Player vs. Everything: Starting over2009-09-21 00:00:00level.
Still, there's definitely also something to be said for having a fresh and new adventure laid out for you and challenging your comfort zone. Trying a new game or playing a different class can be a very fun and rewarding experience, even if it's tough to do. The nice thing about trying something new is that you can always return to your old character if you don't like your new one. You never know when you might find a playstyle that's even more fun than your old one, or a new game that blows your old one out of the water. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, eh?
Though it can be hard, it never
hurts to give your gaming a little reboot now a...
Puzzle Pirates Shows Indie Developers Can Succeed in the MMO Market2009-09-10 00:00:00source the technology you need to create that fun. BIZ: How does a small operation like Three Rings market their title? I've seen ads on Penny Arcade; do you run ads anywhere else, or rely on a quality product and the word of mouth it brings? DJ: Most of our customers have come from word of mouth. We have distribution with shockwave.com and Popcap Games, and we hope to announce more online distribution deals soon. We are also working on a retail distribution deal that should be announced soon, along with more aggressive advertising campaigns for 2005.
Ye towne squareBIZ: Do you think the MMO market explosion has helped or
hurt Puzzle Pirates? DJ: I don't really think of us as directly competitive with 'core' MMOs. We may have lost a few players to World of Warcraft, but most 'core' players who play Puzzle Pirates enjoy it precisely because it's not whacking Orcs and leveling.This comes back to ch...
