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LOTRO Legendarium: My vision for free-to-play version 2.0
A few weeks ago I embarked on an experiment that I had hoped would make for a fascinating column. Basically, I created a brand-new...
WoW Factor: Guessing at the next World of Warcraft expansion announcement using math
Here's the genesis of this particular article: I saw speculation over on Blizzard Watch that we were about a year too early for a World...
Wisdom of Nym: Where is our last area for Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers?
There seems to be something we haven't learned yet about Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, and if you know anything about me, you know that makes...
Hyperspace Beacon: SWTOR takes us to Dantooine for the fifth time in a video game
My very first memory of Dantooine was surprisingly its first real appearance in a video game at all. Star Wars Galaxies imagined Dantooine as...
Desert Oasis: How AFKing in Black Desert is more productive than you think
You know what I enjoy doing in MMOs? Not doing anything. I fancy myself an AFK enthusiast. Finding a nice, scenic spot to park...
Perfect Ten: Disney movies are all MMO experiences
As a general rule, I feel about Disney films the same way other people feel about the MCU films: They're fine, I'll watch one...
Choose My Adventure: Getting back in to the groove of Star Wars: The Old Republic
This week's Choose My Adventure piece is a homecoming for me. I was one of the folks who was all in on Star Wars:...
Massively Uplifting: Destigmatizing mental health in games, celebrating loved ones in LOTRO, Guild Wars 2, and Elite
Spring started splendidly this year. While all may not come up roses in the world at large, plenty of good deeds and uplifting stories...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood in review – leveling content
One of the things that I really do love about Final Fantasy XIV, from relaunch to now, is that it is indisputably a game that...
Fight or Kite: The case for dueling in Guild Wars 2
Let me tell you all about one of the most obvious holes in the Guild Wars 2 PvP armor.
No, it's not the infrequent balance...
EVE Online: Invasion expansion lands May 28th
The virtual universe of EVE Online is bracing itself for an invasion, and it looks like things will be kicking off much sooner than...
Wandering Wraeclast: Path of Exile studio Grinding Gear Games earns respect by showing respect
This is Grinding Gear Games.
Grinding Gear Games recently acknowledged that some Path of Exile players were unhappy about a few topics and accepted responsibility,...
Lawful Neutral: The war over Star Citizen in Crytek v. Cloud Imperium Games
Hello citizens! Today, I'm going to talk about a little game that's been flying under the radar and I think deserves some air time:...
WoW Factor: Why Legion 2 wouldn’t win back the World of Warcraft crowd
Let's talk about fan expectations and naked fanservice for a bit. In fact, let's start with the Power Nine from Magic: the Gathering, and...
Vague Patch Notes: MMOs are not the same as your single-player games with servers
Recently, I've been trying to get into Bloodborne. This isn't a result of my disliking the Souls franchise as a whole, just that it's never...
Tamriel Infinium: ‘Dying’ to know more about Necromancers in The Elder Scrolls Online
One of the most exciting features included in The Elder Scrolls Online's Elsweyr chapter update is the addition of a new playable class, the...
Perfect Ten: Tips for fighting an MMORPG boss for the first time
Ahh! That header scared me, and I'm the one who picked it! But that's where adventure leads you, right into the maw of something...
Choose My Adventure: The simple joys of RuneScape and duo gameplay
I've often wondered to myself why there seem to be so many in-development MMORPGs that stubbornly and desperately cling to the idea of the...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars 2 needs real housing
There is no shortage of things to do in Guild Wars 2. Wandering around the world and exploring is a joy, and players are...
Not So Massively: Yearning for an MMO future free of loot
Throughout all of the Drama over Anthem's loot issues, I've just been rolling my eyes. Not because I think Bioware screwed up -- arguably...