Why MMO’s Have an Even Brighter Future

I mentioned in a recent post that I'd been looking to purchase a new video game, and decided to wait for some titles because of the social effects of playing them – how I could share them, be part of a launch phenomena, etc.  This let me to further speculate on games with specific social aspects – namely, MMOs.

To put it bluntly, I think in today's age, MMO's are poised to do not only good, but better than they have.  I suspect as time goes on they will expand their hold on the market and onto multiple devices.

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Late Breaking Geekery

A few important items

Sony may pull it's music from iTunes, and it's game ideas appear to be a way to compete with Apple.  Of course as we saw Apple is looking into games.  This sounds like a suicidal move on Sony's part, but makes some sense if they want their own ecosystem.

A look at why Nokia's plans with Microsoft may not solve its problems.  I agree the organizational choices don't sound prime, it sounds like splitting to try and get the best out of all markets – with no unified strategy.  I'm starting to think Microsoft is taking advantage of Nokia.

Steven Savage

 

Frustration Friday: WTF Woman

OK you know me here.  I speak on the economy and coaching, trends and career issues, and deep media analysis.  Now and then here, at WTF Friday I let go and rant a bit.  But I don't often touch on highly specific areas of stupidity.

I'd like to touch on Wonder Woman.  Not in the way Steve Trevor would, but on the latest incarnation:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/01/scoop-david-e-kelleys-wonder-woman-tv-pilot-script-dissected-without-major-spoilers/

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