It is interesting to see things like this come to fruition. About three years ago I was at E-3 checking out the latest MMO’s and FPS games and I overheard one developer make this comment to another developer.
You know I want to make games for kids, Housewives, people with a few hours a week to spend…anyone except for asshats like that.
He was referring to a group of really overweight hardcore MMO players (honestly they all looked like clones of the Simpsons comic shop guy) that had apparently been less than kind about the game they were showing. It really does seem that the most hardcore gamers have pretty much bitched themselves right out of a hobby. If anyone doubts this cruise by what will probably be the last hardcore MMO’s official forums…Mortal Online.
I think you might be on to something. Games are fun or they are not, but hardcore MMO players have this air of elitism that makes me sick.
"I don't give a sh*t what other people say. I play what I like and I'll pay to do it too!" - SerialMMOist
Kind of strange how it is targeted to non-western markets first. Still, I bet the game could be terribly fun every now and then, and if it ever comes over here, i'll give it a spin.
Kids that have an interest in Bob dont even play videos games yet...
This freakin' sponge is targeted at the 5 years old market....right ?
My ten year old niece and her friends still watch sponge bob. I'm sure not as much as when she was little as she was fanatical about it but I still hear that song coming from her room early in the morning when she comes to visit.
As I sit here, watching Spongebob, eating M&Ms and Lucky Charms (not together ofcourse, that makes cocaine), I wonder what seriously messed up things some of your fathers must have done to you to make you hate something that is meant for children so much.
... Who lets their elementary-aged kid sit around playing video games when it isn't raining or snowing or their rooms aren't clean?
I imagine the ones that don't live in safe neighborhoods or single parents that can't watch their child all of the time and don't trust the sitter to keep 100% watch.
I actually live in a neighborhood that's considered unsafe, mainly by people who don't live here, due to rampant drug trade. My kids still at least get out in the yard and get together with their friends on a regular basis, and break up their video game time with some chores, some art, some music, some time with the dog, and some books.
My first thought was this was some bizarre April Fools joke. My second was that it was the 10th of June, and therefore couldn't be. My third thought was what you said.
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PPLLLEEEEAAASSEEEE STOP IT WITH THESE NONSENSE MMOGs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHYYYYY!!!!!!
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Excuse me, I'm going to go drink myself into a coma now.
haha, why not in europe?
Please put me out of my misery.
sigh, seriously?
I know this is for kids, but whats up with all the bullshit MMO's coming out these days? Spongebob squarepants is awesome, but as a MMO? just no..
Currently Playing Path of Exile
This is a sign of the apocalypse. The Seal has been broken.
Aurora, 4x Gaming
Oh! Who's the big pedophile under the sea? SpongeBobNoPants!
Perverted and weird and scary is he! SpongeBobNoPants! If you have a child and don't want him met.
SpongeBobNoPants! Then don't let your kid go alone on the net!
SpongeBobNoPants, SpongeBobNoPants, SpongeBobNoPants!
Seriously, this and Hello Kitty Online must be crawling with Date Line rejects.
I think you might be on to something. Games are fun or they are not, but hardcore MMO players have this air of elitism that makes me sick.
"I don't give a sh*t what other people say. I play what I like and I'll pay to do it too!" - SerialMMOist
I want to be Mr Krabs that would be awsome!!!
Seriously when are they going to make a good WWII or a Western for the older gamers.
The kiddies have tons of mmos /cough WoW
Collector of old minis.
Playing WAR:Age of Rekoning
www.oldtimersguild.com
Kind of strange how it is targeted to non-western markets first. Still, I bet the game could be terribly fun every now and then, and if it ever comes over here, i'll give it a spin.
My ten year old niece and her friends still watch sponge bob. I'm sure not as much as when she was little as she was fanatical about it but I still hear that song coming from her room early in the morning when she comes to visit.
I would probably play this for a short while just for humors sake. Run around owning little kids and teebaggin them, would feel some gooood!
Trash it all you want, I'm going to do it. (You know you will too, you just won't admit it)
They will never rival Club Penguin, ever. Er, not that I play. It's just cute.
Worst Idea for an MMO ever.
Thank God it's staying in Asia. Hopefully, it won't get its flamboyant, spongy fingers on good 'ol AMERRIKUH anytime soon.
I'm afraid to even think of what may be coming next.
they have a hello kitty mmo coming out so why not!
DIBS ON PATRICK!!
Ok... I had to check and see if it was April 1st... This does not bode well <face palm>
Why? What did we do? Why are we being punished? This... this is the end... isn't it?
I'm a big ol' fluffy carewolf. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
can't wait
As I sit here, watching Spongebob, eating M&Ms and Lucky Charms (not together ofcourse, that makes cocaine), I wonder what seriously messed up things some of your fathers must have done to you to make you hate something that is meant for children so much.
My life is now complete
MMO wish list:
-Changeable worlds
-Solid non level based game
-Sharks with lasers attached to their heads
I actually live in a neighborhood that's considered unsafe, mainly by people who don't live here, due to rampant drug trade. My kids still at least get out in the yard and get together with their friends on a regular basis, and break up their video game time with some chores, some art, some music, some time with the dog, and some books.
My first thought was this was some bizarre April Fools joke. My second was that it was the 10th of June, and therefore couldn't be. My third thought was what you said.