guides
Valentine’s Day 2020 across the MMO universe
Per tradition, we've been covering the launch of Valentine's Day events in MMOs and MMORPGs over the last couple of weeks, but tomorrow is...
Desert Oasis: Fun things to do in Black Desert in 2020
With the new decade upon us, I think it's a good time to do some goal-setting for the upcoming decade. I might be biased...
The Game Archaeologist’s ultimate MMO archives v3.0
Behind history are people and stories, some of them well-known and some of them obscure. It has been my mission in The Game Archaeologist...
Perfect Ten: How to show and share gratitude for your favorite MMO
So you've found an MMO you like. You're thankful that it exists. It's fun, it caters to your personal tastes, and it may not...
Desert Oasis: Discerning the best purchases in Black Desert’s cash shop
I've always been someone who goes against the grain, and MMOs are no exception. Part of the reason I enjoy Black Desert so much is...
Desert Oasis: A guide to the best Mediah grindspots in Black Desert
Of all the Desert Oasis articles I've written so far, by far the most fun I had was doing a guide for two of...
Warframe of Mind: A guide to finding Warframe’s lore fragments
Now that you know there is a host of lore to find in Warframe, you are probably more eager to gather it all. And...
Desert Oasis: Hunting for the best grindspots in Black Desert
Of all things, the one thing about Black Desert that everyone can agree on is that there's a grind. Players who choose this game...
Warframe of Mind: Where to look to find the lore in Warframe
When I mention the lore in Warframe, the response I usually get is "There's lore in Warframe?!?" I've even gotten this from some who...
Wandering Wraeclast: A guide to gear at a glance in Path of Exile
In Path of Exile, don't despair if you feel like a beginner for a while -- the more you play, the deeper it gets....
Desert Oasis: A guide to open PvP and grindspot etiquette in the world of Black Desert
Back in my classic Guild Wars days, I was so happy to have the scrimmage system. It was a great way to solve arguments....
Massively OP’s guide to Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers’ unlocks and progress
The new expansion is out! After what felt like basically a year of waiting (but was closer to six months), Final Fantasy XIV's third...
Wandering Wraeclast: The wonderful world of Path of Exile’s Hideout housing
When I first started playing Path of Exile, I never envisioned that housing would become available. And not just housing, but good housing with...
Tamriel Infinium: Getting the most out of your Elder Scrolls Online box and sub in 2019
One of the most confusing things about any game that chooses a hybrid business model is figuring out what you need to buy in...
Flameseeker Chronicles: A guide to Guild Wars 2’s revivified Dragon Bash
Dragon Bash is an event that first ran in Guild Wars 2 in 2013, less than a year after the game launched. It was...
Tamriel Infinium: MassivelyOP’s guide to the best Elder Scrolls Online podcasts
While Twitch streaming and YouTube viewing may be the new hotness for some video game content, there’s something to be said for the simplicity...
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...
Flameseeker Chronicles: A PvE carebear’s guide to Guild Wars 2 WvW and the Warclaw
By now, you’ve probably seen this hulking, armored cat bounding around Tyria. No, not my Charr warrior; I mean Guild Wars 2's new Warclaw...
LOTRO Legendarium: Eight tips for leveling up in Lord of the Rings Online
Typically around this time of the year, I'll offer up my wish list of features and changes that I'd like to see happen in...
Chaos Theory: Secret World Legend’s 2018 Samhain is music to my ears
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With radios playing
and ghost that are slaying the ones who come near
It's the most wonderful time of...
