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Is wow starting to feel the pressure already from free-to-play MMORPG’s such as Guild wars 2?
By slith June 29, 2011 Follow Author
Today Blizzard announced the ‘World of Warcraft Starter Edition’ which lets you reach lvl 20 for free. This replaces what was a 14 day trial where Blizzard hoped to get you hooked and then converted to a monthly subscription.
To us it seems that after all these years using the same model to change now Blizzard must at some level must be feeling some pressure from superior games like Guild wars 2.
Which to us actually seems like a real contender to take on the Goliath!
And why wouldnt they when Guild wars 2 is going to be such a better game with anti grind game play, a physics engine and under water combat,
So nice try blizzard but guild wars 2 is Free-to-play….. forever!
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I think it’s good they are doing this. Makes the game more accessible to newer players which has always been something I have been critical of, with a base game and 3 expansions to purchase in addition to the monthly sub. All this means is that more people can wow so it will become more competitive (hard to believe I know). When products become more competitive usually it is the consumer who benefits with lower prices and better quality products, this is especially true for the gaming industry. So I welcome their new model! May all find their perfect MMO! For me refugee lies in Guild Wars 2 but my faith shall be tested and only the patient will proceed unscathed.