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WildStar composer Jeff Kurtenacker asks fans for their soundtrack questions
While WildStar may be gone, its memory still looms large in the minds of many fans, especially when it comes to the game's iconic...
Battle Bards Episode 149: Istaria aka Horizons
Is Istaria more than just “that game where you can play a dragon?” If it is, the answer might lie in its hidden repository...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best sound design?
I've long held the opinion that one of the most underrated elements of effective MMORPGs is a really good sound design. I'm not just...
Massively Overthinking: Our favorite MMORPG zones of all time
I once heard it said that a popular studio - I think it was Blizzard - made it a point of asking prospective developers...
Take a ride on the criminal side of Star Citizen 3.6 in this gameplay video
If you wanted to clear your criminal record in Star Citizen, you had to head to Security Post Karesh, take out some AI enemies,...
Jukebox Heroes: The best of FFXIV Shadowbringers’ soundtrack
I don't see a lot of chatter about it, but from talking with some of my Final Fantasy XIV-playing friends, Stormblood was at best...
Ubisoft’s Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is resurrected — as a mobile game
Back in 2016, Ubisoft's The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot finished a somewhat lackluster two-year run... and that was that. Or so we thought....
Battle Bards Episode 148: Composer spotlight on Inon Zur
On a special theme episode of Battle Bards, acclaimed composer Inon Zur is given the spotlight, especially for his contributions to several MMORPG soundtracks...
Lord of the Rings Online shares its huge Update 24 soundtrack
One of the more underrated contributions to the MMORPG music scene these days is coming from a guy you may never have heard of:...
Final Fantasy XI offers up a new login campaign with a non-functional chest
If you have a deep Pavlovian response to seeing chests in Final Fantasy XI, the marquee reward from the game's latest login campaign will...
Battle Bards Episode 147: Continent of the Ninth Seal
Bring on the heavy makeup, electric guitars, and MMO groupies, because the Battle Bards are rock and rolling their way into Continent of the...
The MOP Up: Prosperous Universe’s economy gets a boost with local markets
The economy obviously is a major component of the upcoming Prosperous Universe -- it's kind of hinted at right there in the name, after...
Jukebox Heroes: The best of Atlantica Online’s soundtrack
When you think about it, Atlantica Online is positioned in a great place for a diverse soundtrack. After all, it takes place in a...
Jukebox Heroes: The best of vanilla World of Warcraft’s soundtrack
With half the MMO community in a frenzy about the coming of World of Warcraft Classic this summer, many a gamer's mind has turned...
Battle Bards Episode 146: More vocals
In another theme sequel, the Battle Bards return to the notion of vocal tracks in MMORPGs. Does singing hold a special place in online...
Worlds Adrift’s final patch before sunset is now up – along with the game’s soundtrack
As if Worlds Adrift's impending sunset situation couldn't get worse, today the game is getting a patch. It's the biggest patch ever for the...
Guild Wars 2’s Key of Ahdashim raid is now live in the game’s latest update
Guild Wars 2 has just pushed out the next big thing for raiders: The Key of Ahdashim raid is now live.
"The raid takes place...
Into the Super-verse: Why didn’t Champions Online do better?
A while back I was flipping through the backlog of my personal gaming blog, looking at the history of my gaming trends, particularly in...
Battle Bards Episode 145: Dark Age of Camelot
It’s Bard vs. Bard vs. Bard in this show, as the trio of MMO video game music lovers take sides in the Dark Age...
Jukebox Heroes: The best of Guild Wars 2’s Season 4 soundtrack
On May 14th, Guild Wars 2 fans were delivered a bittersweet message from the game's main composer, Maclaine Diemer. Diemer, who had been adding...
