WOW WOW WUBBZY-TALE OF TAILS (DVD/8 EPISODES)
Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 09/23/2008 Run time: 92 minutesWubbzy is an infectiously lovable cartoon character with a kooky crooked tail that lives in a CGI world of unusual looking animal characters, pink and purple trees, and buildings with zig-zaggy walls. An impulsive young creature, Wubbzy greets each day with enthusiasm and a healthy dose of curiosity and is always on the lookout for a fun new experience. When trouble arises, Wubbzy
Friday, September 30, 2011
Looking For Raid
Friday is upon us on this final day of September. What a September it was for WoW announcements. One of the biggest I think though has been the looking for raid and even with the big revelation with it yesterday I still asked for this week's Reader Post how you all think LFR would work. So here goes let's see what you all thought.I think it may turn out to be worse then pugs for instances. Many people cheat to get the ilvl needed for instances by swapping PvP gear in and around could you imagine
Blade & Soul - Japan server confirmed
(Source) According to an official press release made public earlier today, the CEO of NCsoft Japan and Global Marketing Director of NCsoft Korea, Mr Kim Taek Hun (below), confirmed that Blade & Soul Japan is currently in the works. This comes after the China (link) and Taiwan (link) servers were confirmed earlier this year.
In the statement made, Mr Kim talked about how he has had successes leading Lineage II in Japan since the game started services in 2003, and that he is currently trav
In the statement made, Mr Kim talked about how he has had successes leading Lineage II in Japan since the game started services in 2003, and that he is currently trav
6 Lessons F2P Games Should Learn From Drakensang
The amazing Drakensang Online should serve as inspiration for free-to-play game developers, since it's a polished experience, both in terms of gameplay as in visual quality. So, what makes it stand out from the crowd?Read all about it in 6 Lessons Free to Play Games Should Learn From Drakensang Online.
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Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Mistaken beta-tester mails from SWTOR
I was surprised today to find two mails from EA Bioware in my inbox, one asking me to fill out a survey about my beta-testing experience, and the other suggesting that after having beta-tested SWTOR I might want to pre-order it. Only problem is that they got it the wrong way round: I am not in the beta, but I already pre-ordered. I fired off an inquiry to support, and as it turns out they sent those mails to lots of people by mistake. So despite evidence to the contrary, I'm still not in the bet
LOTRO: The Rise of Isengard Launch Trailer
Turbine has released the launch trailer for The Lord of the Rings Online: The Rise of Isengard the third major expansion for the game.
For more information about the expansion, read out previous coverage or visit the official website.
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For more information about the expansion, read out previous coverage or visit the official website.
The MMO Gamer
Power Rangers Online (KR) - First monster images
As an avid fan of the Toku series in Japan including Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Garo, Gridman etc, I was just as surprised as anyone else when Power Rangers Online was announced 2 weeks ago (link). Already onfirmed to be a side-scroller MMO, the first few monster images released today are actually 3D character models, staying true to the original ones found in the live action series.
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Today in WoW: Thursday Sept. 29, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
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Drakensang Online reaches one million players
Bigpoint is celebrating reaching over one million players registered for Drakensang Online since this free-to-play MMORPG launched the Open Beta on August 8, 2011, it’s not just the registrations that are on the rise, but the excitement too: With the first big update launched as well as many more to come, such as the community’s highly anticipated PvP features, Bigpoint Berlin is keeping players on their toes with new adventures and challenges in the epic fantasy world of Drakensang Online.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Analyst : Blizzard under pressure to unveil "Titan"
(Source) According to a VentureBeat article, Blizzard Entertainment, the developer for World of Warcraft, is currently under pressure to unveil its "next-gen" MMO, codenamed "Titan", at BlizzCon 2011 held next month. Earlier this year, I posted about what "Titan" might actually be (link), so have a read. With Diablo III already announced to be delayed until early next year, will "Titan" actually be the showcase surprise at the October event? We shall see. The full article can be found at the so
Honorable Duty Online (CN) - Army grade shooter
I know, the name of the game sounds weird, but it is exactly translated word by word. Honorable Duty Online is an upcoming shooter from China, but this is not just any game. It is developed in conjunction with the People's Liberation Army, which for your info, is the military arm of China's government. The game started out as a project for military personnel to hone their shooting skills, and since then it was announced Giant Interactive will be publishing the commercialized version.
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Develope
Wrathion, the Black Prince
“They wanted to hold me, to keep watch over me – a prisoner in all but name. But I will NOT be held accountable for the sins of my father. My destiny will be my own.”So yesterday I was complaining how two models bothered me. How Azshara's model in my opinion was horribly designed and was missing some essential things within it. Well it only remains that I should praised Blizzard for a model that I think may be one of the best they have ever done. It is for none other than Wrathion, the Bla
Bored of being nice
I recently got griefed by a rather unusual suspect: Wilhelm Arcturus of The Ancient Gaming Noob blog. Basically he got bored of The Sims Social (so did I), and being bored of playing nice he experimented with the all the options to cause harm to his fellow players. For some reason he chose me as target and documented himself implying my mother was a llama with screenshots on his blog. Now The Sims Social is a Facebook game, and has what I call asynchronous social interactions: You interact with
Yulgang 2 (KR) - Aiming to shine at G*Star 2011
Every since Yulgang 2 was last seen at G*Star 2010, little has been heard about the game. Well, fret not, as development of the sequel is still on-going within KRG Soft (under Mgame) aiming to steal whatever spotlight they can for this title. How is this going to be achieved? Well, by having lots of playable demo booths available of course!
According to Mgame's plans for G*Star 2011, Mgame has rented space equivalent to 60 units of exhibition booths, with much of the space allocated to showca
According to Mgame's plans for G*Star 2011, Mgame has rented space equivalent to 60 units of exhibition booths, with much of the space allocated to showca
<b>World of Warcraft</b> Brazilian Portuguese Version Coming to Europe
World of Warcraft Brazilian Portuguese Version Coming to Europe
Existing World of Warcraft players will be able to download a free language pack to play the game in Brazilian Portuguese at launch. In addition, a European Portuguese retail box with localized in-box documentation will be available in stores; ...
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The top 10 music games of all time
... and Blizzard's "World Of Warcraft" even has two quests (in the Blade's Edge Mountains) where you
Existing World of Warcraft players will be able to download a free language pack to play the game in Brazilian Portuguese at launch. In addition, a European Portuguese retail box with localized in-box documentation will be available in stores; ...
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The top 10 music games of all time
... and Blizzard's "World Of Warcraft" even has two quests (in the Blade's Edge Mountains) where you
Intelligent discussion on burnout
The purpose of intelligent discussion is to arrive at some sort of consensus, even if it is just to agreeing to disagree after each side having made clear its point. Unfortunately that sort of consensus doesn't really happen all that often in the MMO blogosphere. Thus any occurrence is notable, and especially if it happens between Syncaine and me. While we might still disagree about the relative degree, we do agree that there is some sort of burnout happening simply with time, and that burnout s
Nexon game enters Guinness World Records
Announced earlier today, Nexon's first ever online game in Korea, Baram, has been officially recognized as the longest running commercial graphical MMORPG by Guinness World Records. The title first started back in Korea in 1996, with the servers for both Korean currently still up and running. If you have not heard of the game, it is known as Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds in North America, which started in 1998. The English server is still up (link)!
An interesting fact if you did not know,
An interesting fact if you did not know,
Jumble, 3 Free Puzzles
Jumble, 3 Free Puzzles
A Word Scramble Game
Solve three Jumble puzzles on Kindle with this new interactive version of the popular word scramble game.
Each Jumble puzzle features four jumbled words for you to unscramble, which gradually reveals letters that can be used to solve the bonus phrase. Unscramble the bonus phrase to complete the puzzle. Each puzzle contains a cartoon clue, that will help you crack it, but watch out for puns!
Jumble contains a Solve Puzzle feature if you get stuc
A Word Scramble Game
Solve three Jumble puzzles on Kindle with this new interactive version of the popular word scramble game.
Each Jumble puzzle features four jumbled words for you to unscramble, which gradually reveals letters that can be used to solve the bonus phrase. Unscramble the bonus phrase to complete the puzzle. Each puzzle contains a cartoon clue, that will help you crack it, but watch out for puns!
Jumble contains a Solve Puzzle feature if you get stuc
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Today in WoW: Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
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Non-violent MMORPG Glitch launches
This week a new and highly original MMORPG launched, and almost nobody noticed. The game is Glitch, and it is very different from whatever else you played. The most obvious difference is that it is non-violent. With even kids' MMORPGs like Free Realms features some sort of combat, that is pretty remarkable. How many non-violent MMORPGs do you know? I can only think of Glitch and A Tale in the Desert. If you are very generous, you include Puzzle Pirates in which "combat" is handled by a very abst
Soul Slasher Online (CN) - 3D hack and slash goodness
As one of China's top 3 online gaming companies, NetEase is not easing on its progress despite trailing behind bigger competition like Tencent Games. Recently in the news for all the right reasons, it has teased 2 new self-developed online games so far for 2012, including TianXia 3 (link) and Martial Soul Online (link). The publisher of Blizzard titles in China recently revealed its 3rd on-going project, a 3D action side-scroller roughly translated as Soul Slasher Online.
While there are only
While there are only
PTR Model Farming
So yes 4.3 was just released on the PTR. There has been a lot of great information that you can go check out on MMO Champion but there is just one thing I want to talk about concerning the models. So for those don't know anything about Queen Azshara. Let me give you give you WoW Pedia's background on her"Queen Azshara was born with golden eyes, which were quite rare in night elves before the Great Sundering. Thus, golden eyes were commonly regarded as a sign of future greatness. Indeed, Azs
Monster Hunter Frontier (JP) - Benchmark client
(Benchmark download) So, Monster Hunter Frontier Japan will be having a huge update which will apparently change the game to "Monster Hunter Frontier 2", adding in tons of new content, including monsters, areas, weapons, character actions and more. Seeing that it is a Pay to Play game, getting into the server is not really that easy.
