Open world [MMO]RPG Ninelives has launched its Alpha test and anyone is free to join the gritty fantasy world. Created by two-man indie team SmokeymonkeyS, the game features no levels: "there are no limits such as places you can't go, enemies you can't defeat or items you can't use because of your level." It's an old school concept that at [...]
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Thanks to redditor exo316 we can look at World of Warcraft's baby steps all the way back in 1999. I can't help but remember World of Warcraft with warm nostalgia, but it's baffling to realize just how old Blizzard's MMORPG is: WoW was already in development the same year Everquest released. The screenshots are rudimentary, displaying a basic user interface and [...]
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Each week the MMOs.com crew will be posting a question about MMOs to you, coinciding with the weekly podcast. We hope to hear from you in the comments section below! MMORPG soundtracks are just as important as the expansive environments players explore. Sound sets the tone, and rhythm turns gaming into an irresistible dance. My favorite soundtrack is from Eve Online [...]
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Spellweaver is an fantasy collectible card game in the spirit of Magic The Gathering. Choose between 7+ decks and undertake quests, fight against AI, and verse other players in ranked matches to earn new cards and expand your library. [singlepic id=44273 w=428 h=240 float=left] Publisher: Dream Reactor LLC Type: TCG Release Date: February 01, 2016 Shut Down: April 05, 2022 [...]
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Perfect World is a 3D fantasy MMORPG heavily influenced by Chinese mythology and set in the mythical world of Pangu. Select from ten classes and engage in PvE and PvP combat using a variety of items, pets, and skills to reach level 100. [singlepic id=13783 w=428 h=240 float=none] Publisher: Arc Games Playerbase: Medium Type: MMORPG Release Date: September 2, 2008 [...]
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The Oculus Rift is finally available for pre-order but costs a seemingly hefty $599. The price point isn't too surprising considering the manufacturing cost of the novel technology. (Upon release the Playstation 3 was $499 and $599 for two respective editions). The Oculus Rift is bundled with a wireless Xbox One Controller, EVE: Valkyrie, and Lucky's Tale, but the Oculus Touch [...]
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Escape From Tarkov is an FPS where player complete story-driven missions in a war-ravaged city, while carefully negotiating encounters with other players. The game has persistent elements and a player driven economy. [singlepic id=42726 w=628 h=275 float=left] Publisher: Battlestate Games Type: Buy 2 Play Survival MMO Release Date: July 28, 2017 (CBT) Pros: +Persistent elements. +Story driven missions. +Realistic weapon [...]
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Now that Oculus Rift pre-order mayhem is well underway, and Sony paves the way to launch Playstation VR, it’s time to look into a crystal ball and predict the future of virtual reality. What will happen to the anticipated technology in 2016? Not much, according to a recent report by Superdata Research—at least in the realms of PC and consoles. [...]
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In what may epitomize "too soon" Escape from Tarkov is now available for Preorder with 4 packages, ranging from the $44.99 Standard Edition to the $139.99 Edge of Darkness limited edition. Each tier has their own range of goodies, such as bonus starting equipment, and guarantees access to closed beta. But only the Edge of Darkness edition grants players alpha [...]
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Naval Action is an open world naval combat game set in the 18th Century Caribbean. Experience a historically accurate world with simplistic navigation, realistically-paced battles, and accurately modeled ships. [singlepic id=44866 w=628 h=275 float=left] Publisher: Game-Labs Playerbase: High Type: Sandbox MMO Release Date: January 21, 2016 Pros: +Realistic navigation. +Beautifully modeled ships. +Extremely complex damage model. +Historically accurate map. Cons: -All battles are instanced. -The average battle can take [...]
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