'Hellgate: London' Server Support to Shut down Feb. 1st 2009 Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. While Namco Bandai's official server support for the game will end on Feb. 1, 2009, HanbitSoft revealed that an upcoming patch will combine the two game play modes, add class balance improvements and differentiation of each of the 5 acts, while switching over to a free-to-play model.

After the demise of Flagship Studios, and the Namco Bandai's recent announcement that it would be shutting down servers Feb. 1, 2009, Hanbitsoft reveals that it is now not only the owner of the Hellgate: London IP, but also that a downloadable expansion is in the works at its newly established T3 Entertainment. No further details, or an estimated release date, were disclosed.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. After the demise of Flagship Studios, Namco Bandai confirmed it will continue to support Hellgate: London player with online server support and play through Jan. 31, 2009 after which it will shut down.

All but shut down, Flagship Studios has laid off most of its employees and ceased development on Hellgate: London and Mythos. Korean publisher T3 Entertainment has recently acquired a controlling stake in Asian distributor Hanbitsoft, which claims to have the rights to both aforementioned titles. T3 Entertainment is searching for creative minds to passionately continue development of Hellgate: London and Mythos in its newly opened studio in San Francisco, CA, the hometown of Flagship Studios.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. While Flagship Studios has confirmed the layoffs, it seems original publisher Namco Bandai has stepped up to the plate to ensure the servers stay online, promising that any major changes to status will be communicated in advance.

While yesterday Flagship Studio confirmed some layoffs and vigorously denied any take over attempts of its diabloesque first-person RPG Hellgate: London, it turns outs that most of it was true. A legal notice sent out by Hanbitsoft's law office revealed "It is unfortunate that Flagship turned down additional investments HanbitSoft offered to make that would have allowed it to keep its doors open" has now been confirmed by Community Manager, Taylor Balbi. Mythos right reverted to Korena publisher HanbitSoft as part of an earlier investment, and Hellgate's went to Comerica, due to some loan agreement.

Hellgate: London is an first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Even though Flagship received extra funding earlier this year, layoffs at some of its studios have been confirmed, but a rumor started by Korean publisher Hanbitsoft that it is taking over the IP is being categorically denied as "an outright lie."

San Francisco-based developer, known for Hellgate: London, has closed an innovative finance transaction with Texas-based regional Comerica Bank to support Flagship's continuing development of AAA and online game franchises.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. As promised, Flagship rolled out the v1.1 patch cleaning up a handful of issues after the recent Stonehenge update.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Shortly after the recent v1.0/Stonehenge patch, Flagship is already working on the next v1.1 update.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. A day later than expected Flagship rolled out the Stonehenge expansion, adding new environments, new demons and tons of phat loot.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship will roll out the Stonehenge expansion on Monday, adding new environments, new demons and tons of phat loot.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship rolled out the v0.7 patch tweaking skills, fixing memory issues, UI changes, and adding the Transmogrifier for subscription members.

Hellgate: London is an immersive first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. While Flagship rolled out the v0.6 patch fixing various items, quests, bugs and more, it also revealed details on the next v0.7 multiplayer patch.

Flagship Studios' Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship Studios has rolled out its v0.6 patch fixing the invisible group member bug, unequip issue with the Engineer Drone, and a few other tweaks...

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. The first patch has been launched adding tuned game progression, NPC tweaks, Gossip, and Elite Mode.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Flagship Studios gives a rundown of what subscribers can expect in term of ongoing content.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Flagship Studios' Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Hellgate: London is a first-person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, and introduces a demon-ridden environment where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. Tomorrow's demo will feature 2 of the game's 6 character classes, and several storylines and side quests.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Hellgate: London is an RPG set in the immersive first-person perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, Hellgate: London introduces a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive.

Hellgate: London is a first person perspective RPG with a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play, and introduces a demon-ridden environment where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. EB/Gamestop, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart are offering a pre-order promotion. Depending on which retailer you pre-order from, you’ll get a different color dye kit, a beta code, and a chance to sign up for a lifetime subscription.