PointlessQuest brings a tiny MMO to the Playdate with just 15 concurrent players

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PointlessQuest is a massively multiplayer online game built for the Playdate, an unconventional handheld console rarely associated with the MMO genre. The game was created as a side project by designer Gareth Williams, making it a passion project rather than a commercial endeavor. On its launch day, the game reached a peak of only 15 concurrent players, a far cry from World of Warcraft's peak of 12 million subscribers. Despite its tiny scale, the game has attracted a dedicated group of players who are actively progressing through its early content together.

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