This shift has started to result in the death of older methods of communication between game studios and the end consumer. It also means that the death of old methods of communications between users is quickly coming up. One of the latest came today when BioWare announced that they are shutting down their forums on August 26.
In the past, our forums were the only way we could speak to you directly. They allowed our developers to talk with fans, and gave our players the opportunity to talk with each other about our games. But with the rise of social media and geek culture, there have never been more ways for us to connect.
Now we can travel around the world, meeting with you face-to-face at events like PAX, SDCC, and even shows in our own backyard. We can share stories with you on the go, giving you a look behind the scenes on sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
In turn, you’ve built your own fantastic communities in places like Tumblr and Reddit. You’ve created comprehensive Wikis and countless pieces of fantastic art, fiction, and cosplay.
With so many great things so widely available, our developers today find themselves spending more time on other sites, and less time in our own forums. And to our fans and players who came to those boards looking to talk to us, it was a great disservice.So it is with a heavy heart that we will close our public forums on August 26, 2016. We will maintain some private boards, and may use these in future for beta feedback or other special projects.
Now we can travel around the world, meeting with you face-to-face at events like PAX, SDCC, and even shows in our own backyard. We can share stories with you on the go, giving you a look behind the scenes on sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
In turn, you’ve built your own fantastic communities in places like Tumblr and Reddit. You’ve created comprehensive Wikis and countless pieces of fantastic art, fiction, and cosplay.
With so many great things so widely available, our developers today find themselves spending more time on other sites, and less time in our own forums. And to our fans and players who came to those boards looking to talk to us, it was a great disservice.So it is with a heavy heart that we will close our public forums on August 26, 2016. We will maintain some private boards, and may use these in future for beta feedback or other special projects.
This gradual shift has left many wondering where they should get their news or hold their discussions next. Many have already made the transition to places like Reddit and Facebook for their main avenues of sharing thoughts and receiving news. Many, however, are left wondering just where they should turn next as the move is not always easy, especially for the stubborn at heart.
Gaming and gaming related discussions are not the only form of entertainment that have made significant transitions between the old and the new. Gambling and bingo have also seen a shift into a "new media" type of format. We have already started to see bingo make the move to having a major online presence, which may leave some confused fans asking, "where to play bingo online?"
The move isn't always an easy one no matter what type of business you you're in. New methods often replace old. It is sometimes best to abandon what used to work for what will be the best for the most people moving forward.
