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	Horizons Realm (c) 2000 - 2003. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Artifact Entertainment: We have a lot of evolving methods of ensuring that players of all levels of experience within their schools will be able to contribute to a developing community.
		Artifact Entertainment: Our World Masters will be involved in monitoring the player’s progress toward the freeing of either of the Subjugated Races; but the actions necessary for the breaking of the ensorcellments will be in the hands of the players.
		Artifact Entertainment: Combat is obviously a huge part of the game, and we're doing a lot to make sure that it's not just "push the attack button and see what happens." Each school has a wide range of special abilities to use in combat.
	horizons.crgaming.com /viewarticle.asp?Article=199 (2746 words)

	Artifact Entertainment file chapter 11 bankruptcy - GameDev.Net Discussion Forums
		Artifact Entertainment makers of the award-winning MMPORPG Horizons: Empire of Istaria, have announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code, due to the failure of reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement with a key vendor.
		Artifact say they are currently in talks with a seriously interested company that wants to acquire assets of the company while retaining key staff to maintain operations of Horizons.
		Artifact Entertainment, founded in November 1999, is a privately held software development company currently focused on the subscription-based massively multiplayer online game, Horizons: Empire of Istaria.
	www.gamedev.net /community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=258163 (716 words)

	MobyGames - Artifact Entertainment
		Artifact Entertainment, founded in November 1999 is a privately held software development company that currently is focused on the subscription based massively multiplayer online game, "Horizons".
		Artifact has spent over 18 months developing a superior technology base from which all of the company's products and services will be built.
		Artifact will achieve this through superior technologies that simplify and enhance the development process, a dedication to recruiting and retaining the most talented staff and focusing proven design methods on broad market appeal.
	www.mobygames.com /company/artifact-entertainment (552 words)

	Next Level Gaming's Artifact Entertainment Developer Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Artifact Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held developer of Online Interactive Entertainment Environments and revolutionary Multi-User Networked Simulations for the gaming and military communities.
		Artifact strives to provide quality entertainment experiences using superior technology, proven design methods, broad market appeal, customer satisfaction and the highest quality staff.
		Artifact is currently developing the highly anticipated, fantasy based Massively Multiplayer Game called 'Horizons: Empire of Istaria'.
	www.nlgaming.com /nl/asp/id_299/nl/devDisp.htm (92 words)

	News - Horizons dev files for bankruptcy protection // PC /// Eurogamer
		Artifact Entertainment, creators of the Horizons: Empire of Istaria massively multiplayer online title, has applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to allow it to restructure its debts, but has assured customers that there will be no disruption to the gameplay of the MMORPG title.
		Earlier this year, Artifact was forced to go through two rounds of redundancies and a payroll cut, with the present difficulties apparently brought about by a failure to reach an agreement with a "key vendor" of its game - presumably the game's publisher, Atari.
		"[Artifact] is also in active discussions with other gaming industry players, with due diligence underway by a seriously interested company that may make an offer to acquire the assets of the company," it reads.
	www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=56094 (249 words)

	Gamers Pad Forums - Artifact Entertainment Files For Chapter 11 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		As a result, Artifact Entertainment further reported today that another company in the industry might be making an offer to acquire the assets of the company, and retain operations of Horizons.
		Artifact Entertainment President and Creative Director, David Bowman, said, "Artifact Entertainment is a wonderfully creative company.
		Artifact Entertainment, founded in November 1999, is a privately held software development company currently focused on the subscription-based massively multiplayer online game, Horizons: Empire of Istaria.
	www.gamerskrew.com /forums/showthread.php?t=691 (643 words)

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		Artifact Entertainment (AE) was the brainchild of David Allen, a successful enterprise development programmer.
		David Allen’s, stock was diluted, his previous and future projects were claimed to be property of Artifact Entertainment and he was nearly forced to sign paperwork that prevented him from even going to another (or creating) any business that would be competition with Artifact Entertainment.
		Artifact took my stock to ensure that I couldn’t team with anyone that wasn’t part of the ‘takeover’ to override the decisions that were made.
	webz.us /hz/htm/wrh.htm (6242 words)

