/pizza made it on Yahoo! :)

TB1970 · 02-26-2005, 10:00 PM

Hi all, dunno if you've seen the article on Yahoo! yet, so thought I'd post it...--------------------------------------------Sony Puts Pizza Ordering in VideogamesFri Feb 25, 7:29 AM ET Technology - APPETER SVENSSON, AP Technology WriterNEW YORK - Demonstrating a deep understanding of what its computer-gaming audience, Sony has built the ability to order pizza into its latest online multiplayer game. Type the command "/pizza" while playing Everquest II, a fantasy game with 330,000 active players, and get the Pizza Hut Web site, where you can place orders for delivery.Chris Kramer, spokesman for Sony Online Entertainment, said he believes this is the first time a game accepts orders for real-world items.Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill."The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD."Many games incorporate ads and product placements, but such opportunities are limited with fantasy games like Everquest.Though the new pizza feature might satisfy appetites, caution is required as the game doesn't pause while you're ordering."You wouldn't want to order pizza in the thick of combat, but anywhere that's safe is a good place," said Kramer

WAPCE · 02-26-2005, 11:03 PM

Yeah, I read this on Boston.com as well.

TB1970 wrote:"The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD."

Can't wait for that.

Bro · 02-27-2005, 02:38 AM

Waiting for /beer.

Nahs · 02-27-2005, 05:40 AM

Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately?

I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game.

Myth1184 · 02-27-2005, 05:57 AM

Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease

Yask · 02-27-2005, 07:42 AM

Sad, so very sad.

TB1970 · 02-27-2005, 08:53 AM

Myth1184 wrote:
Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease

Hehe, I'm glad I'm not the only one to think this SMILEY

Qwindar · 02-27-2005, 11:18 AM

Myth1184 wrote:
Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease

Yeah, but it's tastier grease.

Yeev · 02-27-2005, 03:26 PM

/Evian

Daeanor · 02-27-2005, 06:01 PM

Nahsav wrote:
Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately?

I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game.

That would be a really stupid reason to quit the game. It has absolutely no impact on gameplay, and absolutely no intrusion into the game world.

scorn · 02-27-2005, 07:20 PM

At least RL provisioners are making money.

Kehlar · 02-27-2005, 08:09 PM

Nahsav wrote:"Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately?I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game."This command has been in since beta.

Message Edited by Kehlar on 02-27-2005 07:13 AM

ITZBITZ · 02-28-2005, 08:50 PM

I'm waiting to see the following on test:

Advanced Provisioner 4:

Taco (1 rodent meat, 1 packet of spice, 1 bread, 1 fuel) : heartburn duration (34 min)

Advanced Provisioner 5:

Pepsi (1 water, 1 lemon (rare harvest), 1 sugar, 1 fuel)

Advanced Provisioner 9:

Burrito (1 rodent meat, 1 packet of spice, 1 dough, 1 fuel): heartburn duration (1 hour)

Of course, it won't be until:

Advanced Provisioner 19:

Antacid (1 calcium cluster (rare), 1 liquid, 1 fuel): Cures heartburn for 24 hours

Tseram · 03-01-2005, 02:14 AM

TB1970 wrote:Hi all, dunno if you've seen the article on Yahoo! yet, so thought I'd post it...--------------------------------------------Sony Puts Pizza Ordering in VideogamesFri Feb 25, 7:29 AM ET Technology - APPETER SVENSSON, AP Technology WriterNEW YORK - Demonstrating a deep understanding of what its computer-gaming audience, Sony has built the ability to order pizza into its latest online multiplayer game. Type the command "/pizza" while playing Everquest II, a fantasy game with 330,000 active players, and get the Pizza Hut Web site, where you can place orders for delivery.Chris Kramer, spokesman for Sony Online Entertainment, said he believes this is the first time a game accepts orders for real-world items.Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill."The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD."Many games incorporate ads and product placements, but such opportunities are limited with fantasy games like Everquest.Though the new pizza feature might satisfy appetites, caution is required as the game doesn't pause while you're ordering."You wouldn't want to order pizza in the thick of combat, but anywhere that's safe is a good place," said Kramer

It's really an outrage actually.I don't know about anyone else, but I think they're basically selling us out.

wr4ithd0 · 03-01-2005, 02:34 AM

LOL about the /beer comment. Move to Europe, they will deliver beer. Waiting for /cigarettes hehe

I dont think its an outrage so much as they are 'selling out' as it is a comment on how lazy the player base is. Want pizza, pick up a phone. Need to check news, go to windowed mode.

