This is what can happen when you’re dependent on a platform controlled by someone else.
(Yes, of course, I understand the advantages of tapping into a large group of consumers someone else has already aggregated for you.)
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Project Entropia Becomes a Bank
Friday, March 20th
I’m a little dubious that the details are not correct but this is interesting news. Project Entropia, the MMO from the Swedish developer MindArk, which has long permitted and supported players trading real money for in-game currency and vice-versa, is now acting as a bank, with deposits in it insured by Sweden’s government-backed deposit insurance. […]
Hiring a Community Manager
Tuesday, March 17th
Sparkplay is hiring a Community Manager for Earth Eternal. Check out the job description and if you’re qualified/interested shoot me an email at matt (-at-) sparkplaymedia (-dot-) com. teen fuck herself Kiddie Porn hyapatia lee!tommy hilfiger; Nude Lesbians Girls in wet lingerie girls like spanking 638.wet tits; Underage Girls Teen halloween costumes teen hardcore 616.team building […]
Sales Figures for Spiderweb Software
Tuesday, March 17th
Jeff Vogel of the ultra-indie Spiderweb Software has posted sales figures and expenses for one of their games - Geneforge 4. For those who don’t know Spiderweb (most of you I’m guessing), they have three full-time employees though he uses a couple of contractors as well. He’s been doing this for 15 years now, putting […]
Freedom of Speech FTW!
Friday, February 20th
I’m tired of hearing people claim, without justification, that violent video games are somehow harmful to children. Just because you believe it doesn’t make it so, folks. The mass media loves to throw around the idea that violent games corrupt youth and I’ve heard more than one person in our own industry talk about how […]
Atlantica Online
Friday, February 20th
Anyone know how Atlantica Online is managing to afford to offer to buy your character (past a certain level) if you’re unhappy with the game? How much are they paying, and how much time do you need to put in to get past their level barrier? It seems to me to be financially untenable due […]
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