Belief Quote by Michael Morhaime
“At the time we started working on 'World of WarCraft,' I think there was a limiting belief in the games industry and maybe outside the games industry, that MMOs would only appeal to the most hard-core of hard-core players, and therefore you didn't really need to do anything to make the game accessible to the wider audience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Developers Conference, 2006
The industry assumed MMOs were only for extreme gamers, so they ignored broader accessibility.
In simple terms: People thought only hardcore gamers would play MMOs.
Key Takeaway
Consider wider audiences when designing games.
Themes
gaming industry
accessibility
assumptions
design
audience
MMO
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
strategic
When to use this quote
- game development
- marketing strategy
- user experience design
Key Concepts
market perception
player diversity
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can games be inclusive without alienating core fans?
- What barriers prevent casual players from trying MMOs?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all players have similar skill levels and interests.
