| Behind the Career System - Part One |
06/24/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Interview |
Warhammer Online will employ one of the most interesting class systems in any MMORPG to date when they debut in the Fall. In part one of this two-part series, Jon Wood speaks to Mythic's Adam Gershowitz about the three ideas that formed the backbone of the careers design. |
Jon Wood |
| Chronicles: Silent Furies |
06/25/08 |
EVE Online
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General |
The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the ledaers of each of the four faction heads that made their appearance with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. |
Guest Writer |
| Introductory Q&A |
06/26/08 |
Perfect World
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Interview |
While we aren't quite ready to add them to our Game List, the folks at Perfect World Entertainment (the company bringing Perfect World to the North American market)have answered a number of our introductory questions about their game, Perfect World. |
Jon Wood |
| Concept Art: The Abyss and Beyond |
06/27/08 |
Aion
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Media |
With the promise of stunning visuals and aerial combat, Aion has been near the top of the list of most anticipated MMORPGs since the game was announced. Now that they're farther along in the games development, NCsoft has been able to publish several pieces of concept art, showing the game's artistic direction for some of Aion's regions and races. |
Guest Writer |
| New Screenshots |
06/30/08 |
Jumpgate Evolution
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Media |
The folks at Codemasters have been kind enough to provide us with these six new screenshots from their upcoming MMORPG Jumpgate Evolution. |
Guest Writer |
| Behind the Career System - Part Two |
06/30/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Interview |
In Part Two of his interview with Adam Gershowitz from EA Mythic on the subject of career design, Managing Editor Jon Wood discusses the issues of balance and how the company plans to keep 24 different careers running smoothly an faily against one another. |
Jon Wood |
| Episode 3 Artwork |
07/01/08 |
ArchLord
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Media |
The folks at Codemasters have been kind enough to provide us with these new pieces of concept art from Episode 3 of their MMORPG, ArchLord. |
Guest Writer |
| Chronicles: The Paths They Chose |
07/02/08 |
EVE Online
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Fiction |
The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the ledaers of each of the four faction heads that made their appearance with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. This is the second in the series, looking at Souro Foiritan, president of the Gallente Federation. |
Guest Writer |
| Introductory Q&A |
07/02/08 |
Myth War 2
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Interview |
MMORPG.com's own Joe Iuliani provides the questions for this interview with Jadefox Hu of IGG's Myth War II. In the interview, Hu introduces us to this follow up to Myth War. |
Joe Iuliani |
| On the Combat System |
07/03/08 |
Atlantica Online
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Developer Journal |
The developers of Atlantica Online have provided us with this exclusive developer journal discussing the unique combat system in their upcoming MMORPG. Atlantica breaks with MMORPG tradition to bring players a turn-based combat system that the developers hope will set their game apart from other MMOs. |
Guest Writer |
| New Screenshots |
07/07/08 |
Elf Online
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Media |
The folks behind the Free to Play MMORPG, Elf Online have provided us with these five new screenshots. |
Guest Writer |
| Risk vs. Reward |
07/07/08 |
World of Warcraft
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General |
In his first submission to MMORPG.com in this role, our new World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this article discussion risk vs. Reward in the most populated MMORPG ever created, Blizzard's World of Warcraft. |
Darren Bridle |
| New Screenshots |
07/08/08 |
Wurm Online
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Media |
Today we present 7 new screenshots from the independently developed MMORPG, Wurm Online. |
Guest Writer |
| Exploring Book 14 |
07/08/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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General |
MMORPG.com News Manager Keith Cross was recently on the recieving end of a tour of the upcoming Book 14: The Ring-Forges of Eregion, the newest free update coming from the makers of Lord of the Rings Online. Today, he gives an overview of his experience with some of the new content. |
Keith Cross |
| New Screenshots |
07/09/08 |
Wurm Online
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Media |
Today we present eight new screenshots from the independently developed MMORPG, Wurm Online. |
Guest Writer |
| Behind Velon Hollow |
07/09/08 |
Tabula Rasa
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Developer Journal |
Tabula Rasa game designer Brian Hudson recently completed work on a new instance named Velon Hollow, where the minds of once intelligent beings have been overrun by an unknown toxin, turning them into ravenous zombies. In this dev journal, Brian shares his influences and inspirations in making this new replayable instance. |
