Archive
News archive from the main page.
July 2001
Three More Screenshots
11 July 2001
Another few screenshots have just gone up. From the sleazy bar to the zen wilderness experience the choice is yours.
June 2001
New Screenshots
14 June 2001
The first set of new screenshots have just gone up, with more to follow.
Citizen Zero Slang Competition Announced
13 June 2001
This is your chance to make a mark on the language of the Citizen Zero universe. Head over to the official Citizen Zero forums for all the juicy details!
Micro Forte Wins Innovation Award
7 June 2001
Micro Forte was recently nominated as finalist in the Telstra and ACT Government Small Business Awards. On Thursday we won the prestigious Telstra/ACT Government "Cisco Innovation Award" for the BigWorld Technology. We will be attending the national awards in Melbourne as the ACT representative for the national title.
March 2001
BigWorld Technology Website
22 March 2001
A new website has been created, dedicated to Micro Forte's revolutionary BigWorld MMOG technology. You can find out about this exciting MMOG solution at BigWorld Games.Com.
February 2001
Website Updates
19 February 2001
We've made a few updates to a number of pages on the website, you will find questions and answers added to the Game FAQ, the screenshots, concept.html and wallpaper have also been updated with archived images of recently released media.
Updates for Fan Sites
5 February 2001
Our list of fan sites been updated again with BigWorld: Citizen VRVader joining the ranks of Citizen Zero fansites.
January 2001
RPGPlanet previews Citizen Zero
12 January 2001
RPGPlanet takes a first look at Citizen Zero.
"One of Micro Forté's worlds in progress is a project entitled Citizen Zero. What is Citizen Zero? Described as a massively multiplayer online action / adventure game with strong role-playing elements, BigWorld uses an innovative third-person perspective. In a futuristic, former penal colony, you are a citizen with an erased mind, free to explore three planets, and a myriad of environments. You can start a new life, anyway you choose."
Updates for Fan Sites
8 January 2001
Another fansite has been added to our list of BigWorld: Citizen Zero fan sites. BigWorld: Citizen Zero's latest fansite BigWorld Technical.
December 2000
Serena's Story 20: What on Earth
21 December 2000
Serena learns who she really trusts as she and her friends close the book on the XYU Mystery. A special double episode to end the year on. Serena's Story 20: What on Earth.
Minor Website Updates
20 December 2000
A number of pages have been updated. These pages are: archive, press, contact, links and forum pages. These updates consist of adding titles to the pages and adding descriptions to the pages. The forum page features forum topics raised by visitors to our forum. Head over to our forum and plunge into discussion on Citizen Zero with other fans.
Serena's Story 19: XYZ
18 December 2000
Serena finally confronts the perpetrator of the XYU mystery. But what do the XYU have planned for her? Serena proves to her oppressor that she is nobody's minion. Serena's Story 19: XYZ.
A Call for Citizen Zero Fan Art
15 December 2000
BigWorldHQ is making a call for fan art for Citizen Zero. Which profession will you be and which race human, beziel or cybrid? Show them your in artwork at BigWorldHQ!
Updates for Fan Sites
15 December 2000
Two new fansites have popped up in recent time and have been added to our list of fan sites. Citizen Leck and The NeoEden Sanctuary, go check them out!
Serena's Story 18: Behind the Curtain
11 December 2000
Serena is a prisoner again, but she is about to uncover some startling information. In this special double episode she discovers the truth to some of the deepest mysteries of all in her pursuit of the XYU. Serena's Story 18: Behind the Curtain.
Serena's Story 17: Jedrek Kennard Speaks
4 December 2000
A change of pace this week as Serena finds clues where she never expected to find them - in the annals of Neo Eden's history.Serena's Story 17: Jedrek Kennard Speaks.
November 2000
DailyTelefrag exclusive BigWorld: Citizen Zero wallpaper
28 November 2000
We missed posting this up as news, just in case you missed it too, DailyTelefrag has an exclusive BigWorld: Citizen Zero wallpaper for download. The image is entitled Zero Cybrid.
