$OE PULLING THE PLUG ON SWG,PLANETSIDE, AND MATRIX ONLINE

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myserenity Novice Member Joined: 11/30/05 Posts: 4	3/14/08 1:40:36 AM#51 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by sh4dowst4lkr Hey also is the so say we all a stargate ori refference? It's from Battlestar Galactica (the new series) ----------------------------- If nothing we do matters...then all that matters is what we do. - Angel -
Flute Hard Core Member Joined: 1/21/07 Posts: 273	3/14/08 7:09:57 AM#52 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) The simple thing here is to look at corporate interests. LA want their Star Wars brand online and loved. SW:G in SOE's hands is simply never going to achieve that again, they blew it. The Force is not with them. If you had the money and franchise IP that LA holds, who would you go with for a new MMO? Obvious answer: Blizzard. SoE has always dreamed of taking on Blizzard, but at the end of the day they have a tarnished reputation and a very poor track record. From an IP licensing perspective, you want to team up with the best - which based on subscription numbers is well, Blizzard. So sure, yet another rumor about pre-CU servers etc etc. But long term, it simply makes commercial sense that SW:G will be toast sooner or later so that it does not dilute LA's online brand when they try again in the MMO market. And try again they will, after all WoW is printing money, they will still want a slice of the pie. The basic point is that the Star Wars franchise has always been about merchandising, and money. There is no way they can be making anything out of SW:G now given the empty servers. It's simple logic - if someone makes a toy that doesn't sell, get someone else to make a better toy and sell it. They will, and SW:G will either limp along forgotten or, more likely, have its IP license withdrawn - they would have included performance clauses and warranties in there for sure, or a flat time-frame (e.g. 5 years). Sooner or later time will definitely be up for SW:G.
Teala Elite Member Joined: 6/16/04 Posts: 4190 "Really officer, they're herbs."	3/14/08 7:39:54 AM#53 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by MuppetHero they just announced the 56 month vetrean rewards. Why would the cancle it and make those kind of annoucments. For the fact that SOE is notorious for misleading its customers. It launched an expansion 2 days before the release of the NGE knowing good and well that the expansion was not compatible with the NGE. They had to back peddle really fast and offer refunds because the threat of a lawsuit loomed over their heads in a California Court for pulling such a move on its customers. Would SOE offer rewards and then pull the plug? In a heart beat!
Sonno Apprentice Member Joined: 6/14/07 Posts: 153	3/14/08 11:51:02 AM#54 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Is it dead yet? SWG? Pull the plug already!
Tordak Novice Member Joined: 2/11/08 Posts: 285 Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room. -Winston Churchill	3/14/08 12:15:07 PM#55 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) They'll likely transfer all that crap over to the PS3 then pull the plug. Afterall, we wouldn't want the diehard console players to feel left out, would we? No damn way! ...Costly, mystifying anguish for each and all! YES! ..Grab your ankles and prepare to be boarded consolers! Sailors of the steam ship 'USS SOE' want you! GL! ..Cigaretten? FFS, SWG needs to die. * Life is not black or white, it's shades of grey. But, at it's best/worst, it hints at 32bit color. -Me (a.k.a. RuthlessTimes) * I do not need to know how to make a better game than you. I just need to know how to cancel my subscription. -Antarious(a slight misquote but the sentiment remains)
Thunderous Apprentice Member Joined: 2/28/08 Posts: 1126	3/14/08 6:38:54 PM#56 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by phosphoros EQ is still a cash cow for SOE. It's silly to think they;d can the game honestly. Where did the OP say they were shutting down EQ? Tecmo Bowl.
miagisan Hard Core Member Joined: 7/28/06 Posts: 4503	3/14/08 6:41:10 PM#57 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) 6:50pm EST....still nothing...i think all you need to kick your "sources" out of your forum/blogs...though there is still 5+ hours left. never beleive anything but actual press releases PURgE - A Multi-Game Guild \| Collection of The Old Republic Articles PURgE-Corp [PRG-C] - Welcoming all new pilots. Learn EVE in a fun, casual environment.
