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Title: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: TilDeath on July 26, 2010, 08:39:17 AM
I am trying to find out what are the most popular online games for PC's (not Xbox, Wii, PS3 etc...).  I would also like to know what ranks there are for instance in "WOW" there are  the Death Knight | Druid | Hunter | Mage | Paladin | Priest | Rogue | Shaman | Warlock | Warrior, which of these is the highest rated.  I understand that there are different levels but making all levels even which would be strongest to weakest.

I am looking to name some gaming PC's.  For instance there will be the WOW series with the names used above.

Thanks for the input guys.

TD
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Tec on July 26, 2010, 08:45:11 AM
Other than AH I don't PC game enough to know what the big names are these days, but if you're looking for something to try Starcraft II drops at midnight tonight and it's gonna be pretty huge me thinks.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: TilDeath on July 26, 2010, 08:53:53 AM
Other than AH I don't PC game enough to know what the big names are these days, but if you're looking for something to try Starcraft II drops at midnight tonight and it's gonna be pretty huge me thinks.
Thanks, but no I am looking to name some gaming PC's.  For instance there will be the WOW series and the name of each system as I have about I should clarify that I guess.  Thanks again for the answer.

TD
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Tec on July 26, 2010, 09:08:39 AM
That's actually a pretty cool idea.  You should build one called The Dweeb and ship it pre loaded with AH :devil  The Death Knights were the most badass you could get in WC2 and it's a sweet name in an evil sort of way.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Blooz on July 26, 2010, 09:15:48 AM
Online PC games I can think of?

WW2 Online
Cafe World
Farmville
Navyfield
World of Tanks
Everquest
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Viperius on July 26, 2010, 09:28:34 AM
EvE Online  ;) biggest single server mmorpg
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Reschke on July 26, 2010, 10:05:38 AM
Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Call one the Medic....just because someone is gonna own your arse!
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: soda72 on July 26, 2010, 10:11:20 AM
THQ/relic is starting an online edtion for 'Company of Heroes' (COH:O) that's due to come out this fall.  It's currently in closed beta.

It's suppose to be free to play, when it comes out... 

http://www.companyofheroes.com/
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Yenny on July 26, 2010, 10:12:27 AM
I would say WOW, since it has like 25 millions players? Before WoW there was Everquest. Everquest is the father of all modern MMORPG.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: lowZX14 on July 26, 2010, 10:17:12 AM
On a side note, TD I'm so happy to see you back man, you'll be getting a PM in the near future I hope about a build. 

Welcome back to the states Sir.   :banana:
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Reschke on July 26, 2010, 10:45:38 AM
THQ/relic is starting an online edtion for 'Company of Heroes' (COH:O) that's due to come out this fall.  It's currently in closed beta.

It's suppose to be free to play, when it comes out... 

http://www.companyofheroes.com/

Thats good to know...just signed up for it.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: FA-ref-u-g on July 26, 2010, 10:55:43 AM
counterstrike
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Soulyss on July 26, 2010, 10:57:25 AM
Another thought on the WoW idea, rather than a class of character how about naming them after a much sought after item, weapon, or armor?
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: kilo2 on July 26, 2010, 11:05:38 AM
EvE
KOTR 3 is coming out early next year if your a starwars fan
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: gyrene81 on July 26, 2010, 11:10:10 AM
You're not going to run into any unforseen trademark or copyright issues with those names are you?

I know the Call of Duty and Medal of Honor franchises are heavily protected as is Half Life and WoW.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Tec on July 26, 2010, 11:23:14 AM
Another thought on the WoW idea, rather than a class of character how about naming them after a much sought after item, weapon, or armor?

Sword of a Thousand Truths.  WoW nerds and South Park nerds alike will love it.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: 68ZooM on July 26, 2010, 11:28:22 AM
Any well known PC game will have there names copyrighted, or you will have to get permission from them to use there names or likeness i would venture to say
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: TilDeath on July 26, 2010, 02:28:44 PM
You're not going to run into any unforseen trademark or copyright issues with those names are you?

I know the Call of Duty and Medal of Honor franchises are heavily protected as is Half Life and WoW.
It's going to be all in the naming... IE WOW has the Death Knight | Druid | Hunter | Mage | Paladin | Priest | Rogue | Shaman | Warlock | Warrior... but these are all known names used within a dictionary other then a Death Knight.  As long as I am not calling it the WOW Death Knight _____ System I am ok so says my attorney.  Additionally I am not not selling gaming software, so I am not competing with any of these companies.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: TilDeath on July 26, 2010, 02:33:47 PM
Any well known PC game will have there names copyrighted, or you will have to get permission from them to use there names or likeness i would venture to say
Agreed, I could not use World of Warcraft but using WOW would be allowed since this is a word and not a title.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: TilDeath on July 26, 2010, 02:35:57 PM
On a side note, TD I'm so happy to see you back man, you'll be getting a PM in the near future I hope about a build. 

Welcome back to the states Sir.   :banana:
TY TY  :salute  Look forward to hearing from you.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: lowZX14 on July 26, 2010, 02:36:35 PM
Oh trust me, I think I'm more looking forward to it than you are right about now with this P.O.S. machine that is at the house. 
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: ABDCWOT on July 26, 2010, 02:50:16 PM
I'm still looking for your tapa-kegga machine.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Dragon on July 26, 2010, 02:56:15 PM
Beer Pong

 :cheers:



Comp names could be:

Small balls - economy machine
Bouncing Balls - better than above
Big Balls - medium gamer
Monster Balls - high end gamer


Add Wet for a water cooled machine.


 :bolt:
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Ghosth on July 26, 2010, 09:25:30 PM
Roll back into the past a bit TD.

Doom was the best in its day.
Quake took it to another level

If your aiming these systems for pilots, then you need to look at aircraft names.

"the Hawg"
"Run Hun"
"Zeke"
"Mustang"
"Yak Attack"

Actually some of those are just funky enough they might go over like gangbusters.

Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Enker on July 27, 2010, 12:10:04 AM
You could also use aspects of WoW's roles, like The Tank | The Dungeoneer | The Raider. I don't know much about MMORPGs to name any other roles.
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Kazaa on July 27, 2010, 12:18:34 AM
Starcraft 2
MW2
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Jayhawk on July 27, 2010, 12:22:08 AM
Delta Force! That game was so much fun.

It ended up being mostly cheaters and hackers though so "bye bye".
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: RTHolmes on July 27, 2010, 04:18:17 AM
years ago there used to be a live headcount and weekly rankings of all the online games at www.csports.net (cybersports network) but its just a placeholder page now. I've had a good look for this stuff before, havent found a new source yet though :(


edit: gametracker.com seems to be doing something similar, current top 10:

Game                      Servers
Counter Strike 1.6        32279
Counter Strike Source     17182
Call of Duty 4            10857
Battlefield Bad Company 2 7397
Ventrilo (??)             6142
TeamSpeak 3 (??)          4463
Team Fortress 2           3878
Call of Duty 2            3039
Left 4 Dead 2             2667
Title: Re: Most popular Online PC Games
Post by: Flench on July 27, 2010, 07:26:44 AM
Star Trek is out now but I think it's kind of like WOW .