Every MMO should have a free trial. I can see a certain logic in not giving one. If you don't give one, a portion of people on the fence will buy the program, and if they don't like it, the company would still have the revenue. If you offer a free trial, the same holds true, and a certain portion will buy the game.
At this point, the company has to decide. Do they think the portion will be higher without or with a free trial. By no means is this a one size fits all decision. Things like reviews, player feedback, and a host of other factors nudge the decision one way or another.
From a player point of view, the answer is easy. Every MMO should have a free trial.
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Every MMO should have a free trial. I can see a certain logic in not giving one. If you don't give one, a portion of people on the fence will buy the program, and if they don't like it, the company would still have the revenue. If you offer a free trial, the same holds true, and a certain portion will buy the game.
At this point, the company has to decide. Do they think the portion will be higher without or with a free trial. By no means is this a one size fits all decision. Things like reviews, player feedback, and a host of other factors nudge the decision one way or another.
From a player point of view, the answer is easy. Every MMO should have a free trial.
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