CROM! Age of Conan Gets Greenlight for XBox 360
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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
by Gary A. Ballard
Yes, that's right. Microsoft wants MMOG's on their flagship console, and Age of Conan is the first to get the greenlight. The press release follows after the bump.
From the press release:
That's right, the makers of Anarchy Online are going to release an MMOG on the PC AND a console. I'm one of the ones hoping Conan is a really good game, but I cannot ignore the absolute disaster that was Anarchy Online's initial rollout. I can only hope that a console's standardized hardware will mean the 360 version will be a more stable release. I hope that the game will be good, nay great, instead of just a rehashed Diku grind fest with shouts of "CROM!" replacing "LEEEERRRRROOYYY JEEEENNKINSSSSSS!" in the main cities.
I can also hope that pixies will sprinkle fairy dust on my unicorn as I ride off into the butterscotch gumdrop sunset.
Funcom has my interest but only a beta slot or a steady release will earn my subscription. You have a unique opportunity, Funcom. Don't screw it up.
From the press release:
Durham, USA – December 12, 2006 – Funcom announces that ‘Age of Conan’ is
approved for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. The announcement means that the
highly anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) has received the
green light from Microsoft, and that Funcom can start official development of an
Xbox 360 version of the game.
“This is a groundbreaking leap forward for Funcom. The fact that we now get
the chance to develop ‘Age of Conan’ for the Xbox 360 means access to a
potentially whole new and large MMO market,” said Trond Arne Aas, CEO of Funcom. “The fast-paced and innovative combat system in ‘Age of Conan’ will suit the demanding console audience perfect. We believe the amazing online capabilities
of Xbox 360 will be a great match for MMOs like ‘Age of Conan’, and as one of a
handful officially approved MMO games for the console we aim to create a unique,
brutal and powerful online gaming experience.”
That's right, the makers of Anarchy Online are going to release an MMOG on the PC AND a console. I'm one of the ones hoping Conan is a really good game, but I cannot ignore the absolute disaster that was Anarchy Online's initial rollout. I can only hope that a console's standardized hardware will mean the 360 version will be a more stable release. I hope that the game will be good, nay great, instead of just a rehashed Diku grind fest with shouts of "CROM!" replacing "LEEEERRRRROOYYY JEEEENNKINSSSSSS!" in the main cities.
I can also hope that pixies will sprinkle fairy dust on my unicorn as I ride off into the butterscotch gumdrop sunset.
Funcom has my interest but only a beta slot or a steady release will earn my subscription. You have a unique opportunity, Funcom. Don't screw it up.
Labels: MMOG, Video Games
posted by Gary A. Ballard @ 10:18 AM
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