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Forthcoming MMORPGs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the more-pre-e3-whistle-wetting dept.

-pms-mistletoe writes "Just in time for E3, Joystiq is taking a look at all the MMORPGs currently in development, giving a rundown of each one and an overview. From the article: 'Massively multiplayer online games, known by a series of acronyms beginning with MMO, are a rising trend among developers. With monthly fees meaning regular income, and a player base too addicted to stop, developers trip over themselves to enter this lucrative market."

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  1. Bring back Wasteland! by losman · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I'm glad that Fallen Earth is on the list with its post-apoc world. But I wish someone would do a Wasteland off-shoot, that still ranks as one of the king turn-based RPGs.

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  2. Grrl gamer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I should point out that the author of the Joystiq article is a grrl gamer. It's about time we saw more girls getting into gaming, and even getting good at it. I applaud this effort!

  3. Re:Why would I try most of these? by east+coast · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I was also hoping to see more MMOs that deviate from the "beat up critters for loot, turn that loot into equiptment, chat if you like, it's your money" model. Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case for most of the ones listed.

    OK. So what DO you want to see? Don't tell us what you don't want, tell us what you do want. Aside from that it's pointless.

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  4. Re:It is not even that... by yderf · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I think of it as "something is better than nothing."

    After EQ I realized that I wanted more from my MMORPGs. However, the only reason I don't play WoW or anything else is because I don't have the time.

    If I did have time I'd be playing WoW I'm sure. That doesn't mean an innovative company couldn't come along and gain market share.

    In fact if someone manages to change the way magic works so that it's so stale and change the camp/loot or instances issues then I'd probably play and just get less sleep in a day.