A short, interesting column on SW:TOR costs and targets: http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cfm/feature/4115/Scott-Jennings-Great-Expectations-SWTOR.html
150 million for production..just wow. Like they say..the proof is in the pudding..guess we just have to wait and see. But even if its successful..what will they or someone else do next to top it. Like the article mentions..only a couple of companies can spend that much in development. It would be really cool to see someone make a game cheaply that just rules them all. Barring some new tech that makes developing games cheaper....looks like our gamer costs will just keep rising. The "free to play"" micro payment" games will be all I can afford to play. for some comparison my fiance had a meeting with New Zealands Minister. The total amount she will receive from the government for charity is 100 million. She is the CEO of NZCOSS... http://www.nzcoss.org.nz/ Think Ill suggest tonight she use that money to make a game then use the profits for charity... now to come up with an idea for a charity themed MMO....any suggestions?
