Age of Conan

Originally posted by shadenis .

Anyway. Cloning WOW/EQ formula doesn't make that mmo successful, the opposite infact. I think allot of people want something different. Not games lke AOC or LOTRO but something different, something more like EVE but with a easier learning curve and a balance between linear storytelling and sandbox game play /virtual world content and the possibility to affect the world.

If this statement were true, more people would be playing EVE.  The truth is, more people want to play a game like WoW.  That is why it is selling more.  Does that mean WoW is better?  No at all.  It just means that more people are interested in it.

When EVE has numbers that are anything near what WoW has you will see developers put serious effort into improving that formula.  Until then, sandbox type games will remain a niche market.

More people want to play a "game" then play in a "world".  Proven by sales.

Blizzard was never worried about AoC and as the record shows the didn't need to be either, if they had been they would have released Wotlk 1 month before AoC as they did with TBC to defuse Vanguard (which in the end they didn't need to do), instead they are holding wotlk for War and it does look like Blizzard has once again outplayed all its opponents.

Originally posted by Krogan

Blizzard was never worried about AoC and as the record shows the didn't need to be either, if they had been they would have released Wotlk 1 month before AoC as they did with TBC to defuse Vanguard (which in the end they didn't need to do), instead they are holding wotlk for War and it does look like Blizzard has once again outplayed all its opponents.

  Well, I mean...it makes sense really.

  Leave it to the guys who made blockbuster strategy games to be really good at making awesome strategies.  I think everyone knew that they were most afraid of WAR....because its through warhammer that they even came to life to begin with.  Of all the games out...those two are sitting on the same market level.  They ARE direct competition...and WAR has been planning for it the whole time.  They, very wisely, chose to market to the players who loved WoW...but wanted more PvP stuff.

  It WILL prove to be an awesome battle.  I really think that WAR chose right...and that it will pay off.  Maybe not on the same success level as WoW....but it will score them a ton of player if they do it right.  Considering they already MADE a game just like WAR that was a success....I see no reason they cannot.

 What the heck is Spore Creature Creator?

Originally posted by Mordria

 What the heck is Spore Creature Creator?

  Exactly what it says it is.  Spore is a game that is about to come out that is basically entirely about making creatures and letting them create a civilization.

  The creator is a 10$ pre-release that lets followers go ahead and start playing around with ideals till it releases.

Originally posted by Mordria

 What the heck is Spore Creature Creator?

It's a little game that lets you create your own creatures. The best thing about it is that it's only $10 and is much more fun than AoC.

Originally posted by Mordria

 What the heck is Spore Creature Creator?

Editor that allows you to create your creature for when the game comes out later.

Originally posted by heartless

It's a little game that lets you create your own creatures. The best thing about it is that it's only $10 and is much more fun than AoC.

in your opinion.

another great spin......comparing amazons sales today with the npd june 21....it would be more interesting comparing it after the first free month/end of 1st month subscription...aka july

I think it's funny how people keep trying to find ways to show that AoC isn't complete crap and that it's somehow selling well.  This game will do OK in it's own little niche, but it's bad publicity at launch has been overwhelming which will hurt the overall fanbase in the long run.  AoC simply shot too soon and they weren't ready.  Bad word of mouth at launch is harsh.  Vanguard's launch comes to mind every time I think of this game.