Posts Tagged ‘The Agency’

The Agency Canceled in SOE Restructure
Friday, April 1st, 2011

Word was released yesterday that Sony Online Entertainment would be seeing massive layoffs. The layoffs would affect several studios, with a few of them actually being shut down. Today we got word that in addition to the layoffs, a long in development title will be canceled.

The Agency Aiming for Late 2011
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

For those of you waiting for Sony’s exclusive MMO shooter, you may have to wait a little longer than expected. The Agency is in development by Sony Online Entertainment, and was originally planned to release sometime in 2010. Now, word has broke that the game will not be ready until at least the second half [...]

The Agency Ranks Expand with E3 Trailer
Friday, June 11th, 2010

It has been a long time in the works for The Agency, an action epsionage MMO from the group at Sony Online Entertainment. With E3 just days away, SOE have teamed with IGN to release a brand new E3 trailer for the game. Things have really come a long way since the game was first announced and things are looking very sharp in the world of spies.

What’s Next for the PlayStation 3 After God of War III?
Saturday, February 27th, 2010

We’re nearing the end of first-quarter 2010, and the year has already begun with a storm of phenomenal titles. While 2009 was a great year for PlayStation owners, many anticipated what has been widely considered as one of the strongest first-quarters in gaming ever. Both MAG and Heavy Rain were smash hits, and Final Fantasy [...]

“No Reboot” for The Agency
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Many senior staffers, including the studio head, for Sony Online Entertainment’s Seattle Studio, the team behind the much delayed, The Agency, have suddenly left their positions. Studio director and executive producer Matt Wilson, art director Corey Dangel, and producer John Smith all decided it was time to move onto greener pastures, and, in doing so, [...]

Cross-Platform Play for The Agency “Up in the Air”
Monday, July 6th, 2009

When The Agency, a MMO shooter for the PC and PS3, was announced, many speculated that cross-platform play between the two consoles would happen. However, in a recent interview, Sony Online Entertainment’s senior game designer Kevin O’Hara, talked about the design concerns cross-platform play would bring to the table.

The Agency – Fact Sheet
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

The Agency Fact Sheet Title: The AgencyTM Scheduled Release Date: TBD Genre: Online Action Shooter Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 and PC Rating: RP® (May Contain Content inappropriate for Children. Visit www.esrb.org for rating information) Developer: Sony Online Entertainment, LLC Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment, LLC Suggest Retail Price: TBD

Intel Indicates MAG & Agency Betas Deploying Soon
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Ready for massively-multiplayer shooters? Apprently, public betas (probably with the usual rounds of key-grabbing off various sites) for MAG and The Agency are due soon!

The Agency and DC Universe Online Hitting Shelves in 2010
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Looks like 2010 just got a little more MMO friendly. As of today, Sony Online Entertainment revealed that both The Agency and DC Universe Online would be entering the MMO scene in 2010.  For superhero and spy fans, 2010 is already looking like a great year for you! [Source]

“You can call me Osiris. Chris Rah Osiris” The Agency
Monday, April 7th, 2008

The Agency is a MMO RPG/Shooter coming to the PS3 and PC. The game is being developed by SOE (of Everquest and Everquest 2 fame). Unlike many MMORPGs which are set in fantasy settings with orcs, trolls, wizards, and the like, The Agency is set in a world of espionage.