Capcom and Japan's biggest gaming website, 4Gamer, released a benchmark program which I thought I should share with you guys. I recorded the video, made using in-
Capcom and Japan's biggest gaming website, 4Gamer, released a benchmark program which I thought I should share with you guys. I recorded the video, made using in-
The fun curve
This month I had two negative experiences with games which made me stop playing those two games. One of these was Bastion, where somewhere in the middle of the game the difficulty got too high for me. I had to play the Jawson Bog three times before I was able to finish it, and when I again wiped in the level after I decided that the game wasn't worth the hassle any more. The other game was League of Legends, where even after trying the Dominion expansion which solved the "battles are too long" p
Today in WoW: Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011 -- Patch 4.3 PTR Roundup
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
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Dragon Ball Movie 3-pack
Dragon Ball Movie 3-pack
Power up with the Ultimate Collector's set! Contains three classic Dragon Ball Features: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Mystical Adventure and The Path to Power. Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle - 55 mins.It’s time to power up, and Roshi holds the key! Before Goku and Krillin can unlock the secrets of the hermit’s training, a thrilling quest awaits! The old teacher directs the two warriors to the treacherous Devil’s Hand where they must find a Sl
Power up with the Ultimate Collector's set! Contains three classic Dragon Ball Features: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Mystical Adventure and The Path to Power. Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle - 55 mins.It’s time to power up, and Roshi holds the key! Before Goku and Krillin can unlock the secrets of the hermit’s training, a thrilling quest awaits! The old teacher directs the two warriors to the treacherous Devil’s Hand where they must find a Sl
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Ask Gauss
Sunday! Awake and ready to get to the typing. I don't know what it is but of any morning there is in the week Sunday I always seem like I am always ready to go. Who knows, but I always remember this being the case. Anyways, that has nothing to do with anything, it's Sunday so it means Ask Gauss time. You know that post of the week where I go and answer questions sent in throughout the week. As will never change you can click the link on the top right of the page to send them or send them d
Perfect World announces War of the Immortals
(Closed Beta signup) Previously known as Battle of the Immortals II and Empire of the Immortals (link), the 2nd game in Perfect World's Immortals series is set to launch in North America next month, with Closed Beta beginning on 25th October. Not exactly a sequel to Battle of the Immortals, Perfect World decided to make a 2nd game as both titles are supposedly vastly different and unable to make this into just an update.
Having troubles getting into the Closed Beta for Diablo III? War of the
Having troubles getting into the Closed Beta for Diablo III? War of the
You Fail At Genn Greymane Lore If...
Tuesday, means Fail Day! I know you all are excited to see what the topic is today. Of course, you could always just read the title of the post, but what fun would that be really. Since I started the lore series there have been a couple characters people have requested and Genn is one that has been talked about quite a bit. So I decided to cave in a little and give the nation what they want. So here goesYou Fail At Genn Greymane Lore If...You for some reason didn't know he is the current king of
Wizardry Online (JP) - Open Beta dated
As you might have known, Wizardry, the gaming franchise from the 1980s', was made into an online game by the current IP owner, Gamepot Japan. After a few Closed Beta tests, the game is now set for Open Beta in Japan on October 7th. This hardcore title with permanent player death will also be reaching English shores in the future (link). I am not sure if it will be under Gamepot USA, as the company's game catalog is really... depressing at the moment (link).
However, players must first purchas
However, players must first purchas
League of Legends
As I don't play real-time strategy games all that often, I never played the Defense of the Ancients map of Warcraft III, nor any of the DotA-like games that were based on it. But having already been surprised this year against expectations how much I like World of Tanks (which isn't a Dota game, but still has arena PvP combat), I decided to give the most successful Dota-game a try: League of Legends.I am not going to give a description or review of League of Legends, but only my personal impress
Missing the first week - curse or boon?
If this blog had sound, you'd now be hearing Chris Rea singing "Driving home for Christmas". Because that is what I'll be doing a few days before Christmas, driving to my parents place to spend the holidays with my family. Which means that on release day of Star Wars: The Old Republic I won't be home. I could take a laptop with me, but then I'll be hit with a triple whammy of lack of time, lack of computing power, and lack of a decent internet connection. The safest assumption is that I won't ha
Today in WoW: Monday Sept. 26, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
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Rumor - Red 5 Studios and Webzen over?
According to foreign reports, Red 5 Studios, the developer of Firefall, will be exhibiting the title by itself at the upcoming G*Star 2011. The biggest online gaming event in the world, one would expect Webzen, the supposed publisher for the Korean server, to be showcasing the game instead. Webzen's display list currently holds sequels including Archlord 2 and MU 2.
Speculations are pointing towards both companies finally reaching a compromise soon and Red 5 Studios will be officially gaining
Speculations are pointing towards both companies finally reaching a compromise soon and Red 5 Studios will be officially gaining
Parallel Kingdom AOT
Parallel Kingdom AOT
Engage in a location-based MMORPG layered across the real worldInteract with other players in your vicinity; chat with all players publicly or privatelyClaim territory visited in the real world to return there later in the gameEarn or purchase food for leveling up and many other in-game tasksVisit the website to view your in-game stats, manage your account, learn about server updates, and chat with other users
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Engage in a location-based MMORPG layered across the real worldInteract with other players in your vicinity; chat with all players publicly or privatelyClaim territory visited in the real world to return there later in the gameEarn or purchase food for leveling up and many other in-game tasksVisit the website to view your in-game stats, manage your account, learn about server updates, and chat with other users
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Giant Interactive - In talks for Contra Online
One of China's online gaming powerhouses, Giant Interactive, has confirmed that they are in talks with Konami in acquiring the rights for the classic game, Contra, to be made into an online game. For most of the veteran gamers, including myself, Contra is one of the titles which really tested our skills with all those jumping, avoiding traps and impossibly tough alien bosses.
This information was leaked when one of Giant Interactive's top executives supposedly let slip during a public speech
This information was leaked when one of Giant Interactive's top executives supposedly let slip during a public speech
Monday, September 26, 2011
Scattered Shots: <b>Hunter</b> class feedback
Scattered Shots: Hunter class feedback
by Brian Wood Sep 15th 2011 at 5:00PM Every Thursday, WoW Insider brings you Scattered Shots for beast mastery, marksmanship and survival hunters. Frostheim of Warcraft Hunters Union uses logic and science (mixed with a few mugs of Dwarven stout) to ...
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Rain can't dampen fun at Everybody's Day
“This morning was way off, but this afternoon is pretty good — it's definitely picked up,” said Nita Fletcher of Bow
by Brian Wood Sep 15th 2011 at 5:00PM Every Thursday, WoW Insider brings you Scattered Shots for beast mastery, marksmanship and survival hunters. Frostheim of Warcraft Hunters Union uses logic and science (mixed with a few mugs of Dwarven stout) to ...
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Rain can't dampen fun at Everybody's Day
“This morning was way off, but this afternoon is pretty good — it's definitely picked up,” said Nita Fletcher of Bow
Webzen reveals logo for Archlord II
As posted a few times before, Webzen will be showcasing a couple of new titles at G*Star 2011 later in November. One of the new titles will be the sequel to Archlord, Archlord II. Today, the game's logo (or Business Identity) was revealed. Little information has been revealed so far about the game, with the various large-scale PvP and territorial wars features confirmed to be available. There will also be a change in characters, with the empahsis now being on "Free Classes". More information to
Explorer Timelapse
Monday! You know that day that you dread its existence. Yes it is that day again, but don't feel too bad because it is Machinima Monday! You know the day of the week where I showcase a machinima made from someone in the WoW community to brighten up your day. Now let me first say this is a very different type of machinima than I normally showcase. No it is not a Blood Elf rap video. This is a machinima using a technique known as timelaspe. Basically you take a series of pictures or in this c
Not Available: A Short Horror Story
Don’t you just hate it when you’re anticipating a game and it turns out that it isn’t going to be released in your territory? How many of you were expecting this or that game, only to discover that it was reserved for North-American or European players only?Read More and view the comic at Not Available: A Short Horror Story.
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
WoW Moviewatch: Epic WoW Meal Time
You may be familiar with Epic Meal Time from YouTube. Essentially, the popular series takes crazy food combinations and makes wild, unbelievable meals. I sometimes wonder if they take their subjects seriously or not, but Wowcrendor definitely felt it was time to address the trend.
Epic WoW Meal Time addresses the culinary world of Azeroth. I admit I've not seen much of the YouTube original series, but I guess Epic Meal Time uses the word "hater" a lot. I tip my hat to Wowcrendor for the clev
Epic WoW Meal Time addresses the culinary world of Azeroth. I admit I've not seen much of the YouTube original series, but I guess Epic Meal Time uses the word "hater" a lot. I tip my hat to Wowcrendor for the clev
Everquest 3 will be Free2Play
While I was just recently discussing the relative advantages and disadvantages of the Free2Play and monthly subscription business models, it seems that some people can't bury the monthly subscription model fast enough. Thus John Smedley proclaimed his belief that Star Wars: The Old Republic "is going to be the last large scale MMO to use the traditional subscription business model. Why do I think that? Simply put, the world is moving on from this model and over time people aren’t going to acce
Outland Mouse Pad - World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
Outland Mouse Pad - World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
Limited EditionFull Color GraphicsLightly Textured Plastic SurfaceDurable Rubber Base
This quality 8" x 10½" mouse pad is part of a limited edition release that was only available to those who bought the collector's edition of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. The mouse pad's colorful surface features a map of Outland, showing the regions of Nagrand, Hellfire Peninsula, Shadowmoon Valley, Zangarmarsh, Blade's Edge Mountains, a
Limited EditionFull Color GraphicsLightly Textured Plastic SurfaceDurable Rubber Base
This quality 8" x 10½" mouse pad is part of a limited edition release that was only available to those who bought the collector's edition of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade. The mouse pad's colorful surface features a map of Outland, showing the regions of Nagrand, Hellfire Peninsula, Shadowmoon Valley, Zangarmarsh, Blade's Edge Mountains, a
The Light and How to Swing It: Healing by the numbers
Every week, WoW Insider brings you The Light and How to Swing It for holy, protection and retribution paladins. Every Sunday, Chase Christian invites you to discuss the finer side of the paladin class: the holy specialization. Feel free to email me with any questions you want answered, like why paladins are so awesome.
