Interview with Mikael. Game Manager for CM-Online

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1) Can you give us a short introduction about yourself and your role as a game developer?

Certainly. My name is Mikael and my role as a Game Manager is to make sure that the game runs smoothly at all times and that the customers view is part of the development and design process of the game.

2) Tell us in short what is CM-Online and what does Jadestone do

CM-Online, or CMO for short, is the best and most advanced online football management game around. It is built on the famous Championship Manager series but is a game on its own, specially designed for online gaming. It will give you a total manager experience with everything from negotiating a deal with your rival competitors to using your tactical skills in order to win the Premier League.

The game is built around a world structure where each world is a replica of the real world, containing up to 12 playable European leagues including domestic and international cups.

Jadestone runs and develops CM-Online since almost two years. We make sure that CMO stays the best football online sim around and doesn´t lose the tight connection to real life football.

3) How did you join Jadestone?

I was recommended, or headhunted by a friend of mine who works here. As the opportunity fit well into my life at that time I decided to give it a shot. So far I have not regretted it, and I feel very fortunate having the opportunity to work in the cutting edge of online game development.

4) Tell us of the office culture there? What’s your typical daily routine at the office

Well, we usually cruise in around 10, have some coffee, play some Xbox and talk about the latest in gaming … at least I wish we did :)

The truth is that the gaming industry is not so much different from any other work place. We work hard throughout the day, and sometimes a bit into the evening when we are close to a release of a game or an upgrade. We have an open landscape and there are always discussions regarding new features, or interesting concepts flying through the air.

We do have a game room of course where we have an Xbox, PS2, projector screen and surround system turning it into a gamers dream. So yes, there are some benefits to working with games after all.

5) What future holds for CM-Online? Where do you see it in 5 years time

I see it as not only the leading, but also the largest online football manager game in the world, where football enthusiasts and gamers alike can enjoy the most advanced and fun football simulator around.

6) Tell us about 30.10.06? I read on the Global something big is up?

Yes, our global newspaper in the game, run by our managers, has reported continuously up towards the big date. I am of course talking about the major version update which was implemented on October 30th.

It included a brand new match engine, tactics and game view giving CMO a whole new depth. The level of quality and realism in the game is now raised another notch, giving the managers new challenges and more control of the match itself.

7) CM is a soccer simulating games, what sort of algorithms did you use to ensure that game scores are as realistic as possible?

Well, the specific algorithms are of course a well kept secret within the development team, but I can assure you that we have tried to get as close as possible to real life football.

Sound football knowledge will definitely give you an edge in the game. I would for example love to see real Premier League managers like Wenger or Mourinho putting their teams against each others in CMO, and I´m convinced that the outcome would come close to the results in real life. Who knows, maybe they are already playing the game…

8) Any last words for your fans here?

Just keep on writing, talking, playing and living football. It is after all the greatest game on the planet. Last but not least of course, join the fun on CM-Online. Challenge your friends, don´t just talk about who´s the best manager, prove it! Take on your favorite team and lead them to glory competing against thousands of other football crazed managers.

Visit CM-Online here