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With the recent release of the popular MMORPG Blade and Soul, and the upcoming release of Black Desert, it seems like an appropriate time to discuss the characteristics of an MMORPG. I’ve been playing Blade and Soul a lot recently, but whenever I play it I can’t help but ask myself, Does this game benefit from being an MMO? And [...]
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Beyond the graphics, animations, quests, dungeons, and the other things which we might buy an MMORPG for, what really gives a game staying power in the industry is its immersive quality. This is something I expect none of us will be unfamiliar with. Anyone who's played an MMO for any decent length of time will appreciate the unique experience of [...]
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I recently had a chance to sit down with Baffled Media's Benjamin McCallister, the Lead Developer of Batch 17. We discussed persistence and instancing in the game, modding in the online world, post-release content, and more. [singlepic id=48696 w=600 h=338 float=none] Me: How many people are working on Batch 17? McCallister: I’m actually the only full-time person, but, at any [...]
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I recently had a chance to sit down with Animus Interactive's PR Manager Dan Long to discuss their upcoming game Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises. We discussed why they decided to create the RTS before the MMORTS, content that will be in at the Early Access launch, eSports plans, and more. [singlepic id=48342 w=600 h=338 float=none] How many people are currently [...]
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I am terribly depressed right now. I feel like this should not be that upsetting. After all, I have experienced some serious loss in the last couple of years. I have experienced real-life tragedy, rejection, betrayal, and hardship. One of the few things in which I have found any joy in my life in the last year has been a [...]
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New game companies crop up all the time. Some companies focus on publishing, others on development, and some dabble a bit on both. The one thing they all have in common is their, oftentimes, strange names. What kind of name is Chucklefish Games? Why Blizzard? (Maybe the weather was particularly bad one day.) Image above taken at the MMOs.com No Scam [...]
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This week’s hottest eSports news and highlights for League of Legends, CS:GO, and Dota 2. Expect spoilers! Contents (Click to Jump to Section) League of Legends NA LCS EU LCS LCK LPL Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Dota 2 League of Legends NA LCS: Cloud9, Echo Fox, and CLG all have great weeks with playoffs approaching. EU LCS: Vitality is the only team [...]
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As Sandbox Interactive continues its push toward a full release of Albion Online, the company has turned its attention to fleshing out the lore of the game’s world and its inhabitants. On February 23rd the company released the first book to be written within the world of Albion Online, named Landfall. The book is available now in both print and [...]
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I recently had the chance to sit down with Neverwinter Producer Lindsay Haven to discuss the upcoming module, The Maze Engine. We discussed the module's story, changes to existing dungeons, the new mount system, and more. [singlepic id=48124 w=600 h=338 float=none] How does The Maze Engine’s story tie into Underdark’s? The Maze Engine’s story is the continuation of Underdark’s story. [...]
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I love bad voice acting in MMORPGs. When I talk to an NPC and he greets me like a sophomore stoner my ears perk up. There’s something magical about an unqualified actor making their video game debut. And MMORPGs are the one sphere of entertainment where I want bad voice acting to shine. Like watching a trainwreck B movie, I can’t [...]
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