Every raid encounter is designed to challenge the players attempting it. Tanks can be faced with controlling several mobs at once, while DPSers often have enrage timers to rac
Every raid encounter is designed to challenge the players attempting it. Tanks can be faced with controlling several mobs at once, while DPSers often have enrage timers to rac
Little Horrors
Publisher: Monumental GamesGenre: Fantasy | Status: Open BetaPLAY NOW! Little Horrors is a free to play 3D MMO game for kids set in a mystical world where children can become a vampire or a werewolf at All Howlings, an academy for the monstrously gifted. The game is free to play, educational and encourages the player to collect, craft and explore. We have been working with a number of local schools, parents and teachers while developing the game, ensuring that it's safe for kids, user friendly a
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Know Your Lore: NPC evolution from TBC to Wrath of the Lich King
The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You're playing the game, you're fighting the bosses, you know the how -- but do you know the why? Each week, Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the story behind World of Warcraft.
Last week, we talked about the evolution of NPCs from classic WoW to The Burning Crusade. It was a quiet beginning to the evolution, starting with just a few NPCs in classic WoW that spawned world-altering events li
Last week, we talked about the evolution of NPCs from classic WoW to The Burning Crusade. It was a quiet beginning to the evolution, starting with just a few NPCs in classic WoW that spawned world-altering events li
The Endless Spiral of MMO Self-Destruction
I know what you're thinking but the game is nowhere as fun as this screenshot makes it look
I believe in an effect called critical mass, particularly in social dynamics, especially when applied online. The more momentum something gains, the more likely is it to succeed and the more likely it is to generate it’s own self-momentum and perpetual growth. There comes a special point though, a moment in time when a certain number or percentage or stage is reached when this snow ball effect
I believe in an effect called critical mass, particularly in social dynamics, especially when applied online. The more momentum something gains, the more likely is it to succeed and the more likely it is to generate it’s own self-momentum and perpetual growth. There comes a special point though, a moment in time when a certain number or percentage or stage is reached when this snow ball effect
MMOBomb Free to Play Weekly (ep.20)
Our great friends at MMOBomb.com have an amazing weekly webshow about free-to-play games that every fan just can't miss! Watch the Free to Play Weekly (ep.20) below.Welcome to the episode 19 of Free-To-Play Weekly, the exclusive web show from MMOBomb.com. This show presents you with the most important news of the week about free-to-play online games and the latest releases, with a few jokes thrown in for good measure. Have fun and expect a new show next week!
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - Fr
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - Fr
The Queue: Lodur, Herald of the Elements
Welcome back to The Queue, the daily Q&A column in which the WoW Insider team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Mike Sacco will be your host today.
Looks like our good friend Joe Perez has finally made it big, if this card from the preview event for the WoW TCG Throne of the Tides expansion has anything to say about it. Congratulations, Joe. Seriously, you even got Jonboy Meyers as your artist.
Lastgaurdian asked:
Has WoWinsider ever considered reaching out to role-pl
Looks like our good friend Joe Perez has finally made it big, if this card from the preview event for the WoW TCG Throne of the Tides expansion has anything to say about it. Congratulations, Joe. Seriously, you even got Jonboy Meyers as your artist.
Lastgaurdian asked:
Has WoWinsider ever considered reaching out to role-pl
Heroes of Neverwinter
I've been trying D&D: Heroes of Neverwinter after receiving several invites from various Facebook friends. I played a cleric up to level 3, but I'm not sure I want to continue playing. I simply find it too annoying that three quarters of my group consist of characters that aren't my own. I already disliked Dragon Age Legends for exactly the same reason.
I can see how the developers got the idea: Playing a Facebook game with your friends doesn't sound all bad. But in the end the problem beco
I can see how the developers got the idea: Playing a Facebook game with your friends doesn't sound all bad. But in the end the problem beco
Halo Legends (Two-Disc Special Edition) Reviews
Halo Legends (Two-Disc Special Edition)
This 8 episode anthology of 10-15 minute length each, explores the origin and historical events of the HALO universe, and various characters inhabiting the world. Like Animatrix and Batman Gotham Knight, each of the 8 episodes will be created by a separate prominent Japanese anime producer. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION Rating: NR Age: 883929099207 UPC: 8839290
This 8 episode anthology of 10-15 minute length each, explores the origin and histo
This 8 episode anthology of 10-15 minute length each, explores the origin and historical events of the HALO universe, and various characters inhabiting the world. Like Animatrix and Batman Gotham Knight, each of the 8 episodes will be created by a separate prominent Japanese anime producer. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION Rating: NR Age: 883929099207 UPC: 8839290
This 8 episode anthology of 10-15 minute length each, explores the origin and histo
Invincible Online (KR) - Trailer debuts
Korean MMO developer, Liveplex, recently revealed the debut trailer for its upcoming oriental fantasy MMO, Invincible Online. Liveplex is better known in the industry for its previous hit title, Dragona (link). As the game name suggests, the developer aspire the game to be "invincible" and show gamers its dedication in making Invincible Online a success.
Players must choose from 5 different classes and 2 warring nations upon entering the game. The 2 posters below showcase 2 of the classes, tr
Players must choose from 5 different classes and 2 warring nations upon entering the game. The 2 posters below showcase 2 of the classes, tr
Eden Eternal (TW) - Siege weapons update
(English website) There seems to be a wave of features update before X-Legend is adding the supposed final race, Turtles to Eden Eternal (TW). The latest patch to hit the Taiwanese server added the new siege weapons, which can be used in the Territory Wars. As you can see below, there are basically 3 different siege weapons players can choose from.
How do players ride in these cool structures? Upon entering a Territory War, players can speak to one of the NPCs and purchase a blueprint. The am
How do players ride in these cool structures? Upon entering a Territory War, players can speak to one of the NPCs and purchase a blueprint. The am
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Patch 4.3: Tier 13 set bonuses revealed
We've seen a lot of previews for the upcoming Tier 13 armor sets that will come with Patch 4.3, but until now we have had no concrete information on what the set bonuses will be. Well, thanks to Zarhym, now we do. While keeping in mind that the PTR hasn't even dropped yet (soon, according to the blues) we can take a look at the set bonuses and contemplate.
The set bonuses in some cases seem linked to the armor design (the mage one has a 'Steal Time' mechanic that synchronizes with the na
The set bonuses in some cases seem linked to the armor design (the mage one has a 'Steal Time' mechanic that synchronizes with the na
All I want for Christmas is a lightsaber
EA Bioware just announced the release date of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The game will launch in North America on December 20th, and two days later on December 22nd in Europe. A 1-month subscription will cost $ 14.99 or €12.99. While a release this close to Christmas risks losing some holiday sales, I guess it was a compromise between readiness and getting the game out of the door still this year.Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Gameloft confirms a list of upcoming <b>games</b> for Sony Tablets
Gameloft confirms a list of upcoming games for Sony Tablets
The studio has built a business around delivering a console-like experience on the smallest of screens (plus tablets), with titles like Gangstar and Order & Chaos very clearly aping Grand Theft Auto and World of Warcraft (admittedly not a console game) ...
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Bioware Announces Release Date For Star Wars: The Old Republic
This is big news in the gaming world. For years, there have been claims tha
The studio has built a business around delivering a console-like experience on the smallest of screens (plus tablets), with titles like Gangstar and Order & Chaos very clearly aping Grand Theft Auto and World of Warcraft (admittedly not a console game) ...
Read more on Digitaltrends.com
Bioware Announces Release Date For Star Wars: The Old Republic
This is big news in the gaming world. For years, there have been claims tha
Tianxia 3 (CN) - Reaching the next level
Back in 2009, I was just starting out on my blog and did a small review on a massive Chinese MMORPG, Tianxia 2 (link). Fast forward a little over 2 years later, its sequel was teased in recent weeks. Introducing Tianxia 3, developed and published by one of China's online gaming powerhouses, Netease. A quick introductory preview video was revealed as well with no announcement of a Closed beta schedule.
Basically, Tianxia 3 is a martial arts MMORPG, with various new elements added which Netease
Basically, Tianxia 3 is a martial arts MMORPG, with various new elements added which Netease
Age of Wulin (CN) - Closed Beta draws near
So, the very first Closed Beta phase for Snail Game's highly anticipated martial arts MMO, Age of Wulin, will begin on 8th October 2011 with 7 different regions having 7 days of testing each (link) before the second Closed Beta phase with no region lock kicks off on 25th December 2011 until next year. Both phases will require players to get one of the 60,000 keys on sale though, which caused quite a stir at first and eventually settled down.
According to the website, the game's new server har
According to the website, the game's new server har
World of WarCraft Atlas (Bradygames Official Strategy Guide)
World of WarCraft Atlas (Bradygames Official Strategy Guide)
BradyGames' World of WarCraft Atlas includes the following: Complete resource detailing each area of this expansive MMORPG. Maps are provided for every area including all regions and major cities. Each illustration shows critical locations and characters such as NPCs, enemies, mobs, shops, merchants, flight points, entry and exit points from regions and where they lead. As an added bonus, cross-referenced indice
BradyGames' World of WarCraft Atlas includes the following: Complete resource detailing each area of this expansive MMORPG. Maps are provided for every area including all regions and major cities. Each illustration shows critical locations and characters such as NPCs, enemies, mobs, shops, merchants, flight points, entry and exit points from regions and where they lead. As an added bonus, cross-referenced indice
Friday, September 23, 2011
What Is Next For The Church Of The Holy Light
Well there will be spoilers in some regards here so if you don't want to hear them don't read this and then complain I wrote them.So if you haven't heard yet they are putting in the events of the book Twilight of the Aspects concerning the Archbishop. In the new instance Hour of Twilight Archbishop Benedictus is the final encounter in the Wyrmrest Temple. So totally ignoring the fact that the world could end let's talk about how the church will recover from losing its figure head.Will the church
Hanbitsoft - Hellgate sequel is in development
(Source) GameBanshee recently held an interview with Hanbitsoft's project manager, Namo Kang with regards to Hellgate Global. If you remembered, Hellgate :London was developed by the now-defunct Flagship Studios and the Tokyo patch was in early development phase before Hanbitsoft bought over the game's rights. Currently being IP block in various countries, Namo Kang also sheds light on a sequel.
