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    Whats the next big MMO?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Satyrion, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    So now that AoC and Warhammer is out, what r the next big mmorpgs to hit the market and when?
     
    Satyrion, Oct 6, 2008
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  2. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    Wrath of the Lich King and Darkfall pretty much.

    And no offense, but I think you have an MMO fetish!
     
    Ennea, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Mythos (diablo -style) ... 100% free to play
    Diablo 3 ... RPG that is border line MMO.

    Battlefield Heroes .... 100% free to play
     
    Gophn, Oct 6, 2008
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  5. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think star trek online is going to be huge from the looks of things.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Oct 6, 2008
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  6. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    The KOTOR mmo for sure.
     
    dmacfour, Oct 6, 2008
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  7. Signal2Noise

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    Errr...Diablo 3 is not an mmo. Technically it's not even an RPG for that matter. If you mean a Diablo mmorpg then...

    Subscribe to WoW, 'roll' up a warrior, hunter, or priest, and spend the whole time in Duskwood. There, you've got Diablo MMO.
     
    Signal2Noise, Oct 6, 2008
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  8. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i'm waitin for diablo III.

    i heard mortal online will be somethin like ultima online, but with better graphics. so i'm really lookin forward to MO.
     
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  9. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    Whoa. First I've heard of MO. Piques my interest.
     
    Ennea, Oct 6, 2008
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  10. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    I look forward to

    Aion (uses crytec engine)
    All Points Bulletin (like a MMORPG GTA)
    Darkfall
    The Chronicles of Spellborn
     
    Satyrion, Oct 6, 2008
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  11. mullenbooger

    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    I thought you gave up video games, what made you change your mind?
     
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  12. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    Anarchy Online

    Its a simple but good answer my young padawan.
     
    Satyrion, Oct 6, 2008
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  13. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    im looking forward to aion and the Kotor mmo.
     
    joshthor, Oct 7, 2008
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  14. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    I dunno about the next big MMO but I know these are in development in some stage or another:

    KotOR
    Fallout
    Jumpgate Evolution
    World of Darkness
    Infinity: The Quest for Earth
    Star Trek Online
    Stargate Worlds
     
    Prydeless, Oct 7, 2008
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  15. Garandhero

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    I look forward to the
    LOTRO Expansion: Mines of Moria
    Stargate Worlds
    KotOR
    Starcraft MMO (hopefully)
    and yea Star Trek
     
    Garandhero, Oct 7, 2008
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  16. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I suppose the WoW expansion is going to be big but its not really a new game so does not count.

    I have seen Darkfall mentioned by a few people, and I know a ton of people look forward to Diablo 3 but that to me is not a MMO.

    I suppose Fallout is also very popular.

    I hope they come out with something similar to Phantasy Star Online sometime soon, that was the best pick up and play MMO for me, and I loved the JP feel it had to it.

    Im just about to play thru Phantasy Star Universe 1 player sometime soon I think as I just reinstalled it the other day.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Oct 7, 2008
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  17. n0Ne

    n0Ne Notebook Enthusiast

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  18. cathy

    cathy Notebook Evangelist

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    Guild Wars 2 maybe...
     
    cathy, Oct 7, 2008
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  19. Tripfist

    Tripfist Notebook Guru

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    APB seems like it will give a well needed kick the nuts to the MMO community. The originators of GTA have a great idea for an MMO. The game engine looks promising too. If it does all it says it does that game will be massive.

    The KotOR MMO hopefully will be pretty sweet. The game engine they are using for that looks awesome. Plus Bioware is behind that game and they have an excellent track record for quality games.
    http://www.heroengine.com/

    The Fallout MMO sounds cool since I really liked those games. But with APB and the new Star Wars MMO out on the horizon I doubt I'll subscribe to that.
     
    Tripfist, Oct 7, 2008
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  20. Vaath

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    Lich King
    Guildwars 2

    Both should have me busy for awhile :)
     
    Vaath, Oct 7, 2008
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  21. Blue_Wolf

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    Lulz, Gaia Online's "zOMG" MMO?
     
    Blue_Wolf, Oct 7, 2008
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    Thank god. Some more Darkfall supporters.

    I would suggest Darkfall over this.

    It's even more like UO.
     
    Mippoose, Oct 7, 2008
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  23. thegooch69

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    The Star Wars KotR MMO that Bioware is developing.
     
    thegooch69, Oct 7, 2008
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  24. DeathByCactus

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    Darkfall is the only hope left for MMO's and me.
     
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  25. ILoveMoogles

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    Gaia Wishes. If it costs gold to pay for the things when it's "official", then I'd be ubar covered.

    My friend said she was beta testing it or something. I haven't asked her about it yet though.

    I really don't know what the next new MMO will be..... there are always new ones. Heh.
     
    ILoveMoogles, Oct 7, 2008
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  26. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Darkfall will be on the same level as AoC and WAR. But WoW WotLK will still be the king of MMORPGs.
     
    Thaenatos, Oct 7, 2008
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    Last i heard, stargate worlds was scrapped. Has this changed???

    Loved the SG-1 series, I thought the Idea of a game was the coolest Idea ever.
     
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  28. synic

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    WoW is going to dominate. Yeah, it gets boring. Yeah, it came out a long time ago. Yeah, it cartoonish. But Blizzard rules. More content means millions and millions of people are going to continue playing World of Warcraft.

    Anyway, I want Diablo III. Yes, I know it's not an MMO, but I don't care.

    Also, is Darkfall a GW expansion?
     
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  29. Mippoose

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    Darkfall is hardly an expansion.

    It has been in development since 2001.

    EDIT: I should clarify.

    It's its own game.

    Full loot, skill based, no levels, streamlined game of the ages.

    The entire emphasis of the game is on huge battles and sieges.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=292932
     
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  30. synic

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    Sounds cool.
     
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  31. stirfriedsushi

    stirfriedsushi Confuse a Cat LTD

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    guild wars 2 hopefully sometime in '09
     
    stirfriedsushi, Oct 7, 2008
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  32. AdamU

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    GW 2 definitely the game i'm waiting for
     
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    I hated the first Guild Wars.

    Dunno why. Just wasn't my thing.
     
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  34. Blue_Wolf

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    lol so am I. It has potential, you just have to be used to the avatar designs beforehand.


    Ok I'd probably say WoW because of the influx of new members to come and how well it's doing currently.
     
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    Lion King Adventures for me!
     
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