MMORPG.com writer Bill Murphy has some interesting observations about how role-playing, arguably missing from many MMORPGs these days, will actually have a fighting chance of success in Guild Wars 2. ArenaNet is giving players the chance to breathe life into their characters and to meaningfully alter the world around them. Read it and then …. Read More
In the latest update to the Arena.Net Guild Wars 2 blog, Rewards & Item System designer John Hargrove has a detailed look at what drives many to play the games they do: LEWT. In the post, Hargrove outlines the main principles that the team used when considering the reward system: Rewards for all; worthwhile …. Read More
 4.3 is shaping up to be a massive patch for World of Warcraft. We previously noted that the update will include a Transmogrification system, but there is quite a bit more in store for players in 4.3. Highlights include a new ‘Raid Finder’ feature, Void Storage; which allows players to store additional items, …. Read More
 One of the most controversial words these days in MMOs is “microtransaction”. The idea of microtransactions always stirs a lot of emotion. In today’s Guild Wars 2 column, we explore the thought of microtransactions in GW2. Read on and let us know what you think in the comments. our sercices and price is …. Read More
During PAX East, our boots on the ground had the opportunity to check out TERA in a unique way by delving into the Twilight Valley dungeon. We’ve got a pair of hands on previews for you so keep reading! I’ve played a lot of TERA over the course of the beta weekends, but rarely …. Read More
With the slow trickle of information and media for Funcom’s upcoming MMOG, The Secret World, today’s development is pretty huge. GameSpot has debuted a new The Secret World trailer, featuring the sleepy, and apparently zombie-infested town of Kingsmouth, which was recently revealed as part of Funcom’s continuing viral campaign for the game. “Welcome to Kingsmouth…Welcome …. Read More
Sony Online Entertainment has released 15 new screenshots and a new trailer for the upcoming Halas Reborn update to EverQuest II. Halas Reborn introduces the rebirth of Halas, a popular zone in the original EverQuest, to EverQuest II as a new starter zone. Halas has reappeared on an island in the Frostfang Sea and …. Read More
RETURN TO EVERQUEST!” It sounds like and epic movie but it’s really just MMORPG.com writer Phil James on a hunt to find an MMO home and going back to familiar territory. Phil has fond memories of Everquest from years ago and he jumps back in to see if it still captivates. Check it out and …. Read More
Speaking to CVG last week, Bioware’s Daniel Erickson, Lead Writer on Star Wars: The Old Republic, discussed the poor track record of existing MMORPGs when it comes to really living up to those last three letters, declaring that early MMOs to current MMOs offer “no point” and possess a marked “lack of fun”. “In …. Read More
The Warhammer Online Herald has been updated with information indicating that the Wild Hunt has been extended until September 14th. The extension is due to the disabling the Live Event Herald NPC which was causing instability issues on WAR servers. The NPC will most likely be reactivated after routine maintenance on Tuesday, September 14th. …. Read More