I'll agree that it sound like very little effort was put into the name. Although better than that random title years ago called DawnTide or some other two detergents together.
totally a complete, out of touch fail if it goes forward like this
not going to be promising if they can't understand EverQuest is a game name that doesn't have mainstream marketing appeal
I heard the end is near; also heard the new beginning is just around the corner...so why don't you take a peek and enlighten us all
As far as the name goes I thought the same thing about the Karate Kid movie, as it was obviously Kung Fu so why not the Kung Fu kid.
You build upon success as we have seen in sequels, prequels, series, remakes, etc...aren't we all more sentimenal then we care to believe?
Tapping into the EverQuest veterans isn't the question or the goal, it's a given. O_o
Wasn't World of Warcraft the Everquest killer so to speak? How long were players clammering for the next WoW Killer to emerge? WoW isn't even a factor to even consider anymore as its day is done. This goes for Everquest as well yet why would anyone want to recreate all that lore, all the lands, all the beasties, etc...from scratch...ugh...why not just use it and carry the name over from a revolution that started back in 1999?
Originally posted by Nanfoodle Sad to say... Everquest Next was just something to call it that sounded catchy. Now its snowballed so much I am not sure they can name it something else. No one would know what it was lol. 6 years of trying to come up with the next Everquest game and you think they could have come up with something better. Even the name Everquest 2 lacks something. Besides in 8 years from now when they are making Everquest 4, it wont be next any more.
They could name the Everquest after next Everquest: Next Next
I still know what you did last Everquest
After Everquest: Next Next they can call it Everquest: Next One.
Originally posted by Nanfoodle Sad to say... Everquest Next was just something to call it that sounded catchy. Now its snowballed so much I am not sure they can name it something else. No one would know what it was lol. 6 years of trying to come up with the next Everquest game and you think they could have come up with something better. Even the name Everquest 2 lacks something. Besides in 8 years from now when they are making Everquest 4, it wont be next any more.
They could name the Everquest after next Everquest: Next Next
I still know what you did last Everquest
After Everquest: Next Next they can call it Everquest: Next One.
Haha, good one
More likely, "Everquest The Game After the Last One". ETGATLO rolls right off the tongue.
I like the name. It conveys the idea that it's next generation, which 20 million MMO players have been looking for.
The proposal that they could name it anything and EQ players would play it regardless clearly explains why I am currently playing Dragon's Prophet and DC Online... wait, never mind.
Odd, the name for sounds perfectly logical for being the Next offering in the EQ series.
Besides, let's all be very happy that "Unchained" wasn't in the cards.
Given that logic, what will the EverQuest game after "EverQuest Next" be called? "EverQuest After"?
Actually, "EverQuest After" is better than "EverQuest Next." And you can still derive logic from its meaning. It comes After the other offerings in the series, right!?
I agree with the OP. EQ "Next" is lame. I would rather have just plain old "EverQuest 3"
Originally posted by Nanfoodle Sad to say... Everquest Next was just something to call it that sounded catchy. Now its snowballed so much I am not sure they can name it something else. No one would know what it was lol. 6 years of trying to come up with the next Everquest game and you think they could have come up with something better. Even the name Everquest 2 lacks something. Besides in 8 years from now when they are making Everquest 4, it wont be next any more.
They could name the Everquest after next Everquest: Next Next
I still know what you did last Everquest
After Everquest: Next Next they can call it Everquest: Next One.
Haha, good one
Actually this one had it right...instead of calling it Everquest Next, call it:
Odd, the name for sounds perfectly logical for being the Next offering in the EQ series.
Besides, let's all be very happy that "Unchained" wasn't in the cards.
Given that logic, what will the EverQuest game after "EverQuest Next" be called? "EverQuest After"?
Actually, "EverQuest After" is better than "EverQuest Next." And you can still derive logic from its meaning. It comes After the other offerings in the series, right!?
I agree with the OP. EQ "Next" is lame. I would rather have just plain old "EverQuest 3"
I really hope it's just a working title!
Read the "38b.) ROBUST MARKETING - EverQuest 3 SHOULD NOT be named 'EverQuest Next'" section in the LOTPENSAB linked in my signature to see that it, sadly, is indeed the official game name... ;|
Product name can be >EXTREMELY< important in marketing to a wider aspect of the intended demographic.
What's a Kleenex?
What's EBay?
What's a Samsung?
Name of a product matters less when building a brand. What matters more is the content of such product. That's what will build brand recognition and name. If EQ Next is the best game you've ever played, that name will mean a lot more than it does now. And you will see it in a much better light.
Well fortunately the average MMO gamer is close to 30, more than old enough to be comfortable with what they do and who they are even when talking to others. If not that's a pshycological issue on thier end and not SoE's problem.
Although other possibilities were there the official announcment signals that the ball is already rolling on box art and promotional posters, stands, etc. it's a done deal and if anything people will vaguely remember the name EverQuest even if they can't place why. It's a recognition tigger.
I disagree with calling it something without Everquest in it, you have a name recognition, you use it. Next was just a place holder, but it had gotten its own recognition, so I imagine that is why they chose to roll with it.
I could care less if they call it Stinky Turd Dungeon, and you had to go ask people if they got STD yet I care what the game is, not its name.
