Five IPs I would like to see made into MMOs

Posted by Stropp on March 2, 2007

Lately, it seems every man and his dog are getting into the business of making massive multiplayer online games. Yesterday I reported on the licensing of the Warhammer 40K property by THQ. Today I noticed that the Pirates of the Carribean is being MMOized. You’ve gotta wonder how many Cap’n Jack wannabes will be made in that one. Still, there’s got to be some value in being a scurvy drunken swashbucker. As long as the character creation lets you have rotten teeth, I’ll be happy!

Anyway, this got me thinking about intellectual properties and online games. I came up with a five IPs that I wouldn’t mind being made into a game.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A PvP Action Online game to slay ‘em all. Taking a little licence, Sunnydale doesn’t fall into a hole at the end of the series, but Buffy still shares her ‘gift’ with the world. Slayers start at the beginning of high school, and at the end of each game year graduate to the next level. Form your own Scooby Gang as you battle Vampyr, Monsters, and the Forces of Darkness. Oh, and by the way. You can play as Vampyr, Monsters, and the Forces of Darkness. Two sides against each other in a PvP battle royale.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

You start off this game as a repressed socialist dwelling in the bogs of ancient Britain.

As you progress in influence and questing, you will come up against a variety of foes such as the Knights who say Ni! Old Women, and little fluffy bunnies who can take of your head in a single flying nip. You don’t actually get a mount in this game, but if you get to a high enough level, you’ll get a minion with a couple of coconut halves to bash together.

There’s not much of a death penalty either, because you’re always getting better.

Star Wars

I know, there was technically an online game based in the Star Wars universe, but, err, well nevermind. Star Wars Online Done Right^Tm is set in a time frame that would suit lots of Jedi running around, which is rich in story. The New Republic era comes to mind, with Luke rebuilding the Jedi order. Plenty of bad guys, and plenty of opportunities for adventure. Likewise, the Knights of the Old Republic era would make for an exceptional game, free from the story rigidity between episode 4 and 5.

Dungeon Keeper

Dungeon Keeper, the game that billed itself as it’s good to be bad, would make a fine hybrid RTS MMO. The player gets to build himself a dungeon and then defend it against bands of good guys with the help of his trusty minions. As he grows in level and stature, the player is able to build better dungeons and recruit nastier creatures to defend it. Bondage Mistress anyone?

Taking a leaf from LotRO’s monster play. Dungeon Masters can leave their dungeons and team up with others to raid another players dungeon for the treasure within.

House

Play in the world of the ascerbic MD. Dr Gregory House. Your quests are to diagnose many the mysterious ailments afflicting your patients while maintaining your morale against the cutting remarks of your questgiver. World of House-craft, or as it will be known once Tyra Banks has her way with it, World of House-crack, will be a brilliant blend of grief and humor.

Continuing the Meme

So, that’s the list of five intellectual properties that I’d like to see made into MMOs. Anyone else have any others?

In fact I might nominate a couple of other bloggers to continue this meme. How about DM Osbon and Gitr? Do you guys feel like participating?

 

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