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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…"

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