Originally posted by Nanfoodle Sad to say... Everquest Next was just something to call it that sounded catchy. Now its snowballed so much I am not sure they can name it something else. No one would know what it was lol. 6 years of trying to come up with the next Everquest game and you think they could have come up with something better. Even the name Everquest 2 lacks something. Besides in 8 years from now when they are making Everquest 4, it wont be next any more.
They could name the Everquest after next Everquest: Next Next
I still know what you did last Everquest
After Everquest: Next Next they can call it Everquest: Next One.
Haha, good one
Actually this one had it right...instead of calling it Everquest Next, call it:
I do not have a problem with the name, as "Everquest: Revolution" or "Everquest: <insert EQ related name here>" makes it sound like an expansion for Everquest 1. It is a more thoughtful than just Everquest 3
or they could call it Star Wars Galaxies 2 or maybe Everquest Galaxies considering it is meant to be a sandbox like SWG was
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Everquest Next is the official name
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I'll agree that it sound like very little effort was put into the name. Although better than that random title years ago called DawnTide or some other two detergents together.
I heard the end is near; also heard the new beginning is just around the corner...so why don't you take a peek and enlighten us all
As far as the name goes I thought the same thing about the Karate Kid movie, as it was obviously KungFu so why not the KungFu kid.
You build upon success as we have seen in sequels, prequels, series, remakes, etc...aren't we all more sentimenal then we care to believe?
Wasn't World of Warcraft the Everquest killer so to speak? How long were players clammering for the next WoW Killer to emerge? WoW isn't even a factor to even consider anymore as its day is done. This goes for Everquest as well yet why would anyone want to recreate all that lore, all the lands, all the beasties, etc...from scratch...ugh...why not just use it and carry the name over from a revolution that started back in 1999?
Haha, good one
More likely, "Everquest The Game After the Last One". ETGATLO rolls right off the tongue.
I like the name. It conveys the idea that it's next generation, which 20 million MMO players have been looking for.
The proposal that they could name it anything and EQ players would play it regardless clearly explains why I am currently playing Dragon's Prophet and DC Online... wait, never mind.
Much better than World of Everquest. I mean seriously? WOE?
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Definition of WOE
Raquelis in various games
Played: Everything
Playing: Nioh 2, Civ6
Wants: The World
Anticipating: Everquest Next Crowfall, Pantheon, Elden Ring
I think what they were going for here was a play on the Next Gen game term.
Basically it's the next next....
So we are basically getting one of the first ever 3rd generation games here with Everquest Next.
Also if you named it Everquest Dawn Breaking or something, you make it sound like a regular EQ expansion.
The Everquest Ultra sounds like a new video card or a new beer....bud not an RpG.
However, if EQ came out with a good tasting beer named EQ Ultra, I would definately try it.
Given that logic, what will the EverQuest game after "EverQuest Next" be called? "EverQuest After"?
Actually, "EverQuest After" is better than "EverQuest Next." And you can still derive logic from its meaning. It comes After the other offerings in the series, right!?
I agree with the OP. EQ "Next" is lame. I would rather have just plain old "EverQuest 3"
I really hope it's just a working title!
Actually this one had it right...instead of calling it Everquest Next, call it:
After Everquest
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This^^^^^^^^^^
What's a Kleenex?
What's EBay?
What's a Samsung?
Name of a product matters less when building a brand. What matters more is the content of such product. That's what will build brand recognition and name. If EQ Next is the best game you've ever played, that name will mean a lot more than it does now. And you will see it in a much better light.
LOL I think calling her a babe might be worse for your chances of "courting."
Although other possibilities were there the official announcment signals that the ball is already rolling on box art and promotional posters, stands, etc. it's a done deal and if anything people will vaguely remember the name EverQuest even if they can't place why. It's a recognition tigger.
I hate the name.
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I disagree with calling it something without Everquest in it, you have a name recognition, you use it. Next was just a place holder, but it had gotten its own recognition, so I imagine that is why they chose to roll with it.
I could care less if they call it Stinky Turd Dungeon, and you had to go ask people if they got STD yet
I care what the game is, not its name.
Everquest Eruption
Everquest Times
Everquest sandbox
Everquest Destiny
Everquest rite of passage
Everquest gold
Everquest emerald
Everquest ever
Everquest quest
Everquest epic
Everquest axe sword bow dagger and staff
everquest mission
everquest identity
Everquest new
everquest after
everquest never before
everquest bacon
everquest anime
Everquest the story
Everquest saga
everquest genesis
everquest station
everquest box
everquest joy
everquest high
everquest tree
everquest rock
everquest master
everquest journey
everquest XP
everquest horizon
i was trying to think of cheesy ones but some are not that bad. Especially bacon.
Write bad things that are done to you in sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble
side note - I thought Everquest Horizons was a good name back before we found out 'Next' was going to stand as the name.
And the one following will be named
4EverQuest
Planetside 2 was called Planetside:Next right up until SOE Live... maybe a bit before.
I would not be shocked to hear that it is changed. Either way who cares what it is called.
On a side note, I will never understand the people that feel the need to spam a bunch of potential names for things. Why?
Must be what the people with "Marketing" degrees do since they can never find a job in their field.
I do not have a problem with the name, as "Everquest: Revolution" or "Everquest: <insert EQ related name here>" makes it sound like an expansion for Everquest 1. It is a more thoughtful than just Everquest 3
or they could call it Star Wars Galaxies 2
or maybe Everquest Galaxies considering it is meant to be a sandbox like SWG was
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