Comparing MMOGs to other games Types
MMO role-playing game
MMO first-person shooter
MMO real-time strategy
MMO sports Game
MMO racing
MMO rhythm game
MMO management game
MMO text-based game
MMO social game
Real-world simulations
MMO first-person shooter
MMO real-time strategy
MMO sports Game
MMO racing
MMO rhythm game
MMO management game
MMO text-based game
MMO social game
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Reminder: Post a comment on WoW Insider's Dell notebook giveaway
2009-09-28 00:00:00
It's Wednesday, and that means there's only three chances left to put a comment on our sister blog WoW Insider's ginormous Dell notebook giveaway. Yes, the contest ends on Friday, and you can enter once per day, so today, tomorrow and Friday are your last chances to enter to win not only the swank Dell notebook (you get to choose either the Alli...
2009-09-28 00:00:00
It's Wednesday, and that means there's only three chances left to put a comment on our sister blog WoW Insider's ginormous Dell notebook giveaway. Yes, the contest ends on Friday, and you can enter once per day, so today, tomorrow and Friday are your last chances to enter to win not only the swank Dell notebook (you get to choose either the Alli...
Developer KingsIsle Established, Working on MMO
2009-09-24 00:00:00
KingsIsle Entertainment has announced its existence after being founded in 2005 and revealed that they are working on several online games. The studio is headed up by CEO Elie Akilian, previously the co-founder of Inet Technologies, and president David Nichols, a former senior VP at Midway.
“We founded KingsIsle with an approach that fosters ingenuity,” said Akilian.
“Our focus is in the online environment and will continue to be so in the future. We’ve p...
2009-09-24 00:00:00
KingsIsle Entertainment has announced its existence after being founded in 2005 and revealed that they are working on several online games. The studio is headed up by CEO Elie Akilian, previously the co-founder of Inet Technologies, and president David Nichols, a former senior VP at Midway.
“We founded KingsIsle with an approach that fosters ingenuity,” said Akilian.
“Our focus is in the online environment and will continue to be so in the future. We’ve p...
He keeps pulling me back in...
2009-09-22 00:00:00
I don't want to talk about Jack Thompson. I really don't.
People are sick of his antics, and desperate cries for attention, and consider anything he does "old hat" and tired. I'm told that giving him even thetiniest bit of attention makes him stronger and eventually impossible to destroy without the help of a virgin reading from some old Sumerian text.
Which we all know is next to impossible to find. (The virgin, not the text.)
And so.. I've ignored him and his antics (mostly), and through all of the Manhunt II controversy and ESRB debates that are going on - I've taken the higher road, turned a blind eye, and pretty much not given into the temptation to report on whatever wacky thing Jack Thompson is doing to get Mommy and Daddy Media to notice him.
That was until he tried to subpoena someone to speak on his behalf at his up and coming bar trial. See, Jack Thompson is thiiiiiiis close to losing his license and being banished forever to "The Phantom Zone" where he will no longer be able to cause harm to the rest of the world.
So desperate times call for desperate measure, and Jack knows it is time to pull out any big guns he has left in his arsenal.
In the past Jack hasn't been afraid to ta...
2009-09-22 00:00:00
I don't want to talk about Jack Thompson. I really don't.
People are sick of his antics, and desperate cries for attention, and consider anything he does "old hat" and tired. I'm told that giving him even thetiniest bit of attention makes him stronger and eventually impossible to destroy without the help of a virgin reading from some old Sumerian text.
Which we all know is next to impossible to find. (The virgin, not the text.)
And so.. I've ignored him and his antics (mostly), and through all of the Manhunt II controversy and ESRB debates that are going on - I've taken the higher road, turned a blind eye, and pretty much not given into the temptation to report on whatever wacky thing Jack Thompson is doing to get Mommy and Daddy Media to notice him.
That was until he tried to subpoena someone to speak on his behalf at his up and coming bar trial. See, Jack Thompson is thiiiiiiis close to losing his license and being banished forever to "The Phantom Zone" where he will no longer be able to cause harm to the rest of the world.
So desperate times call for desperate measure, and Jack knows it is time to pull out any big guns he has left in his arsenal.
In the past Jack hasn't been afraid to ta...
Gearflation
2009-09-19 00:00:00
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I still haven't stepped back into World of Warcraft, though the lure is growing. The good folks at Turbine were kind enough to send me an invite to the Lord of the Rings beta (random, not because of my position here at TTH). When I receive a beta invite I tend to "test" rather than play. It's a double-edged sword as it ruins my ability to review the game in the future, but does allow me a glimpse into the minds of the development team as I watch what aspects of their title receive attention during the pre-release final building phase. What a team is concerned about during this phase tells much about what direction a game will take post-release.
LotRO is already a more polished game than many titles are at release. It has a certain World of Warcraft flavour blended with the spice of its Lord of the Rings background. The more you relate your play to the deep Lord of the Rings atmosphere the more you enjoy the game itself.
