World of Warcraft' Still A $1B Powerhouse Even as Subscription MMOs Decline

After years of assassination attempts by various WoW-killers hitting the market, it’s more clear than ever that world of warcraft gold for sale has not only weathered the storm, but continues to thrive even in the face of a declining model.
SuperData Researc has a new set of numbers based on the most popular subscription MMOs still in existence, and it should surprise few that World of Warcraft doesn’t just lead the list, it dominates it.
They have WoW bringing in over a billion dollars in revenue in 2013, with a 36% market share. It’s next closest competitor is the big-in-Asia MMO, Lineage 1, with $253M in revenue and 9% of the market.yfhwfw321

And what may be a surprise to many is that Star Wars: The Old Republic is actually #4 on the list, bringing in $165M in revenue last year. While much of the game went free-to-play after a disappointing debut, there’s still a subscription model that has made the MMO profitable for EA. Often SWTOR is regarded as a cautionary tale in the industry in terms of bloated budgets, over-ambition and emulating competitors, but looking at the numbers, the game has evolved into a profitable enterprise for EA, and has made even its massive budget back at this point.