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Problem with that widget is it simply shows how popular the sections covering those games are on this site alone, in addition, as we all know, some of those numbers reflect people who frequent those forums due to their hatred for a game rather than because they like it or are interested in it.

Therefore, while it could be one variable, you aren't getting the whole picture from that.

Originally posted by Zorgo

Problem with that widget is it simply shows how popular the sections covering those games are on this site alone, in addition, as we all know, some of those numbers reflect people who frequent those forums due to their hatred for a game rather than because they like it or are interested in it.

Therefore, while it could be one variable, you aren't getting the whole picture from that.

seems thats the definition of popular :)

it have fans and haters

if somethng is not popular it have less fans and haters

Originally posted by saurus123

Originally posted by Zorgo

Problem with that widget is it simply shows how popular the sections covering those games are on this site alone, in addition, as we all know, some of those numbers reflect people who frequent those forums due to their hatred for a game rather than because they like it or are interested in it.

Therefore, while it could be one variable, you aren't getting the whole picture from that.

seems thats the definition of popular :)

 

it have fans and haters

if somethng is not popular it have less fans and haters

Any publicity is good publicity? Yes indeed.

The poor haters try so hard. It must be frustrating, at times.

Popular in terms of western players players -

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

Originally posted by Icewhite

Originally posted by saurus123

Originally posted by Zorgo

Problem with that widget is it simply shows how popular the sections covering those games are on this site alone, in addition, as we all know, some of those numbers reflect people who frequent those forums due to their hatred for a game rather than because they like it or are interested in it.

Therefore, while it could be one variable, you aren't getting the whole picture from that.

seems thats the definition of popular :)

 

it have fans and haters

if somethng is not popular it have less fans and haters

Any publicity is good publicity? Yes indeed.

The poor haters try so hard. It must be frustrating, at times.

Yes but it does lead to some hilarious results.

"This game sucks!" "What game?" "Game X" "Oh I've never heard of Game X" "Well it sucks" "Does it? Hmmm. Guess I'll go see what this is all about." "Hey Larry, ever heard of Game X" "Why no, what is it?" "I'm not sure but people sure seem to be talking about it."

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Originally posted by Malacth
Popular in terms of western players players -

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

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sorry to asking: but how do you know how many players are active at GW2? I think this game is over hype again and show wrong statistic, as to me 2 mil copies sold is not = 2 mil of active users.

Originally posted by Malacth

Popular in terms of western players players -

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

GW2 has no where close to 2 million active players, I would be shocked if it was even 200k.  If you look at sites like Raptr, it has about the same player activity as Rift and SWTOR.

Just random guess, but it would go something like this:

1. World of Warcraft

2. Eve

3. Guild Wars 2

4. Rift

5. Path of Exile

Originally posted by Malacth

Popular in terms of western players players -

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

http://www.ccpgames.com/en/public-relations/press-releases/articles/2013

EVE just hit 500k subscriptions.

Clearly, FFA PvP sandbox games are doomed to fail ;)

World of Warcraft is for sure on first place.

1-WOW 9mil-10mil subscribers (players)

2-Rest of the games-- 5mi-6mil players

Originally posted by Malcanis

Originally posted by Malacth

Popular in terms of western players players -

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

http://www.ccpgames.com/en/public-relations/press-releases/articles/2013

EVE just hit 500k subscriptions.

Clearly, FFA PvP sandbox games are doomed to fail ;)

Absolutely, I mean who can run a proper MMORPG on roughly 90M/year gross, would hardly cover the cost of the voice acting in SWTOR. 

Originally posted by Lovely_Laly

 

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Originally posted by Malacth
Popular in terms of western players players -

 

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

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sorry to asking: but how do you know how many players are active at GW2? I think this game is over hype again and show wrong statistic, as to me 2 mil copies sold is not = 2 mil of active users.

Well it's sold 3+ million copies, and growing in sales every month, so I'm assuming it's around the 2million active players mark, maybe 1-2million, but still no less than 1million active players, my guess though is very close to 2million. (by active I mean someone who has played their account in the last month.)

Originally posted by Malacth

Originally posted by Lovely_Laly

 

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Originally posted by Malacth
Popular in terms of western players players -

 

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

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sorry to asking: but how do you know how many players are active at GW2? I think this game is over hype again and show wrong statistic, as to me 2 mil copies sold is not = 2 mil of active users.

Well it's sold 3+ million copies, and growing in sales every month, so I'm assuming it's around the 2million active players mark, maybe 1-2million, but still no less than 1million active players, my guess though is very close to 2million. (by active I mean someone who has played their account in the last month.)

Maybe you should replace the "western" with "global", because otherwise your numbers are complete nonsense in case of WoW and EvE. But then again in a global context TSW or Rift wouldnt even make it into this list. Maybe not even EvE. And add "or so I wildly guess" behind the Rift, GW2 and TSW numbers to prevent someone might misunderstand your charts as credible data.

Originally posted by zomard100

World of Warcraft is for sure on first place.

1-WOW 9mil-10mil subscribers (players)

2-Rest of the WESTERN games-- 5mi-6mil players

fixed it for you.

Originally posted by bcbully

Originally posted by zomard100

World of Warcraft is for sure on first place.

1-WOW 9mil-10mil subscribers (players)

2-Rest of the Games that matter to most western people -- 5mi-6mil players

fixed it for you.

Double fix! :D EDIT: added most for clarity, as it was mostly sarcasm from my part.

Originally posted by Sukiyaki

Originally posted by Malacth

Originally posted by Lovely_Laly

 

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Originally posted by Malacth
Popular in terms of western players players -

 

 

1.) World of Warcraft (9+ million active players.)

2.) Guild (2+ million active players.)

3.) Eve (500k+ active players.)

4.) Rift (100k+ active players.)

5.) The Secret World (50k+ players.)

 

I've only bothered to mention games I actually like/play, but that's probably very similar to the actual list anyway.

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sorry to asking: but how do you know how many players are active at GW2? I think this game is over hype again and show wrong statistic, as to me 2 mil copies sold is not = 2 mil of active users.

Well it's sold 3+ million copies, and growing in sales every month, so I'm assuming it's around the 2million active players mark, maybe 1-2million, but still no less than 1million active players, my guess though is very close to 2million. (by active I mean someone who has played their account in the last month.)

Maybe you should replace the "western" with "global", because otherwise your numbers are complete nonsense in case of WoW and EvE. But then again in a global context TSW or Rift wouldnt even make it into this list. Maybe not even EvE. And add "or so I wildly guess" behind the Rift, GW2 and TSW numbers to prevent someone might misunderstand your charts as credible data.

 

I'll agree with WoW, Eve and Rift. 

But most, if not all, of TSW players are actually from western markets (I don't think it's even released in eastern markets?)

I don't really think it's a wild guess with GW2, having sold over 3 million copies, and probably nearing 4 million, it probably does have 1-2million active players (someone who has played in the last month.)

So, yeah.