| Biggest News Story of 2008: Winner |
01/05/09 |
Star Wars: The Old Republic
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Awards |
MMORPG.com is pleased to announce the winner of the 2008 Reader's Choice Award for Biggest News Story of 2008. |
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| Quantum Rise Speed Changes |
01/05/09 |
EVE Online
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General |
MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this report on the results of the Speed changes that were introduced into EVE Online with last November's Quantum Rise expansion. |
Andrew Wallace |
| New Launch Overview |
01/05/09 |
The Chronicles of Spellborn
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General |
MMORPG.com Chronicles of Spellborn Correspondent Patrick S. Marshall has written this post-launch update on The Chronicles of Spellborn, giving his opinions on what the game needs in order to continue to thrive as it sets to roll out in North America and the UK. |
Patrick S. Marshall |
| Apprentice Crafting Guide |
01/02/09 |
Runes of Magic
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Other |
MMORPG.com Runes of Magic Correspondent Pam Blalock writes this guide to apprentice crafting in the upcoming MMORPG, Runes of Magic. |
Pamela Blalock |
| Druid Guide, Part One |
01/02/09 |
World of Warcraft
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Other |
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Wood writes this guide to playing a Druid in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Today, we present Part One.
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James Wood |
| A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern - Final |
12/31/08 |
The Agency
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Interview |
Over the last few months, we have been tracking the progress of Julia Brasil, an intern on SOE's The Agency. Today, we wrap up the ongoing feature witha small interview with the game's Producer, Sherry Floyd about the intern experience. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Witch Elf Tier One Scenario Guide |
12/31/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Other |
MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Andrew Bobb writes this guide to getting the most out of your Witch Elf in Tier One scenarios. |
Andrew Bobb |
| Grand Exchange Overview |
12/31/08 |
Runescape
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Other |
MMORPG.com Runescape Correspondent Fasail Baig writes this look at the Grand Exchange, a new buying and selling feature in the game. |
Faisal Baig |
| A Day in the Life of an Agency Intern, Part Four |
12/30/08 |
The Agency
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Interview |
When she originally won an internship at SOE's The Agency through the Gamers in Real Life program, Julia Brasil had no idea that MMORPG.com would be tracking her progress, but that's exactly what our own Carolyn Koh is doing, checking in with the new developer on a regular basis. Today is part four. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Shield Tanking vs. Armor Tanking |
12/30/08 |
EVE Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com EVE Online Correpondent Joanie Spalletta writes this informative guide comparing Armor and Shield tanking in CCP's EVE Online. |
joanie spalletta |
| Blacksmithing and Tailoring Runic Bonuses |
12/30/08 |
Ultima Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com's own Vitaliy Dikker writes this helpful guide to Blacksmithing and Tailoring Runic Bonuses in Ultima Online. |
Vitaliy Dikker |
| An Interview with Victor Wachter |
12/29/08 |
Fiesta Online
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Interview |
MMORPG.com recently caught up with Victor Wachter to talk about his recent move from Cryptic Studios to Outspark, the company behind games like Secret of Solstice and Fiesta Online. Today, we talk to Vitor about the move and the company. |
Jon Wood |
| Is Simpler Always Better? |
12/29/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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General |
MMORPG.com Correspondent Hebie Grate writes this article discussing recent changes to Square Enix's Final Fantasy XI making it more accessible and less difficult. |
Herbie Grate |
| Respec Guide, Part One |
12/29/08 |
City of Heroes
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Other |
MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Marjorie Rhoadhouse writes this guide to respeccing in NCsoft's superhero game. In part one, she goes over some of the terminology involved. |
Marjorie Rhoadhouse |
| A Look at the Thief |
12/26/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Other |
MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond writes this overview of the Theif career in Final Fantasy XI. |
Wesley Bond |
| A Look at Runes of Magic |
12/24/08 |
Runes of Magic
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Preview |
MMORPG.com Correspondent Robert Sollazzo writes this look at Runes of Magic and talks specifically about how the game relates to the 600 pound gorilla that is Blizzard's World of Warcraft. |
Robert Sollazzo |
| Developer Roundtable Q&A, Part Three |
12/23/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Interview |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh presents this first part of a developer roundtable interview that she conducted while attending the recent Fan Festival. Today, we present Part Three, she tackles Game Systems & World Questions |
Carolyn Koh |
| Making a Successful Corporation, Part 4 |
12/23/08 |
EVE Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Sam Guss writes this guide to starting a successful corporation in CCP's EVE Online. |
Sam Guss |
| The Story of StarQuest Online |
12/23/08 |
StarQuest Online
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General |
MMORPG.com StarQuest Online Correspondent Allen Richardson writes this introduction to the story and background of StarQuest Online. |
Allen Richardson |
| Developer Roundtable Q&A, Part Two |
