10th December 2003, 4:44 PM
DMiller, I agree -- it is not proven yet as to whether Joe Gamer will pay for online play. So far casuals haven't done that in anything approaching significant numbers... not even close. On PC? MMORPGs are a large market, but I would say that they are more a hardcore market... or they make people who play them hardcore with the time requirements. :D
So in 2003 Nintendo is absolutely right that there is no proof that pay-to-play works on a mass scale or that casual gamers will pay for online gaming. I just think that in the future those will either become more accepted or the business model will change to accomodate more casual gamers, and Nintendo can't get in too late or they'll be left behind.
Oh, and OB1... online multiplay only increases it tenfold? For the best it can be a LOT more than that... :)
So in 2003 Nintendo is absolutely right that there is no proof that pay-to-play works on a mass scale or that casual gamers will pay for online gaming. I just think that in the future those will either become more accepted or the business model will change to accomodate more casual gamers, and Nintendo can't get in too late or they'll be left behind.
Oh, and OB1... online multiplay only increases it tenfold? For the best it can be a LOT more than that... :)
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