mmo life mmo cluster gdc2009 presentation facebook for mmo gamers
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MMOCluster Presentation GDC 2009TRANSCRIPT
Much more than a Facebook for MMO Gamers!
WHAT IS MMO CLUSTER?
All & Everything about your favorite MMO
• Multi language network of MMO “satellites“
• Sub-portals dedicated to the most popular MMO Games
• Satellites follow the look-and-feel of the MMOG
• Own bespoke DKP System to bind players not ‘in-game’
• Complete set of features to cater the gamers daily needs
News & Information
Social CommunitySocial Networking
Guild Hosting
Multi Language
Profiles
WHO IS MMO CLUSTER?
All & Everything about your favorite MMO
MMOCluster GmbH based in Berlin
www.mmocluster.de was launched in 2007
MMOLife acquired 49% stake in February 2009;
perfect blend of targeted portals and community features
www.mmocluster.com was launched in February 2009
roll out plan will integrate with MMO Life’s portals and
communities
100.000 registered
MMOG Players
3,000,000 monthly
page impressions
350.000 monthly
visitors
COMMUNITY FEATURES
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Build & Manage your own Guild
• Find gamers near you (address)
• Create own and characters of friends and rate them
• Leveling system (accumulate points)
• Guild recruitment (guilds are looking for gamers)
• Gamer recruitment (gamers are looking for guilds)
• ICQ-like Chat system (texting between gamers)
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
COMMUNITY FEATURES
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Open article system (broadcast your avatars)
• Gallery (official screenshots and UGC sections)
• Q&A base (Yahoo!Answers like knowledge base)
• Signature generator
• Raid overview (easy initiate & participate)
• Official forums
• Quote area (funny quotes; ‘quote of the day’)
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
GROUP FEATURES
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Article system (write & send out your guildsnews)
• Advanced group interaction & invitation
• Google Maps integration
• Discuss, Rate, Vote
• Cluster DKP™ (organize your own guilds & raids)
• Teamspeak (Chat & Connect with guild members)
• Group gallery (show off screenshots & meetings)
• Hall of Fame
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
USER FEATURES
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Be active with your character
• Create a Real-Life profile
• Write blogs
• Upload images
• DKP statistic
• Guestbook
• Personal mailbox
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
GAMERS: BE PART OF THE CLUSTER
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Profile your Avatar and gaming experience
• Build your own MMO guild & organize raids
• Connect & Interact (friends, guild & gamer recruitment)
• Expanded gaming experience and entertainment
• Publish your own stories, news and reviews
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
PUBLISHERS: BE PART OF THE CLUSTER
All & Everything the MMO gamer needs
• Add extra dimensions to your MMOG by adding Community Services your
players love
• Extend the gaming experience when gamers are not ‘in-game’
• Gamers who sign up for publisher’s satellite feel bound to the game
• Ultimately reduces ‘churn’ rate as gamers do not want to leave the community
Much more than just a Facebook for gamers!
Contacts
Tony Colafrancesco (USA and ROW) Business Development Director
MMO LifeP: +1 443 9285158E: [email protected]
Rolf Kloeppel (Europe)General ManagerMMO ClusterP: +49 177 6003004E: [email protected]
Part of the MMO LIFE Family