GB: When HanbitSoft acquired the Hellgate IP from Flagship Studios, what assets came into your pos
GB: When HanbitSoft acquired the Hellgate IP from Flagship Studios, what assets came into your pos
Account Wide Storage
Friday! It's all about the Reader Post people. Who cares if it is the day before the weekend. Who cares if you got something amazing planned. It is time for the Reader Post. The post of the week where it is all made up of your opinions. This week I wanted to know what you all thought of the shared stash and the gold stash in Diablo III and if it would be welcomed in WoW. So let's see what everyone had to say.I think they are already implementing it with the Void Storage in some respects. They ar
Diablo 3 delayed to early 2012
Blizzard announced today that Diablo 3 will only be released in early 2012. I still refuse to believe that these release dates have anything to do with games other companies might or might not release in the same period. But now I sure hope that SWTOR isn't delayed into 2012 as well, because otherwise I'm not sure what I'll be playing on Christmas.Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Secret Gold Guide
Secret Gold Guide
Hayden Hawke's best selling Secret Gold Guide written for Wrath of the Lich King. This guide is mostly out dated since Cataclysm release but players will still find valuable information in this product and the price has been lowered to the bare minimum from to accommodate for being out dated.Get a copy of this best selling guide for cheap to get a feel for what the Cataclysm version will look like which is readily available at secretgoldguide.comHayden Hawke's best sellin
Hayden Hawke's best selling Secret Gold Guide written for Wrath of the Lich King. This guide is mostly out dated since Cataclysm release but players will still find valuable information in this product and the price has been lowered to the bare minimum from to accommodate for being out dated.Get a copy of this best selling guide for cheap to get a feel for what the Cataclysm version will look like which is readily available at secretgoldguide.comHayden Hawke's best sellin
Eden Eternal (TW) - Siege weapons update
(English website) There seems to be a wave of features update before X-Legend is adding the supposed final race, Turtles to Eden Eternal (TW). The latest patch to hit the Taiwanese server added the new siege weapons, which can be used in the Territory Wars. As you can see below, there are basically 3 different siege weapons players can choose from.
How do players ride in these cool structures? Upon entering a Territory War, players can speak to one of the NPCs and purchase a blueprint. The am
How do players ride in these cool structures? Upon entering a Territory War, players can speak to one of the NPCs and purchase a blueprint. The am
10,000 hours to mastery
A game of
chess played by World Chess Federation rules gives each player 90 minutes for
his first 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game if necessary. You
can also play Blitz chess with each player only having 5 minutes, or you could
play chess by mail with each player given near infinite time to think about his
moves. That all works out pretty well, because generally both players have the
same time limit. A typical MMORPG has no time limit at all. And players with
more time aren�
chess played by World Chess Federation rules gives each player 90 minutes for
his first 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game if necessary. You
can also play Blitz chess with each player only having 5 minutes, or you could
play chess by mail with each player given near infinite time to think about his
moves. That all works out pretty well, because generally both players have the
same time limit. A typical MMORPG has no time limit at all. And players with
more time aren�
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Diablo III - A small armor gallery
(Official website) So, everyone is raging about the public Closed Beta for Diablo III which went live recently. How many of you got in? Well, I sure didn't. With tons of footage being uploaded and the experience limited to level 13 content (after killing King Leoric), I guess not that much is lost. So, to join in the festive mood, here is a small armor gallery I found on some Chinese gaming forums where they are debating about the Korean MMO-design elements found in them.
MMO ☆ Culture
MMO ☆ Culture
WoW Moviewatch: Bitten
Croftzi's previous video, Edge of Glory, was a fun romp featuring music from Lady Gaga. While that was a fun bubblegum romp of pop music, Croftzi stepped up her game by approaching the gothic genre of Worgen.
Bitten is a fairly simple plot for a video. A female Blood Elf seems to carry the wolfen curse of Gilneas. Her boyfriend shows up, does some dramatic posing (as Blood Elves are wont to do ), and then finally gets bitten by the woman. I'll avoid spoiling the video, but here's a hint: Nob
Bitten is a fairly simple plot for a video. A female Blood Elf seems to carry the wolfen curse of Gilneas. Her boyfriend shows up, does some dramatic posing (as Blood Elves are wont to do ), and then finally gets bitten by the woman. I'll avoid spoiling the video, but here's a hint: Nob
Lastest World Of Warcraft 3 News
Gears of War 3 Review
Wow, have they indeed? Well, not really. I mean whatever they threw into the mix to make things a bit more interesting than in GoW 2, doesn't outshine the fact that you're playing the same classic shooter you've played before. And yet, Epic delivers on ...
Read more on Action Trip
Encrypted Text: Welcome your new legendary-wielding rogue overlords
by Chase Christian Sep 21st 2011 at 3:00PM Every week, WoW Insider brings you Encrypted Text for assassina
Wow, have they indeed? Well, not really. I mean whatever they threw into the mix to make things a bit more interesting than in GoW 2, doesn't outshine the fact that you're playing the same classic shooter you've played before. And yet, Epic delivers on ...
Read more on Action Trip
Encrypted Text: Welcome your new legendary-wielding rogue overlords
by Chase Christian Sep 21st 2011 at 3:00PM Every week, WoW Insider brings you Encrypted Text for assassina
Competitive|Cooperative online role-playing games: Monster Hunter, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars: Eye of the North
Competitive|Cooperative online role-playing games: Monster Hunter, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars: Eye of the North
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: Monster Hunter, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Guild Wars Prophecies, Phantasy Star Online, Monster Hunter Tri, Monster Hunter Orage, Phantasy Star Universe, Phantas
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: Monster Hunter, Guild Wars Nightfall, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, Guild Wars Prophecies, Phantasy Star Online, Monster Hunter Tri, Monster Hunter Orage, Phantasy Star Universe, Phantas
An accurate description of World of Warcraft
I stopped reading Gevlon's blog when he started insulting my wife. So I only got the news that he actually wrote something sensible for once 6 days late, via a quote somewhere. After years of telling people that they are morons & slackers when they stand in the fire, Gevlon finally realized that getting out of the fire isn't fun because it isn't the core gameplay of World of Warcraft. And to boot he tops it off with a brilliant definition of what World of Warcraft is: ""WoW-playing" is there
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Today in WoW: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
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Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
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Gametree announces Power Rangers Online
Well, after Crayon Shin-chan (link), Dragon Ball (link) and Digimon were made into online games, I guess it shouldn't be a surprise anymore as more Japanese franchise are made into MMOs. Next up on the line will be Power Rangers Online, which is long overdue in my own opinion. Toei, the Japanese company with the Power Rangers rights, will be teaming up with Korean studios Daewon Media (of Crayon Shin-chan Online), Ntreev (Trickster Online) and Ironnos to develop the game.
According to the art
According to the art
Firefall - Shacknews' interview with Morgan Romine
(Beta signup) Yesterday, Shacknews posted a video interview with Red 5 Studios' CEO, Mr Mark Kern on the company's maiden MMO, Firefall (link). Earlier today, a 2nd interview video was posted (source), this time with the latest recruit to join Red 5, Morgan Romine. Assuming a role as the focus of Firefall's e-Sports (competitive gaming), she is otherwise known as the founder of Frag Dolls, perhaps the most famous all-female gaming team in the industry. Check out the video on what she has to say
5 Mans Look Incredible
Well let me just say that after seeing the preview of the new 5 mans I was nothing short of amazed. If you haven't heard or seen the 3 new 5 mans which are going to be released with 4.3 all surrounding the story of Deathwing are all going to take place in the Caverns of Time. I am going to give you my view on these after just reading them.End TimeFirst off yes the instance name is End Time. This is a trip to the future which reveals the world as if Deathwing has won. There is something important
Diablo III ranged classes and AH
This weekend I got around to playing the Diablo III beta some more, testing the last two classes I hadn't played yet: Wizard and Demon Hunter. Both of which fortunately turned out to be quite fun to play, which means that from the beta I like 4 out of the 5 classes. Comparing the two ranged classes, I preferred the Wizard over the Demon Hunter. The Wizard plays pretty much exactly as you would expect, starting out with single-target magic missiles and point blank AoE, and getting really good onc
Not a Friday
Syncaine points out that it isn't a Friday, so I can't completely disagree with what he writes. Fortunately I fully agree with the paragraph in which he says:
On top of that, one would think that as you get older, you get a little smarter, and so things that challenged you as a teen are pretty easy for you now (non-twitch of course), yet somehow in addition to a reduction in time, we also need a reduction in thinking? That we can’t handle social situations? That we can’t grasp the concept o
On top of that, one would think that as you get older, you get a little smarter, and so things that challenged you as a teen are pretty easy for you now (non-twitch of course), yet somehow in addition to a reduction in time, we also need a reduction in thinking? That we can’t handle social situations? That we can’t grasp the concept o
Dragonica: New Origin – Rise of the Drakan launches
Gala Networks Europe just announced that the New Origin expansion for Dragonica will go live this afternoon. As the biggest content update to date for the popular free-to-play action MMORPG, New Origin brings mounts, a new race, new dungeons, a fellowship party system, a level cap raise to 80 and user interface updates, among others, to Dragonica’s already expansive game world. The introduction of the new Drakan race is undoubtedly one of the most profound additions to the game since its origi
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
LEGO Universe Launches Ninjago Expansion
LEGO Universe launched a new expansion, Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, today. This marks the largest update to the game since its launch last October. The new expansion is based on the company’s toy line and animated series.
