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The business models for that would closely follow the fantasy sports pay games
Sporting News had a pt game that charged $10 for a flat entry w/no other charges....ran for a couple of years (3-5 maybe) and died last year. That was their most successful run as their other 2 tries didn't even get off the ground.
CDM ran tons of fantasy games from the 3 bigs, NHL, NASCAR, PGA and even a couple of weirder ones (horse racing, pro wrestling). Their price points varied by game but floated in the $30-$60 initial fee then charged by the transaction (where they made a bulk of their money). You ended up spending probably $300-500 if you were competitive throughout the game. Pricey but they lasted for 20 years.
The CDM model could work....the thing that probably killed it were the free services from Yahoo and CBS....which an HSX type game doesn't have to worry about yet. The problem is the pricing point would have to be similar to survive......is everyone willing to spend $300? Multiple entries for $30-50 each, then spend the $500 on the one that got off to the best start...is the dedication to the game there for that type of thing.
My thought....its possible. The CDM model doesn't work for a niche game. SN's flat fee model could work, but it would have to be run bare bones for a way higher flat fee (Server and employee costs et all would have to be a known variable before I'd lay a guess).
Personally I wouldn't throw good money at it but somebody might see something I don't.
Out of interest.. Jul 01, 22:30
Before anyone gets upset by that question... Jul 01, 22:36
yeah, i probably would depending on the price...I mean I do play a Summer movie game and that costs to get in... {nm} Jul 01, 22:37
what game is that - not sure I have come across it? {nm} Jul 01, 22:38
Just some game where people (most of whom are in the movie biz) try to predict the top 10 summer movies in order Jul 01, 22:46
I'm having technical issues on my PC, somehow the IM did not get carried through. Jul 01, 23:06
I can understand your sentiments, and certainly agree in the short term but... Jul 01, 23:15
I wonder if this would be better to discuss over on the players board.. ? Jul 01, 23:32
Good idea - will re-post there. Good night! It's 2:30pm here, so I have hours left in me... {nm} Jul 01, 23:33
The business models for that would closely follow the fantasy sports pay games Jul 01, 23:11
it's funny you mention this model, as this is what got me asking the question myself... {nm} Jul 01, 23:18
Nope. considering I don't have a lot of money to throw around I wouldn't be interested {nm} Jul 02, 03:42
With forum boards? YES Without the boards I can play the derby on BOM. Same format I would pay {nm} Jul 01, 22:48
I don't see HSX closing - Cantor will probably maintain it with a view to selling it on.... Jul 02, 02:26
Here's a free game that a few hundred people play, and it's been around for close to a decade Jul 02, 07:57