MMO development is the online gaming industry and analyzes trends and current problems for cases massively multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing game (RPG). A vision for the future and an overview of new trends and design challenges facing developers, are the problems in cybersociology, community and social games, and the management of newly launched MMORPG discussed in detail. MMO EVOLUTION is a perfect guide for travelers, adventurers,…
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There are some interesting Nuggets, but unfortunately for most MMO Evolution looks like a blog instead of a large well-documented fact supported by the book.
Rice makes many statements and comments, particularly with regard MMO industry, he never really supported with concrete figures or evidence. Although most of the answers are pretty accurate picture of what I could gather, there is little weight behind them just because they are rarely supported by facts and figures.
In the best case generalizes too much. At worst, it will be stubborn sometimes general statements were sold as fact with little or no playoffs. Confirms computers is a gaming platform than consoles, but it is very subjective and depends entirely on what kind of game you play. Other times are so exhausted and incoherent. On the one hand, complain that the industry is not doing enough to attract the mass market and the younger players, but only a few pages later, complaining that "In essence, games are designed for grades 6", and many players' desire after the golden age of games that require a notebook or journal.
There are a few nuggets in particular during the latter part of the book, which offers some interesting ideas to the MMO game design. But even then, it is strange how the first part of the book argues that the MMO industry is too focused on setting up the same tired fantasy, but many of his ideas in the latter part of the book revolves around the same tired fantasy framework against previous irritated.
I support their work, but this book is really best suited for a blog and simply not tested or objective enough to justify a price of U.S. $ + 20. But if you can find this book used at a cheap price, might be worth collecting.
MMO Evolution is a good first entry level to the growing opposition to big box MMO long journey in space of the North American market. It is written in a style blog, for what it is quick and easy. Sometimes it's editorial, but at heart there is a strong understanding of a number of critical aspects of MMO gaming industry. You have to read between the lines a bit to get the full essence of what is said in this book, and some may come as a bit stubborn.
Particularly interesting is the discussion of deadlock and thematic content and the low investment risk vs. reward / cash quickly mentality that is so given the high stakes and risk averse in the MMO industry.
I recommend this book for people looking for a place to begin to understand the growing "in quantity" of disgruntled players, developers and visionaries in the Game. This book gives a strong clear vision of what they think, feel, and the changes they want to perform.
I recommend World of Warcraft fans and the Big Box Game players avoid, unless you want to write bad reviews on Amazon in their spare time. You will become frustrated and angry that titles appreciate their hearts are used as examples of stagnation and avoid change.
When reading the book I started taking mental notes for examination under. When I arrived to write the first review I found was exactly the same opinion as me. The book looks like a collection of blogs (or a very long blog) ranting about the current situation and potential development of MMO games.
As the first review says, this publication contains many unsubstantiated opinions and often conflicting reports on the current situation in this part of the game development industry. There are very few examples given.
There are many more (and better) blogs to comment on much deeper and significant industry. You can spend time and money by reading this book, or just surf some web forums of gambling on the Internet for the same level of understanding.