Explaining the Dearth of Console MMOGs

spielermacher writes "Gamasutra is running an interesting analysis written by Flying Lab Software Producer Joe Ludwig explaining why there are not more successful Console MMOGs. Some reasons given: lack of keyboard, MMOG players like to play in pairs, business model doesn't always work out for the developer, larger installed base of game-quality PCs, and others."

Comments

Re:Dearth?

[Jeremiah Cornelius]

He's the 7 foot asthmatic guy in black leather, and the samurai kabuto.

Re:Dearth?

[Whalou]

Where's the +1 burn mod when you need it.

Re:How About The Dearth of Comment?

[Eudial]

Welcome to Slashdot MUD

>-|-OD+

Login: Eudial
Password: *********

Welcome!

> look
You see various posts, modded funny, insightful and troll.
> examine fp
You see the First Post. It is modded 5, Funny.
> look in fp
It's dark. You see nothing.
> equip torch
Ok.
> look in fp
It wasn't that funny. Just got the attention of all moderators since it was first. Poster has a low UID.
> attack fp.
You try to stab the fp, but miss.
The fp stabs you in the face.
You die. The post was funnier than you thought.
R.I.P.

Connection reset by server.


Hmmm... could work.