12/22/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Interview |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh presents this first part of a developer roundtable interview that she conducted while attending the recent Fan Festival. Today, we present Part Two, she tackles Job Specific Questions and Items, Spells and the like. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Tailoring Guide |
12/22/08 |
Dofus
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Other |
MMORPG.com Dofus Correspondent Nathan Swanson writes this guide to the tailoring craft in Ankama's Dofus. |
Nathan Swanson |
| Avoiding the Scammers |
12/22/08 |
Runescape
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General |
MMORPG.com Runescape Correspondent Fasail Baig has written this informative piece letting the game's players know how to avoid being the victim of a scam in-game. |
Faisal Baig |
| Avatar Combat Revamp Interview |
12/19/08 |
Pirates of the Burning Sea
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Other |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently visited Flying Lab Studios' new offices in Seattle to talk to the team about the upcoming Avatar Combat Revamp for their nautical MMORPG, Pirates of the Burning Sea. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Avatar Combat Revamp Screenshots |
12/19/08 |
Pirates of the Burning Sea
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Media |
The folks at Flying Lab Software have provided us with these seven avatar combat screenshots. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Lord of War Movie |
12/19/08 |
Cabal Online
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Media |
Check out this Cabal video featuring the latest update, Lord of War. |
Guest Writer |
| Christmas Video |
12/19/08 |
Cabal Online
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Media |
The folks from Cabal Online have provided us with this new video to spice up our holiday seasons. |
Guest Writer |
| Avoiding and Resolving Account Issues |
12/19/08 |
Runescape
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General |
MMORPG.com Correspondent Faisal Baig writes this article on avoiding and dealign with account disputes in Jagex's MMORPG, Runescape |
Faisal Baig |
| Mountains-o-Mounts |
12/19/08 |
World of Warcraft
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General |
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this informative article on post- Wrath of the Lich King mount collecting in Blizzard's hit MMO. |
Robert Duckworth |
| Fan Fest Report |
12/18/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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General |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh writes this report from the recent Final Fantasy XI Fan Fest, a sold out event that allows players of the seven year old title to gather and share in their hobby. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Fellowship Etiquette |
12/18/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Jim Braner writes this guide to etiquette within a fellowship in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. |
Jim Braner |
| Developer Roundtable Q&A, Part One |
12/17/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Interview |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh presents this first part of a developer roundtable interview that she conducted while attending the recent Fan Festival. Today, we present Part One, general questions and questions concerning the Campaign Battle System. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Rune-Keeper Class Video |
12/17/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Media |
The folks at Turbine have provided us with a new video featuring the Rune Keeper class that was introduced with the new Mines of Moria expansion. |
Guest Writer |
| Warden Class Video |
12/17/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Media |
The folks at Turbine have provided us with a new video featuring the Warden class that was introduced with the new Mines of Moria expansion. |
Guest Writer |
| All About Enchanting |
12/17/08 |
Atlantica Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com Atlantica Online correspondent Matt Plourde writes this overview of the enchantment system in Atlantica Online. |
Matt Plourde |
| Mercenaries Are Your Friends And Study Buddies |
12/16/08 |
Atlantica Online
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Developer Journal |
Our Atlantica Online Developer Journal series continues today with this piece on mercenaries in the turn-based combat MMO. |
Guest Writer |
| Raid Guide: Taking Down Lusca |
12/16/08 |
City of Heroes
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Other |
MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Marjorie Rhoadhouse writes this guide to defeating Lusca in a City of Heroes raid. |
Marjorie Rhoadhouse |
| A Look at Command Ships |
12/16/08 |
EVE Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com EVE Online COrrespondent Andrew Wallace writes this overview of command ships in CCP's EVE Online. |
Andrew Wallace |
| Battle of Angrathar the Wrath Gate |
12/15/08 |
World of Warcraft
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Media |
Wrath of the Lich King, the second expansion for World of Warcraft features new cut scenes that can be unlocked by completing quests in the story arc to take down Arthas, the Lich King himself. But why risk your neck challenging Arthas when you can watch the cut scene of the Battle of Angrathar the Wrath Gate and all of its fallout from the comfort of your own home? |
Guest Writer |
| Ninja Class Discussion |
12/15/08 |
Conquer Online
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Interview |
The folks from TQ have provided us with this interview concerning the upcming introduction of the Ninja class into their MMORPG, Conquer Online |
Joe Iuliani |
| A Look at the Black Guard |
12/15/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Other |
MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Pat Buckley writes this overview of the new Black Guard class recently introduced into the game and provides some helpful tips for playing the class.