	Court Approves Purchase of Artifact Entertainment - GameBanshee Forums
		The fan base and subscribers to Horizons have been very vocal that the indecision caused by Artifact’s filing of voluntary bankruptcy was a cause for concern; they have wanted to know what the future holds for them, I can see with great clarity that the future looks very bright.
		Artifact Entertainment’s CEO and Creative Director, David Bowman, said, “Obviously we are extremely pleased with the courts decision that allows Tulga Games to complete the purchase of the assets of Artifact Entertainment.
		Developed by Artifact Entertainment and originally published by Atari, the MMPORPG Horizons: Empire of Istaria launched in December 2003 and currently boasts an avid following of tens-of-thousands of players worldwide.
	www.gamebanshee.com /forums/gamebanshee-news-73/court-approves-purchase-of-artifact-entertainment-54414.html (494 words)

	GameSpy.com - Interviews
		Artifact Entertainment is only a year old, but Chief Executive David Allen has made the newcomer a surprisingly fierce and determined group.
		As an independent developer, Artifact Entertainment finished DEMISE with its own private funding, published the game with its own distributor, and made its own deals.
		Artifact Entertainment has shown it's tough, but not impossible.
	archive.gamespy.com /legacy/interviews/davidallen_a.shtm (884 words)

	Artifact Entertainment Layoffs - GameBanshee Forums
		RPGVault is reporting that Artifact Entertainment will be laying off employees even though the launch of Horizons: Empire of Istaria has brought in tens of thousands of subscribers.
		Artifact Entertainment, Inc. developer of the critically acclaimed, massively multiplayer online game Horizons: Empire of Istaria is in the process of adjusting the company in order to meet the demands and the goals established with the recent launch.
		As part of this plan Artifact will be eliminating positions within the company in order to focus on the key elements of supporting and growing Horizons.
	www.gamebanshee.com /forums/gamebanshee-news-73/artifact-entertainment-layoffs-41833.html (158 words)

	Artifact Entertainment Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (News, Horizons: Empire of Istaria) - Massive Multiplayer Hell
		Today Artifact Entertainment, developers of the MMO Horizons files for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
		Artifact Entertainment recently — and voluntarily — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
		In fact, Artifact Entertainment has been working diligently to create new content for the game, including the development of new creatures, quests, events and lore that will be introduced within the next two months.
	www.mmhell.com /news/072004/832.html (607 words)

	GameSpy.com - Preview: Horizons: Empires of Istaria
		Artifact Entertainment's Horizons is a long way from its release, but if it can come through with all that it promises, MMORPG fans will be singing its praises for years to come.
		Artifact Entertainment is, and they promise to turn the genre on its ear with Horizons: Empires of Istaria.
		One thing that Artifact does not want to do with Horizons is establish a medieval or gothic feel to the world.
	archive.gamespy.com /previews/january01/horizons (553 words)

	IGN: Layoffs at Artifact Entertainment
		June 16, 2004 - Artifact Entertainment, developer of the MMORPG title Horizons: Empire of Istaria, cut a significant portion of its staff yesterday in order to cut costs and keep the company -- and the title -- running successfully.
		The staff cuts will enable Artifact to avoid ongoing losses financially, as well to continue to support Horizons, which is still alive and well.
		Bowman was able to confirm that the layoffs affected "less than half" of the staff at Artifact, and that apart from the loss of the company's community manager, no vital positions have been left vacant.
	pc.ign.com /articles/523/523921p1.html (385 words)