The Ninjago Monastery is under attack by a Skeleton army led by the evil Lord Garmadon, and it looks like they’re after one thing and one thing only—well, make that four things—the Four Weapons of Spinjitzu. The Weapons of Spinjitzu will transform minifigures int
The Ninjago Monastery is under attack by a Skeleton army led by the evil Lord Garmadon, and it looks like they’re after one thing and one thing only—well, make that four things—the Four Weapons of Spinjitzu. The Weapons of Spinjitzu will transform minifigures int
Primal Carnage - Humans VS Dinosaurs
(Official website) Once in awhile, there might be an indie online game which catches my eyes and I just can't wait to share it with the folks. Primal Carnage is one example, developed by indie studio Lukewarm Media. As the title suggest, it is indeed Humans VS Dinosaurs as the game's main theme. Players can choose to play as either a human hunting down dinosaurs or as a dinosaur looking for its next meal.
With that said, there are a number of classes for each side as well. You can view the hu
With that said, there are a number of classes for each side as well. You can view the hu
Firefall - Shacknews' interview with Mark Kern
(Beta signup) As some of you folks might know, the Closed Beta for the much anticipated Free to Play online shooter, Firefall, is now going on. Under strict NDA rules, there is not much information being leaked *smiles* until further notice. To feed those hungry players who are not in Closed Beta 1, Shacknews (link) has posted a recent interview footage with the CEO of Red 5 Studios, Mr Mark Kern, talkng more about the game's development.
Hoping for a shot at the game's Closed Beta still? Fro
Hoping for a shot at the game's Closed Beta still? Fro
You Are A Pirate!
Happy Pirates Day!!!! The day where we all talk to one another and don't make any sense whatsoever. So I will take this oppportunity to do this entire post in the language of a pirate.With it bein' Monday. It means it be time for a Machinima t' showcase. With it bein' Pirate's Day how could I not choose one that was all about bein' a pirate. You be a Pirate be an older video, but without a doubt it gets t' point across. So without waitin' any longer sit aft and enjoy ye scurvy dogs! Enjoy P
When Gameplay Gets in the Way of Boobs
What is the most sought after feature in a videogame, any videogame? Some would go for a polished gameplay, others prefer a good story, while others still choose all-out action over anything else. But what do the publishers of free-to-play games, mainly MMORPG and strategy genres think we want the most?Boobs.Read More and view the comic at When Gameplay Gets in the Way of Boobs.
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Legal Issues
Legal Issues
Read full post & comments A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a World of Warcraft-playing bot violated the online game's terms of use, upholding a lower court's 2008 decision against the so-called Glider software, and issuing a permanent ...
Read more on CNET (blog)
Buffett Rule? NY Times Report Suggests Obama Plan To Ask More Of American ...
Wow, at least you have broadclown to lend you support. Useful idiots stick together, with stupidity as the glue
Read full post & comments A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a World of Warcraft-playing bot violated the online game's terms of use, upholding a lower court's 2008 decision against the so-called Glider software, and issuing a permanent ...
Read more on CNET (blog)
Buffett Rule? NY Times Report Suggests Obama Plan To Ask More Of American ...
Wow, at least you have broadclown to lend you support. Useful idiots stick together, with stupidity as the glue
Which business model is better?
Syl yesterday asked an interesting question on the post about monthly subscription and Free2Play business models: "The really interesting question though is what's better for the player? - or
rather, which model is/was better for whom and why." Now many people will instinctively answer that the monthly subscription business model is better, and point out the many rather bad Free2Play games as proof. Which of course is a fallacy, based on the inability of people to distinguish between the qualit
rather, which model is/was better for whom and why." Now many people will instinctively answer that the monthly subscription business model is better, and point out the many rather bad Free2Play games as proof. Which of course is a fallacy, based on the inability of people to distinguish between the qualit
Monday, September 19, 2011
Today in WoW: Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
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Iron Grip: Marauders Smuggling Legends update
Dutch game developer ISOTX presented their latest update for the free-to-play tactical war game Iron Grip: Marauders This update involves several massive changes to the gameplay, such as a newly added smuggling system, a different boss system, an altered balancing system and a bigger role for heroes.Smuggling LegendsProbably the biggest change to the game will be the addition of a smuggling system. Instead of capturing and defending bases, players will gain resources by sending out smuggling con
Free2Play vs. Subscription numbers
Just a quick link to an interesting article in Massively, where the long argument between Free2Play and subscription based business model is reduced to a few simple numbers: Revenue from subscription for MMOs went down by 5% from 2009 to 2010, while Free2Play revenue went up 24%. Nevertheless the subscription model is still ahead, with $ 1.58 billion annual revenue versus $ 1.13 for Free2Play.
Note that this is revenue, not profit. I don't have any numbers, but I'd like to point out that in a
Note that this is revenue, not profit. I don't have any numbers, but I'd like to point out that in a
Martial Soul Online (CN) - Combat focused
I am quite appalled at the online games currently being churned out from China, even though I am a big supporter of the industry there and hoping it will take some shine off Korean titles. But following Asura Online (link), Netease, China's 2nd largest online gaming company, has revealed its latest title, translated as Martial Soul Online, which looks like one of Blizzard's upcoming blockbuster. Martial Soul Online is said to be in development for the past 3 years though, so perhaps there is so
Video Games Live, Vol. 1 Reviews
Video Games Live, Vol. 1
2008 release, the soundtrack to the true gamer's life! Conductor Jack Wall leads the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus through many of the most popular video game themes and creates a glorious aural paradise for the gamer in all of us. If you are hooked on the music from video games like Sonic The Hedgehog, Myst, Final Fantasy, Warcraft, Super Mario Brothers and others, then imagine those themes as performed by an orchestra. Yes, i
2008 release, the soundtrack to the true gamer's life! Conductor Jack Wall leads the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus through many of the most popular video game themes and creates a glorious aural paradise for the gamer in all of us. If you are hooked on the music from video games like Sonic The Hedgehog, Myst, Final Fantasy, Warcraft, Super Mario Brothers and others, then imagine those themes as performed by an orchestra. Yes, i
Patch 4.3: Blizzard's official preview of the End Time heroic dungeon
After the round of interviews about Patch 4.3 last night, Blizzard has released a preview of the first in the upcoming linked, thematic Caverns of Time dungeons that we'll be exploring in our efforts to defeat Deathwing once and for all: End Time. It's a doozy.
Unlike previous CoT instances, this one sends the players into the future after Deathwing wins, to help Nozdormu find the reason he's blocked from accessing the past -- specifically, to the time before the Demon Soul was hidden by Mal
Unlike previous CoT instances, this one sends the players into the future after Deathwing wins, to help Nozdormu find the reason he's blocked from accessing the past -- specifically, to the time before the Demon Soul was hidden by Mal
DC Universe Online is going free-to-play in October
Sony Online Entertainment announced that DC Universe Online is going free-to-play in October. This will happen for both the PS3 and PC versions.The reason appointed were ‘the higher than predicted costs’ for maintaining the game. Besides the free-to-play model, players may also opt for a Premium or Legendary model, offering different advantages each.
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Patch 4.3: Epic gems and more on the Deathwing encounter from Ghostcrawler
Plaintively waiting for epic gems? They're on the way in patch 4.3 -- and the mechanic to obtain them is a little different this time around, according to Lead Systems Designer Greg Street, a.k.a. Ghostcrawler. In an interview with Tankspot, Ghostcrawler clarified how those epic gems are going to work.
"The way we're hoping to set it up, and we kind of have this working but things could change before we go live, is when you kill a boss on normal or heroic mode, each player gets a geode, and
"The way we're hoping to set it up, and we kind of have this working but things could change before we go live, is when you kill a boss on normal or heroic mode, each player gets a geode, and
Jade Dynasty: Prelude (CN) - New classes preview
A couple of weeks back, I first posted about the upcoming expansion for Jade Dynasty's China server, which is titled Prelude (link). There are also 2 new god classes for both Athan and Human, each with different characteristics. In this post, more info will be posted (but not all) as the expansion will be hitting the Chinese server on 2nd September, which is in a few days' time. Under each new class is also a picture gallery showing off the level 15 to 150 equipments.
For Athan, there is the
For Athan, there is the
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Light and How to Swing It: Synergizing with druids and shaman
Every week, WoW Insider brings you The Light and How to Swing It for holy, protection and retribution paladins. Every Sunday, Chase Christian invites you to discuss the finer side of the paladin class: the holy specialization. Feel free to email me with any questions you want answered, like why paladins are so awesome.
When I asked my favorite restoration shaman (David the shaman) what the resto spec's weaknesses were, he had listed off several areas he'd like to see improved. I posed the sa
When I asked my favorite restoration shaman (David the shaman) what the resto spec's weaknesses were, he had listed off several areas he'd like to see improved. I posed the sa
Everquest Had It Right (And Why I’m Looking Forward To Diablo 3 So Much)
Lo and behold the most advanced interface known to man!
I must be getting old. As much as I love contemporary MMOs and could probably never go back to the original days of Everquest, there’s a trend emerging that I’m struggling to cope with: spell and combat ability overload. RIFT is the worst. WoW is pretty bad, as are other games like Everquest 2. You know what I’m talking about – the floods of endless abilities that end up filling your hotbars to the brim and cause yo
I must be getting old. As much as I love contemporary MMOs and could probably never go back to the original days of Everquest, there’s a trend emerging that I’m struggling to cope with: spell and combat ability overload. RIFT is the worst. WoW is pretty bad, as are other games like Everquest 2. You know what I’m talking about – the floods of endless abilities that end up filling your hotbars to the brim and cause yo
MMOBomb Free to Play Weekly (ep.19)
Our great friends at MMOBomb.com have an amazing weekly webshow about free-to-play games that every fan just can't miss! Watch the Free to Play Weekly (ep.19) below.Welcome to the episode 19 of Free-To-Play Weekly, the exclusive web show from MMOBomb.com. This show presents you with the most important news of the week about free-to-play online games and the latest releases, with a few jokes thrown in for good measure. Have fun and expect a new show next week!
