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The Secret World developer Funcom has posted financial results for its most recent completed quarter, reporting a major dip in revenue compared to the same period in the year prior. During its Q4 – a three-month period ending on December 31st, 2013 – the MMO studio earned $4.3m in revenue, …
Read More »Funcom’s Q4 revenues drop $3.5m year-on-year
Weak sales, increased competition and deferred billings for The Secret World result in tough Christmas for MMO firm
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MMO avoids free-to-play and adopts traditional pay-up-front model
Read More »Funcom ditches The Secret World subscription charges
As of today, a subscription is no longer required to play EA and Funcom’s The Secret World. There are no complicated rules or restrictions, no complex matrixes telling you what you can and cannot access,” the official blurb reads. Pay Once, Play Forever – it’s that simple.” Those who have …
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