Mythica Cancelled [Feb 12, 2004, 10:10 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
The Mythica Website
(thanks Mythica HQ) has word that
Microsoft Game Studios has wrought Ragnarok on the upcoming MMORPG:
Based on a careful evaluation of the competitive MMORPG landscape, Microsoft Game Studios has decided to cancel the Windows-based game “Mythica.” As a result of this effort, job eliminations within Microsoft Game Studios will take place, and up to 40 employees may be impacted.
Adam Waalkes, studio manager at Microsoft Game Studios, stated:
Our goal with ‘Mythica’ was to create a truly innovative massively multiplayer online role playing game. While the game looked ready to deliver advancements to the genre, after careful evaluation of the MMORPG landscape, MGS has decided to stream-line its portfolio, making fewer investments in this genre. After a rigorous review of current and future projects, the decision was made that Mythica would not be one of the projects we would continue to invest in.
We truly appreciate all the support ‘Mythica’ has received from its fans and the games community.
I question the term "next gen MMORPG." It seems to me the only new form of this gameplay any one is offering is the "instanced" dungeon or play area. That's actually something you see now in EQ, AO, AC2 and others.
My point is that until the amount of bandwidth readily available to the average user is substantially increased, MMORPGs are destined to stay exactly where they are at.
The things I would like to see in an MMORPG, real time combat and players having some real effect on the game world just isn't possible under the current infrastructure.
My point is that until the amount of bandwidth readily available to the average user is substantially increased, MMORPGs are destined to stay exactly where they are at.
The things I would like to see in an MMORPG, real time combat and players having some real effect on the game world just isn't possible under the current infrastructure.
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