Serena's Story 16: Y Marks The Spot
28 November 2000
Serena escapes from her strange prison and feels strange powers taking hold. But is escape truly escape when the XYU can anticipate your every move? Serena's Story 16: Y Marks The Spot.
BigWorld Wants You! Jobngs
24 November 2000
The BigWorld Team is expanding and we have three positions to be filled immediately. Join Micro Forté in the Sydney office and be a part of BigWorld: Citizen Zero. Click on the following links for the available positions:
Serena's Story 15: Natural Wonders
20 November 2000
Friends are hard to find, and clues even harder as Serena finds herself alone once more, incarcerated in a strange building which itself just might answer the question of 'Y' she is there. Serena's Story 15: Natural Wonders.
Serena's Story 14: A Trust Exercise
13 November 2000
Abby and Serena have indeed been saved - but they still do not know whether their rescuer is a friend or enemy. Who can they trust? Are their closest allies really their worst enemies? Serena's Story 14: A Trust Exercise.
BigWorldHQ launches
1 November 2000
BigWorld HQ, the newest edition to the growing BigWorld: Citizen Zero community has hit the net! You can find up-to-date news coverage, information, discussion boards, and features at BigWorld HQ.
October 2000
DailyTelefrag interviews Steve Wang on BigWorld: Citizen Zero
31 October 2000
The DailyTelefrag sits down and interviews Steve Wang, Producer and Lead Designer on BigWorld: Citizen Zero.
Tolstiy: Does the size of your game's world and the population of it let a player to pick different jobs (maybe some rare jobs like a jeweller)? If that is possible, could you cite some cool professions in BigWorld?
Steve Wang: We think that all of the professions are cool. Some that spring to mind include professional pilot, hacker (which has a very BigWorld: Citizen Zero twist to it), tactical specialist, bounty hunter, outlander, and mechanic. The flexible skill system allows players to mix and match their skills, so each character will probably have one main area of expertise and useful skills in one or two others.The craft skills and the economy are designed to allow players to be important in the community. If you are a master level mechanic, you will be in demand.
Serena's Story 13: The Frontier
30 October 2000
Abby and Serena are safe for the moment, thanks to an unknown saviour. But have they been rescued by an enemy or friend? Serena is content to wait, having finally reached the Frontier for the first time. Serena's Story 13: The Frontier.
Serena's Story 12: Beginning to See The Light
24 October 2000
As they wait to find out whether their saviour is a friend or enemy, Serena learns a little more about the odd mental phenomena she has been experiencing. Serena's Story 12: Beginning to See The Light.
Serena's Story 11: God of the machine
16 October 2000
Serena has found the spot marked X. However, she'll wish she hadn't, for the X.Y.U. have identified her strength and courage - and they intend to use it to tear her apart. Serena's Story 11: God of the machine.
BigKid Visits BigWorld: Cititzen Zero
13 October 2000
BigKid has published an article on BigWorld: Citizen Zero. Featured in the BigKid article are interviews, new screenshots and a new wallpaper.
Serena's Story 10: Rooftop Infraction
9 October 2000
This week, Serena embarks on her quest to learn the true nature of the X.Y.U. A group? A person? Is it Septime herself? X marks the spot - or at very least, the first clue. Serena's Story 10: Rooftop Infraction.
Serena's Story 9: X Why You?
3 October 2000
Story 9 of Serena's Story is now up. In this week's serial, Serena learns more about the mysterious X.Y.U - a gang of hackers who are tearing the Nokturnals apart from the inside. But who should she trust in helping her to get to the bottom of it? Is Serena herself in danger? Head towards the Serials section and find out! If you have tuned in for the first time, you can get started by reading "Serena's Story 1: A New Life".
September 2000
RPGVault launches the BigWorld Vault
26 September 2000
Featured on the BigWorld Vault is a three part interview with the BigWorld Design Team, new screenshots and concept artwork. The BigWorld Vault is also hosting message boards, so feel free to participate in the BigWorld Vault Message Boards. We visit the VN Message Boards regularly so be sure to pop by and talk about BigWorld: Citizen Zero with others! BigWorld Vault Message Boards
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