I guess the good news, if you can glean much out of a game that's being shutdown, is that the server will be up through the end of next month, and it's free. Other than that, it was pretty much a waste of money purchasing this game... Especially for those (like us) that were so excited they bought the collector's edition.
Here's the email, as we recieved it from Namco/Bandai regarding the server shutdown for Hellgate: London.
"Please be advised that NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. will continue to support customers of Hellgate: London with online server support and play through January 31, 2009. In a further gesture of support, we will provide this server support free of charge to all fans and players of the game up until the shut down date."
"All of us at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. appreciate your enthusiasm for Hellgate: London and look forward to providing you with future entertainment products."
"For questions regarding the shut down or additional information about Hellgate: London, please visit the game’s official website at www.hellgatelondon.com."
"Thanks you,"
"Namco Bandai Games America Inc."