Crowfall, I hope, has taken note of Albion Online's release and reception as not only do they share an overlap in a lot of gameplay facets - but also potential playerbase - and potential issues.
The idea of a soft launch .. where you preform your last wipe and turn on monetization .. switching your game's business model from the donation/support crowdfunding method to offering a service that you want people to pay additional for monthly - creates long lasting first impressions that may burn them. That said.. I bring the game up and will be introducing Crowfall coverage to the channel because in the last week Crowfall has made some statements, answered some questions in such a way.. that I'm on board. I want to follow what happens with the game and the team wherever it goes https://ace-onlines.com/. Now.. that's talking mainly PC MMORPGs.. I feel I also need to point out that we are in a bit of a porting and repurposing phase in MMORPGs. We're seeing a lot of titles get ported to both mobile and console.. which best case scenario expands the audience.. but for most of us.. is a side note that doesn't actually affect us especially since I haven't seen one that allows like a crossover or sharing of accounts-cross platform. and repurposing.. we're seeing fresh start servers, progression servers.. we're even seeing a specific game, a failed game, getting what amounts to a new patch - and a new coat of paint.. and being re:released.. I swear Trion had a meeting about how to further monetize dead assets because it's all coming at once... and because of how thirsty we are... a lot of us are tempted. Now.. I made the distinction of there only being 2 notable games.. because while there are other games. Tale of Toast, Project Gorgon, Darkfall's 3rd split or something.. and while if you pressed me.. I have nice things to say about these games, which is why I mentioned these 3 specifically.. but these are like.. a special type of enthusiast game. These are games that if I asked 10 friends to check out with me.. I'd get 10 lols.. I mention them because there will be commenters that would say.. well you didn't mention such and such a game with a potential playerbase of dozens of players.. because it's not realistic.. and the people who would play these are probably deep enough online to find them anyways. Unfortunately 2018 ends up being a lot like 2017.. in that it's going to be slow. This is probably the last year before we start seeing the hyped up crowdfunded games get playable states.. where we're bound to finally see some innovation in the MMORPG genre as they continue to look for and find additional ways to monetize their already passionate fanbase, pre:release. So.. for 2018 - I think it's a time to rediscover games that have been worked on since you last gave them a shot, MMORPGs grow and evolve over time. I quickly name dropped Elder Scrolls Online earlier.. and after 4 years of updates it's much better.. a lot of games.. are much better.. and so for me.. what I want to do is spend some time with as many of these established games as I can and give like a revisited review.. what's changed.. what's good.. what's special about these games in current year and maybe give you a reason to give them that second look. While I believe that the genre is stale, and upcoming games are looking more at what was.. instead of what else.. there are a few really stellar games and experiences out there to try and groups of people having fun and always seemingly ready to have room for one more. At the end here.. I've already made you sit through probably 9 minutes of rambling and I should play the youtube game and make it 10.. I do want to highlight a new MMORPG resource. MMOpulse.com.. this is a website put together by a youtuber that I follow - Nocht.. and while I don't want to put words in his mouth .. a lot of MMORPG websites are garbage .. 2p.com recently shut down .. and it looks like MMOpulse is looking to pick up the slack - In general .. he's always had a leaning towards eastern titles which tend to have a hard time getting decent coverage. So.. if you still use normal websites and are into this stuff.. MMOPulse.com. And THAT will do it for me until next time, this is Fevir. Peace.
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