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Developer: 38 Studios
Genre: Fantasy
Status: Pre-Production
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Release Date: TBA

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Copernicus is the code name for an MMOG that is in development by 38 Studios, the development studio founded by Todd McFarlane, Bob Salvatore, and Curt Schilling. Not much is known about this game, as 38 Studios is keeping it under wraps. The studio did license the use of BigWorld to help build the world for the game.

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38 Studios To Make PS3 Single Player Game in the Copernicus Universe
Will be published by recently accquired Big Huge Games
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Posted on Wed, October 7, 2009 by Medawky
Will be published by recently accquired Big Huge Games
Big Huge Games, a subsidiary of Curt Schillings 38 Studios, looks to be in the process of creating a single player console game set to take place in the Copernicus universe. The team will be...
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38 Studios Announces Replacement CEO
Brett Close Leaves 38 Studios, replacement comes from in house
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Posted on Sat, August 22, 2009 by Savanja
Brett Close Leaves 38 Studios, replacement comes from in house
38 Studios, the child of baseball star Curt Schilling, has announced today that CEO Brett Close will be leaving the studio and is being replaced by senior vice president of business development...
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Steve Danuser of 38 Studios Talks Transmedia Storytelling
Steve Danuser talks transmedia storytelling.
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Posted on Thu, August 13, 2009 by Martuk
Steve Danuser talks transmedia storytelling.
The Narrative Design Exploratorium recently got the chance to speak with 38 Studios Creative Director, Steve Danuser about his views on transmedia storytelling, a method of connecting story worlds...
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38 Studios Having Trouble Pitching Investors
Pitching a fantasy MMO in a bad economy isn't too easy.
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Posted on Mon, July 27, 2009 by Martuk
Pitching a fantasy MMO in a bad economy isn't too easy.
38 Studios is looking for investors, but thus far the company isn't having a lot of luck and Curt Schilling is footing most of the bill. With the development of their first MMORPG codenamed...
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38 Studios Developer Discusses the Level vs. Skill Dilemma
The lead game designer for Copernicus shares his opinion on the level vs. skill dillema.
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Posted on Wed, July 8, 2009 by Cody Bye
The lead game designer for Copernicus shares his opinion on the level vs. skill dillema.
“Micajah” Bye brought together a panel of developers that explored the two main advancement systems in current MMOs: leveling and skill-based progression paths. Due to the discussion that these...
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Interview with 38 Studios Brett Close
Brett Close discusses plans for world domination.
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Posted on Fri, June 12, 2009 by Martuk
Brett Close discusses plans for world domination.
Brett Close of 38 Studios was interviewed by MMORPG.com at this year’s E3 about the company’s acquisition of Big Huge Games and their upcoming MMORPG Copernicus. Brett talks about some of...
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38 Studios Shares on Big Huge Games Acquisition
Brett Close discusses the strategy of taking the struggling company in.
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Posted on Mon, June 1, 2009 by Savanja
Brett Close discusses the strategy of taking the struggling company in.
The announcement last week that 38 Studios had acquired Big Huge Games wasn't entirely a surprise as rumors of merge talks had been going on for months. It did bring up many questions as to why...
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#1,087 - Plus an update on the JGE release date and... Big Huge Copernicus?
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Posted on Wed, May 27, 2009 by Ethec
#1,087 - Plus an update on the JGE release date and... Big Huge Copernicus?
An update on the Jumpgate Evolution delay announcement, news that 38 Studios has indeed acquired Big Huge Games as rumored (though the "why" might surprise you), and a new market forecast showing...
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38 Studios Acquires Big Huge Games
38 Studios gains some hot assets.
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Posted on Wed, May 27, 2009 by Martuk
38 Studios gains some hot assets.
38 Studios made a big move today by acquiring Big Huge Games, makers of such hit titles as Catan, Rise of Nations and in cooperation with Ensemble Studios developed the expansion for Age of the...
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Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives: The Week in Review
A handy guide to the newest exclusive MMO content from Ten Ton Hammer, now with 100% more Baltimore Games Day ’09 coverage!
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Posted on Sat, May 16, 2009 by Sardu
A handy guide to the newest exclusive MMO content from Ten Ton Hammer, now with 100% more Baltimore Games Day ’09 coverage!
