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Everquest 2 Premium Services Preview
Anonymous Coward writes "SOE has launched a beta preview of their EQ2 Premium Player Services, for current Beta Players. There are a few articles available that describe the services at GamePro, IGN, and GamerGod." An interesting feature, the services include guild websites, character stats, tons of in-game information, and leader boards. Probably part of their final gear up for the November 8th ship date.
I was in the tech-test for WoW a while ago and I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed when it finally appears. Don't get me wrong, it's by no means bad, but it isn't anything special. I found the combat rather flat and uninteresting compared to other MMORPGs I've played (especially FFXI), the economy rather dull and the interface a long way from perfect (although I don't think any MMORPG has managed a really good interface yet).
More damningly, the game has now had so much fanboy-generated hype that it's never going to live up to the expectations of most of the people waiting to play it. I'm sure it will be moderately successful... probably on a par with Galaxies in terms of player numbers, but to dismiss EQ2 out of hand, or write off FFXI (with its current absolutely enormous player base) on the grounds that WoW will be out soon is folly.