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Hyperspace Beacon: What was not said in the SWTOR 2018 Roadmap

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Star Wars: The Old Republic players leaped for joy when Producer Keith Kanneg finally released the winter and spring 2018 roadmap last week. It was...
I own two books about this game's lore, for reference.

The Soapbox: Six responses to the ‘gaming is wrong/evil/an addiction’ argument

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I recently went on a rant about gaming, but it wasn't directed at gaming. It was in defense of gaming. I am so weary...

First impressions of ‘wizarding world’ MMOARG Maguss

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If it weren't for my promise to write this article, I would have given up on Maguss in less than 15 minutes had I been...
Here comes trouble.

Wisdom of Nym: Mechanical issues for jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, part two

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Last week, we covered the mechanical issues for about half of the Final Fantasy XIV job lineup. This week, we're covering the other half....

Jukebox Heroes: World of Warcraft’s best music, part 3

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In our third part of this five-part countdown of World of Warcraft's best music (at least, you know, in my opinion), we'll be heading...

The Game Archaeologist: EverQuest Mac

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In 2003, Sony Online Entertainment tried an experiment to reach out to the (then) small-but-growing community of Mac users. The company released EverQuest Macintosh...

The Survivalist: A tale of two early accesses (and why Conan Exiles comes out on top)

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It was the best of early access, it was the worst of early access. We needn't even stop there: It was the age of...
Do you really want to hurt me?

WoW Factor: Why can’t Blizzard stop messing with everything?

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It's funny to me that people had such an aggressive reaction to the changes coming to Hunter pets and damage formulas in Battle for...

Tamriel Infinium: Elder Scrolls Online’s new outfit system is close to perfect

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I can spend hours with an outfit designer in an MMORPG. When APB was a new thing, I literally spent whole game sessions in...

Perfect Ten: What I discovered after returning to Dungeons and Dragons Online

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When I look back at last year, the most surprising turn in my MMO gaming career was staging a successful return to Dungeons and...

Flameseeker Chronicles: My favourite Guild Wars 2 Friend/Ships stories

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Friendships and social interaction are everything when it comes to enjoying MMOs in my mind, so you can imagine how much I adore the...
Collide.

Wisdom of Nym: Actual mechanical issues for jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, part one

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There are a lot of people who are quick to complain about issues with their personal favorite jobs in Final Fantasy XIV. No matter...

Whatever happened to Pirates of the Burning Sea, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, and Puzzle Pirates?

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Ever pause during your day and find yourself wondering, “Whatever happened to that game?” With hundreds upon hundreds of online titles these days, it’s surprisingly easy...
Local Panda Recalls When She Was Special.

WoW Factor: How could multiclassing work in World of Warcraft?

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Not so long ago, our editor-in-chief was talking about how World of Warcraft needs some form of multiclassing system. So let's talk about how...

Chaos Theory: Do you need to sub to enjoy Secret World Legends?

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A question I am asked quite a bit about free-to-play games is whether or not one needs to sub to really play. It is...
So many colors in the rainbow.

Perfect Ten: The tabletop GMs behind MMOs

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One of the advantages to computer RPGs, I've always thought, is that you don't need a friend who you can alternately sucker or bribe...
Obviously silly dances are already universal.

Wisdom of Nym: What cosmetic features could other jobs get in Final Fantasy XIV?

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About a month back, I got a comment in this column with an absolutely spectacular question. We've got two cosmetic systems that basically only...

Jukebox Heroes: World of Warcraft’s best music, part 2

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Probably the most challenging aspect of creating a "top 32" list of the best World of Warcraft music isn't coming up with a track...

The Game Archaeologist: BBS door games

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When you think of MMORPGs, I wouldn't blame you if your mind stayed rooted firmly in the past decade or so, perhaps taking a...
This plan sure worked!

WoW Factor: First impressions of allied race leveling in World of Warcraft

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Last week, I wrote about the addition of allied races without having actually gotten to play around with them much. You have to understand...

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