AGDC 07: Interview with Raph Koster

Raph Koster went from Creative Director at SOE to the head of a web-based MMO start-up Areae Games. What prompted the change in thinking? Koster shares his rather controversial thoughts on the gaming industry's shift from AAA games to web-based titles in this article.

"I think the big MMOs," mused Koster, "in some ways, they are becoming the next text games."

It's a radical statement from a man whose opinions run contrary to many of the other respected names in this industry. During AGDC, he was on the usual panel of industry leaders and as per usual, he showed his fundamental disagreement on where gaming is going.

More after the jump.

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