The online game "Street Crime," a massively multiplayer online gangster MMORPG, is up for sale. Originally created as a university side project, the game became a primary focus for its developers for several months but has since struggled due to their growing commitments. Street Crime features 13 character ranks, starting as a Hobo and aspiring to become a Godfather. The journey involves engaging in various criminal activities to rank up, unlock features, and build a "turf" with properties like nightclubs and bullet factories.
Street Crime is entirely custom-built using technologies like PHP, MYSQL, and AJAX, featuring unique content and graphics. Despite never being advertised, the game has earned £36,511 in gross revenue over 28 months, with £35,729 net. At its peak in October 2010, it grossed £2,272.79. Revenue is primarily generated through the sale of memberships, which provide in-game perks and range from £4.99 for a single purchase to £49.99 annually, and through the sale of credits for special in-game items, contributing to about 80% of the revenue.
The game attracts 10,000 to 25,000 unique visitors monthly, mostly from the US, UK, and other English-speaking countries, with significant traffic from European countries as well. The site's traffic is largely driven by search engines and gaming topsites. The developers believe the game has untapped potential that could be unlocked with the right improvements and marketing efforts.