World of Warcraft lead designer on why 7M players stuck around — and why 3M left

GamesBeat: We chat with lead game designer Ion “Watcher” Hazzikostas on WoW’s success, subscriber ups and downs, and new content for players coming “Soon.”

[midnightambler]

I really think the time for subscription-based MMOs has passed.

I can't see WoW numbers going anywhere but down now - just look at the curve.

[Koopdogg]

Thank the gods i never got sucked into WOW :)