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Old 04-29-2008, 07:32 PM   #1
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The Sims Online

First it got renamed to EA-Land, and now they're shutting it down:



I find it both amusing and frustrating actually. I never played TSO, but I well remember EA pouring resources into it at the expense of Earth & Beyond (which I rather enjoyed) because they thought it would be a better bet in the MMO market. Now I can't help but wonder what would have happened if they'd concentrated on E&B in the first place, as although it wasn't as detailed as EVE it also felt a lot less like a job.
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:17 PM   #2
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I'm telling you guys, EA is doom for any MMO that comes under its wing. They have the most bizarre ways of dealing with several issues that involve MMOs. I fear for Warhammer Online, especially since I love Mythic and I love Warhammer. *emo*
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:57 PM   #3
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Re: The Sims Online

EA is a graveyard for MMOs. LOL @ EA-Land. I don't know what is more pathetic:

1) Someone at their company actually came up with that HURTING name.

2) Someone higher up than that person approved it.

The Sims Online was a massive disappointment. I understand that. But at least it had some name brand recognition and some cachet. EA Land sounds unbelievably stupid. Who the heck would be attracted to a game called "EA Land." It sounds like the name for an EA Corporate Retreat.

How many MMOs has EA destroyed now?

What a disaster.

And yes, this also worries me for Warhammer Online - a game I am actually looking forward to because I loved DAoC.
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