A Survey released this week in Australia gives some insight into the future of the internet and possibly the future of
EU.
http://www.netratings.com/pr/pr_080318_AU.pdf
What is very interesting is that online games don't even rate a mention when the top things people do online are compared.
This does have a bearing on
EU. What it suggests is that if
EU is to grow to be a dominant force ont he world stage then features that are in demand need to be included.
Running through the list and particularly the areas that are expected to see the greatest demand we can get an idea of what
MA could introduce to attract a greater % of internet users.
Online Banking used by 72%, expected growth of 6%. Working out a way to bring the worlds banks into
EU not necessarily to operate as banks like Bank Neverdie but to act as a portal for people to do their banking (I know I would use that).
News sport and weather used by 72% with growth of 5%. This could be integrated as an option into the client window fed by local news etc. Again I would use this just to know what is going on in the real world while I am on
EU.
Airline ticket purchase and accomodation booking - 44% of Australians use the net to buy airline tickets and 37% book accomodation online with both areas set for double digit growth. There is no reason why these services could not be run from a shopfront in a mall. All my details are recorded by
MA and hence the transaction could be made simpler than current online bookings and could be backed up with a sales agent to help me through the process and make suggestions.
Auctions used by 37% with growth of 6% - why not have a seperate real world auction incorporated into
EU. Maybe a partnership with eBay. This could be done.
Entropia Universe has the potential to become the default browser for the 3D internet. However it needs to fullfil the needs of mass users. Many of which may well adopt a bit of game play once they discover
EU.
It's a very grand vision, but that is the kind of vision needed when Mindark IPO, that is what investors want to dream of buying into. Investors don't want practical thoughts from an early stage company like Mindark.
I'm interested to hear others thoughts on this and I do hope someone from Mindark reads it.