Ah yes, World of Warcraft. What would a MMOG article be without mention of WoW? I plan to head back and experience TBC. I played through the Blood Elf and Draenei starting areas with a couple of characters, but I never made it to outlands.
As I waited for TBC to be released was concerned that never being in a raiding guild I wouldn't be an effective group member or soloer for that matter in the expansion. How could I compete with players who had spent hundreds of hours raiding?
The answer: I don't have to. Blizzard upped the quality of the gear so much in the expansion that those hundreds of hours spent raiding were rendered mostly obsolete. I will be able to pop into the Outlands and loot gear on par or better than that worn by the Uber guild folks.
Is this fair to the raiders? It's probably not, but that said, it doesn't really matter. The expansion wasn't created for those players. It was created to bring back players who had unsubscribed. If those players can't compet...
2009-09-19 00:00:00
Welcome to the 529th edition of Loading... If you aren't reading this in your e-mail, you could be. Sign Up
I still haven't stepped back into World of Warcraft, though the lure is growing. The good folks at Turbine were kind enough to send me an invite to the Lord of the Rings beta (random, not because of my position here at TTH). When I receive a beta invite I tend to "test" rather than play. It's a double-edged sword as it ruins my ability to review the game in the future, but does allow me a glimpse into the minds of the development team as I watch what aspects of their title receive attention during the pre-release final building phase. What a team is concerned about during this phase tells much about what direction a game will take post-release.
LotRO is already a more polished game than many titles are at release. It has a certain World of Warcraft flavour blended with the spice of its Lord of the Rings background. The more you relate your play to the deep Lord of the Rings atmosphere the more you enjoy the game itself.
Ah yes, World of Warcraft. What would a MMOG article be without mention of WoW? I plan to head back and experience TBC. I played through the Blood Elf and Draenei starting areas with a couple of characters, but I never made it to outlands.
As I waited for TBC to be released was concerned that never being in a raiding guild I wouldn't be an effective group member or soloer for that matter in the expansion. How could I compete with players who had spent hundreds of hours raiding?
The answer: I don't have to. Blizzard upped the quality of the gear so much in the expansion that those hundreds of hours spent raiding were rendered mostly obsolete. I will be able to pop into the Outlands and loot gear on par or better than that worn by the Uber guild folks.
Is this fair to the raiders? It's probably not, but that said, it doesn't really matter. The expansion wasn't created for those players. It was created to bring back players who had unsubscribed. If those players can't compet...
Philips 19" Widescreen LCD HDTV: Perfect for Small
2009-09-16 00:00:00
I do like games myself, though I tend to stick to older ones because I have older game systems (and I'm kind of old.) I like to play the Diablo series, Half-Life, World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, the Thief series, Tomb Raider, Silent Hill, Resident Evil and even some text-based MUD's. I've played games for a long time, and there are times that I get so involved that it probably is unhealthy and there are other times that I personally think they help me work out some repressed irritation or anger and do me some real good. Sometimes when I've had a terrible day, there is no...
2009-09-16 00:00:00
I do like games myself, though I tend to stick to older ones because I have older game systems (and I'm kind of old.) I like to play the Diablo series, Half-Life, World of Warcraft, Age of Empires, the Thief series, Tomb Raider, Silent Hill, Resident Evil and even some text-based MUD's. I've played games for a long time, and there are times that I get so involved that it probably is unhealthy and there are other times that I personally think they help me work out some repressed irritation or anger and do me some real good. Sometimes when I've had a terrible day, there is no...
Roleplay Roll-Call
2009-09-10 00:00:00
As the last days of 2007 pass by, I've been reflecting on the grand MMORPG adventures I have experienced this year through the eyes of my characters. It is my experience that solid roleplayers tend to have more than a few characters on tap, and will generally work to upkeep two or three characters fresh and in play. I could point to fellow roleplayers I've met this year alone who fit neatly into this mold, but to be more precise, I'll use myself as the best example I know.
I've said before that I do not completely understand how or why players get bored with their characters or their current MMORPG. One of the ways I keep my game time fun is by playing and developing a variety of characters through four different MMORPGs: Lord of the Rings Online, World of Warcraft, Ultima Online and Anarchy Online. Counting all the characters I've made in all those games, I have seventeen total. Of course, I don't play every single one all the time, there are not enough hours in the day. I do pay particular attention to a few of them at a time, with that time revolving around which ones have the most interesting story or potential for adventure.
By having a number of distinct characters readily available, each with...
2009-09-10 00:00:00
As the last days of 2007 pass by, I've been reflecting on the grand MMORPG adventures I have experienced this year through the eyes of my characters. It is my experience that solid roleplayers tend to have more than a few characters on tap, and will generally work to upkeep two or three characters fresh and in play. I could point to fellow roleplayers I've met this year alone who fit neatly into this mold, but to be more precise, I'll use myself as the best example I know.
