Guild Wars 2

I have to say that I am so impressed with Arenanet’s tenaciousness. Despite the constant stream of negativity and whining thrown their way (typical of the MMO community I know and love), it is clear that they are still going ALL IN to become the best MMO on the market (if it isn’t already). Why is this somewhat unusual? Because we have all seen big MMO development companies literally give up on their MMO mere months after release (usually their financial handlers, focused on short term gains, pull the plug on a promising MMO because it doesn’t garner the homogenous praise and financial outcomes the company expects). Keep up the good work, Arenanet, and keep fighting for our love. You have already earned my respect.

Makade.8042:

Why is this somewhat unusual?

It’s not unusual.

Many game development teams do approach their game with this kind of tenacity, but not the budget which allows much. MMOs largely fail because they attempt less at being their own entity and more of “what did X do right that we can do too?” . . . leading to the same-y slush of MMOs which Guild Wars 1 distinguished itself from enough to spawn a sequel. And for all its faults GW2 does distinguish itself also . . . so that’s why it’s lasting.

Oh, and no subscription fees or pay-walls help.