Had a “WTF” look on your face when you clicked this title, didn’t you? Allegorithmic is the leading firm in texturing technology, or so they say. And they have announced that Battlestar Galactica will incorporate this technology. The game was built in Unity 3D for browser and such an enhancement improves the game a lot.

It’s said to be optimized for each player’s computer.

“Bigpoint is constantly striving to push the boundaries of browser game development and we’re very pleased with the benefits BSGO has gained with the addition of Allegorithmic’s sophisticated technology,” said Matt Norton, Studio Director, Bigpoint Inc.

“Substance enables us to produce high-quality art without creating sizing issues. Since we can easily scale assets down from megabytes to kilobytes, we can use higher-res textures all while still minimizing download times for players in the game.”

Attendees at the upcoming Unite 2012 developer conference in Amsterdam (Aug. 22-25) will have the opportunity to learn more about Substance in two scheduled program sessions: “Faster, Better and Lighter Textures with Substance Designer 3 (R.I.P. Photoshop)”on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and “How to Benefit From Unity’s Substance Integration Without Paying a Dime” on Thursday, Aug. 23.

Battlestar Galactica Online has attracted nearly 10 million players to the game since its launch. The developers will be giving away free in-game items and bonuses from  April 30 through May 6 to all logged in players.

The developers have also shared some facts about the game:

• Within a year, 9.2 Million mining ships have been called.
• Within a year, 11.5 Billion loot items have been dropped.
• Monthly, 3.7 Million Rewards are earned.
• Monthly, players buy 16,000 new ships.
• Weekly, 55,000 players participate in PvP tournaments.
• Weekly, an average of one million player ships are destroyed; nearly 50-50 ratio Human and Cylon

Stay tuned for more news and updates.

Bigpoint’s Battlestar Galactica Online just began “space trials” for its new Carries, the largest and most unique class of ships players can now own in the game. (Players can also “rent” the Pegasus and Basestar by cashing-in Merits, which they earn through gameplay.) Attached please find a screenshot of the Cylon Carrier.

Carriers are a new class of ship in Battlestar Galactica Online. They are support and supply vessels for the fleet that can serve as a mobile outposts for nine Strike ships, a repair and recharge resource for friendly vessels in flight, and a coordinator of tactical offense by calling out enemy targets upon which to fire.

During the testing phase, which is scheduled to last until the end of Feb.,, level 30 or higher players can enter a lottery to pilot the ships on the Kobol (public beta) server.

Upon successful completion of the space trial period, these ships will become available to all players on all severs. The current requirements to purchase these ships: Level 40 or higher players, 400,000 cubits, 90,000 Merits. We’ll keep you posted on the status and if any changes are made.

Bigpoint has announced that Battlestar Galactica Online has surpassed five million registered players worldwide since its February launch.

“As BSGO continues to evolve, we’re excited to offer new content to the fans and growing community,” said Sarah Levantine, Producer, Bigpoint. “We listen very closely to what the players ask for and are happy to announce that more features and items, including a number of new ships, are on the way.”

Beginning mid-September, basic models of both vessels will be obtainable with Cubits, BSGO’s in-game premium currency that can be earned through gameplay or purchased with real money, along with advanced models that will enable mission flexibility. The recently unveiled Brimir Class Carrier is also scheduled to become available this fall, though its size, complexity, and impact on game balance must be optimized before its general release.

A new carrier-class ship is set to hit Battlestar Galactica Online this fall.

“The Brimir Class Carrier will be the largest ship yet, bringing new functionality to players with the ability to launch strike craft – something no other ship can do in Battlestar Galactica Online. As the largest derelicts discovered by the Colonial fleet so far, the Brimir Class Carrier shares many similarities with early Colonial designs that were eventually replaced by Battlestars.  This Tier 4 ship is capable of rapidly deploying a squadron of strike craft and acting as a tender for larger vessels. Although heavily armored, it is best suited for fleet support operations.  It has not been decided if the strike craft will be NPC or player controlled, but players will be able to attack specific targets with them. The Brimir Class Carrier will be available for cubits this fall, the in-game currency that can be earned through gameplay, or purchased. In addition to the new carrier-class ship, we are of course continuing ahead with new ship designs for Battlestar Galactica Online.”

You can check out picks of the new ship above.

Battlestar Galactica Online has been updated.

Players can now challenge other players to private, instanced PvP matches. In Ranked matches, the game’s matchmaking system will help pair players of similar Arena rating, ship size, and class, and let them battle it out in their own private piece of space.

Ranked matches enable pilots to determine who is the Top Gun on each server, and recognize the Top 100 on the Top Gun Leaderboard with special icons above their pilot and ship name.  Alternatively, players who wish to compete against other pilots of any faction (including their own), rating, ship size, or class can engage in 1v1 Duel matches, though no rewards or changes in rating will occur after winning/losing a match.

In addition, two new star systems have been added in the Veil Sector – Nilfhel and Muspell – containing high level NPCs for squadrons to conquer.  PvP notifications and blockade warnings will also begin appear on the star systems. As BSGO recently passed three million registered players, we’re excited to continue developing it.