Imagine if you will a giant cardboard diorama of your current favorite MMO, complete with dozens of action figures cleverly transformed into a makeshift society of NPCs who have a mighty...
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#1,079 - EVE's next expansion? Plus UO's actual expansion previewed and an R.A. Salvatore Q&A
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Posted on Thu, May 14, 2009 by Ethec
#1,079 - EVE's next expansion? Plus UO's actual expansion previewed and an R.A. Salvatore Q&A
In today's Loading..., we'll discuss The Mittani's report from EVE Vegas and a compelling idea for the next EVE expansion, a sweeping interview with bestselling author R.A. Salvatore on his...
Exclusive Interview with 38 Studios' R.A. Salvatore
Talking games and game development with fantasy writing legend, R.A. Salvatore.
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Posted on Thu, May 14, 2009 by Dalmarus
Talking games and game development with fantasy writing legend, R.A. Salvatore.
The act of creation is thrilling. Whether you're a painter, musician, actor, or writer, making a world come to life in a particular medium is an amazing experience. So imagine that you're...
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Loading Live #9 38 Studios Dev Chat Posted
Discover the world around Copernicus!
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Posted on Fri, March 20, 2009 by Ethec
Discover the world around Copernicus!
For our ninth Loading... Live vooncast and fourth dev chat, we're joined by Curt Schilling and Steve Danuser of 38 Studios, currently deep in development on their super-secret MMORPG project with...
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Ten Ton Hammer Exclusives: The Week in Review
An entire week’s worth of the best in exclusive MMO coverage, right here at Ten Ton Hammer
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Posted on Fri, February 20, 2009 by Sardu
An entire week’s worth of the best in exclusive MMO coverage, right here at Ten Ton Hammer
Last week, Ten Ton Hammer brought you a giant pile of exclusive coverage from the New York Comic-Con ’09. In fact, the pile ended up being so huge that some of the best panel discussions...
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#1,016 - Fun with upper management and a 38 Studios update.
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Posted on Mon, February 16, 2009 by Ethec
#1,016 - Fun with upper management and a 38 Studios update.
Loading... looks at the titanic task of bringing hundreds of skilled, talented, and ego-driven developers into concert with one another to develop an MMORPG. Since no dev can match the star power...
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38 Studios Panel Video from NY Comic-Con '09
The most 38 Studios can say, without saying anything about Copernicus!
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Posted on Mon, February 16, 2009 by Ethec
The most 38 Studios can say, without saying anything about Copernicus!
Just because 38 Studios isn't ready to talk Copernicus yet doesn't mean they don't have plenty to discuss regarding the fun and challenge of building an MMO development startup! Former WoW UI...
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Ten Ton Hammer Announces All-Star Panel Lineup for NY Comicon 2009
Ten Ton Hammer Proudly Announces The Best Day in MMO Gaming at NY Comicon '09
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Posted on Wed, January 28, 2009 by Ethec
Ten Ton Hammer Proudly Announces The Best Day in MMO Gaming at NY Comicon '09
If you're planning to attend New York Comicon 2009 (February 6th - 8th at the Javitts Center in NYC) or were waiting for , we have an all-star MMORPG lineup of presentations and panels for you!
Forever Fantasy: The Future of Fantasy
What does the future hold for fantasy MMOG’s?
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Posted on Thu, January 15, 2009 by Dalmarus
What does the future hold for fantasy MMOG’s?
Exclusive UI Interview with 38 Studios' Irena Pereira
Functionality or aesthetics or ease of use? Which do you prefer?
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Posted on Thu, December 4, 2008 by Cody Bye
Functionality or aesthetics or ease of use? Which do you prefer?
Constructing a formidable user interface for a massively multiplayer game is a lot like putting paint on canvas. You dab a little here,
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Exclusive 38 Studios Audio Interview with Aubrey Hodges
Cooking up a new type of audio experience at 38 Studios.
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Posted on Mon, December 1, 2008 by Cody Bye
Cooking up a new type of audio experience at 38 Studios.
Over the last few years, the audio experience in massively multiplayer online games has become a much more integral part of the entire MMOG package. Rather than being a mere
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