MajorWoody
09-07-2007, 09:58 AM
Stop the presses!! Online games are more popular! ArsTechnica has an article (about a study) about the topic. Good to see someone backing up the gamers who have been saying this for years!
The study found that by adding online functionality into a game—more specifically the ability to play against or with others—developers can generally double the amount of money your game makes. The finding in the study is more intuitive: high quality games (defined as having a Metacritic score of 90+) can sell up to 531 percent more than the average. So now, the job is clear: make high-quality games, and don't forget the online component. Click HERE (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070906-games-with-strong-online-components-outsell-the-competition.html) to read the full article and link to the study... And someone send this to EA :p
The study found that by adding online functionality into a game—more specifically the ability to play against or with others—developers can generally double the amount of money your game makes. The finding in the study is more intuitive: high quality games (defined as having a Metacritic score of 90+) can sell up to 531 percent more than the average. So now, the job is clear: make high-quality games, and don't forget the online component. Click HERE (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070906-games-with-strong-online-components-outsell-the-competition.html) to read the full article and link to the study... And someone send this to EA :p