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - Fr
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - Fr
Ask Gauss
Sunday, the last day of the weekend time for us to all be disappointed that this is our last day to sleep in before it is back to all things normal tomorrow. Sunday also as always is going to be time for the Ask Gauss post. The post where I get to answer your questions right here. If you are unaware for some reason or another you can send in your questions by clicking on the link on the top right of the page or you can just email them to gaussafication@gmail.com. So time to get to it.So I u
Dragon Nest Japan - Cloud system revealed
I think I am a few days late with this news, but well, better late than never. Over at Tokyo Game Show 2011, NHN Japan, publisher for Dragon Nest Japan, revealed its new cloud system for the game, titled "G Cloud". In a nutshell, a cloud system basically means that the game will run through the game servers and streamed to devices, without the devices needing the required hardware specs (high end graphics card, high RAM etc).
The mantra and slogan behind this system is "No Install', "No Spec"
The mantra and slogan behind this system is "No Install', "No Spec"
Gaming Facebook Games
Michael Hartman of Brighthub wrote a very angry rant about Facebook games. Quote:
When I play a Facebook game, I feel less and less like a gamer and more and more like an employee of the developer's marketing division. It feels like half my gameplay time is spent sending messages to friends, asking friends to click on links, inviting friends to play, or otherwise pimping the game in one way or another.EXAMPLE: In The Sims Social, you cannot build rooms, buy certain types of furniture, advance c
When I play a Facebook game, I feel less and less like a gamer and more and more like an employee of the developer's marketing division. It feels like half my gameplay time is spent sending messages to friends, asking friends to click on links, inviting friends to play, or otherwise pimping the game in one way or another.EXAMPLE: In The Sims Social, you cannot build rooms, buy certain types of furniture, advance c
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Lowest Price For All Dungeon & Dragon Online Products On IGXE
Lowest Price For All Dungeon & Dragon Online Products On IGXE
As one consumer said after he bought some Large Devil Scales, "I like both the game WOW and Dungeon & Dragon, so I always buy some world of warcraft gold to enjoy the fun in the game. Also, I do not give up the chance to feel the joy in Dungeon ...
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The Gathering for Professions in World of Warcraft
There are three main professions in the World of Warcraft and you also
As one consumer said after he bought some Large Devil Scales, "I like both the game WOW and Dungeon & Dragon, so I always buy some world of warcraft gold to enjoy the fun in the game. Also, I do not give up the chance to feel the joy in Dungeon ...
Read more on The Open Press (press release)
The Gathering for Professions in World of Warcraft
There are three main professions in the World of Warcraft and you also
Castle Empire
Publisher: UbisoftGenre: Historical | Status: Closed BetaPLAY NOW!Build your own kingdom in Castle Empire, the first free-to-play, browser-based, multiplayer strategy MMO game from Ubisoft and Blue Byte, the creators of The Settlers! Gather your resources, expand your mighty city, raise a powerful army, and conquer the world. You may band together with loyal allies, reign alone and reap all the rewards for yourself, or anything in between. Your empire awaits!
Free MMO Games and Free MMO
Free MMO Games and Free MMO
Castle Empire
Publisher: UbisoftGenre: Historical | Status: Closed BetaPLAY NOW!Build your own kingdom in Castle Empire, the first free-to-play, browser-based, multiplayer strategy MMO game from Ubisoft and Blue Byte, the creators of The Settlers! Gather your resources, expand your mighty city, raise a powerful army, and conquer the world. You may band together with loyal allies, reign alone and reap all the rewards for yourself, or anything in between. Your empire awaits!
Free MMO Games and Free MMO
Free MMO Games and Free MMO
Arcane Brilliance: Mage wishlist, late 2011 edition
Every week, WoW Insider brings you Arcane Brilliance for arcane, fire and frost mages. And by "every week," I of course mean "every week when I'm home, have access to the internet, and do not find my time entirely monopolized by my day job." Which, as you may or may not have noticed, did not include last week.
We have some things to discuss today, most notably the recently posted mage class feedback thread on the official forums. It's always interesting to see how mages respond when given an
We have some things to discuss today, most notably the recently posted mage class feedback thread on the official forums. It's always interesting to see how mages respond when given an
How To Play WoW - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Playing World Of Warcraft
How To Play WoW - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Playing World Of Warcraft
If you are just beginning to explore the World of Warcraft and wanted to learn the basics of the game then get this " How To Play WoW" guide.In this step-by-step guide you will be able to:- Be familiar with the World of Warcraft environment.- Learn how to level up your character.- Be able to identify different classes.- Learn the various types of gear.- Be familiar with the basic terminology in the World of Warcraft.- Ge
If you are just beginning to explore the World of Warcraft and wanted to learn the basics of the game then get this " How To Play WoW" guide.In this step-by-step guide you will be able to:- Be familiar with the World of Warcraft environment.- Learn how to level up your character.- Be able to identify different classes.- Learn the various types of gear.- Be familiar with the basic terminology in the World of Warcraft.- Ge
6 Lessons Free to Play Games Should Learn From Vindictus
Vindictus is an amazing free-to-play game that proves how thin the line between the F2P genre and retail games is getting. There are a lot of good ideas and work in this action MMORPG and most of them should be looked upon by other developers. It’s no coincidence that everyone is talking about it as one of the most accomplished free-to-play games yet.Read more at 6 Lessons Free to Play Games Should Learn From Vindictus.
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
The Queue: Hold it!
Welcome back to The Queue, the daily Q&A column in which the WoW Insider team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Mike Sacco will be your host today.
I was hoping that this week's Tokyo Game Show would give us a reveal trailer for Phoenix Wright in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but alas, all we got was Iron Fist and Vergil. Guess we wait for New York Comic-Con.
Jlhealy asked:
What ever happened to that WoW movie I heard internet rumors about ages ago? Just rumors, or is
I was hoping that this week's Tokyo Game Show would give us a reveal trailer for Phoenix Wright in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but alas, all we got was Iron Fist and Vergil. Guess we wait for New York Comic-Con.
Jlhealy asked:
What ever happened to that WoW movie I heard internet rumors about ages ago? Just rumors, or is
TERA Japan - Tokyo Game Show 2011 goodies
So, Tokyo Game Show 2011 is in full gear over the past few days, but there was only a handful of MMORPGs in the show. TERA Japan, which went into the commercial phase recently, was no doubt present to push for more players after its initial success. 2 different packages were available and given to visitors of the game's booth, but I think there were some requirements before they can be gotten.
Both packages are basically the same, except that one of it has a 300-piece puzzle while the other h
Both packages are basically the same, except that one of it has a 300-piece puzzle while the other h
Indiana Jones game
Thus is my general appreciation of Zynga that when they this week renamed their newest game Adventure World into "Adventure World - An Indiana Jones Game", I was thinking they had done so without the permission of Lucasfilm. Turns out I was wrong, they actually made a deal. Adventure World is officially featuring Indiana Jones. What was kind of interesting that the game was there first, and the brand was attached later, albeit not much later.
I am currently playing Adventure World, and it isn't
I am currently playing Adventure World, and it isn't
Friday, September 16, 2011
Dungeon Keeper Online (CN) - Exclusive preview
Back in May 2010 (link), I first posted about one of the biggest online game developer and publisher in China, NetDragon, working on Dungeon Keeper Online. The game is a joint production between NetDragon and Electronic Arts (EA), and there was quite a skeptical bunch of gamers since the developer is from China. Most didn't know that the producer is actually a Westerner from EA! Having the chance to play the latest Elite Closed Beta phase, let us take a brief look at how true the game stayed to
Oh Where Oh Where Will Deathwing Be
Friday! Ah yes, so close to the weekend we are. The weekend where we can sit back and enjoy NHL training camps start up on Saturday, and my Maple Leafs will be ready to kick some ass. That's right Leafs rule the Canadians suck and the Senators blow more than the hookers on Hollywood Blvd. So anyways, let's get back to the topic at hand. Friday means it is time for the Reader Post you know that post of the week where you all send in your responses to the topic I gave you. This week I had you
Wolfheart
There will be some spoilers here so if you don't want to hear them don't read it.So I finished reading this book. Now I was actually looking forward to reading this because I wanted to see the Alliance finally have someone stand out and take the lead. This did happen, and I am happy about that. The book wasn't written poorly and the story wasn't bad at all. We were introduced to characters that have been away for awhile and the explanation for them fit right in. We finally learn what&n
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Charity
I'm not always a friend of charity drives in games, because I feel that sometimes these are just marketing tricks that help the game company more than the charity. Especially if not 100% of the money goes to charity. Why would I want to buy a virtual item for $ 10 of which half goes to charity instead of giving $ 5 or $ 10 directly to that charity? Having said that, player-run charity drives are obviously a different story.
The guild Sacred Fire is doing a 24-hour charity MMORPG marathon pla
The guild Sacred Fire is doing a 24-hour charity MMORPG marathon pla
RuneScape Classic will open for the last time
Jagex Games Studio just announced that they would be reopening RuneScape classic for the last time as part of the games 10th anniversary celebrations to allow players new and old the chance to see how the game has evolved.RuneScape Classic was first released to the public in January 2001 and is the original version of the immensely popular free to play MMMORPG RuneScape and shows just how far RuneScape has come over the past 10 years.RuneScape Classic has been opened sporadically since RuneScape
World of WarCrafts: Recipe roundup
World of WarCrafts spotlights art and creativity by WoW players, including fan art, cooking, comics, cosplay, music, fan fiction and more. Sample the whole spectrum on our Arts and Crafts in WoW page.