	Artifact files for Chapter 11 - PC News at GameSpot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		According to the press release sent out today, Artifact was unable to reach an agreement with a "key vendor" of the fantasy-themed massively multiplayer role-playing game, suggesting that the developer ran into problems with Horizons' publisher, Atari, while trying to alleviate its financial problems.
		"[Artifact] is also in active discussions with other gaming industry players, with due diligence underway by a seriously interested company that may make an offer to acquire the assets of the company," reads the release.
		While Artifact consistently reiterates that Horizons' service will continue as normal, the move casts doubt on whether it will be able to continue expansion and development of the game world, an important part of the game experience according to Artifact president David Bowman.
	www.gamespot.com /news/2004/07/19/news_6102981.html (552 words)

	Artifact Entertainment First to Offer Wireless - Gameworld Network news story
		Artifact Entertainment announced today that they intend to work with Froghop, Inc. to make Horizons the first Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMP) to combine online and wireless capabilities.
		In development by Artifact and due this Fall, Horizons is a MMORPG with epic level combat encounters, and playable dragons.
		Artifact Entertainment is now accepting applications for the upcoming beta test of their massively multiplayer fantasy game.
	pcgames.gwn.com /news/story.php/id/125 (864 words)

	Atari Ships Artifact Entertainment's Horizons: Empire of Istaria
		Atari and Artifact Entertainment today announced that "Horizons: Empire of Istaria," one of the most closely followed and highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
		"Artifacts" are another form of community building, but unique in that they provide enchantment benefits to either all members of local communities and/or all characters within the physical range of influence that the Artifacts possess.
		Artifacts must be both maintained and protected by the communities they serve.
	www.gameinfowire.com /news.asp?nid=3605 (1923 words)

	Horizons Warcry - Horizons News, Community and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Artifact Entertainment is focused on the Horizons franchise so we respect their decision to pursue other opportunities.
		Artifact is focused entirely on the Horizons franchise at this time.
		The team is the most critical audience for the game, and often, due to their responsibilities, focus singularly on the flaws.
	hz.warcry.com /scripts/news/view_news.phtml?site=14&id=17433 (851 words)

	GameStats: Horizons: Empire of Istaria Articles
		Artifact Entertainment reveals some proposed alterations to the NPC middlemen in its persistent state offering.
		Artifact's virtual realm is particularly suited to crafters and the community-oriented, according to one write-up.
		Artifact's entry to the massively multiplayer canon is deemed to be somewhat ordinary.
	www.gamestats.com /objects/014/014589/articles.html (1997 words)

	Horizons: Empire of Istaria for PC News - PC Horizons: Empire of Istaria News
		Artifact Entertainment drops by our offices with the latest build of this forthcoming online RPG in tow.
		Artifact Entertainment will be showing its upcoming online role-playing game at E3.
		Atari and Artifact Entertainment's massively multiplayer online RPG will be released in Europe a month later than planned.
	www.gamespot.com /pc/rpg/horizons/news.html (646 words)

	WORTHPLAYING - - All about games !
		Artifact Entertainment has signed an exclusive agreement with Digital Bros, a digital entertainment group from Milan, Italy, to acquire the European online hosting rights for Horizons: Empire of Istaria, the next-generation 3D online epic adventure; the most anticipated online game among European players.
		Artifact Entertainment is excited to work closely with Atari and Digital Bros to create the best in-game experience available in any massively multiplayer product.”
		Artifact Entertainment will oversee the North-American operations, which gives Horizons a strong presence in every major online market.
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=9747 (473 words)

	Artifact Entertainment Selects NTT/VERIO Hosting to Manage Its Online Game Environment -> News @ Cheap Web Hosting
		Artifact is launching the world's first turnkey interactive entertainment production system in Fall 2003, known as, "Horizons: Empire of Istaria," a cinematic quality massively multi-player online game, built using Artifact's proprietary interactive simulation technology, Evolution Engine(TM).
		To support the estimated market penetration and level of anticipated demand on the network, Artifact Entertainment has teamed with Verio to provide a fully managed, highly scalable and redundant multi-server configuration with load-balancing and managed security services.
		More information on Artifact Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.artifact-entertainment.com or on Horizons at http://www.istaria.com.
	www.100pluscheapwebhosting.com /news/news.php?id=60 (861 words)

