Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

[Dark Drakan]

Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

Another company trying to take its first steps into the MMO market?

Take-Two sees both Bioshock and Civilisation as untapped opportunities in the online gaming market, according to a presentation given by Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick yesterday.

Speaking at the Smid Cap Conference yesterday while we were tucked up in bed, Zelnick noted World of Warcraft's $1.1 billion revenue from last year and offered both games as potential opportunities to tap that market.

He also detailed why company stockholders unanimously rejected EA's take over bid, stating that the offer "is inadequate and substantially undervalues the company and its assets."

Finally, Bioshock: The Movie was also mentioned as an opportunity to branch into traditional media.

 

[Tsuyu]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

*Puts on top hat and '40s suit*

Yes please!

 

[Arseface]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

As a lover of the Civilization franchise, I'm going to respond to that call.

I don't think Civ needs to become a Mumorpegeh (in the words of Yatzee :ninja as there is already an extensive online system already in place, and I must say, I've gotten over the novelty that it brings to the table.

I haven't played enough of Bioshock to respond intelligently to that call.

 

[Orpheus Lupus]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

It depends on how it's done. And also whether or not they're actually serious or just presenting examples.

 

[andythegill]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

To honest what isn't an MMO these days. Warcraft LOTR all sorts have sold out and now Bioshock is.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

To honest what isn't an MMO these days. Warcraft LOTR all sorts have sold out and now Bioshock is.

MMO's are the best selling genres these days and attract the most players worldwide so in the sense of business and sales most games will think about MMO's. Although i have to admit im not a fan of MMO games.

 

[Sephiroxas]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

No, thank you. :'(..

 

[Orpheus Lupus]

Re: Take-Two considering Bioshock MMO?

I still don't honestly think they're actually planning on doing it. It's got more to do with the whole EA buyout thing...They're showing shareholders "Stuff We Could Do Ourselves If We Really Just Wanted To".