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Stars Reach could be the second coming of the sandbox MMO, with player-built cities and 40+ Star Wars Galaxies-style…Stars Reach aims to revive the sandbox MMO genre with ambitious features like player-built cities and procedurally generated planets. Creator Raph Koster describes it as a blend of Star Wars Galaxies, RuneScape, Eve Online, and Ultima Online, emphasizing deep simulation and a wide range of player-driven professions. The game is slated for early access this summer.
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignNiina Fujioka of Playable Worlds, Inc. shared key lessons from their successful crowdfunding campaign for the MMORPG Stars Reach. She emphasized the importance of building a community, setting realistic funding goals, and transparently communicating the development journey to backers. Fujioka highlighted that crowdfunding platforms amplify a message but success hinges on understanding the audience and delivering on promises.