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The Daily Grind: What animals would you like to see more of in MMOs?
This probably will not surprise anyone reading this, but I really like animals. But I still get a bit depressed at the fact that...
LOTRO Legendarium: Lord of the Rings Online’s 2018 review
It was the best of years, it was the worst of years for Lord of the Rings Online -- but no matter what, it...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO ability makes you feel ultra-awesome?
"Ultra." I'm bringing it back, people. You'll thank me later.
In any case, a skill or ability that makes you feel incredibly awesome is all...
Final Fantasy XIV’s second Encyclopedia Eorzea is even better than the first
The second volume of Final Fantasy XIV's Encyclopedia Eorzea was the only item I wanted to get on the floor of the fan festival a...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best console experience in 2018?
I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm primarily a PC gamer. When I was a kid, my family couldn't afford the endless parade of...
Vague Patch Notes: The taxonomy of corporate apologies in video games
Somehow, Bethesda managed to persevere after the Great Canvas Shortage of 2018 to replace the Fallout 76 CE bags that were essentially plastic shopping bags...
Hyperspace Beacon: First impressions of SWTOR 5.10 ‘Jedi Under Siege’
Faith in BioWare products has been waning as of late, but Star Wars: The Old Republic seemed to always maintain a core fan base....
The Daily Grind: When have MMO devs brought up ‘universal’ experiences that ring hollow?
I remember the developers talking about Legendary items in World of Warcraft: Legion in hushed tones, noting that they wanted to replicate the experience of...
EverQuesting: It’s a cash shop Christmas in EverQuest II’s Frostfell
Abandon hope all ye who log in here. That is how I felt at the start of EverQuest II's Frostfell this past Tuesday. As...
Perfect Ten: MMOs to watch in 2019
The MMO genre is in a strange and uncertain place right now -- but also one that is quietly thrilling. We've long passed the...
The Daily Grind: When’s the last time you got out of your comfort zone in MMOs?
For the longest time I had difficulty taking FFXIV's Lalafel as anything but a bizarre joke. I mean, I love short races, but they...
Choose My Adventure: Postcards from the Star Citizen universe
Your votes last week in my first Choose My Adventure gave me a great way to start looking around the environs of Star Citizen...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best PvE experience in 2018?
Yesterday, we asked you to examine the best PvP experience of 2018, having noted we won't be giving an award for it this year....
Wisdom of Nym: Other potential limited jobs for Final Fantasy XIV
I don't mind telling you that I'm looking forward to Blue Mage in Final Fantasy XIV. I've said before that it's almost a new form...
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG offered the best PvP experience in 2018?
Later today, we begin our giant rollout of end-of-the-year awards, a series I both love and hate - love because it's fun, hate because...
EVE Evolved: How could Project Nova live up to its true potential?
I think it's fair to say that EVE Online developer CCP Games hasn't had much success when it comes to avatar-based gameplay. The studio's...
Jukebox Heroes: My ‘best’ FFXIV music picks
Recently, Square Enix invited Final Fantasy XIV fans to vote on their favorite music tracks from what has become a very expansive and acclaimed...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best fast travel options?
There will never be a time in my life without my heart going out to Guild Wars for its map traveling. Yes, the original. After...
The Game Archaeologist: Neverwinter Nights 1 & 2
At the end of June 2014, dozens of online worlds flickered and vanished with the flip of a switch. It was a online apocalypse...
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite MMO holiday tune?
Seeing as how 'tis the season and all that, even the sound of MMOs is changing for the holidays. Christmas tunes are popping up...