I've said before that I do not completely understand how or why players get bored with their characters or their current MMORPG. One of the ways I keep my game time fun is by playing and developing a variety of characters through four different MMORPGs: Lord of the Rings Online, World of Warcraft, Ultima Online and Anarchy Online. Counting all the characters I've made in all those games, I have seventeen total. Of course, I don't play every single one all the time, there are not enough hours in the day. I do pay particular attention to a few of them at a time, with that time revolving around which ones have the most interesting story or potential for adventure.
By having a number of distinct characters readily available, each with...
The Old Guy & the n00b
2009-09-07 00:00:00
Continuing our celebration of Everquest's tenth anniversary, WarCry is pleased to present "The Old Guy and the n00b", a paired interview with environment artist Kevin Burns and senior programmer Jennifer Chan. Today's installment features general questions aimed at both Chan and Burns. Monday will feature questions specifically for Burns, the "old guy" and Wednesday's installment will feature Chan, the 'n00b'.
Please introduce yourself and give readers a bit of your background in game development and with SOE/EverQuest.
Burns: Hello, I'm Kevin Burns, an Environment Artist on EverQuest. As an Environment Artist I create outdoor zones, dungeons, objects, and decor, as well as weapons and items for players. I mainly work with 3DSMax, for modeling zones or objects, as well as Photoshop to create textures or rough out some concept ideas, and finally I use some custom in-house tools to place the objects, particle effects, and sounds into the game zones.
Chan: I'm Jennifer Chan, a senior programmer on EverQuest. Before joining SOE, I wasn't working in the gaming industry. Right before, I was actually working on analytic and reporting systems.
How long have you wo...
2009-09-07 00:00:00
Continuing our celebration of Everquest's tenth anniversary, WarCry is pleased to present "The Old Guy and the n00b", a paired interview with environment artist Kevin Burns and senior programmer Jennifer Chan. Today's installment features general questions aimed at both Chan and Burns. Monday will feature questions specifically for Burns, the "old guy" and Wednesday's installment will feature Chan, the 'n00b'.
Please introduce yourself and give readers a bit of your background in game development and with SOE/EverQuest.
Burns: Hello, I'm Kevin Burns, an Environment Artist on EverQuest. As an Environment Artist I create outdoor zones, dungeons, objects, and decor, as well as weapons and items for players. I mainly work with 3DSMax, for modeling zones or objects, as well as Photoshop to create textures or rough out some concept ideas, and finally I use some custom in-house tools to place the objects, particle effects, and sounds into the game zones.
Chan: I'm Jennifer Chan, a senior programmer on EverQuest. Before joining SOE, I wasn't working in the gaming industry. Right before, I was actually working on analytic and reporting systems.
How long have you wo...
Age of Mythology Gold Edition Now Available
2009-09-05 00:00:00
Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that the Age of Mythology Gold Edition has shipped to retail and should be available in stores throughout North America an estimated retail price of $29.99 (U.S.).Age of Mythology Gold Edition contains Age of Mythology and Age of Mythology: The Titans expansion pack, both developed by Ensemble Studios, the creators of...
2009-09-05 00:00:00
Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios today announced that the Age of Mythology Gold Edition has shipped to retail and should be available in stores throughout North America an estimated retail price of $29.99 (U.S.).Age of Mythology Gold Edition contains Age of Mythology and Age of Mythology: The Titans expansion pack, both developed by Ensemble Studios, the creators of...
Carpets- A Mark of Elegancy and Grandeur in Tastefully Decorated Houses and Offices
2009-09-03 00:00:00
Carpets Sydney was not commonly used in eastern suburbs until the 18th century. But now carpets have made their mark in most tastefully decorated homes and offices. These days, carpets rugs Sydney are seen as foundation of decoration, and are an important consideration in the overall scheme of colour and texture. Carpet flooring eastern suburbs can be simple and casual or it can be lavish, glamorous and expensive. One of the easiest ways to personalize your décor is by using carpets of your own taste. Carpet stores Sydney caters to all kinds of tastes and pockets.
A wide range of designs and qualities of floor carpets Sydney are available in the commercial market. Commercial market Sydney also provides wide range of carpets from eastern suburbs as well as carpets from northern suburbs.
Woven carpets are th...
2009-09-03 00:00:00
Carpets Sydney was not commonly used in eastern suburbs until the 18th century. But now carpets have made their mark in most tastefully decorated homes and offices. These days, carpets rugs Sydney are seen as foundation of decoration, and are an important consideration in the overall scheme of colour and texture. Carpet flooring eastern suburbs can be simple and casual or it can be lavish, glamorous and expensive. One of the easiest ways to personalize your décor is by using carpets of your own taste. Carpet stores Sydney caters to all kinds of tastes and pockets.
A wide range of designs and qualities of floor carpets Sydney are available in the commercial market. Commercial market Sydney also provides wide range of carpets from eastern suburbs as well as carpets from northern suburbs.
Woven carpets are th...