Newsweek has published a three page article asking whether World of Warcraft is more than just a game. Though some spend their time in WoW grinding, others take a break from the monotony of gaming to interact with others from the community in a meaningful way.
From the article:
Generally, though, players of the game enjoy a form of community rarely seen in the real world; higher-level players go out of their way to tutor newbies and accompany them on quests. Deep friendships are forged. Relationships begin that flower into marriage, with Tauren brides and Undead grooms tying the knot in some virtual tavern in Thunder Bluff.
I guess the question is, does a game become more when people do more than play to win, or is this just an added feature?
Read the full article: Living a Virtual Life
2 Responses to “Is World of Warcraft More than Just a Game?”rss
Maher Saleh, on November 2nd, 2007, said:
World of Warcraft is my life
Filmari Nunti, on July 15th, 2008, said:
Wold of warcraft is not just a game , it’s a life there in the game , a community. In one word is a virtual life
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