S.T.A.L.K.E.R. studio possibly considering MMO
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
was an FPS released last year by GSC Game World, based in the Ukraine. At a press conference concerning its upcoming sequel, Clear Sky, GSC's PR head Oleg Yavorsky said that the team is "considering" creating an MMO from the franchise.
While nothing is definite yet, and Yavorsky has admitted to needing to confer with someone with more experience in MMO development, would the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series make a good MMO? A post-apocalyptic/radioactive wasteland setting could be interesting but limited. Character advancement through collection of items would work well as an MMO mechanic. There are various factions in the original game that could offer enticing classes. And the Anomalies -- areas where the laws of physics are bent askew -- might be a fun way to innovate. Let's hope to hear something before too long.
