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MMO Mechanics: Three favourite action combat systems
Virtually every MMO contains dangerous places that are filled with other players or NPCs that will attack characters on site, and many also feature...
The Stream Team: Breaking into a Secret World safehouse
So close, and yet so far! Part of The Secret World's Issue #10 remains unfinished for Massively OP's MJ; after completing the clubhouse, she...
Perfect Ten: Ten MMOs still going after ten years
It struck me, very recently, that a decade is a long time for MMOs.
If we're going to count Ultima Online as the first proper...
Chaos Theory: Reaping the Whirlwind in The Secret World’s Issue #11
To spoil or not to spoil; that is the question. When it comes to The Secret World, that's a very serious question indeed! As much...
Anarchy Online has full IP reset, new zones in the works
Anarchy Online may be fresh off its mighty 18.7.0 patch, but the team is not slowing down to congratulate itself. A new dev update...
The Daily Grind: Are you an obsessive MMO screenshotter?
I can't help myself. I'm sorry, but I can't. I have folders stuffed with screenshots that attest to my habit of always stopping to...
The Secret World cinematic director moves on to other Funcom projects
If you've enjoyed the hand-crafted cinematics in The Secret World over the past couple of years, then chances are you've benefited from the efforts...
The Stream Team: Clubbing Tokyo-style in The Secret World
It's crunch time! The Secret World's Issue #11: Reaping the Whirlwind is launching next week, and MassivelyOP's MJ still hasn't found the White Rabbit! That...
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...
Take in a full hour of Anarchy Online’s new beginner experience
Wondering how Anarchy Online's revamped newbie experience has panned out? Second to actually playing the game yourself (which, y'know, is always an option), you...
The Secret World’s Issue 11 is launching on May 6
The Secret World's Issue 11 content now has a release date. Lead designer Romain Amiel tweeted the news this afternoon, so mark your calendars if...
Age of Conan developers working on panoramas and achievements
What is best in life? Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Stop mid-crush and realize that you're in a really pretty area....
The Secret World is on sale for 10 bucks this week
Steam has knocked 66% off The Secret World's asking price. Funcom's spooky modern-day horror thriller is currently $10.19 on Valve's storefront through April 27th.
Alternatively,...
Anarchy Online overhauls its world and professions
Anarchy Online is deploying patch 18.7.0 to the live servers on Tuesday, but if you play the game, you'll probably want to look at...
The Stream Team: Tackling The Secret World’s Issue #10
MassivelyOP's MJ was torn between starting over to highlight the new player experience or continuing the story with Issue #10. Ultimately the story won...
Chaos Theory: Six more tips for new Secret World players
You didn't seriously think that six tips could come close to encapsulating the knowledge needed to start in The Secret World, did you? Of...
The Secret World kicks off a powerful weekend early
The Secret World is kicking off a weekend of power early. What makes this weekend worthy of the nickname of "Power Weekend," exactly? Just...
The Secret World gets hyped for Issue 11
With Joel Bylos out of the picture as The Secret World's lead, the monthly update letter torch has been passed to other members of...
The Stream Team: Concluding The Secret World’s Issue #9 story
It may have taken some time (and not a little help from Massively OP's Justin), but MJ is finally on the concluding mission of...
Age of Conan patch adds panoramic achievements, tweaks treasure chests
Funcom has updated Age of Conan's achievement system. The game's latest patch offers 130 panoramas, which are camera paths that show off various Hyborian...