What's cooking? We've posted a ton of Warcraft-inspired cooking recipes over the years. In fact, the Warcraft recipes didn't just begin with World of WarCrafts. We used to have a column called Well Fed Buff that exclusively covered Warcraft-inspired recipes, and that column was merged with Worl
What's cooking? We've posted a ton of Warcraft-inspired cooking recipes over the years. In fact, the Warcraft recipes didn't just begin with World of WarCrafts. We used to have a column called Well Fed Buff that exclusively covered Warcraft-inspired recipes, and that column was merged with Worl
Sticking to your guns
I am way beyond the point where I care about how hard or easy any particular dungeon or raid is in World of Warcraft. But when I read about the Firelands nerf and the reactions to it, I feel as if Blizzard managed to make everybody unhappy. I do believe that a good MMORPG could be made with raid content that is accessible to the majority of players, let's say down to average player minus 1 sigma, which would be 85% of all players. I also believe that a good MMORPG could be made in which only the
Lastest World Of Warcraft Power Leveling News
Big Sale for GW and RS to Enhance US Europe Game Market
In addition, DinoDirect also provides services of purchasing and selling virtual currency, accounts, items, and power leveling for online role play games. Like other in-game currency sellers, DinoDirect not only does WoW Gold related services, ...
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Order and Chaos
Case in point is this week's tablet app, Order and Chaos Online, which as you might gather from the screenshots is a bare faced rip-off of
In addition, DinoDirect also provides services of purchasing and selling virtual currency, accounts, items, and power leveling for online role play games. Like other in-game currency sellers, DinoDirect not only does WoW Gold related services, ...
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Order and Chaos
Case in point is this week's tablet app, Order and Chaos Online, which as you might gather from the screenshots is a bare faced rip-off of
Weapons of Mythology Online - Debut trailer revealed
This year's Tokyo Game Show, compared to last year's, seems to dull in comparison in terms of online games releases. It is not helped by Gamania deciding to have its own game show (link) and various MMO companies not taking part this time round. Weapons of Mythology, first posted a few days back (link), is one of the rare MMO titles. Developed by Taiwanese studio XPEC, of Bounty Hounds Online (link) fame, the game trailer for Tokyo Game Show is now revealed.
I know, one of the human pet form
I know, one of the human pet form
Allods Online: new expansion in October
Gala Networks Europe announced the next expansion for its free to play AAA MMORPG, Allods Online. This upcoming expansion includes a wide range of significant changes for low and high level players, from optimisations for the game’s overall levelling curve to the introduction of a new zone for end-game players that offers the biggest challenge yet seen in the Allods Online universe.In Allods Online's upcoming expansion, players will have an opportunity to confront a newly discovered evil burie
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Today in WoW: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
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Is The Interview Real?
So recently there was this interview up on The Escapist. This was an interview that had to do with things coming in 4.3 and future announcements about the game. Now it does seem rather fishy especially since the interview itself was taken down. One thing I find extremely interesting is Blizzard recently had denied any Panda information and then this interview pops up and says they will talk about it at Blizzcon. Also the point being that they would have the raid finder be a completely different
End of Nations
Publisher: Trion Worlds
Genre: Sci-Fi | Status: Closed Beta
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End of Nations is a groundbreaking free-to-play MMORTS from Petroglyph (that comprises some members that created the acclaimed Command and Conquer franchise) where you fight monumental battles for global control of a massive, persistent sci-fi world. Join allies from around the world to bring down the oppressive Order of Nations, or take on the opposing faction in epic battles of over 50 players, where one Commander can
Genre: Sci-Fi | Status: Closed Beta
PLAY NOW!
End of Nations is a groundbreaking free-to-play MMORTS from Petroglyph (that comprises some members that created the acclaimed Command and Conquer franchise) where you fight monumental battles for global control of a massive, persistent sci-fi world. Join allies from around the world to bring down the oppressive Order of Nations, or take on the opposing faction in epic battles of over 50 players, where one Commander can
Ship Simulator Extremes - Free Demo [Download]
Ship Simulator Extremes - Free Demo [Download]
List Price: $ 0.00
Price: $ 0.00
List Price: $ 0.00
Price: $ 0.00
Spiritual Guidance: Revisiting The Burning Crusade and Wrath, solo
Every week, WoW Insider brings you Spiritual Guidance for discipline, holy and shadow priests. On Wednesdays, shadow priesting expert Fox Van Allen's comes from out of the darkness to bask in your loving adoration. Fox is weak versus Bubble Lead.
To be fair, it's incredibly easy to get bored with current content. Sure, things like the Molten Front and Firelands are fun and exciting for a while, but several months later when you find yourself running the same content over and over ... well.
To be fair, it's incredibly easy to get bored with current content. Sure, things like the Molten Front and Firelands are fun and exciting for a while, but several months later when you find yourself running the same content over and over ... well.
Diablo III account sharing forbidden
My wife is showing some interest in Diablo III. Great, it is always nice when we play the same game. But then I realized that something has changed: We played Diablo I on one computer using a single copy of the game. I'm pretty sure that at least for the single-player game that was perfectly legal, with games generally having a single computer license, playable by the whole family. That isn't the case any more for Diablo III: You need a Battle.net account to play Diablo III, and sharing that acc
Review of Wolfheart, by Richard A. Knaak
Let's face it: The Alliance has kind of gotten the shaft this expansion, from a story perspective. Oh sure, you can talk about the Dwarves of Ironforge and the assorted conflicts in Ashenvale and even the druids up in Hyjal with Nordrassil. But when you simply look at Cataclysm and everything that's come out of it, the Horde has seen more development and story than the Alliance, to the point of having the upper hand in the continual conflict between Alliance and Horde. The Alliance simply has
F.E.A.R.: Origin Online - Debut trailer released
Back in September 2010 (link), I first posted about the F.E.A.R. series of console and PC games going the online gaming direction. The popular horror franchise has since been in stealth mode, silently being developed by the guys over at Korean studio, Inplay Interactive. After 2 years, the game's debut trailer is finally here! It is more of a teaser, with an actual gameplay trailer coming "soon".
F.E.A.R.: Origin Online promises to have several PvE and PvP modes, with a few new ones not foun
F.E.A.R.: Origin Online promises to have several PvE and PvP modes, with a few new ones not foun
What drives players towards harder content?
When discussing Diablo III on Monday, there were some interesting comments from Gevlon, who believed that the AH economy will be driven by people buying items so that they can play through Diablo III at a higher difficulty level. Quote: "However there will be significant social pressure on the player to keep "progressing" on higher difficulties, and don't be a "noob" who just did it in normal." Now I can see how somebody observing MMORPGs could come to such a point of view. The social press
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
You Fail At Sylvanas Windrunner Lore If...
Fail Day! Yes, yes it is here once again. The day of the week where you will feel better or worse depending on your "score". As has been the custom the last few weeks we will continue with the Lore edition of fails until I run out of interesting people to do it on or you all get bored of it. This week we are back to the Horde and will have everyone's favourite leading lady as the subject.You Fail At Sylvanas Windrunner Lore If...You did not know she is also refered to as the
The Light and How to Swing It: Retribution in the Firelands, part 2
Every week, WoW Insider brings you The Light and How to Swing It for holy, protection and retribution paladins. This week, Dan Desmond walks you through the Firelands.
Before we delve into some strategies for dealing with another two bosses within the Firelord's domain, let's have some quick words about the most recent Censure hotfix. Yes, it's a marginal DPS increase, made even more marginal if you need to switch targets often and drop your stacks -- but the important thing is that Blizzard
Before we delve into some strategies for dealing with another two bosses within the Firelord's domain, let's have some quick words about the most recent Censure hotfix. Yes, it's a marginal DPS increase, made even more marginal if you need to switch targets often and drop your stacks -- but the important thing is that Blizzard
City-Building (aka City-Waiting)
There’s a very special genre in the free-to-play segment. It’s one that is both hated and loved, drawing an amazing number of players but that also seems like one of the most unfair ever designed – the city-building games. Or city-waiting games, as I would call them.Read More and view the comic at City-Building (aka City-Waiting)
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
Free MMO Games and Free MMORPG - FreeMMOStation.com
There will never be stress-free healing
Zelmaru of Murloc Parliament and Ionomonkey of Screaming Monkeys are having an interesting public argument about the number of healers in a 10-man World of Warcraft raid. Their guild apparently ran into a situation where the standard 3 healers in the raid had the healing task well under control, but the 5 damage dealers weren't able to kill the boss before the enrage timer struck. Thus the damage dealers want to remove 1 healer and take 1 dps character more, while the healers feel as if tha
Dragonica expansion New Origin on September 20th
Gala Networks Europe, a top free-to-play games publisher, just announced the launch date of the biggest expansion yet to Dragonica: New Origin is set to be released on September 20th. New Origin will see the addition of video resolution options, a new race and riding pets, as well as a level cap raise to 80 and many more exciting features.As previously announced, New Origin will see the implementation of a whole new race – however, it has now been confirmed that Dragonica Europe will receive b
World of Battleships website is live
Wargaming.net announces the launch of the official website for the recently announced naval combat action MMO World of Battleships, the final game in the 'World of' trilogy, comprised of the acclaimed World of Tanks and the upcoming World of Warplanes.The World of Battleships website features screenshots, trailers and other materials to keep players updated on the game’s progress. World of Battleships brings players in to the era of 20th century warships and lets them dive into massive naval b
Lastest World Of Warcraft Patch News
Blizzard seeks your class input for future updates
by Mathew McCurley Sep 12th 2011 at 5:40PM Blizzard has set up forum threads on the official World of Warcraft forums for each and every class in preparation for the long-term adjustments coming with patch 4.3 and beyond. It seems that Blizzard wants ...
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World of Warcraft: Warlock tier 13 armour preview
The new armour is set to appear in the upcoming patch 4.3. While subscribers have continued to leave World of War
by Mathew McCurley Sep 12th 2011 at 5:40PM Blizzard has set up forum threads on the official World of Warcraft forums for each and every class in preparation for the long-term adjustments coming with patch 4.3 and beyond. It seems that Blizzard wants ...
