03-29-2004, 07:44 PM
I was very interested in the MMOG performance within the market discussion, and am curious as to what Blizz thinks it can do to steal market share.
There was some talk when Diablo I came out that the Fantasy RPG market had been tapped out. Well, Diablo I's lovely little dungeon crawl etc "hit a sweet spot."
Not sure what subtle features Blizzard will be able to incorporate into an MMOG to hit an analogous sweet spot, or even if there is one to hit.
What does Blizzard bring to the table?
Brand loyalty from a certain sector of their fans. The familiarity of the "World" itself does not hurt.
Good track record in some aspects of making on line games, black marks in others.
Some lessons learned, they think, from other attempts at MMOG's.
A so far proven knack for making fun enough to play games.
Me, while I am sorry I am not in the Beta, life right now does not allow me the time I would need to do it justice, RL being what it is.
I did not see Arnulf's post as a slam, but a pointed and possibly sobering look at the very competitive market Blizz is entering.
There was some talk when Diablo I came out that the Fantasy RPG market had been tapped out. Well, Diablo I's lovely little dungeon crawl etc "hit a sweet spot."
Not sure what subtle features Blizzard will be able to incorporate into an MMOG to hit an analogous sweet spot, or even if there is one to hit.
What does Blizzard bring to the table?
Brand loyalty from a certain sector of their fans. The familiarity of the "World" itself does not hurt.
Good track record in some aspects of making on line games, black marks in others.
Some lessons learned, they think, from other attempts at MMOG's.
A so far proven knack for making fun enough to play games.
Me, while I am sorry I am not in the Beta, life right now does not allow me the time I would need to do it justice, RL being what it is.
I did not see Arnulf's post as a slam, but a pointed and possibly sobering look at the very competitive market Blizz is entering.
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete