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Guild Wars recalls what a long, strange trip it’s been
As you might have already been aware, today is the original Guild Wars' 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Community Manager Gaile Gray wrote...
Dark Age of Camelot welcomes traveling merchants, prepares next patch
If the latest Dark Age of Camelot newsletter is any indication, the team and community are crazy involved with this classic RvR MMO. Broadsword...
Hyperspace Beacon: Hands-on with SWTOR’s Rise of the Emperor update
If you read the last Hyperspace Beacon, then you know that BioWare's announcement that Ziost is finally hitting Star Wars: The Old Republic excited...
Children’s Week returns to World of Warcraft
Won't somebody please think of the children! Oh... someone did? And there's a whole week dedicated to those wee 'uns without parents? Now we feel...
Dev polls community about bringing back original Darkfall Online
Are you unsatisfied with the way that Darkfall Online has progressed after transforming into Unholy Wars? There may be a window of opportunity to...
Blasting through a hands-on with TERA’s new Gunner
Are you tempted by TERA's new Gunner? I am. Admittedly it's been a long while since I've frolicked in the land of Arborea, but my interest is...
The Daily Grind: Should MMOs eliminate ‘soulbound’ mechanics?
This morning's Daily Grind arrives from Kickstarter donor jackfrost, who phrases his question in the form of a rant:
Why do almost all rewards in current...
Is Black Desert changing its tune on gender-locking?
Is Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss having second thoughts about gender-locking the fantasy sandbox's character classes? Maybe so, if a recent fan even in...
Daybreak launches new site, triggers week of celebratory events
Daybreak Game Company now has a new home and logo to make its transition from Sony Online Entertainment complete.
"We are so proud of our...
Guild Wars 2 teases shield Mesmer, distributes beta keys as in-game loot
Shield-using Mesmers may be one of the new specializations coming with Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns if a new piece of concept art...
The Saga of Lucimia focuses on ‘group-based emergent gameplay’
The days of coddling solo players through a massively multiplayer experience are over -- at least according to one upstart indie MMO.
Meet The Saga...
Wisdom of Nym: How to catch up in Final Fantasy XIV (before Heavensward arrives)
Let's assume you've just recently gotten to the level cap in Final Fantasy XIV and you're ready to start in on catching up to...
Shroud of the Avatar to introduce player-owned towns with Release 17
Shroud of the Avatar's Release 17 is preparing to hit the ground running when it comes out on Thursday, April 30th. In its most...
EverQuesting: Daybreak expounds on Landmark’s postponed wipe
Some pretty big changes are on their way to Landmark, not the least of which is the final full character wipe and an extensive...
Pathfinder Online pushes for aggressive recruiting on media sites
What do you do when your in-testing MMO isn't drawing in the crowd that you need it to be? Pathfinder Online thinks that the...
Russian version of Lord of the Rings Online closes June 1st
If you were hoping that the Russian version of Lord of the Rings Online would last forever, we have some sad news for you...
The latest Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward trailer
Sometimes when you're staring down a long wait until a much-anticipated expansion, the only thing that will help you keep your sanity is to...
Guild Chat: Guild size and its effect on cohesion
Welcome along to Guild Chat, my cozy corner of the internet in which we can discuss all things guilds, the place where we all...
The Game Archaeologist: What Star Wars Galaxies life was like before the NGE
A decade after Star Wars Galaxies' "New Game Enhancements" hit the game, controversy, grumbling, and revelations still pop up about the notorious decision to...
ArenaNet is hosting a Guild Wars 10th anniversary contest
Do you fancy yourself a Guild Wars expert? If so, you should enter ArenaNet's new Guild Wars 10th anniversary contest. There are 10 questions...