DeNA, the studio behind the G.I.Joe Battleground Mobile Video Game, announced today that the game will be shut down on January 5, 2015. Here’s the scoop from an announcement made in game –
An Important Message from the G.I.Joe: Battleground Dev TeamDear Joes and Cobras,
We have a tough announcement to make. G.I.Joe: Battleground will be shut down on January 5, 2015 (PST).
As of today, November 3, 2014, we will support the game, but we will NOT be creating any new content for it. That means no new events and no new cards. On January 5th the game servers will be shut down and G.I.Joe:Battleground will cease to be.
The shops, the Golden Token Draw, Investigation Steps and Daily PvP have been updated to provide you with lots of Flag Points and resources at rock-bottom prices. November 15 (PST) will be the last time you can spend coins in G.I.Joe: Battleground.
It’s been a tough few weeks leading up to this announcement, and there is a lot we’d like to say (and wanted to say) that we can’t (and couldn’t), but we’ll be as open and forthcoming about what led us to this point as we can be. We went through a long period of experimentation this past year, and thanks to your love of G.I.Joe and the resulting support of our game, we were able to run Battleground and keep sharing this amazing IP with you for a relatively long time.
Not all of the experiments were a success. There were some mistakes, but we believe that we met our goals of serving our players well, doing justice to the IP, and correcting any mistakes as quickly and fairly as we could. We believe this because you stuck around and played the game, added to the community and competed to outdo each other with your favorite G.I.Joe characters for over 15 months. Please accept our sincere thanks for your commitment.
Many of you will be very unhappy about this announcement, and with the game shutting down we are limited in what we can do to address that, but we decided internally that we would like to offer something. DeNA Vancouver runs a cartoony military-themed tank tactics game called Super Battle Tactics (SBT), and we have created powerful G.I.Joe-inspired tanks available ONLY to fans migrating from G.I.Joe to SBT. We would be extremely privileged and happy to provide Joe Fans with a starter package to get you rolling very quickly in that game.
If this interests you, follow these steps:
1. Download and launch Super Battle Tactics.
2. On the Login screen, hit the Mobage icon in the bottom right.
3. Log in with your Mobage ID. Or, and only if you’ve linked your Facebook account to your Mobage ID, you can login via Facebook.
4. Allow 72 for your gifts to reach your inventory.
If you were a Joe player before November 3rd and you complete these steps by Monday, November 10th (PST), you will receive a generous gift package in SBT goods. If you have any trouble please send us a note at support@mobage.com and we will hook you up.
That about covers it. With regret, this is likely the last time the G.I.Joe: Battleground Dev Team will be reaching out to you all. Thank you again for your time, patience and passion for G.I.Joe.
Yo Joe,
The G.I.Joe: Battleground Dev Team
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There you have it, folks. Some might say that the writing was on the wall over the last few weeks, as there’s been no in-game updates and/or word from the team at DeNA.
Join us after the break to share your thoughts on this news and to sound off on whether or not you will be switching over to Super Battle Tactics.
DESTRO says
Check out the new G.I. Joe Battleground Strategy RPG Game where YOU recruit and lead a team of legendary heroes or villains to protect or control humankind.
Coming soon - FREE for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Pre-register to get the rare and elusive STORM SHADOW card when G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND is released.
G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND for iPhone, iPad and Android | Powered by Mobage
DeNA Extends Agreement with Hasbro to Develop G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND and
Dungeons & Dragons Arena of War
SAN FRANCISCO * May 23, 2013 * Following the successful initiative with
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) on the release of TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS, DeNA
Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 2432) announced today it is collaborating with Hasbro on
two new free-to-play mobile games tied to the company¹s popular intellectual
properties G.I. JOE and the Wizards of the Coast LLC. brand Dungeons &
Dragons.
