1.5 million interested in SWTOR

[Zeli]

and that doesn't mean anything.

I don’t think anyone is surprised that an MMO combo of Star Wars and Bioware has received this much interest. Initial interest is not a problem with a hypefactor of this magnitude, nor is it indicative of success. Most video games only require initial interest for success. MMOs demand longevity. Many MMOs have bragged about their numbers at launch only to flounder shortly after. The real determination of success is in the ability to retain those interested and then grow.

www.computerandvideogames.com/293890/news/15-million-interested-in-star-wars-the-old-republic-beta/

[Rer]

"Yeah Star Trek Online had 1 million registered users before it launched. And look at it now."

[Slurm]

I can't clicky from work....BUT....

I'm actually wondering if EA is worried about that number seeing as they claimed that they'd have to maintain 2 million users to profit after the largest development in games history. Now, they never said how long they'd have to keep 2 million people around...ssoooo...?

And it's not like they won't see a HUGE jump in users in the months between the games date announcement and release. I expect that during the couple of months before the games' release we will be INUNDATED with commercials and advertisements of every sort, making sure that everyone and their pet ferrets know that this shit is happening.

[Takzenen]

Looks like we'll just have to see if Bioware can repel hype of that magnitude.

[Zeli]

I agree. I think if it was closer to launch, this number would be failtastic, but considering how far we are from release, it's kinda hypetacular.

[Dachartach]

IT'S A TRAP!