miagisan Hard Core Member Joined: 7/28/06 Posts: 4503	3/14/08 6:42:13 PM#58 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Sonno Originally posted by firefly2003 I read on another forum site this guy heard from a source that the actual sub number was around 8k and since the problems with the server populations in SWG that LEC isnt to happy with the numbers and demanded that the Pre-CU system be put back in the game,. in which $OE's response it cant be done so LA is supposedly this week a announcement will be made that SWG is going to be shut down, along with Planetside, Matrix Online, and EQ1 in the next 3 months. This is just a rumor I believe but knowing $OE it oculd be very well true.. Linky to this other site? the person thought he was slick by editing it out when he realized his "source" was full of sht PURgE - A Multi-Game Guild \| Collection of The Old Republic Articles PURgE-Corp [PRG-C] - Welcoming all new pilots. Learn EVE in a fun, casual environment.*
Unive Apprentice Member Joined: 3/24/05 Posts: 108	3/14/08 6:44:29 PM#59 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) If this game went back to how it was day 1 bring back advertiseing the game is born anew it would be once again an amazeing game.
epf1 Novice Member Joined: 5/14/07 Posts: 149 -- NGE is the disease, Publish 8 is the cure!	3/14/08 6:57:15 PM#60 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Teala Originally posted by MuppetHero they just announced the 56 month vetrean rewards. Why would the cancle it and make those kind of annoucments. For the fact that SOE is notorious for misleading its customers. It launched an expansion 2 days before the release of the NGE knowing good and well that the expansion was not compatible with the NGE. They had to back peddle really fast and offer refunds because the threat of a lawsuit loomed over their heads in a California Court for pulling such a move on its customers. Would SOE offer rewards and then pull the plug? In a heart beat! Oh yes they will for sure. Although I cancelled all my accounts as soon as I saw the NGE horror, I never demanded a refund for the ToOW preorder for some reason. SOE will count on fools like myself to actually never do the ultimate thing and "call the bluff", sort of saying. Although it was a minor sum of money for me, I still think back at it and blame myself for being such a fool! Don't ever trust SOE!
Sestun Novice Member Joined: 8/06/03 Posts: 25 Keep it green	3/14/08 7:08:11 PM#61 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) It's dead Jim.
Hashbrick Hard Core Member Joined: 4/12/05 Posts: 1184 Only jackasses label their PC specs in their sig.	3/14/08 7:13:13 PM#62 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) As unbelievable as this sounds, with the current status of SOE moving to a different department, this very well could be true. Japanese don't take shit, if it's not good it's axed and I can defiantly see LEC wanting to pull the plug on SWG if it isn't changed, there name is stuck in it they will have this bad reputation associated with SWG forever and the quicker they get rid of it the quicker everyone will forget about it. Now as far as EQ1 goes, it's far to usable I dunno about that, sure Matrix I can see and maybe Warner Bros contract is up with SOE and it will dive under as well. Anything is possible with this new merge that is sure, it's ran under a whole different scheme,, business is business and money is money. I wouldn't be all that shocked to tell you the truth. And if you guys haven't seen this today Planet Side good very well be going to: http://reviewstash.com/viewtopic.php?id=154 Originally posted by imbant Did we say we were trying to do good for the game? the game is in the hands of aventurine, no one else...
Centhan Hard Core Member Joined: 2/17/04 Posts: 315	3/14/08 7:17:35 PM#63 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I stopped reading after... Originally posted by firefly2003 I read on another forum site this guy heard from a source that ... Edit: I just saw the post from Zorvan saying almost the exact same thing. That's too funny. Great minds...
Hashbrick Hard Core Member Joined: 4/12/05 Posts: 1184 Only jackasses label their PC specs in their sig.	3/14/08 7:44:32 PM#64 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Flute The simple thing here is to look at corporate interests. LA want their Star Wars brand online and loved. SW:G in SOE's hands is simply never going to achieve that again, they blew it. The Force is not with them. If you had the money and franchise IP that LA holds, who would you go with for a new MMO? Obvious answer: Blizzard. SoE has always dreamed of taking on Blizzard, but at the end of the day they have a tarnished reputation and a very poor track record. From an IP licensing perspective, you want to team up with the best - which based on subscription numbers is well, Blizzard. So sure, yet another rumor about pre-CU servers etc etc. But long term, it simply makes commercial sense that SW:G will be toast sooner or later so that it does not dilute LA's online brand when they try again in the MMO market. And try again they will, after all WoW is printing money, they will still want a slice of the pie. The basic point is that the Star Wars franchise has always been about merchandising, and money. There is no way they can be making anything out of SW:G now given the empty servers. It's simple logic - if someone makes a toy that doesn't sell, get someone else to make a better toy and sell it. They will, and SW:G will either limp along forgotten or, more likely, have its IP license withdrawn - they would have included performance clauses and warranties in there for sure, or a flat time-frame (e.g. 5 years). Sooner or later time will definitely be up for SW:G. They are not going with blizzard they are going with Bioware which is EA's property now. Originally posted by imbant Did we say we were trying to do good for the game? the game is in the hands of aventurine, no one else...
