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| Developer(s) | Disney Interactive Alberto Campo (Lead), Schell Games, SilverTree Media |
| Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Studios |
| Series | Pirates of the Caribbean |
| Engine | Panda3D |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
| Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Development
The game was developed by the VR Studio, a group of technologists and artists that are part of the Walt Disney Internet Group. It was the second MMORPG developed by the VR Studio, the first being Toontown Online, which launched in 2003. An early demo of the game was shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show in May 2006. The game's official website was also redesigned at that time to include a trailer, some screenshots and some concept art.
On January 8, 2007, Paul Yanover of Disney Online showed video footage of the upcoming game during Disney CEO Robert Iger's keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show. He also announced that "we’re going to let you play this massively multiplayer online game for free for as long as you want." Several press accounts of the event stated that the game would debut during the second quarter of 2007. The game went through two beta testing phases during 2007 and was officially launched on October 31, 2007
Closure
On August 20, 2013, all members received notification that the game would shut down on September 19, 2013. Between August 20 and September 19, all members were automatically upgraded to a paid "Unlimited" account for free. During the game's final month, all members received double gold and double plunder.
Reception
Reception| Aggregator | Score |
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| GameRankings | 72% |
| Metacritic | 60% |
| Publication | Score |
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| AllGame |   |
| GameRevolution | C+ |
| GameZone | 7.0 |
| PC Gamer (US) | 60 out of 100 |
| X-Play | |
| Game Chronicles | 7.5 |
| Gamers' Temple | 70% |
| Game industry News |  |
Pirates of the Caribbean Online received moderate reviews. Reviewers generally noted the game's family-friendly atmosphere, rather simple graphics, and easy yet tactical ship combat. The game was also voted for the Beckett Massive Online Game Survey, under the category for best online game for family friendly atmosphere, in which it won runner-up.
Awards
| Year | Association | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2008 | Game industry News | Game of the Year | Nominated | |
| Online Game of the Year | Won | |||
| Parents' Choice Foundation | Gold Award | Won | ||
| Web Marketing Association | Outstanding Website | Won | ||
| Webby Awards | Games Category | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Webby Awards | Games Category | Nominated |
References
- "Games Developed by Schell Games". Schell Games. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- "SilverTree Media Products". SilverTree Media. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- http://piratesonline.go.com/#/news_blog/entry/important_news_from_pirates_online
- Tsukitaka, Mahamari (2007-11-29). "Pirates of the Caribbean Online". Game Chronicles. Game Chronicles Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher=and|work= - Hudak, Chris (2008-02-20). "Pirates of the Caribbean Online - PC Review". Game Revolution. Net Revolution Inc. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- "Pirates of the Caribbean Online - Review". Gamers' Temple. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - Lafferty, Michael (2007-10-31). "Pirates of the Caribbean Online". GameZone. GameZone Online. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- PC Gamer (171): 82. 2008-02-01.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Stevens, Tim. "Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online". X-Play. G4. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- "Pirates of the Caribbean Online - PC". GameRankings. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ "Pirates of the Caribbean Online". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
- Brown, Christopher. "Pirates of the Caribbean Online Overview". AllGame. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ Breeden II, John (6 February 2008). "Review: Pirates of the Caribbean Online". Game industry News. Archived from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- Oldenburg, Don. "Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online". Parents' Choice Foundation. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- "Disney Interactive Media Group wins 2008 WebAward fot Pirates of the Caribbean Online". Web Marketing Association. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- "Games The Webby Awards Gallery". The Webby Awards. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
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