The Console MMO’s Are Coming ? Part Two

In Part 1 of this article, we discussed Star Trek Online, Age of Conan Agency and three MMO is likely destined for either the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or both at some point in the future . This week we look at a few more games hitting the consoles almost certainly within a year, and along the way we discuss what makes each of these games a good choice for platforms, they will come to. Free Realms: Developer: Sony Online Entertainment Release date: 2010 What is it? There is a new wave of massively multiplayer online games, March 1 apparently inexorable free to play model. This system has been very successful in Korea and eastern MMO gaming in general, has not yet been adopted or not really exploited in the West. Sony Online Entertainment is at the forefront of a vigorous push to change that way of thinking and bringing players in games of the quality of the West over a free to play model. For years, the permanent model of monthly salary to play fee has gone unchallenged. Ultima Online, Everquest, Everquest II, World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, Warhammer Online, all these games and many others have been conducted successfully on this model. But is it sustainable in the long term? There are two arguments against running the model to pay to play. The first is that the market can support a finite number of these kinds of games. Players do have a disposable income to burn as their hobby, and an average price of $ 14. 99 USD per month, most players can not really justify paying for one or two subscriptions at any time. One of the great things about this environment is that it creates competition, and all MMO charge a monthly fee must reach a certain level if it wants to survive. The disadvantage that I mentioned, is that means players get a smaller pool of games to choose from, so that fewer publishers are willing to risk crashing and burning in a spectacular way of Richard Garriot’s Tabula Rasa. The second argument against pay to play games, especially on consoles is that console gamers are simply not conditioned to pay a monthly fee to play games, some will say that they will never be. It is simply a concept that is alien to them. Enter strategy of Sony Online Entertainment MMO news, which implies a high-quality programming free to play games, starting with Free Realms. For years, when most players heard the expression “free play”, it is more than likely conjured up images of dark, poorly localized efforts Korean built around a less constructive actual gameplay, and more around a eternal process of grinding and limited playback options force you to buy items on the main game experience. No more. Free Realms was specially built from the ground to be accessible to players of all ages, and be a quality experience that makes a positive first impression. In terms of pure Polish, the two rivals play many of his contemporaries to pay to play and record probably. Another thing that makes Free Realms such an example for the model free to play, is that unlike most games that have this same model, you’re never forced to actually buy something to enjoy the game basis. All expenses that are incidental and you will only add to the experience. Chances of happening: Under a sudden failure and significant in the model free business realms, it is an absolute and final lock. Although SOE seems to be taking their time porting Free Realms for PlayStation 3, expected to reach some time in mid to late 2010, when it is conceivable that the console would have benefited another price reduction, making it even more viable offer for the family audience Free Realms has proven so attractive to. DC Universe Online: Developer: Sony Online Entertainment Release date: 2010 What is it? By all accounts the Xbox 360 would already be home to a super-hero MMO as Marvel Universe Online, a game that was developed at Cryptic Studios (developer of Champions Online, City of Heroes / Villains and Star Trek Online) before Microsoft quietly halted production and killed the project. Meanwhile, Sony Online Entertainment has been quietly working on their own superhero MMO, using licensed cartoon rival publisher DC Comics. Despite initially looked a little rough around the edges, new insights on the hands and indices of recent trade fairs have shown that DC Universe Online coming together well. You will not be able to choose a Batman or Superman, but you can create your own superhero and inhabit the same world as the miracle and the blue cape crusader, fighting at their side to keep the streets safe . screenshots far we have seen and images of the location of the game from Metropolis, but the concept art above indicates that issues such as Gotham City (including the Batcave and Arkham Asylum) will available for players to explore. The CC license is potentially very lucrative state-owned enterprises seem determined not to let things slip through their fingers like it could be argued that happened with Star Wars Galaxies. Consequently they work with the best talent in the book industry of comics, including veterans from conception to DC Wildstorm imprint, led by comic book legend Jim Lee (onboard as creative director), and writers Geoff John’s and Marv Wolfman, Justice Society of America, and crisis on the infinite glory of the earth. In terms of minutes of gameplay minute, expect something in the vein of Prototype, Infamous, and The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, with an emphasis on action at the fast pace and rapid passage of the environment, including flight, super speed, etc., special moves and attacks will be redirected to real presses a button as in games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance and X-Men Legends, rather than struggling against the queues seen in games such as World of Warcraft and Warhammer Online, leading to a more action-oriented, experience with qualifications. That said, the game will not throw RPG conventions entirely, because there will be grading and inventory management systems in place. Sony Online Entertainment have also been smart enough to insinuate that the subscription model is a monthly fee they will not be used for DCUO, and given the game console ambitions, it seems a wise choice. Chances of happening: Like other public companies in development PlayStation 3 MMO, perhaps even more so given the target demographic of the console, it is also a lock. DC Universe Online seems almost designed for consoles, thanks to its gameplay and action RPG-esque popular license. All signs to a press release in 2010. Final Fantasy XIV: Developer: Square Enix Release Date: 2010 What is it? The Final Fantasy series really needs little introduction. SIDS, Chocobo’s, Moogles, limit breaks, short, we are all familiar with the conventions set. That said, Final Fantasy XIV is something else. In May 2002, Square Enix introduced Final Fantasy XI for PlayStation 2 and PC in Japan, a news North America will follow two years later and two years later, in 2006, the Final Fantasy series would come to a flat Xbox platform for the first time in the MMO has found its way to the Xbox 360 from Microsoft. Despite achieving a modest level of success, especially in Japan where he is the country most played massively multiplayer game online, it’s probably fair to say Final Fantasy XI never quite made the impression that many had hoped, as UN-like final fantasy-like, and gameplay solo brutal off many fans long. Seven years after its initial release, and Square Enix is ready to start over, as it prepares to publish its second only ever MMO, Final Fantasy XIV. Although it may look like the surface, Square Enix seems to be wringing the changes, with a series of systems redesign to make the game easier for new players to enter, and also do quests solo much better for those who are interested. There are also reorganized employment and combat systems to keep things fresh and usually developers seem to have focused attention on progress in the genre over the last five years. At this year’s E3, Sony, Jack Tretton has made a big deal about Final Fantasy XIV and its exclusivity on the PlayStation 3 words, which were the subject of controls, because it was revealed that no agreement of exclusivity exists, and that the main stumbling block preventing an Xbox 360 version comes in the form of policies of Microsoft Xbox Live. One can not help thinking that the best chance of Final Fantasy XIV for success exists on consoles as he enjoys a popularity on PC, the market is fairly crowded with the likes of World of Warcraft Age of Conan and al all vying for attention. The console battle, by comparison, is much less crowded. Chances of happening: Final Fantasy is just too big a number to remain limited to the PC, PlayStation 3 release is a given. Is the game go to the Xbox 360? If Microsoft is really serious challenge for the PlayStation 3 in Japan, it could be considered a prerequisite if they are willing to relax their strict policies Xbox Live as they did when they made an exception for Final Fantasy XI on the console remains to be seen.