will get to see the amazing work" now that it’s dead

"This is easily the most talented group I have ever worked with for such a small team."

GamesRadar · Nov 10, 2025

NetEase racks up its third studio casualty in one week, kneecapping dev working on a Warhammer MMO: 'Devastated doesn't even begin to cover it'

Jackalyptic Games has been slashed to ribbons, capping off a weeklong bloodbath at NetEase.

PC Gamer · Nov 8, 2025

Former DC Universe Online chief is heading up the creation of a brand-new Warhammer MMO

Jack Emmert's Netease-backed studio has a new name and a new game.

PC Gamer · May 24, 2023

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NetEase expand into the US with their first studio, Jackalope Games

Jackalope Games will be based out of Austin, Texas and have “creative freedom and funding to create incredible new games” according to the press release.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

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