Ramayan MMO coming from Sony
In a bid to find the spark of individuality that could see the creation of the 'next big MMO' phenomenon, Sony Online Entertainment have teamed up with Virgin Comics to create a new MMO based on the Ramayan 3392 AD comic, which takes its inspiration from the ancient Indian poem the Ramayana.
The Sanskrit epic was composed somewhere between the 4th and 2nd Century BC, and is a part of the Hindu literary cannon. The style and themes of the poem were used in the 3392 AD comic, which offers a sci-fi spin on the classic tales, which are important to many young Indians.
The comic is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where Rama battles with the demon lord Ravan. Rama is the incarnation of god Vishnu.
Sony hope by using this rich source material to craft a unique
MMO, they can offer a compelling alternative to the myriad of Tolkienesque MMOs presently available.
"In a world increasingly dominated with games influenced by a western Tolkien mythos, Ramayan will offer
gamers a chance to experience a whole new universe of characters and archetypes derived from one of the oldest cultures on Earth," explained Sharad Devarajan, boss of Virgin
Comics.
"Our mission at Virgin Comics has always been to allow this generation of Indian youth to have a creative platform through which to speak to the world. Through this collaboration with the likeminded visionaries at SOE, our young Indian creators will make gaming history worldwide."
More on the Ramayan MMO as we get it.