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Ultima Online is planning a real-world birthday bash in September
Wanna feel really old? Ultima Online is turning 20 this year. Another year and it can legally drink!
Broadsword is throwing a real-world party for...
The Daily Grind: How often do you play outside your comfort zone in MMORPGs?
During the first couple of years I played MMORPGs, I was a pretty timid gamer in terms of my comfort zone for actual content. It...
Shroud of the Avatar raised $142,000 in crowdfunds yesterday
If you've been following Shroud of the Avatar a while, you know that Portalarium periodically puts on wild telethons for its Twitch viewers, streaming...
You can try Shroud of the Avatar for free right now
Sing me a song of a free trial, sing me a song today!
Right this very hot moment, Shroud of the Avatar is testing out...
Final Fantasy XIV brings out new delivery and weapon quests with patch 3.55a
Ready to take on Proto-Ultima with several other people? Ready to finish off your anima weapon quests? Or are you just looking forward to...
Shroud of the Avatar’s R39 adds town shrines, delays room renting
Just ahead of the weekend, Shroud of the Avatar rolled out Release 39, its latest monthly content push, and this one is pretty massive,...
Wisdom of Nym: The next few months for Final Fantasy XIV
Fellow fans of Final Fantasy XIV, I'm not going to lie to you: The next few months in the game will be rough. Not...
The Game Archaeologist: Earth and Beyond
Personally, I prefer science fiction over fantasy nine times out of ten, even though most of the MMOs that grace my desktop are fantasy...
Shroud of the Avatar’s latest update is off the rails
If you assumed that Shroud of the Avatar's February update was going to be on the small size, thanks to a shorter month, then...
Final Fantasy XIV previews a new trial and new deliveries for patch 3.55a
The bad news about Patch 3.55a for Final Fantasy XIV is the stuff it's not going to contain. If you're eagerly awaiting the conclusion...
The Daily Grind: Do you use plugins for your main MMORPG?
As one of Massively OP's resident modding nuts, I am drawn to MMORPGs that offer plugin support and modding APIs. World of Warcraft's modding...
Shroud of the Avatar previews clockwork critters and virtue shrine system
Hope you like clockwork critters because Shroud of the Avatar is about to get a slew of them. The game's latest newsletter shows off...
Massively Overthinking: Are MMOs designed for ‘low-skill gamers’?
Ages ago on the MMORPG subreddit, a player made a bold statement: MMORPGs are designed for low-skill gamers.
"I remember being dazzled by EverQuest and...
Perfect Ten: Terminology the MMORPG genre needs
MMOs, like any other hobby, have their own terminology. We have the term "newb" for new players, "noob" for players who aren't actually new...
Shroud of the Avatar’s Kobolds are high-tech marvels
Kobolds don't have the best reputation in most RPGs, usually taking the role of a low-level, non-threatening mob that you vaguely feel sorry for when...
Ultima Online adds wedding package in time for Valentine’s Day
Are wedding bells ringing for you and your virtual significant other? Ultima Online wants to whisk you away to the event of your dreams...
Tamriel Infinium: Four reasons Elder Scrolls Online’s Homestead tops other MMO housing
Traditionally, in this Tamriel Infinium column, I have been extremely critical of The Elder Scrolls Online, and I promise you, I'm sure I'll lob criticism...
Shroud of the Avatar tinkers with new areas and PvP zones
With Release 38 now behind them, the Shroud of the Avatar devs have turned their attention to 39 and 40. Portalarium's latest newsletter covers...
Battle Bards Episode 91: Forest Tales
Take a stroll through the trees and become totally lost in the foliage, drinking in the sounds of the forest with today’s show, as...
Richard Garriott explains why Steam has been unkind to Shroud of the Avatar
Have you had a chance to pick up and read Richard Garriott's memoirs yet? Whether or not you have, you might want to check...