	The Adrenaline Vault \| News \| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Artifact Entertainment today announced their proprietary technology for the development of multi-user networked simulations.
		Artifact will offer packages in various configurations ranging from straight technology licenses to complete end-to-end implementations services.
		Artifact is currently in the process of creating its own hosting environment that will give developers access to a solution for developing, launching, and managing online games and interactive entertainment environments.
	www.avault.com /news/displaynews.asp?story=212002-94827 (368 words)

	Atari to Publish Artifact Entertainment's ``Horizons''; Highly-Anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing ...
		Atari today announced that it will publish Artifact Entertainment's "Horizons," one of the most closely-followed and highly-anticipated massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPG) in years.
		Currently in development for the PC by Artifact Entertainment, Horizons will allow players to experience online gaming like never before in a single massive online world primed for exploration, brimming with adventure and rife with danger.
		"Artifact Entertainment has spent the last few years making sure that `Horizons' will present MMORPG players with an experience like none other," said Jean-Philippe Agati, senior vice president and head of Infogrames, Inc.'s Los Angeles studio.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2003_March_27/ai_99271202 (397 words)

	GAF - News - Artifact Entertainment files Chapter 11
		Artifact Entertainment, developer of Horizons: Empire of Istaria, have filed for bankrupsy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
		Artifact claims the filing is for them to undergo some restructuring, something not all too unknown to Artifact.
		They went on to state that their assets might be sold to another company so that Horizons may continue.
	www.gamesarefun.com /news.php?newsid=1186 (227 words)

	RPG Vault: Horizons: Empire of Istaria Screenshots #14
		The Artifact Entertainment team has included player-made buildings as a way to change the layout of the world.
		Artifact Entertainment shows us a heated battle at dusk as a Saris and a Human encounter an imposing werewolf.
		Artifact Entertainment Creative Director David Bowman takes us on a tour to see various parts of the online world.
	rpgvault.ign.com /articles/445/445161p1.html (882 words)

	Blue's News: Atari Ships Artifact Entertainment's Horizons: Empire of Istaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		LOS ANGELES – Dec. 9, 2003 – Atari and Artifact Entertainment today announced that Horizons: Empire of Istaria, one of the most closely followed and highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
		More information on Artifact Entertainment, Inc. can be found at http://www.artifact-entertainment.com or requested by emailing press@artifact-entertainment.com.
		Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe.
	www.bluesnews.com /cgi-bin/articles.pl?show=717 (1863 words)

	Tulga to purchase Assets (News, Horizons: Empire of Istaria) - Massive Multiplayer Hell
		September 24, 2004 MESA, Ariz. — Artifact Entertainment, developers of the award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game “Horizons”, announced today that it has reached an agreement, subject to court approval, with Tulga Games, LLC., in which Tulga Games has agreed to purchase the assets of Artifact Entertainment.
		Artifact Entertainment’s CEO and Creative Director, David Bowman, said, “Tulga Games has made a very exciting offer to purchase the assets of Artifact Entertainment.
		The Artifact Entertainment team produced an excellent product, and knows it best.” Regarding the future of Horizons, Mr.
	www.mmhell.com /news/092604/901_cp2.html (516 words)

	LADYDRAGON.COM - DIGITAL BROS TO MANAGE ONLINE SERVICES FOR ARTIFACT ENTERTAINMENT¹S HORIZONS IN EUROPE
		Artifact Entertainment will oversee theNorth-American operations, which gives Horizons a strong presence in every major online market.
		This agreement with Artifact Entertainment, considering the high profile of the project and the big expectations among the gamers, will position Digital Bros as one of the key players in the online gaming European market.
		It is one of the first companies in Europe to offer a complete range of Digital Entertainment produced and distributed on-line (Internet), on-air (Digital Satellite TV) and off-line (sale of videogames to retailers).
	www.ladydragon.com /a-070403horizon.html (549 words)

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