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Funny that they have to consolidate. That ususally means they don't have that many subscribers.
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Warhammer owned by WOW? You decide!
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Warhammer owned by WOW? You decide!
by Grimblast » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:43 am
Guild Wars 2 Characters
Turalia Gearspark - Asuran Engineer ----------- Turus Gearspark - Asuran Guardian
Thelena Turusian - Norn Warrior ---------------- Jake Turusian - Human Thief
Dililah Turusian - Norn Necromancer ------------ Rahl Braincrusher - Char Mesmer
Star Earthbreaker - Sylvari Elementalist -------- Rylo Preystalker - Char Ranger
Turalia Gearspark - Asuran Engineer ----------- Turus Gearspark - Asuran Guardian
Thelena Turusian - Norn Warrior ---------------- Jake Turusian - Human Thief
Dililah Turusian - Norn Necromancer ------------ Rahl Braincrusher - Char Mesmer
Star Earthbreaker - Sylvari Elementalist -------- Rylo Preystalker - Char Ranger
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by Zancarius » Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:04 pm
What they're finding is that most people aren't going to pay monthly fees for multiple games, particularly ones that require a huge time sink.
To this extent, Blizzard has effectively capitalized on the market *and* gained a stranglehold on it.
To this extent, Blizzard has effectively capitalized on the market *and* gained a stranglehold on it.
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by Tirian » Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:38 am
Last official report says WAR has 300,000 subscribers -- a drop in the pond compared to WoW, but still the largest numbers of any non-WoW MMO.
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by Zancarius » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:51 am
On the plus side, they should be able to survive in a niche market, namely disaffected WoW players.
'Course, look what happened to Tabula Rasa.
'Course, look what happened to Tabula Rasa.
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by Tirian » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:56 am
Don't forget those who desire large-scale PvP over deep PvE. Although a lot of these are the same people.
I've had a lot of free time to read lately since I haven't gotten my overheating problem fixed yet (I average exactly 35 minutes when I play WoW, ha!), and WAR does present an interesting contrast. If I could stomach dropping $30/month on MMO's, I totally would.
By the way, I tried the Vanguard trial... wow, I was bored within 40 minutes.
I've had a lot of free time to read lately since I haven't gotten my overheating problem fixed yet (I average exactly 35 minutes when I play WoW, ha!), and WAR does present an interesting contrast. If I could stomach dropping $30/month on MMO's, I totally would.
By the way, I tried the Vanguard trial... wow, I was bored within 40 minutes.
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