Dave Perry believes Microsoft may have made the wrong choice in canceling Cryptic Studio's Marvel Universe MMO. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, the Shiny Entertainment founder expresses his surprise at the decision to halt the game's development, saying it was "absolutely stunning."
According to Perry, the Marvel license easily eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft, and for that reason could be an actual competitor to Blizzard's behemoth. Though he is disappointed by Microsoft's decision, he understands that the cancellation was likely due to financial concerns, as it's difficult for large companies to ascertain whether sizable investments in MMOs will ever see any return.
Dave Perry is currently developing free-to-play MMOs at Acclaim, as well as tackling a number of side projects, including the direction of a entirely user-generated racing game. We like your ambition, Mr. Perry, but we do recommend picking a less intense photo for your "about" page (as seen above). It scares us a little.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:05PM FredFredrickson said
Dave should stop being stunned and start working on a new Earthworm Jim game that doesn't completely suck.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:05PM (Unverified) said
Meh... I'm more excited about Dragon Ball MMO for both PC and 360
http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/04/15/dragon-ball-online-game-coming-to-xbox-360-pc-mmorpg-storyline-revealed.htm
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http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/04/15/dragon-ball-online-game-coming-to-xbox-360-pc-mmorpg-storyline-revealed.htm
Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
Oh my god. I didn't even know about that.
And surprisingly, it seems like it could be some fun stuff to play. You have plenty of races to choose from, and plenty of options in terms of what abilities you could obtain. Use of swords and other weapons could make it in pretty easily and flight too.
I'm actually looking forward for a Dragonball MMO now. And I can barely even tolerate the show anymore. I passed that phase years ago.
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And surprisingly, it seems like it could be some fun stuff to play. You have plenty of races to choose from, and plenty of options in terms of what abilities you could obtain. Use of swords and other weapons could make it in pretty easily and flight too.
I'm actually looking forward for a Dragonball MMO now. And I can barely even tolerate the show anymore. I passed that phase years ago.
Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:48PM ThornedVenom said
VEGETA! What does the scouter say about its power level?!!
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:55PM (Unverified) said
God damn Fernando! Do you have a job, or what? All I see on this site is your BS. It's annoying.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 1:57PM (Unverified) said
Since 9 a.m. to this time 12:57 p.m. I earned $55 dlls... and you?
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 2:00PM (Unverified) said
I've earned more than that, you troll. lol!! Work from home, lol. No wonder you are the way you are.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 2:38PM (Unverified) said
That wouldn't leave us with 2 classes? fighters and healers I mean humans in DBZ are pretty much worthless.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 2:57PM DonaldMick said
I'm actually shocked that they got a major Japanese license to go Microsoft (PC/360).
Anyone know if Dragon Ball is still popular enough in Japan to have an impact on console sales?
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Anyone know if Dragon Ball is still popular enough in Japan to have an impact on console sales?
Posted: Feb 15th 2008 3:04PM (Unverified) said
There is a DBZ game every year in Japan and the series finished 12 or 14 years ago.I would say yes.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 2:45PM (Unverified) said
Yeah I would love a Marvel RPG but I think that's MUA so...
Anyway I'm looking foward to that Lego MMO,Looks badass.
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Anyway I'm looking foward to that Lego MMO,Looks badass.
Posted: Feb 15th 2008 3:25PM (Unverified) said
When Perry becomes more relevant, I think people will care. Until then he should stay behind the scenes!
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 3:30PM (Unverified) said
Well, this sucks. I have never played an MMO game yet, and I vouched I never would, however, I was going to break my pact with myself for this one. I think M$ is underestimating the purchasing power of the hordes of comic book nerds out there. We are many.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 6:05PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
I must agree with Perry: This might have been the game to bring folks who arn't into MMOs into the fold(me, for example). I only haven't gotten into City of Heroes because I don't care much for credit cards(especially credit cards+internet). I might have done it if Hulk was involved, though...
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 7:18PM (Unverified) said
I'm stunned that this is news. Perry needs to make at least one decent game again some day to merit any further attention.
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Posted: Feb 15th 2008 10:12PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
Wait up! Hold the fucking phone! Wasn't Acclaim dead and buried? I remember the funeral, and when Buena Vista adopted it's only child, Turok...
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Posted: Feb 16th 2008 1:30AM Powerlord said
"According to Perry, the Marvel license easily eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft, and for that reason could be an actual competitor to Blizzard's behemoth."
Final Fantasy eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft. However, we can see that WoW is beating Final Fantasy XI by one and a half orders of magnitude: 10,000,000 vs. 500,000... data taken from MMOGChart.com, last updated 2008 Feb 12.
In other words, popularity in one media doesn't translate to popularity in another. If anything, Final Fantasy has an advantage Marvel doesn't: Final Fantasy is already a video game series.
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Final Fantasy eclipses the mass-market popularity of World of Warcraft. However, we can see that WoW is beating Final Fantasy XI by one and a half orders of magnitude: 10,000,000 vs. 500,000... data taken from MMOGChart.com, last updated 2008 Feb 12.
In other words, popularity in one media doesn't translate to popularity in another. If anything, Final Fantasy has an advantage Marvel doesn't: Final Fantasy is already a video game series.
Posted: Feb 16th 2008 8:12AM (Unverified) said
I think the problem with a Marvel MMO is that City of Heroes has basically done it already.
Frankly, i don't see anything unseating WoW.
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Frankly, i don't see anything unseating WoW.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 10:20PM (Unverified) said
"Dave Perry is currently developing free-to-play MMOs at Acclaim"
Acclaim is back in business?!
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Acclaim is back in business?!
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