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Pat Buckley |
| A Look at Factions |
12/15/08 |
World of Warcraft
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Other |
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Deborah Dietrich writes this informative article about factions in Blizzard's Wrath of the Lich King. |
Deborah Dietrich |
| A Talk about 1.1 Open RvR |
12/12/08 |
Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning
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Interview |
MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the chance recently to sit down and speak with the folks from Mythic Entertainment about yesterday's update 1.1 and specifically about the changes that were made to the Open RvR system. In this interview, the team discusses the changes, ORvR vs. scenarios, their intentions for feature balance and more. |
Jon Wood |
| Introduction to the White Mage |
12/12/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Other |
MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Herbie Grate writes this introduction to the White Mage healer class in Square Enix's MMO. |
Herbie Grate |
| Paladin Overview |
12/12/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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Other |
MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond writes this overview of the Paladin class in Square Enix's MMO. |
Wesley Bond |
| Ninja Class Trailer |
12/11/08 |
Conquer Online
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Media |
TQ Games has released a new trailer showing off the abilities the new Ninja class in Conquer Online as it uses its duel wielding abilities to take down the game's other classes. |
Aaron Roxby |
| Final Fantasy FanFest Updates |
12/11/08 |
Final Fantasy XI
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General |
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently attended Square Enix's Final Fantasy FanFest and comes back to file this report on the franchise's MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI. |
Carolyn Koh |
| Winter Veil |
12/11/08 |
World of Warcraft
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Other |
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this overview of the Winter Veil Christmas event in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. |
Robert Duckworth |
| Getting Started, Part Two |
12/11/08 |
StarQuest Online
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Other |
Allen Richardson, our StarQuest Online Correspondent, writes this second installment of his "getting started" guide to the game. |
Allen Richardson |
| Best Overall Game |
12/10/08 |
2008 Reader's Choice Awards
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Awards |
MMORPG.com wraps up our nominations for the 2008 Reader's Choice Awards by asking our readers what active, currently released MMO is the best overall. |
Jon Wood |
| Death Knight Overview |
12/10/08 |
World of Warcraft
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Other |
MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Marie Brazeil writes this voerview of the Death Knight hero class in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. |
Marie Brazeil |
| Collections of Note |
12/10/08 |
Star Wars Galaxies
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General |
MMORPG.com Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent RJ hubbard writes this interesting piece on various collections found in SOE's Star Wars Galaxies. |
RJ Hubbard |
| Best New Game |
12/09/08 |
2008 Reader's Choice Awards
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Awards |
In this category, we hope that our readers will vote for their favorite game launched in 2008 and award the 2008 MMORPG.com Reader's Choice Award for Best New Game. |
Jon Wood |
| First GodsWar Video |
12/09/08 |
Godswar Online
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Media |
IGG has released a new trailer which shows the characters and combat system for their Greek Mythology inspired MMORPG, GodsWar Online. |
Guest Writer |
| PvP Guide |
12/09/08 |
Runescape
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Other |
MMORPG.com Runescape Correspondent Faisal Baig writes this new guide to PvP in Runescape. |
Faisal Baig |
| PvP Guide Part II: Communication |
12/09/08 |
EVE Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this guide to Pvp in the sci-fi sandbox game. In this part of his guide, he focuses on the importance of communication. |
Andrew Wallace |
| Exclusive Screenshots |
12/08/08 |
Earthrise
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Media |
To go along with our Developer chat, the folks at Earthrise have provided us with these two exclusive screenshots. |
Guest Writer |
| Earthrise Dev Chat |
12/08/08 |
Earthrise
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Interview |
The folks from masthead Studios dropped by over the weekend for a chat with MMORPG.com readers. Today, we post this transcript of the chat. |
Richard Cox |
| Hoth Hubbub |
12/08/08 |
Star Wars Galaxies
|
General |
MMORPG.com Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent Brian Turner writes this look at the recent addition of the ice planet Hoth to SOE's Star Wars Galaxies. |
Brian Turner |
| Making and Keeping Silver in your 20s |
12/08/08 |
Lord of the Rings Online
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Other |
MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Jim Braner writes this article full of handy tips for making and holding onto money in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. |
Jim Braner |