FikusOfAhazi Hard Core Member Joined: 12/05/05 Posts: 1448 "all of the places and people belong, to the puzzle but one of the peices is gone. And it's you"	3/14/08 9:39:38 PM#65 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by miagisan 6:50pm EST....still nothing...i think all you need to kick your "sources" out of your forum/blogs...though there is still 5+ hours left. never beleive anything but actual press releases How many posts have you made saying it was really LA behind the NGE? Followed up with nothing. Not saying your wrong here..just you dont have the authority to be so smug or to offer advice on top of your high horse. Could make you look like a twit too...or show some links of your epic fails. Just saying...you should think before you dish it out..cause you dont take it very well at all.
miagisan Hard Core Member Joined: 7/28/06 Posts: 4503	3/14/08 11:11:50 PM#66 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) oh i take it just fine..i just like pointing out how little we know about the industry...even though certain people think they know all PURgE - A Multi-Game Guild \| Collection of The Old Republic Articles PURgE-Corp [PRG-C] - Welcoming all new pilots. Learn EVE in a fun, casual environment.
Sonno Apprentice Member Joined: 6/14/07 Posts: 153	3/15/08 12:22:46 AM#67 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Well, so much for that. Rumor mill FTL SWG? Pull the plug already!
britzban Novice Member Joined: 1/11/07 Posts: 162	3/15/08 12:26:42 AM#68 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) ...rofl..you crazy kids would believe the world was flat if someone had a gullible enough argument.
FikusOfAhazi Hard Core Member Joined: 12/05/05 Posts: 1448 "all of the places and people belong, to the puzzle but one of the peices is gone. And it's you"	3/15/08 12:31:37 AM#69 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by miagisan oh i take it just fine..i just like pointing out how little we know about the industry...even though certain people think they know all Then just say that. No need for subtle slams or implied inferiority. spell check not working.
miagisan Hard Core Member Joined: 7/28/06 Posts: 4503	3/15/08 12:33:25 AM#70 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) ok..i'll give ya that...my posts may have sounded a bit harsh...but it still remains true. PURgE - A Multi-Game Guild \| Collection of The Old Republic Articles PURgE-Corp [PRG-C] - Welcoming all new pilots. Learn EVE in a fun, casual environment.
FikusOfAhazi Hard Core Member Joined: 12/05/05 Posts: 1448 "all of the places and people belong, to the puzzle but one of the peices is gone. And it's you"	3/15/08 12:35:32 AM#71 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by miagisan ok..i'll give ya that...my posts may have sounded a bit harsh...but it still remains true. Very cool. And yes you were correct. Although you had 100% chance of being correct and you know that.
miagisan Hard Core Member Joined: 7/28/06 Posts: 4503	3/15/08 1:42:27 AM#72 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by FikusOfAhazi Originally posted by miagisan ok..i'll give ya that...my posts may have sounded a bit harsh...but it still remains true. Very cool. And yes you were correct. Although you had 100% chance of being correct and you know that. PURgE - A Multi-Game Guild \| Collection of The Old Republic Articles PURgE-Corp [PRG-C] - Welcoming all new pilots. Learn EVE in a fun, casual environment.
Jsteiner Novice Member Joined: 6/12/07 Posts: 214 "The two riders were approaching and the wind began howl." -Jimi	3/15/08 1:48:04 AM#73 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Honestly, I think SOE will keep planetside alive if even one New Conglomerate soldier draws breath, and even if not they would have to pry the game out of my cold dead hands. The ultimate solution to every problem: more space marines.
Sonno Apprentice Member Joined: 6/14/07 Posts: 153	4/23/08 2:49:13 PM#74 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Still waiting... SWG? Pull the plug already!
User Deleted	4/28/08 7:45:12 PM#75 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Teala Originally posted by MuppetHero they just announced the 56 month vetrean rewards. Why would the cancle it and make those kind of annoucments. For the fact that SOE is notorious for misleading its customers. It launched an expansion 2 days before the release of the NGE knowing good and well that the expansion was not compatible with the NGE. They had to back peddle really fast and offer refunds because the threat of a lawsuit loomed over their heads in a California Court for pulling such a move on its customers. Would SOE offer rewards and then pull the plug? In a heart beat!