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Title: Tanks for everything: World of Tanks Blitz's smart transition from PC to iOS Post by: HCK on October 09, 2014, 03:00:22 am Tanks for everything: World of Tanks Blitz's smart transition from PC to iOS
<article> <section class="page"> <p>When World of Tanks (http://worldoftanks.com/) debuted as a PC game a few years back, it seemed like it would be the kind of ultra-niche hardcore simulation that appealed primarily to die-hards with specialized controllers—and loads of time to spend mastering its nuances. But there was an unexpected twist: It was free to download and play, which was still a relatively new concept, particularly in the hardcore PC space.</p><p>Instead of courting a small but vocal fan base, it exploded in popularity due to its accessible business model and game design, making it possible to play a few rounds and have fun without feeling overwhelmed or outgunned—or dig in and really savor the depth of its strategic action. Early this year, developer Wargaming (http://na.wargaming.net/) reported having more than 75 million registered users on PC alone, with an Xbox 360 version launching in February to expand its reach further.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2692884/tanks-for-everything-world-of-tanks-blitzs-smart-transition-from-pc-to-ios.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article> Source: Tanks for everything: World of Tanks Blitz's smart transition from PC to iOS (http://www.macworld.com/article/2692884/tanks-for-everything-world-of-tanks-blitzs-smart-transition-from-pc-to-ios.html#tk.rss_all) |