CyberSports’ free-to-play soccer massive multiplayer online game is getting pretty popular. Apparently, Football Superstars‘ registered members base is growing at a pretty steady rate. In May, 2008 there were only 25,000 people registered, and now there’s over 250,000. Not too bad.
Football Superstars lets you become a football/soccer star. You create a personal character, then are released in virtual world where football is the focus. You can join up with other players to play games ranging from 3 on 3 to 11 on 11. You get stronger and gain more abilities as you play in more matches, making you a better and more in demand player.
There’s more to Football Superstars than just the sport though. When you aren’t taking part in a game, you can buy new items for your character, can talk and hang out with other players, train, visit clubs or deal with paparazzi.
Normally I’d be hesistant about a sports MMO, since you’d think the focus would be on, you know, the sport. But Football Superstars‘ balance and variety makes it sound really appealing.
Read [GamesIndustry.biz] Site [Football Superstars]
Multiplying their users by 10 in only 7 months? Wow, something is clearly working for these folks. Agreed, sports isn't generally the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions MMO, but perhaps I need to rethink my thinking. Off to give this one a look see. Thanks!