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The simExchange: A virtual videogame stock market

3:22 PM on 12.03.2006, Ishaan 10 comments

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This has got to be one of the craziest and most ambitious projects anyone has ever attempted. Instead of making a long, boring post trying to explain it all, I'm just going to quote Brian's (founder of the simExchange) e-mail to Niero. Suffice it to say, Destructoid seems to have the coolest fans.

Hi Niero,

Destructoid is a great independent site for video game coverage and you guys have established yourselves well.

I have been working on a new project for gamers that  I'd like to invite you to try out the beta test.   I call this project "the simExchange" and it is a simulated stock market for video games (kind of like fantasy football but for video games--a way to put your video game knowledge and predictions to the test).

The idea is that gamers can quickly see what are the most anticipated upcoming games from the highest priced game stocks or most actively traded game stocks.  After identifying some games of interest, the gamer can then see a succinct summary, aggregated articles, images, and videos of the game, or participate in a discussion.  After forming some kind of opinion, the gamer can then express his opinion by buying or selling the game's stock.  The stock is a proxy for the game's buzz and forecasts the total worldwide sales of the game over its life time.  The stock market simulation follows real market mechanics, but there are some twists to make the website more entertaining.
 
I invite you to check out the site (www.thesimexchange.com).  Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Dexter345 at 12/03/2006 15:36
This is kinda cool. I can just picture a game with a ton of hype having its stock plummet after its released and first impressions turn out to be mediocre.
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maxio098ui at 12/03/2006 16:55
i play hsx.com reguarly and ive been waiting for this kind of game for a long time
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bleep at 12/03/2006 18:19
I agree with Dexter. This would be an interesting representation of the gaming hype world. But would it be fun? I think I will stick with Dtoid FTW
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djnexus911 at 12/03/2006 18:52
Some one should buy tons of stocks for this sim type game right before halo 3 hits :p
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Fronz at 12/03/2006 19:01
That sounds like an amazingly fun project. If they need any more beta testers then sing this admin up!
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handdyman at 12/03/2006 19:49
Sounds fun, going to sign up and try it out.
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zizzy at 12/03/2006 20:48
I signed up....Halo 3, Gears of War, and Xbox 360...I'll be (virtually) rich in no time!!
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Mxyzptlk at 12/04/2006 00:13
Hollywood Stock Exchange for video games. Surprised nobody's done this before, nifty!
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