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In response to "Why is there a need for social networking? That's not the purpose of the game. -- nm" by hotkiss7348

Who was it that said the other day that HSX has changed their business model? The game is no longer the purpose.

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Oct 23 '08, 11:26

I'm in the camp that firmly believes that HSX can continue to exist financially as a tool for Hollywood studios and spread-betting. HSX felt, though, that they needed to increase ad revenue (thus, user traffic), so they turned it into a social network.

Raul

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did they say that, or is that speculation? - colin Oct 23, 11:27 2
- It's observation. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 23, 11:28 1
  - ok -- nm - colin Oct 23, 11:29

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Who was it that said the other day that HSX has changed their business model? The game is no longer the purpose.

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