music
Gloria Victis inviteth thee to dump burning oil on the heads of thine enemies
I can't imagine anything more disheartening than going over to a friend's house, knocking on his door, and being coated by burning pitch as...
Massively Overthinking: The value of MMO voice chat
This week's Massively Overthinking question was shot over to us from Kickstarter donor Celestial, and it's all about voice chat in MMOs.
Do you use a...
Perfect Ten: MMO terms that have overstayed their welcome
My original plan for this week - during the few moments that I was capable of coherent speech rather than just babbling about the...
Jukebox Heroes: An exclusive journey through Aion’s Upheaval soundtrack
Aion is a game that's well-renowned for both its visual and audio beauty. Among my fellow MMO soundtrack enthusiasts, the title's many soundtracks stand out...
One Shots: Bagpipes in the woods
I can't say that I'm the biggest fan of bagpipe music, although I do harbor a certain fascination for any musical instrument that looks...
Nexus Telegraph: Five reasons I’m over the moon about WildStar’s free-to-play
So how about those anniversary gifts in WildStar, huh? A year ago I was tremendously excited that the early start to the game's launch...
The Daily Grind: What quest involving music have you liked?
Give me more variety in my quests, I always say. That is why I'm delighted when designers utilize elements such as, say, music in...
Leaderboard: Stock MMO soundtracks vs. custom playlists
I like music. I like MMOs. I like MMO music, and really most game music in general. I don't always listen to an MMO's...
Sword Coast Legends coming to PC on September 8
Sword Coast Legends is officially releasing on September 8th, according to a blurb on the game's official website. That's on the PC, mind you,...
PvE sandbox Villagers and Heroes is reborn tomorrow
When I last checked in on indie PvE sandbox Villagers and Heroes a year ago, the Steam launch was busy rocking the game with dramatic...
LOTRO musicians prepare for Weatherstock VII
For seven years now, it's been a tradition among the Lord of the Rings Online community to assemble at the summit of the iconic...
One Shots: Reflections of me
One fun in-game photography trick is to use reflections, mirrors, and glass to offer a different -- and sometimes more artistic -- vision of...
Camelot Unchained releases 10th Unveiled newsletter
The 10th issue of Camelot Unchaineds Unveiled newsletter is filled with tidbits on lore, design, the community, patch notes, and more. There's even mention...
Catching up with Shroud of the Avatar’s Starr Long
As Kickstarter projects successfully funded via the power of nostalgia have proven, gamer loyalty can burn strong even decades after experiencing titles that make...
Leaderboard: Would you play a wild west MMO?
I've been playing Call of Juarez: Gunslinger here lately. It's nothing special, really, but it is a competent wild west shooter that I picked up...
Tree of Life sprouts up on Steam early access
The wait for the Tree of Life is over barely after it began! The survival sandbox is now available in early access form on...
Inon Zur to compose Sword Coast Legends’ soundtrack
Sword Coast Legends is getting a musical boost from legendary video game composer Inon Zur. The upcoming coop RPG announced yesterday that it had...
Jukebox Heroes: Infinite Crisis’ score will get you pumped up for the good fight
I love a really good superhero score. Some of my favorite pieces include John Williams' Superman theme, Danny Elfman's Batman introduction, Brian Tyler's Iron...
Global Chat: What do you remember about Guild Wars?
Late last month, the classic Guild Wars transcended its 10th birthday and prompted a flood of nostalgic posts and shared stories. A few MMO...
Shroud of the Avatar gets slammed by DDoS attack
If you're having trouble accessing Shroud of the Avatar's website or game, don't worry -- it's not you. The devs posted a notice on...