How Do MMOs Make Money?

Date: 03-16-2009 Views:
KeyWord: MMOs,MMORPG,make money
Summary:Successful MMOs clearly can realise significant profits for their operators and investors. How?

8. Lord of the Ring Online

Genre/Platform: Western MMORPG, client install with 3D graphics
Revenue sources: Subscription, retail sales
DFC estimated 2008 revenue: USD 50-USD 150 million

9. Warhammer Online

Genre/Platform: Western MMORPG, client install with 3D graphics
Revenue sources: Subscription, retail sales
DFC estimated 2008 revenue: USD 50-USD 150 million

10. Age of Conan

Genre/Platform: Western MMORPG, client install with 3D graphics
Revenue sources: Subscription, retail sales
DFC estimated 2008 revenue: USD 50-USD 150 million

Source: simplelifeforms


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