Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The journalists over at Massively OP did a serious number on the New World: Aeternum announcement. Not only did they very openly criticize many of the aspects that the player base have also been complaining about, but they also warned them ahead of time that the announcement wouldn't be well-received.

Sources:
Massively Overthinking: The New World Aeternum debacle: massivelyop.com/2024/06/14/massively-overthinking-the-new-world-aeternum-debacle
Hands-On New World: Aeternum - SGF Play Days 2024 | 3GB: youtube.com/watch?v=SkcTIZJwP88

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00:00 - They were warned
00:34 - What is Massively Overthinking?
00:59 - Andrew's warning
03:50 - New World's "Rebrand"
04:40 - Console appeal
06:33 - Tone-deaf messaging & marketing
07:21 - It SHOULD be a top 5/10 MMO
07:37 - Sunset date?

#NewWorld #aeternum #newworldaeternum
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