Another Web-Based Game Targeting Casual Gamers Launches 79
News.com is reporting that Mytopia, another casual-gaming network, has launched into public-beta. More than just a regular game with virtual rewards, Mytopia encourages exchanging points for real-world prizes like iTunes or Amazon certificates. "Since Mytopia is centered on "classic games," the offering--Sudoku, chess, backgammon, hearts, spades, dominoes, bingo, and poker--is a bit of a yawn, though the company has said new games will be added on a monthly basis. On the flip side, the familiarity of those games may be a draw to players who don't want to learn a whole new set of rules. Indeed, Mytopia is targeting a thoroughly non-"gamer" demographic."
eh, I dunno (Score:1, Insightful)
Is this really a good name? (Score:4, Insightful)
Isn't "Myopia" a type of optical malady also known as near-sightedness? Granted that "Mytopia" and "Myopia" are two different words, but they are similar enough that the mind will draw a connection between the two whether "liminally" or "subliminally." (Yes, I know there is no word liminally... I just like playing with words and it does effectively get the point across.)
Classic won't cost you, or get you sued. (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:So You Pay To Get Ads? (Score:5, Insightful)
Having said that, this news looks like pure spam on a page like Slashdot. None of its featured games are new or spectacular in any way and the concept is dated back to at least 2001.
Re:iTunes / Amazon.com gift certificate.... (Score:2, Insightful)
Bow before Neopets (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:iTunes / Amazon.com gift certificate.... (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Yeah iTunes gift cards are cool... (Score:2, Insightful)