In G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND players lead and assemble teams of iconic G.I. JOE
heroes and COBRA villains to battle against each other. Arena of War puts
players in the Forgotten Realms for a battle roleplaying game that combines
questing, character leveling, and small team collaboration with the most
engaging mobile game mechanics on the market, such as in-game events and
massive multiplayer competitions. Both mobile games are being developed and
published by DeNA and they will be available on the company¹s Mobage mobile
social games platform later this year for Android, iPhone and iPad devices.
³Dungeons & Dragons and G.I. JOE are legendary IPs that have permeated
popular culture,² said Clive Downie, CEO for DeNA West. ³Both properties
offer our development teams unique opportunities to create fun, interactive
entertainment experiences that we believe will appeal to the franchises¹
dedicated fan bases as well as casual mobile game players.²
³DeNA brings an unprecedented amount of experience integrating social
elements with immersive mobile gameplay, which is a natural fit for the
expansion of the G.I. JOE and Dungeons & Dragons brands on mobile devices,²
said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President of Digital Gaming at Hasbro.
To pre-register for G.I. JOE: BATTLEGROUND and receive a free exclusive
in-game STORM SHADOW collectible character to join your team, please enter
your email address on the game¹s website: http://www.gijoebattleground.com
<http://www.gijoebattleground.com>
Upgrade your character with a free Ultra Rare Power when you pre-register
for Arena of War. To earn this exclusive offer, and to be alerted via email
as soon as the game is available for free download, please visit:
http://www.dndarenaofwar.com <http://www.dndarenaofwar.com>
Assets are available to download via this link:
https://www.yousendit.com/download/W...R0ZxRTM0WjlVag
<https://www.yousendit.com/download/WFJYaXROR0ZxRTM0WjlVag>
About DeNA
DeNA Co., Ltd. is a global leader in mobile Internet services focused on
social games and e-commerce. DeNA operates the Mobage platform, which offers
freemium mobile social games developed by DeNA and third-party developers on
multiple user networks localized for the West, Japan, Greater China and
Korea. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and
development studios in 10 countries and regions. DeNA is listed on the Tokyo
Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: dena.com
About Mobage
The Mobage social games network and platform hosts over 80 first-party and
third-party games that are available on the Apple App Store and Google
Play. Mobage features chart-topping apps including Rage of Bahamut, Blood
Brothers® and Ninja Royale®, casual games such as Zombie Farm® and Tiny
Tower, licensed intellectual properties such as Marvel: War of Heroes, and
core games such as HellFire and Warriors of Odin. Mobage also hosts mobile
social games in other languages via separate regional networks. Mobage
offers developers access to a suite of features to enhance their development
environment, including a payment API, production and marketing support and
analytics tools. To learn more about Mobage, visit: http://mobage.com. For
developers interested in publishing opportunities on Mobage, please visit:
https://developer.mobage.com
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. <http://www.hasbro.com> (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play
company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children
and families through the creative expression of the Company¹s world class
brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY,
MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to
television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with
innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and
formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for more than 170 markets around the world,
and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture
between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).
Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility,
including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable
world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions
of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts
by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as
one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."
Learn more at www.hasbro.com <http://www.hasbro.com> .
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the
leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards' players and fans are
members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital
gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming
experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING,
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy
series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more
information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast
Web site at www.wizards.com.
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Troynos says
This sounds like it'll be similar to the Transformers CCG by DeNA.
Not a big fan of CCGs and would love to have a Joe version of Avengers Alliance, but it's Joe and I'll check it out.
Dake says
The Transformers Legends game by the same folks is entertaining (if very simple) in a "time to kill" kind of way and the artwork is nice. I'm signed up.
atomatron says
yay!
Python_Puckman says
So when is the 1st Annual HissTank Tournament?
Troynos says
First rule: the battles don't carry over into the forums.
Poster 1: You cheated in the card game, so that means your posts suck.
Grimwing says
The Art is nice. But I'm not really in the market for mobile device games. Communications Gear is clunky enough.
GIMark says
What's up with the Hip Hop Cobra Commander? Is Destro going to wear his clothes backwards too?
Troynos says
GIMark says
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