Guest Writer |
| Velon Hollow Screenshots |
07/10/08 |
Tabula Rasa
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Media |
Yesterday we presented a dev journal detailing the making of Velon Hollow, a new replayable instance that is set for release with Deployment 10 for Tabula Rasa. Today we present eight new screenshots from this zombie flavored encounter. |
Guest Writer |
| Book 14 Screenshots |
07/10/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Media |
The folks over at Turbine have provided us with these seven screenshots from the upcoming Book 14 Update to their hit MMORPG, Lord of the Rings Online. |
Guest Writer |
| EVE Chronicles - The Dark End of Space |
07/10/08 |
EVE Online
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Fiction |
The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the ledaers of each of the four faction heads that made their appearance with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. This is the third in the series, looking at Kezti Sundara, Grand Admiral of Amarr's Imperial Navy. |
Guest Writer |
| Instance Updates |
07/10/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Developer Journal |
The folks at Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online have released this new developer journal that talks about instancing in the upcoming Book 14 launch. |
Guest Writer |
| Mark Jacobs Interview Part One - What's in a Name? |
07/10/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Announcement |
On Wednesday, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood spoke with EA Mythic VP and General Manager Mark Jacobs about four different announcements from the studio. Part One announces a name change for the company from EA mythic back to Mythic Entertainment. Tomorrow's part two will reveal three more announcements concerning Warhammer Online. |
Jon Wood |
| New Screenshots |
07/11/08 |
Myth War 2
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Media |
The folks at Myth War II have sent over several new screenshots of the recently listed MMORPG, Myth War II. |
Guest Writer |
| Interview With Jack Emmert |
07/11/08 |
Champions Online
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Interview |
Recently, MMORPG.com news Manager Keith Cross visited the Cryptic Studios offices where he spoke with Chief Creative Officer Jack Emmert about the upcoming MMORPG Champions Online. |
Keith Cross |
| Jacobs Interview Part Two - Punkbuster, Capitol Cities and Careers |
07/11/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Announcement |
In part two of his interview with Mythic Entertainment VP and General Manager Mark Jacobs, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood reports that the game will be implementing Punkbuster and cutting four capitol cities and four careers from the launch features of the game. |
Jon Wood |
| New Screenshots |
07/14/08 |
Conquer Online
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Media |
The folks at Conquer Online have provided us with these six new screenshots from their MMORPG. |
Guest Writer |
| Interview with Champions Creator |
07/14/08 |
Champions Online
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Interview |
At a recent press event held by Cryptic Studios, MMORPG.com News Manager keith Cross had a chance to talk to George MacDonald, the co-creator of the original Champions RPG. |
Keith Cross |
| EVE Chronicle: The Better Part of Valor |
07/15/08 |
EVE Online
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Fiction |
The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the attitudes of faction citizens and the leaders of each of the four faction heads at the onset of factional warfare with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. The latest edition spotlights the Caldari and their leader, Tibus Heth. |
Guest Writer |
| Gracia Update Revealed |
07/15/08 |
Lineage 2
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Developer Journal |
NCsoft has announced several changes to Lineage II with the upcoming Gracia update, which include the introduction of the Vitality System, and efforts to reduce 'the grind' and entry barriers to new players by allowing players to level faster. |
Guest Writer |
| Timeline Series Part One |
07/15/08 |
The Chronicles of Spellborn
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General |
The folks at The Chronicles of Speallborn have started a new series of features that will create a timeline for lore from the game. Today, we present part One: The Great Collapse (Year 0). |
Guest Writer |
| Learning from Past Releases |
07/15/08 |
World of Warcraft
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General |
MMORPG.com's World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this report that takes a look at what Blizzard could learn from their first expansion, Burning Crusade and apply to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King. |
Darren Bridle |
| New Screenshots |
07/16/08 |
Myth War Online
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Media |
The folks at Myth War II have sent over several new screenshots from the recently listed MMORPG, Myth War II. |
Guest Writer |
| Book 14 Screenshots: Minstrels and More |
07/17/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Media |