It is an ingenious idea on Sony's part to make some more cash though.

Haml · 03-01-2005, 08:10 PM

wr4ithd00d wrote:

LOL about the /beer comment. Move to Europe, they will deliver beer. Waiting for /cigarettes hehe

I dont think its an outrage so much as they are 'selling out' as it is a comment on how lazy the player base is. Want pizza, pick up a phone. Need to check news, go to windowed mode.

It is an ingenious idea on Sony's part to make some more cash though.

Wait wait How bout /stairmaster Trust me sitting on the tushy all day playing EQII will make one of these vital as well!

Winterchi · 03-02-2005, 01:12 PM

be nice if they have /boss auto message calling in sick...etc

or /girlfriend or /lover while your busy playing, call girl comes over...

/news would acutally be good..get latest news while playing or waiting for lfg, top 5 recent news.

anyone have other ideas? lame or good?

Fragzzt · 03-02-2005, 10:33 PM

***Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill.
***

You know what, if that was in fact the case. If it pulled up your address etc etc automatically, i would probably use it. I hate having to chase down my credit card when ordering online. Now, if they put a /orderlastpizza in it, where it would just place an order the same as the last one you had, mmmmm, my laziness would be complete.

TheMightyTaco · 03-02-2005, 11:11 PM

What sucks about it is that it just does the simple task of going to the pizza hut website. I wanted to see the thing open an actual EQ window in game. And while they are busy filling that request of mine, they need to definately switch to Papa John's. And then, if they have time, they can get those guys at Trillian to hookup an ingame window for the best chat client ever.

Ender · 03-03-2005, 12:48 AM

Need Tyrone Biggums to give me some /crack.

adscla · 03-03-2005, 04:44 AM

Could try to keep it within the genre of the game...

/buxom wench

/roast pig on a spit

/mead

would have much prefered /kebab or /sundayroast - but thats just be being english.

and before anyone else does it - /nice cup of tea

Blackguard · 03-03-2005, 05:10 AM

For those wondering about the "/harry potter" and "/star wars" commands, those are entirely hypothetical and are not to be taken literally.

Jacobi · 03-03-2005, 05:26 AM

/bedpan

Orralo · 03-03-2005, 05:31 AM

It also was mentioned on the "Today Show" this morning courtesy of NBC.

TygerBlueEy · 03-03-2005, 05:44 AM

I hear SWG is going to add /ensure for their staff to use...lol

Schadwe · 03-03-2005, 05:44 AM

I told all you fanbois that /pizza was only the beginning. "S-T-F-U, this is only ONE advertisement command." is what I'd hear...Hmm, "told ya so" is SOOOOO gratifying. The floodgates are now open. Get ready for ingame adverts and spam.

Sardunos · 03-03-2005, 06:38 AM

/prostitute

Silversnow · 03-03-2005, 07:34 AM

/queueSo i can experience the awesomeness of that other game.

naladini · 03-03-2005, 10:11 AM

Blackguard wrote:
For those wondering about the "/harry potter" and "/star wars" commands, those are entirely hypothetical and are not to be taken literally.

You mean the new SOE design studio in Seattle isn't building a Harry Potter MMO? SMILEY

QuaiCon · 03-03-2005, 02:00 PM

Silversnow wrote:/queueSo i can experience the awesomeness of that other game.

lol

02-26-2005, 11:03 PM	#2
WAPCE Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 774	Yeah, I read this on Boston.com as well. TB1970 wrote:"The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD." Can't wait for that. __________________ Adblock Plus (with EasyList x3) Flashblock

02-27-2005, 05:40 AM	#4
Nahs Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately? I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game. __________________ __________________________________________________ _________________ The Artisan class is like the step-child of EQ2, we only get lovin' when we yell loud enough. ~ Nahsav 50 Chemist/28 Mystic, Oggok. Eternal Guardian of the Luminary Cache. __________________________________________________ _________________

02-27-2005, 07:42 AM	#6
Yask General Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	Sad, so very sad. __________________

02-27-2005, 08:53 AM	#7
TB1970 Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	Myth1184 wrote: Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease Hehe, I'm glad I'm not the only one to think this

02-27-2005, 11:18 AM	#8
Qwindar Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 65	Myth1184 wrote: Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease Yeah, but it's tastier grease.

