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'''Spiral Knights''' is a massively multiplayer online game ([[Wikipedia:MMOG|MMOG]]) game created by [[Three Rings]] and published by [http://www.sega.com/ SEGA].
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'''Spiral Knights''' is a massively multiplayer online game ([[Wikipedia:MMOG|MMOG]]) game created and formerly developed by [[Three Rings]] and published by [http://www.sega.com/ SEGA]. In April 2016, the game is being moved to [[Grey Havens]], a new company made of former Three Rings people, and will handle the game's continuing development once the move is complete.
  
 
It is available online as a [http://www.spiralknights.com/ download].
 
It is available online as a [http://www.spiralknights.com/ download].
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Spiral Knights is a [[Wikipedia:Massive_multiplayer_online_game|Massively Multiplayer Game]] produced by [http://www.threerings.com/ Three Rings Design, Inc.]  It features a constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style; intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control); opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
 
Spiral Knights is a [[Wikipedia:Massive_multiplayer_online_game|Massively Multiplayer Game]] produced by [http://www.threerings.com/ Three Rings Design, Inc.]  It features a constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style; intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control); opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters
  
Spiral Knights is free to play, but players have the option to purchase Crystal Energy for additional gameplay.
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Spiral Knights is free to play, but players have the option to purchase Energy to spend on additional items or features.
 
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= Minimum System Requirements =
 
= Minimum System Requirements =
  
* Internet Connection: 56 K modem or better (64 Kbps broadband recommended for download)
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* Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Linux
* ''Note: Laptops and Desktop onboard graphics controllers generally perform well below desktop video cards.''
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== Windows & Linux ==
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* Windows XP, Vista or 7
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* Java 1.5
 
* Java 1.5
 
* Display 1024x600
 
* Display 1024x600
 
* 1.3ghz processor
 
* 1.3ghz processor
 
* Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver.
 
* Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver.
* Memory: 512mb for Windows XP or 1gb for Windows Vista/7
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* Memory: 1 GiB (or 512MiB for Windows XP)
 
* 300MB Hard drive space
 
* 300MB Hard drive space
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* Internet Connection: 56 K modem or better (64 kbps broadband recommended for download)
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* (Laptops and desktop onboard graphics controllers generally perform well below desktop video cards.)
  
== Mac® ==
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= Awards won =
 
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*[http://www.gamespot.com/shows/on-the-spot/?event=gdc_online_awards20111012 GDC Online, Best Online Game Design 2011]
* OSX 10.4
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* Java 1.5
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* Display 1024x600
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* 1.3ghz processor
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* Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI 8500. Latest video driver.
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* 1GB memory
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* 300MB Hard drive space
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= Previews and Praise =
 
= Previews and Praise =
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*http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/first-impressions-spiral-knights/
 
*http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/03/26/first-impressions-spiral-knights/
 
*http://www.1up.com/do/userReview?urId=41871
 
*http://www.1up.com/do/userReview?urId=41871
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= Notes =
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An [http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/SpiralKnights_ShoutOut_TheLegendOfZelda_7607.JPG early ad] featured the words "It's dangerous to go alone, take these!" This line alludes to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_(video_game) The Legend of Zelda]. In that game, the Old Man says, "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!"
  
 
= External Links =
 
= External Links =
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*[http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4992 Official Press Release Announcement]
 
*[http://www.sega.com/news/?n=4992 Official Press Release Announcement]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw Game Trailer]
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDGIUDB0Xw Game Trailer]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7OQRA2kDyE Official Launch Trailer]
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*[http://verticalwire.com/releases/2489-sega-and-three-rings-i-spiral-knights-i-gets-steam-powered Spiral Knights available via Steam!]
  
 
[[Category:Lore]]
 
[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Characters]]
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[[Category:Allusions]]

Latest revision as of 12:29, 16 April 2016

Spiral Knights is a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) game created and formerly developed by Three Rings and published by SEGA. In April 2016, the game is being moved to Grey Havens, a new company made of former Three Rings people, and will handle the game's continuing development once the move is complete.

It is available online as a download.

About the Game

Spiral Knights is a Massively Multiplayer Game produced by Three Rings Design, Inc. It features a constantly changing world brought to life in a vibrant, retro-inspired visual style; intuitive pick-up-and-play controls (including both mouse-only and gamepad control); opportunities for players to create guilds, craft new gear, and customize the looks and abilities of their characters

Spiral Knights is free to play, but players have the option to purchase Energy to spend on additional items or features.

Minimum System Requirements

  • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Linux
  • Java 1.5
  • Display 1024x600
  • 1.3ghz processor
  • Graphics: 64mb Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver.
  • Memory: 1 GiB (or 512MiB for Windows XP)
  • 300MB Hard drive space
  • Internet Connection: 56 K modem or better (64 kbps broadband recommended for download)
  • (Laptops and desktop onboard graphics controllers generally perform well below desktop video cards.)

Awards won

Previews and Praise

Notes

An early ad featured the words "It's dangerous to go alone, take these!" This line alludes to The Legend of Zelda. In that game, the Old Man says, "It's dangerous to go alone, take this!"

External Links

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