World of Warcraft at Ten Ton Hammer

Topic of the Week: Will WoW Standup to the next wave of MMO's?

This weeks “Topic of the Week” we look at the longevity of the World of Warcraft and how long we think it can last. I have discussed this in the past in little pieces here and there, however it is still valid and current. Maybe even more so now, over 2 years after WoW’s initial release. The question really comes down to, with so many new and exciting MMO's on the way, will WoW stand up?

This game has MMO potential unlike any other fantasy based intellectual property out there, even Lord of the Rings. Why do I say this? Easy Warhammer is the property of Games Workshop (GW), the masters of table top miniature strategy games. Being the run away market leader in this field does a few things.

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