02-26-2005, 10:00 PM	#1
TB1970 Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	Hi all, dunno if you've seen the article on Yahoo! yet, so thought I'd post it...--------------------------------------------Sony Puts Pizza Ordering in VideogamesFri Feb 25, 7:29 AM ET Technology - APPETER SVENSSON, AP Technology WriterNEW YORK - Demonstrating a deep understanding of what its computer-gaming audience, Sony has built the ability to order pizza into its latest online multiplayer game. Type the command "/pizza" while playing Everquest II, a fantasy game with 330,000 active players, and get the Pizza Hut Web site, where you can place orders for delivery.Chris Kramer, spokesman for Sony Online Entertainment, said he believes this is the first time a game accepts orders for real-world items.Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill."The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD."Many games incorporate ads and product placements, but such opportunities are limited with fantasy games like Everquest.Though the new pizza feature might satisfy appetites, caution is required as the game doesn't pause while you're ordering."You wouldn't want to order pizza in the thick of combat, but anywhere that's safe is a good place," said Kramer

02-27-2005, 02:38 AM	#3
Bro Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Waiting for /beer.

02-27-2005, 05:57 AM	#5
Myth1184 Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18	Papa Johns > Pizza Hut...Pizza Hut is 10% Food, 90% Grease

02-27-2005, 03:26 PM	#9
Yeev Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 24	/Evian __________________ ================================================== =================

02-27-2005, 06:01 PM	#10
Daeanor Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 87	Nahsav wrote: Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately? I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game. That would be a really stupid reason to quit the game. It has absolutely no impact on gameplay, and absolutely no intrusion into the game world. __________________

02-27-2005, 07:20 PM	#11
scorn Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 109	At least RL provisioners are making money. __________________ =============================================== Niber, Former Guild Leader of Descendants 50/50 Inquistor/Provisioner Canceled till endgame content finally gets here. (Not another raid instance with gear that gives +20mana) ===============================================

02-27-2005, 08:09 PM	#12
Kehlar Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Nahsav wrote:"Wonder how much Pizza Hut is paying Sony to have them do this? Apparently enough to offset the number of people quitting the game. 330,000 Active players, Maybe active accounts but how many of those people have logged in lately?I apologize if I seem cynical but this is imo a grasp at a straw to help subsidize an otherwise bad turn of events for Sony in regards to the game."This command has been in since beta. Message Edited by Kehlar on 02-27-2005 07:13 AM

02-28-2005, 08:50 PM	#13
ITZBITZ Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	I'm waiting to see the following on test: Advanced Provisioner 4: Taco (1 rodent meat, 1 packet of spice, 1 bread, 1 fuel) : heartburn duration (34 min) Advanced Provisioner 5: Pepsi (1 water, 1 lemon (rare harvest), 1 sugar, 1 fuel) Advanced Provisioner 9: Burrito (1 rodent meat, 1 packet of spice, 1 dough, 1 fuel): heartburn duration (1 hour) Of course, it won't be until: Advanced Provisioner 19: Antacid (1 calcium cluster (rare), 1 liquid, 1 fuel): Cures heartburn for 24 hours __________________

03-01-2005, 02:14 AM	#14
Tseram Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 24	TB1970 wrote:Hi all, dunno if you've seen the article on Yahoo! yet, so thought I'd post it...--------------------------------------------Sony Puts Pizza Ordering in VideogamesFri Feb 25, 7:29 AM ET Technology - APPETER SVENSSON, AP Technology WriterNEW YORK - Demonstrating a deep understanding of what its computer-gaming audience, Sony has built the ability to order pizza into its latest online multiplayer game. Type the command "/pizza" while playing Everquest II, a fantasy game with 330,000 active players, and get the Pizza Hut Web site, where you can place orders for delivery.Chris Kramer, spokesman for Sony Online Entertainment, said he believes this is the first time a game accepts orders for real-world items.Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill."The goal for the future is to eventually let people do more things like this," Kramer said. "They could type /harry potter and get the new Harry Potter (news - web sites) book delivered or /star wars and get the new Star Wars DVD."Many games incorporate ads and product placements, but such opportunities are limited with fantasy games like Everquest.Though the new pizza feature might satisfy appetites, caution is required as the game doesn't pause while you're ordering."You wouldn't want to order pizza in the thick of combat, but anywhere that's safe is a good place," said Kramer It's really an outrage actually.I don't know about anyone else, but I think they're basically selling us out.

