Ten Ton Hammer - The
Lone Superhero and the MMO Game.
"All forms of fiction are character centric, but comic books in particular
have a very specific focus around their heroes. Unless Jimmy Olsen requires
saving, how much do we really learn about him? Secondary characters always
play their roles but specifics are always revealed in bits and pieces as
filler. My point is, that while you’re in the world of Batman there is only
him and that is our focus. In a Batman MMO game no one would want to play
Alfred the Butler or random Gotham City police officer number 224. There
must be an entire world of interesting character types that players could
take the role of and many comic IP's don't provide that."
Gameplayer - Rockstar Discovers Blizzard’s Secret to $$$$.
"Enter Rockstar. The developer has pulled the plumb from the pie and is set
to gorge on its sweet juices with The Lost and Damned. The developer has
found the sweet spot with their episodic DLC for GTA IV, blending the
winning business model of World of Warcraft with a system that is supported
and functional for console owners. We’ve played it, and it is set to change
the face of console gaming forever. Let us explain…"