first impressions
Global Chat Extra: MMO bloggers’ first impressions of Legion
You'd better believe that MMO bloggers are out in full force this week to check out World of Warcraft: Legion. For some, it's the...
First impressions of World of Warcraft: Legion, part three
One of the things that bothered me about Warlords of Draenor was how bad it felt to play. It was unexpected. I don't inherently...
First impressions of World of Warcraft: Legion, part two
When last we left off, the world was screwed. World of Warcraft: Legion doesn't tell you that you're facing a huge threat, it just...
The Daily Grind: What are your first impressions of Legion?
Well, it's here. World of Warcraft: Legion has been out in the US for five hours now (more for Europeans!), which in internet time is more...
First impressions of World of Warcraft: Legion, part one
It was around the time that I was burning my way through drakes that I found myself nodding in appreciation. This was it, I...
The Daily Grind: How long does an MMO have before it’s considered a success or failure?
Watching the latest news about Pokémon Go brought to mind something I still like to say about the MMO industry: It's a marathon, not...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Unpacking Guild Wars 2’s Out of the Shadows
I figure that it's been long enough for the majority of you to have run through Guild War's 2's first instalment of the Living...
First impressions of World of Warcraft: Legion’s Demon Hunter
Nearly 10 years ago, the opening cinematic for World of Warcraft’s second expansion The Burning Crusade heralded the return of misguided anti-hero turned madman...
First impressions of Nexon’s Riders of Icarus
Earlier this month, the latest addition to Nexon’s perpetually expanding stable of MMORPGs, Riders of Icarus, took wing into its “soft launch,” or open beta,...
Global Chat: Pokemon GO mania sweeps the world
What became an overnight global phenomenon certainly prompted the MMO blogosphere to talk about their experiences and opinions with Pokémon GO!
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First impressions: Why Pokemon Go is uniquely compelling
I, like many others who were children throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s, went through a period in my young life where the only...
The Stream Team: Elder Scrolls Online’s den of the Dark Brotherhood
A dear Patreon patron has requested a livestream of The Elder Scrolls Online's Dark Brotherhood DLC. Alexander, your wish is coming true. MOP's most rabid...
E3 2016: War Thunder’s VR mode and Crossout’s demo
While I don't play any of Gaijin's games, I was looking forward to meeting the studio at this year's E3 for two reasons: the...
Gloria Victis puts its best foot forward following early access launch
Following its early access release on Steam, Gloria Victis has gotten off to a good start with strong sales and fairly positive user reviews. The...
Launch impressions: Overwatch is good, but it’s only half a game
The thing that bugs me about Overwatch is that it feels like half of a game. Unfortunately, it's also the less interesting half, the...
First impressions of TERA’s Secrets & Shadows update and flying mounts
It's no secret: TERA's Secrets & Shadows update arrives this month! And many players are eagerly anticipating diving in to experience these changes for...
Global Chat: An MMO to call home
Home. It's what many MMO gamers are looking for in a title: to plant down roots and find a place that exudes belonging. What...
EverQuesting: First impressions of Landmark’s new story system
When I shared my first impressions of Landmark's big spring update, I admitted that there was sadness to be had, but I also noted that...
EverQuesting: First impressions of life after Landmark’s latest wipe
When Daybreak drops a big Landmark patch, it apparently does so quite literally... onto hard, unforgiving concrete... from the top of a tall building....
Black Desert impressions from around the MMO blogosphere
When a new game comes out, you can play it cautious by waiting for reviews or you can roll the dice and take your...