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Theus · Nov 26, 2007, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Just wanted to point this out.

You know,for the lulz.

You just got tomahawked · Nov 26, 2007, 03:02 AM // 03:02

FIRST!
wow.
NCsoft/Anet is that bad?

Zinger314 · Nov 26, 2007, 03:13 AM // 03:13

Does absolutely nothing to Guild Wars, ArenaNet is a subsidary.

CyberMesh0 · Nov 26, 2007, 03:14 AM // 03:14

Well since it quoted lineage exclusively, I doubt it has much to do with anet. We shall see.

pamelf · Nov 26, 2007, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Hmm, interesting article.

You just got tomahawked · Nov 26, 2007, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Well, if NCsoft moves to a different direction Anet won't be supported by them anymore and Anet will either:
a) have to support itself on it own two feet (ROFLMAO)
b) different management (could be very good or be very bad)

euther way its not good with GW2 fastly approaching.

Theus · Nov 26, 2007, 03:19 AM // 03:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

Does absolutely nothing to Guild Wars, ArenaNet is a subsidary.

Of course not,I mean,you wouldn't have to worry about anything when your major publisher decides to get out of the video game business,especially when you're not makin a seq-

owait.

You just got tomahawked · Nov 26, 2007, 03:21 AM // 03:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theus

Of course not,I mean,you wouldn't have to worry about anything when your major publisher decides to get out of the video game business,especially when you're not makin a seq-

owait.

you're my hero.

Aera Lure · Nov 26, 2007, 03:27 AM // 03:27

People need to stop making mountains out of molehills. Seriously. Second topic on this. Where in the link did you read that the gaming divisions will be closed? It is a shift of focus, granted. The article doesnt make it clear though that they are leaving gaming entirely.

Edit: And yes, of course, Anet could easily get the GW franchise published by someone else. GW2 is so far off it actually wouldnt really surprise me.

SaucE · Nov 26, 2007, 03:28 AM // 03:28

They are only the publishers. I am sure ArenaNet can find another publisher if need be.

Antheus · Nov 26, 2007, 03:29 AM // 03:29

That's nothing special.

Social networking is the current buzzword and everyone is doing it. It's the same thing as shift from single-player to online.

Soon, all online game publishers will have social network presence to tie their games. In smaller extents this is happening already with SOE's station, WoW's armory, PS3's Home, and others.

It's just the next step. Games alone cannot cover the development costs anymore.

But the conclusion is right. Social networking is currently the domain of low-cost start-ups. Then again, there were rumors a while back about NCSoft selling or licensing its games to other publishers. If they get out of the business, it would make sense to let others handle games, while they focus on other stuff.

Quote:

Does absolutely nothing to Guild Wars, ArenaNet is a subsidary.

It could get sold off. Let's see, who likes to buy bargain bin studios... Right... SOE.

Dr Strangelove · Nov 26, 2007, 03:34 AM // 03:34

Considering the success of Guild Wars, I'd be amazed if they pulled a fallout on this.

Bryant Again · Nov 26, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

Considering the success of Guild Wars, I'd be amazed if they pulled a fallout on this.

Successful compared to what? In terms of a game, yeah. In terms of an MMO, eeeh.

just call me jimmy · Nov 26, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

I do believe this means NC Soft owns it. ( could be wrong though)

© 2006 ArenaNet, Inc. All rights reserved. NCsoft, the interlocking NC logo, ArenaNet, Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Factions and all associated NCsoft and ArenaNet logos and designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCsoft Corporation. Copyright © NCsoft Corporation. All other registered trademarks or trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Sister Rosette · Nov 26, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

Successful compared to what? In terms of a game, yeah. In terms of an MMO, eeeh.

Many attempted MMO's have done far, far worse.

ensoriki · Nov 26, 2007, 03:41 AM // 03:41

Did you not hear about the storyline for GW2?

Tons of MMO's do worse >.> hoverboard a.s.d.F

Tons of shit does better (runescape)

arcanemacabre · Nov 26, 2007, 03:42 AM // 03:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

Successful compared to what? In terms of a game, yeah. In terms of an MMO, eeeh.

Well of course in terms of a game. The business model says it is just that. The players turned it into an MMO. GW2 will probably start out as an MMO, and we'll see how well that does and judge it on that merit.

Bryant Again · Nov 26, 2007, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcanemacabre

Well of course in terms of a game. The business model says it is just that. The players turned it into an MMO.

Another person who shares my exact same view.

In terms of a game, 3.5 million copies is good! That's a lot of dough. But in terms of an MMO it's barely above being a failure.

ensoriki · Nov 26, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49

GW doesn't advertise enough >.>
Also >.> Bunch of asshats want a level 99/999 level cap >.>

Antheus · Nov 26, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ensoriki

GW doesn't advertise enough >.>
Also >.> Bunch of asshats want a level 99/999 level cap >.>

This is why GW2 will do much better than GW.