03-01-2005, 02:34 AM	#15
wr4ithd0 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 64	LOL about the /beer comment. Move to Europe, they will deliver beer. Waiting for /cigarettes hehe I dont think its an outrage so much as they are 'selling out' as it is a comment on how lazy the player base is. Want pizza, pick up a phone. Need to check news, go to windowed mode. It is an ingenious idea on Sony's part to make some more cash though. __________________ http://eq2players.station.sony.com/signature?characterId=159162109 Artistopia - The Ultimate Music and Artist Resource

03-01-2005, 08:10 PM	#16
Haml Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1	wr4ithd00d wrote: LOL about the /beer comment. Move to Europe, they will deliver beer. Waiting for /cigarettes hehe I dont think its an outrage so much as they are 'selling out' as it is a comment on how lazy the player base is. Want pizza, pick up a phone. Need to check news, go to windowed mode. It is an ingenious idea on Sony's part to make some more cash though. Wait wait How bout /stairmaster Trust me sitting on the tushy all day playing EQII will make one of these vital as well!

03-02-2005, 01:12 PM	#17
Winterchi Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2	be nice if they have /boss auto message calling in sick...etc or /girlfriend or /lover while your busy playing, call girl comes over... /news would acutally be good..get latest news while playing or waiting for lfg, top 5 recent news. anyone have other ideas? lame or good?

03-02-2005, 10:33 PM	#18
Fragzzt Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 50	*Sony plans to integrate the pizza function more tightly into the game, so players can charge pizza to their monthly game subscription bill. * You know what, if that was in fact the case. If it pulled up your address etc etc automatically, i would probably use it. I hate having to chase down my credit card when ordering online. Now, if they put a /orderlastpizza in it, where it would just place an order the same as the last one you had, mmmmm, my laziness would be complete.

03-02-2005, 11:11 PM	#19
TheMightyTaco Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	What sucks about it is that it just does the simple task of going to the pizza hut website. I wanted to see the thing open an actual EQ window in game. And while they are busy filling that request of mine, they need to definately switch to Papa John's. And then, if they have time, they can get those guys at Trillian to hookup an ingame window for the best chat client ever. __________________

03-03-2005, 12:48 AM	#20
Ender Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 194	Need Tyrone Biggums to give me some /crack.

03-03-2005, 04:44 AM	#21
adscla Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Could try to keep it within the genre of the game... /buxom wench /roast pig on a spit /mead would have much prefered /kebab or /sundayroast - but thats just be being english. and before anyone else does it - /nice cup of tea __________________

03-03-2005, 05:10 AM	#22
Blackguard Developer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 686	For those wondering about the "/harry potter" and "/star wars" commands, those are entirely hypothetical and are not to be taken literally. __________________ Ryan "Blackguard" Shwayder Community Relations Manager Custodian of the Nerfbat

03-03-2005, 05:26 AM	#23
Jacobi Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7	/bedpan

03-03-2005, 05:31 AM	#24
Orralo Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	It also was mentioned on the "Today Show" this morning courtesy of NBC.

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TygerBlueEy General Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Everfrost Posts: 51	I hear SWG is going to add /ensure for their staff to use...lol __________________ --- sig Practicing my cultural, heritage, and family practices is my American right.

03-03-2005, 05:44 AM	#26
Schadwe Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 26	I told all you fanbois that /pizza was only the beginning. "S-T-F-U, this is only ONE advertisement command." is what I'd hear...Hmm, "told ya so" is SOOOOO gratifying. The floodgates are now open. Get ready for ingame adverts and spam. __________________ Schadwe "The shadows only move if there is something in the light."

03-03-2005, 06:38 AM	#27
Sardunos Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 81	/prostitute __________________

03-03-2005, 07:34 AM	#28
Silversnow Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 37	/queueSo i can experience the awesomeness of that other game. __________________ "Group? I'm an Assassin on a RP server. I think not."

03-03-2005, 10:11 AM	#29
naladini Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 71	Blackguard wrote: For those wondering about the "/harry potter" and "/star wars" commands, those are entirely hypothetical and are not to be taken literally. You mean the new SOE design studio in Seattle isn't building a Harry Potter MMO? __________________ Naladini the Wanderer of Stormhammer Fan Faire Fun: 2010 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005

03-03-2005, 02:00 PM	#30
QuaiCon Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 101	Silversnow wrote:/queueSo i can experience the awesomeness of that other game. lol