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The Great “MMO” Hope
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- Free-to-play, massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are becoming the new “go-to” model for video game companies looking to attract new, young and casual gamers in this competitive and downturned market. In addition, millions are joining free-to-play MMOs to not only explore new gaming environments, but to decrease entertainment spending.
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- What is an MMO?
- Why are traditional gaming companies exploring MMO gaming models?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages to the model?
- How do free-to-play MMOs plan to compete against console games?
- Does a free-to-play gaming experience have a negative connotation?
- What is the business model to support free-to-play games?
- What are microtransactions?
- Are microtransactions successful within free-to-play games?
- What are the risks in an online economy?
- How important is customization in free-to-play gaming?
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- Intermediate
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- Panel
- Event:
- Interactive 2010
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