NCsoft's CEO Robert Garriott has written an open letter on the company's website discussing its relationship with Sony after their announced support during E3. Few details are provided, but it does give a glimpse of what we should expect in the coming years.
The first title, hopes Garriott, should hit holiday 2008. It will be based on a current IP. "We want to make new products using our current, popular Intellectual Properties that will take advantage of the console, specifically in terms of user interface, connectivity, and play styles." We wonder if that means cross-platform play won't be tackled.
Garriott is looking into new, original IPs, but said "that process ... will take two to three years at a minimum." Also interesting is that the relationship extends beyond just the PlayStation 3 and specifically mentioned the PSP as a possible platform for future projects.
Garriott reassures that PC development is still a major focus for the company. In terms of business models, Garriott said, "there will be the traditional subscription models, micropayment systems and free-to-play games with membership options."
Reader Comments (12)
Posted: Sep 12th 2007 3:04PM Fernando Rocker said
So, the new project is losing money? Just kidding =)
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Posted: Sep 12th 2007 3:18PM (Unverified) said
That made me laugh. What a jerk! A plus for you.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2007 3:10PM (Unverified) said
This would mean a lot to me if I gave a flying f about mmorpg's!
Good for the people that do.
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Good for the people that do.
Posted: Sep 12th 2007 3:50PM (Unverified) said
plzplzplzpzlpzlzpzlpzlzplzpzlpzlz plzzzz make it Guild Wars
what we need in GW right now is fresh faces and fewer whiners complaining their armor isn't epic enough.
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what we need in GW right now is fresh faces and fewer whiners complaining their armor isn't epic enough.
Posted: Sep 12th 2007 4:08PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Sep 12th 2007 5:11PM Shagittarius said
Guild Wars is fun however Guild Wars is not an MMORPG. Its Diablo but with an in-game chat room for forming groups.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2007 4:20PM modifiedbears said
Tabula Rasa can be played easily with a controller the way it is now.
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