Turbine has released several new screenshots showing off new minstrel animations and shots from the continuation of the epic quest storyline in Book 14: The Ring-forges of Eregion, the next free content update for Lord of the Rings Online. |
Guest Writer |
| EQ Dev Chat Transcript |
07/17/08 |
EverQuest
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Interview |
Last night we held a Dev Chat where MMORPG.com members had the opportunity to talk with the good people from EverQuest. Today we present the transcript of last night's chat. |
Richard Cox |
| Spying on The Agency at E3 |
07/17/08 |
The Agency
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Interview |
While in attendance at E3, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to sit down and talk about The Agency with Lead Designer Hal Milton and Studio Manager Matt Wilson. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Book 14 Dev Journal: Moving the Fellowship |
07/18/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Developer Journal |
As the storyline in The Lord of the Rings Online goes ever on, the developers at Turbine have run into the problem of what to do with certain NPCs who move around a lot, specifically the Fellowship of the Ring. This latest Dev Journal from Turbine looks at how they solve these problems in Book 14. |
Guest Writer |
| E3: The Progress of WAR |
07/18/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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General |
While in attendance at E3, MMORPG.com Writer Carolyn Koh made an extended stop at the Mythic Entertainment's booth for a progress update and some hands on play time with Warhammer: Online Age of Reckoning. |
Carolyn Koh |
| RvR Screenshots |
07/21/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Media |
The folks from Mythic Entertainment have provided us with these three new screenshots featuring some RvR action. |
Guest Writer |
| Six New Screens |
07/21/08 |
Jumpgate Evolution
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Media |
The folks from NetDevil's Jumpgate Evolution have sent along these new screenshots from their upcoming MMORPG. |
Guest Writer |
| Friday Night Fights Q&A |
07/21/08 |
Tabula Rasa
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Developer Journal |
Friday Night Fights have been a popular event in Tabula Rasa since the game was in beta. NCsoft's Amy “Critters” Crider guides us through the evolution of the event, introduces the new boxing ring, and lets players know how they can join in. |
Guest Writer |
| Character profile Video: Nina |
07/21/08 |
Wonderland Online
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Media |
The folks at IGG have provided us with a number of new videos featuring some of the characters in their game, Wonderland Online. Today, the video takes a look at Nina. |
Guest Writer |
| E3 Update |
07/21/08 |
Age of Conan
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Interview |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn koh was at E3. While there, Carolyn caught up with Erling Ellingson of Funcom and Rick Reyonlds of Eidos to talk about the future of the game. |
Carolyn Koh |
| New Screenshots |
07/22/08 |
Atlantica Online
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Media |
The folks from Atlantica Online have sent along these eight new screenshots from their MMORPG. |
Guest Writer |
| Timeline Series Part Two |
07/22/08 |
The Chronicles of Spellborn
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General |
The folks at The Chronicles of Speallborn have started a new series of features that will create a timeline for lore from the game. Today, we present Part Two: Death's Dream (Year 0 - 500). |
Guest Writer |
| Update from E3 |
07/22/08 |
Runescape
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General |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh was at the recent E3. While there, she spoke with Henrique Olifiers, Head of Games Content at Jagex. Jagex is the company behind the quiet hit MMORPG, Runescape. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Eve Chronicles - All These Wayward Children |
07/23/08 |
EVE Online
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Fiction |
The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the attitudes of faction citizens and the leaders of each of the four faction heads at the onset of factional warfare with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. The latest edition spotlights Jamyl Sarum, Empress of the Amarr Empire. |
Guest Writer |
| Book 14 Moria Prelude Quest Screens |
07/23/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Media |
The folks from Turbine have been kind enough to provide us with these five new screenshots of the Moria prelude quests that appear in the upcoming Book 14 update to the popular game, Lord of the Rings Online. |
Guest Writer |
| E3 Interview |
07/23/08 |
MapleStory
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Interview |
At E3, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh dropped by the studios of Nexon America, the makers of MapleStory, to talk about that game's success and the most recent content update. |
Carolyn Koh |
| An E3 Look at Free Realms |
07/24/08 |
Free Realms
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Interview |
At last week's E3, Carolyn Koh sat down with the folks from Sony Online Entertainment to talk about their upcoming children's MMORPG Free Realms. |
Carolyn Koh |