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Originally Posted by Itzena  It's going to be bloody hilarious if/when this turns out to be SOE's biggest game ever. |
I don't think it would be hilarious - I think it would make sense.
Look at
these numbers. Club Penguin has over 4 million users. Webkinz has almost 4 million. These are virtual world type games that are free to sign up that offer paid memberships. They're also geared towards young girls.
This is practically a sure success for SOE from a business standpoint. MMORPG's are not where the money is at, comparatively speaking. The money is in virtual spaces, with low ease of entry and tiered pricing. The money is in these 'games' that most of us have no interest in. Browser based, geared towards children or teenagers, social environments that present a fun place for kids to talk to each other and to create/customize their worlds and share with friends.
Bottom line. Its a smart move for SOE - and I'd guess it will be far more successful than any MMO they've put out yet. I don't think that's a bad thing either...I think its something SOE would be foolish not to put some resources towards when its clearly where a lot of revenue lies.
