Comments on: Making Money With MMORPGs http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2009/05/19/making-money-with-mmorpgs/ A blog about MMORPGs like World of Warcraft (WoW) and Everquest 2 (EQ2) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Peripher http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2009/05/19/making-money-with-mmorpgs/comment-page-1/#comment-8619 Peripher Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:46:58 +0000 http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/?p=378#comment-8619 I think it really is about finding the "right" price. It's where you know that the cost is expensive yet you find it acceptable enough. That's what they are doing now. And if that really is what's going on in everyone's mind than it's not a bad thing at all. It just mean that the price is right. As for WoW case I have to agree with Gordon, But I believe there is yet another reason behind it. I think right now Blizzard is "preparing" all their gamers for the next big thing. They are currently gathering as much players as possible while receiving as much profit in the process, it's only the first phase. Let's see what will happen next. I think it really is about finding the “right” price. It’s where you know that the cost is expensive yet you find it acceptable enough. That’s what they are doing now.

And if that really is what’s going on in everyone’s mind than it’s not a bad thing at all. It just mean that the price is right.

As for WoW case I have to agree with Gordon, But I believe there is yet another reason behind it. I think right now Blizzard is “preparing” all their gamers for the next big thing. They are currently gathering as much players as possible while receiving as much profit in the process, it’s only the first phase. Let’s see what will happen next.

]]> By: Gordon http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2009/05/19/making-money-with-mmorpgs/comment-page-1/#comment-7863 Gordon Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:10 +0000 http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/?p=378#comment-7863 I think MMO developers have realised that 'hardcore' players are in the minority and actually that there's more money to be had to be had by targetting the casual market. This is why WoW is the most popular MMORPG and keeps dumbing down it's high end content to make it more accessible. Blizzard have realised that barriers to gameplay ultimately lead to less profit. I think MMO developers have realised that ‘hardcore’ players are in the minority and actually that there’s more money to be had to be had by targetting the casual market. This is why WoW is the most popular MMORPG and keeps dumbing down it’s high end content to make it more accessible. Blizzard have realised that barriers to gameplay ultimately lead to less profit.

]]> By: Greg http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2009/05/19/making-money-with-mmorpgs/comment-page-1/#comment-7852 Greg Thu, 21 May 2009 16:27:24 +0000 http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/?p=378#comment-7852 I have no problem with MMORPG companies making money. IF they didn't, we would ahve nothing to play. Labors of love are great until you have to pay the mortgage and put food on the table. Commerical MMORPGs cost tons of money to run and maintain, so whatever model works for the company and the consumers will work their way out. I don't play MMORPGs for the most part as I do not have time and ahve a problem with a monthly bill. I play on LIVE from time to time and pay the annual cost as it maes more sense to me to be able to play many games online instead of just one at cost. Gaming is a hobby. Those who spend many hours online in online guilds obviously have either way too much time on their hands or have an addiction they should have lookes at :). I'm sure I'll get flamed, but that's alright. I've been a gamer since pong and will continue until I die. But I have a life as well and so should everyone else I have no problem with MMORPG companies making money. IF they didn’t, we would ahve nothing to play. Labors of love are great until you have to pay the mortgage and put food on the table. Commerical MMORPGs cost tons of money to run and maintain, so whatever model works for the company and the consumers will work their way out. I don’t play MMORPGs for the most part as I do not have time and ahve a problem with a monthly bill. I play on LIVE from time to time and pay the annual cost as it maes more sense to me to be able to play many games online instead of just one at cost. Gaming is a hobby. Those who spend many hours online in online guilds obviously have either way too much time on their hands or have an addiction they should have lookes at :). I’m sure I’ll get flamed, but that’s alright. I’ve been a gamer since pong and will continue until I die. But I have a life as well and so should everyone else

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