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| align="left"| [[Image:Volition.PNG|left|260px|thumb|The Volition logo]]'''Volition, Inc.''' was the developer and publisher of the ''FreeSpace'' series. Volition is usually referred to simply as '''V''' or '''[V]''' by fans. It was one of two companies formed from the splitting of [[Wikipedia:Parallax Software|Parallax Software]].
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Since its acquisition by THQ, Volition worked on and released several noteworthy game titles, including the ''[[Wikipedia:Summoner (video game)|Summoner]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Red Faction (series)|Red Faction]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Saints Row (series)|Saints Row]]'' series.
  
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[[Battle of Endor Syndrome|Battle of Endor Syndrome]] refers to the common tendency of beginner mission designers to create a massive battle with lots of capital ships, fighters, and activity. The main problem with such a mission is the inability of the player to have any meaningful impact upon the outcome of the battle.  This problem was recognized as early as the days of ''Descent:FreeSpace'', and [[VolitionWatch]] contributor Zarathud wrote an [[FRED and the Battle of Endor Syndrome|article]] about it.
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On September 1st, 2023, Volition formally announced its closure as part of a restructuring by Embracer Group. ([[Volition|more...]])
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Ironically, the FS2 mission [[High Noon]] has been suggested as a Battle of Endor Syndrome mission when the player has managed to destroy all four beam cannons of the Sathanas. This is because, despite the limited number of capital ships in the mission, the player's actions cannot affect the outcome.
 
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Latest revision as of 03:41, 3 September 2023

Featured Article of the Moment
The Volition logo
Volition, Inc. was the developer and publisher of the FreeSpace series. Volition is usually referred to simply as V or [V] by fans. It was one of two companies formed from the splitting of Parallax Software.


Since its acquisition by THQ, Volition worked on and released several noteworthy game titles, including the Summoner, Red Faction and Saints Row series.


On September 1st, 2023, Volition formally announced its closure as part of a restructuring by Embracer Group. (more...)

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