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gamesindustry.biz - 10/16/2008

Blizzard Wizard // Interview

— gamesindustry.biz — An alarmingly high number companies have been lured into creating an MMO only to be hit with... disappointing user numbers after the initial launch, a continued slow down, and eventual closure. At the centre of all this is the promise of success enjoyed ... (more) Blizzard Wizard // Interview

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multiplayerblog.mtv.com - 10/13/2008

‘World Of Warcraft’ Game Director Working On New MMO, Hints At Console Game

— multiplayerblog.mtv.com — It’s no secret that Blizzard is working on a “next-gen MMO,” as evidenced by job listings on... their website . But during BlizzCon this past weekend, “ World of Warcraft ” game director Jeffrey Kaplan ... (more) ‘World Of Warcraft’ Game Director Working On ...

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tobolds.blogspot.com - 10/14/2008

WoW micro-transactions

— tobolds.blogspot.com — Keen reports with loathing that somebody found a "paid character customization" button in the Wrath of the... Lich King beta files, and Blizzard reluctantly admitted that this was a feature they are planning for the future. He talks about cash cows, ... (more) WoW micro-transactions

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• EmilyBlips

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  The new MMO will be...

  "Wired.com: Just 'different?' Not 'totally different?'

  Morhame: Uh ... that’s starting to get into details where I’d have to start explaining things."

  I both love and hate getting answers like that.

   

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  • spacepuppy12

    +1

    I wonder if it could be something like a massively multiplayer version of the original Warcraft-style games, like a huge strategy game. That would be...something.

    Posted 10/19/2008 respond (flag)

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