GordonFreeman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 http://universe.lego...us/default.aspx "LEGO Universe has been shut down for good" First they remove the video, now THIS? Something isn't right. I mean, LU is probably never gonna come back. But they went to that extent of saying that LU is gone forever? I don't know how to put it, but this just doesn't make it feel like LU is gone, like there is still a small little spark of it left, somewhere. And given that they saved all our gear, ranks and stuff... EDIT: Strange, LU never had a little "shine" feature on the exit button before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenyx Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I never played LU, but I've seen stuff like this happen with all sorts of things. Take Elecbyte for example. In 2007, their website stated that the group had disbanded and that M.U.G.E.N. RC1 was canceled. However, in 2009 I heard rumors of a new version of M.U.G.E.N. designed to run natively on Windows (the previous versions were for Linux with unofficial direct ports for Windows). Turns out the rumors are true, and now there's a full stable release. I've also seen companies do this to attempt to kill interest. 9/10 times it fails, though. If it does fail, another group usually takes up the reigns either legally or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcom Isst Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm more concerned about how the Hall of Fame is still up. It's still there, mocking me... "You see all these properties, Alcom? Well we think they are better than yours." :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antillies Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Didn't it get shut done 7 months ago? Delayed reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Cupcake Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Didn't it get shut done 7 months ago? Delayed reaction? The game yes. But they had a video up talking about the game after closure. It's down now and replaced with the "LEGO Universe has been shut down for good" text. Not sure if the "check out these cool games" stuff was there before either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm pretty sure they're just trying to shove a little financial disaster under the carpet and hoping everyone forgets that it ever happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 and hoping everyone forgets that it ever happened. And that makes it all the more of a failure. IceHusky and STUDZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyria Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Isn't there a new Lego MMO coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Isn't there a new Lego MMO coming out? It's apparently based around the minifigures theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcom Isst Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Isn't there a new Lego MMO coming out? Alcom link reply powers activate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDZ Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Isn't there a new Lego MMO coming out? Alcom link reply powers activate! Oh, no... That's just not right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Isn't there a new Lego MMO coming out? Alcom link reply powers activate! Oh, no... That's just not right. Actually, it is correct. That is official news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJobless Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 NOPE. DO NOT WANT. STUDZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonFreeman Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 What my point is, it was just plain straight up, seemingly arrogant, "LEGO Universe has been closed for good". But why do it so arrogantly? Wouldn't a message like this be better? : "LEGO Universe has closed. The game will not be reopening" There are numerous other ones that would have pretty much well dispelled the rumors. But this just makes it seem more like it is, than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Because they're sick of all the rumors that it's coming back. IceHusky and lol username 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDZ Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 LU ISN'T WORTH THE MONEY. WE'RE ALL CASH COWS AND COMPLETELY LOST OUR ORIGINAL VIEWS OF CREATIVITY. I mean, just look at all the TT clones games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcom Isst Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 LU ISN'T WORTH THE MONEY. WE'RE ALL CASH COWS AND COMPLETELY LOST OUR ORIGINAL VIEWS OF CREATIVITY. I mean, just look at all the TT clones games. ... Was worth the money to me. LU was an amazing boost to my building abilities, and clever use of the client side model storage allowed me to keep all my property models, as well as the property models of any individual I wished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenyx Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 LU ISN'T WORTH THE MONEY. WE'RE ALL CASH COWS AND COMPLETELY LOST OUR ORIGINAL VIEWS OF CREATIVITY. I mean, just look at all the TT clones games. That just proves that laziness pays off big in the short term. LU was a better long-term investment before it went F2P because of subscriptions. Even if the game wasn't reeling in millions on launch doesn't mean it wouldn't pay off. Just look at World of Warcraft. Blizzard was losing money on it until Leroy Jenkins came along and popularized the game. I'm sure that LU would have gotten its own Leroy if they gave it a chance. Still, according to most large companies, if something isn't making them money in the short term it's a failure. I never understood why they do that... My only theory is that they're greedy and impatient but then that would mean every company was like that, and from my observations in other industries (pipefitting is one I have a ton of experience with the business side of) that's not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oboe Shoes Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I gotta say. That Is an incredibly awkwardly worded message to leave on the site. I could understand a simple "LEGO Universe is no longer available, etc etc." But it's so blunt, it almost looks unprofessional. "Lol, its gone now. Check out this other crap, then go away." But yeah, I think most of us would just like to forget LU ever existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I think most of us would just like to forget No. Fluffy Cupcake, Alcom Isst and STUDZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyria Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I would. Its pretty much LDD that forces you to socialize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDZ Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Leeroy Jenkins Man, I think I butchered that back in the day for my school. I even considered making a Leeroy remake for LEGO Universe, but alas... Never got the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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