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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
Pottermoore has delivered squat so far. There are fewer beta testers then originally plan, it is massively behind schedule, and the e-books are still not available.
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Uh-huh.
Which is one reason the other name brands authors aren't jumping yet.
Once it is up and running, the word may get around about how hard it is to do and why. And what the risk-reward ratio is like. (And whether counting on Sony for a software-driven venture was wise.)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23096...ottermore.html
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And here's the curious part: the whole thing's been designed in partnership with Sony. This, despite EA's work on the standalone video game tie-ins, and Warner Bros' work on the films.
Sony's take: "Sony’s association with J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore brings together one of the world’s most innovative brands with the most successful book series in history, in a pioneering partnership that will help shape the future of story-telling," said Sony CEO and president Howard Stringer, adding "We are proud to be a part of it, both at this momentous announcement, and as we collaborate on its development over the coming years."
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Keeping an eye on something is looking for lessons.
The first of which is definitely: "Don't preannounce."
(A typical Sony issue right there.)