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World of Warcraft: Warlock tier 13 armour preview
The new armour is set to appear in the upcoming patch 4.3. While subscribers have continued to leave World of War
Today in WoW: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
White Trash Etiquette: The Definitive Guide to Upscale Trailer Park Manners
White Trash Etiquette: The Definitive Guide to Upscale Trailer Park Manners
White Trash Etiquette contains everything you need to know to live like decent trash, including: • The proper way to fake a back injury • How to prevent your in-laws from stealing the silverware at wedding receptions • The Ten Hottest White Trash Career Opportunities • How to improve your drunk-driving skills • Sound advice on everything from lying to your boss to making your next convenience-store robber
White Trash Etiquette contains everything you need to know to live like decent trash, including: • The proper way to fake a back injury • How to prevent your in-laws from stealing the silverware at wedding receptions • The Ten Hottest White Trash Career Opportunities • How to improve your drunk-driving skills • Sound advice on everything from lying to your boss to making your next convenience-store robber
The Daily Quest: And never let a cricket be your guide
WoW Insider's on a Daily Quest to bring you interesting, informative, and entertaining WoW-related links from around the blogosphere.
I have to admit it: Pinocchio was never one of my favorite Disney films. When I was a kid, the scene where all the children turned into donkeys completely freaked me out. As I grew older, it grew less disturbing -- but I still wondered what the heck the point of it all was. Then again, I was trying to make sense out of a movie that featured a puppet taking
I have to admit it: Pinocchio was never one of my favorite Disney films. When I was a kid, the scene where all the children turned into donkeys completely freaked me out. As I grew older, it grew less disturbing -- but I still wondered what the heck the point of it all was. Then again, I was trying to make sense out of a movie that featured a puppet taking
World of Tanks Release Plan
The devs from Wargaming.net posted a detailed plan for what they plan to add to World of Tanks in 2011 and 2012, including which new features are expected in which quarter. Now I do wish some other companies would publish their plans the same way!Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Tobold's MMORPG Blog
Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes - Game footage
(Official website) There ain't really any interesting news these few days, hence I haven't been posting much. There are a couple of awesome retails PC games coming and coming "soon" with the likes of Battlefield 3, Diablo III and more. So, in order not to stay stagnant, I have uploaded a few game footage for Bioware's latest Free to Play title, Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes.
The videos are from Closed Beta by the way, and I was kind of disappointed it wasn't more action-based. I mean, poi
The videos are from Closed Beta by the way, and I was kind of disappointed it wasn't more action-based. I mean, poi
Stwarkwaft II
Monday you know the day afeter Sunday and the day before Tuesday. The day where you have to go back to work and actually appear like you are actually doing the job you are paid to do. Yes it is that day today. On Monday's though we also know it as Machinima Monday's the day of the week where we showcase Machinima for all of you to see and enjoy. This week I decided on Stwarkwaft II. Mostly because in addition to Warcraft I enjoy Starcraft and well everyone either loves or hates Murlocs. And if y
I Hate The MMORPG End Game
Tier 13 armour. Suddenly my level 85 Warrior is completely obsolete.
Maybe hate is a bit too strong a word but ironically enough, for someone who’s been an avid (very avid) MMOer since 1999, I’ve come to realise lately just how much I dislike the end game of the traditional MMORPG. So much so in fact that in my recent return to WoW in the past month I’ve taken to deleting my high level characters and making new alts instead.
It’s not just that I find the low level game in
Maybe hate is a bit too strong a word but ironically enough, for someone who’s been an avid (very avid) MMOer since 1999, I’ve come to realise lately just how much I dislike the end game of the traditional MMORPG. So much so in fact that in my recent return to WoW in the past month I’ve taken to deleting my high level characters and making new alts instead.
It’s not just that I find the low level game in
Diablo III beta thoughts
I'd like to start this with a public service announcement: Diablo III beta invite phishing mails are the scam flavor of the month. Please be careful! Don't send your Battle.net account data to anyone by e-mail or click on a link in an e-mail promising you Diablo III beta access. In fact the REAL Diablo III beta invite mails do not contain a link! They simply tell you how to go to your Battle.net account status and download the beta client from there. Added bonus: You don't need the e-mail. If yo
Know Your Lore, Tinfoil Hat Edition: The curious whispers of Tirisfal Glades
The World of Warcraft is an expansive universe. You're playing the game, you're fighting the bosses, you know the how -- but do you know the why? Each week, Matthew Rossi and Anne Stickney make sure you Know Your Lore by covering the history of the story behind World of Warcraft.
Long ago, before Human civilization had progressed into kingdoms and civilized society, the Kaldorei of Kalimdor participated in a war that ultimately split the world apart. The war was about power, as all wars ulti
Long ago, before Human civilization had progressed into kingdoms and civilized society, the Kaldorei of Kalimdor participated in a war that ultimately split the world apart. The war was about power, as all wars ulti
Sevencore
Publisher: Gala Networks
Genre: Fantasy | Status: Upcoming
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Developed by new studio Noria, helmed by industry veterans, Sevencore brings together narrative, extensive customisation and fusion-fantasy elements for an outstanding, story driven MMORPG.
Sevencore immerses gamers in a deep and engaging storyline that will evolve via expansions. The narrative will be distilled through quests and NPCs, and each race and faction will experience the story in a different way, based on their
Genre: Fantasy | Status: Upcoming
PLAY NOW!
Developed by new studio Noria, helmed by industry veterans, Sevencore brings together narrative, extensive customisation and fusion-fantasy elements for an outstanding, story driven MMORPG.
Sevencore immerses gamers in a deep and engaging storyline that will evolve via expansions. The narrative will be distilled through quests and NPCs, and each race and faction will experience the story in a different way, based on their
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Light and How to Swing It: Synergizing with priests
Every week, WoW Insider brings you The Light and How to Swing It for holy, protection and retribution paladins. Every Sunday, Chase Christian invites you to discuss the finer side of the paladin class: the holy specialization. Feel free to email me with any questions you want answered, like why paladins are so awesome.
Holy paladins can't do it all. While we might be the best-dressed spec in the game, we occasionally need for other healers to give us a hand. The developers have done a great
Holy paladins can't do it all. While we might be the best-dressed spec in the game, we occasionally need for other healers to give us a hand. The developers have done a great
Back Again 9/11
I am back again after a little hiatus. I had some computer problems, immediately followed by hurricane problems but I have finally been able to get back on and do some playing.I have been playing my Holy Priest Brieonna mostly, healing normals until I get back into shape and can heal heroic's again. That doesn't mean I haven't been playing my Druid Wranngar or Hunter Brieanna because I have, I have been doing Heroics and normals on those two also.One of the unfortunate side affects of my system
Interview with Louis Cyphre from EVIL ONLINE
In our ongoing discussion on whether game companies can be evil, I welcome Louis Cyphre from Hellware, developers of the upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game EVIL ONLINE for an interview. Louis, can you tell us something about EVIL ONLINE?
Louis Cyphre: Our motto is: "Real evil, real emotions". EVIL ONLINE does away with the boring and repetitive do-goodery of typical MMORPGs, in which the players are forever condemned to perform helpful chores for NPCs. Instead we offer play
Louis Cyphre: Our motto is: "Real evil, real emotions". EVIL ONLINE does away with the boring and repetitive do-goodery of typical MMORPGs, in which the players are forever condemned to perform helpful chores for NPCs. Instead we offer play
Ask Gauss
Sunday, the day before we really have to recognize that a new work week is about to begin. Sunday as you should know is time for Ask Gauss. The day of answering some questions for all of you who wanted to know about my thoughts on them. If you are not sure how to send in those questions well there is a link on the top right of the page or you can just email them to gaussafication@gmail.com. Now that is out of the way let's get to it.So what do you think of the Deathwing Raid taking part over all
GuildOx finds the world's most experienced raid boss killer
Guild ranking and progression tracking site GuildOx has assembled data on World of Warcraft's most experienced raider in terms of boss kills -- a troll mage named Meltymon from the EU-Destromath server. Meltymon has 5,389 raid boss kills, most on normal difficulty, going back to the beginning of the game's raiding challenges. Now, while Meltymon isn't the most experienced raider in terms of content completed since heroic Ragnaros is still unaccounted for, the number of total raid boss kills o
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Blizzard planning six 'proven' releases by 2014
Blizzard planning six 'proven' releases by 2014
Tippl said at the Citi 2011 Technology Conference that this will include two expansion packs for World of Warcraft, the remaining two pieces of StarCraft 2, and Diablo 3. This would mean that Blizzard expects the third StarCraft 2 sub-game, ...
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Diablo 3 Beta Video Leaks Out, Public Beta "Almost Ready"
A video which showcases some footage from the private Diablo 3 beta that is going on now has s
Tippl said at the Citi 2011 Technology Conference that this will include two expansion packs for World of Warcraft, the remaining two pieces of StarCraft 2, and Diablo 3. This would mean that Blizzard expects the third StarCraft 2 sub-game, ...
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Diablo 3 Beta Video Leaks Out, Public Beta "Almost Ready"
A video which showcases some footage from the private Diablo 3 beta that is going on now has s
Cool World Of Warcraft images
Some cool World of warcraft images:
World of Warcraft Wedding
Image by Ramon Snellink
World of Warcraft Wedding
Image by Ramon Snellink
Videogiochi Blizzard: World of Warcraft, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, StarCraft II, Diablo II, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (Italian Edition)
Videogiochi Blizzard: World of Warcraft, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, StarCraft II, Diablo II, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (Italian Edition)
Fonte: Wikipedia. Pagine: 32. Capitoli: World of Warcraft, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, StarCraft II, Diablo II, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, Diablo III, StarCraft: Ghost, Rock N' Roll Racing, Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Blackthorne, Justice League Task Force, The Lost Viki
Fonte: Wikipedia. Pagine: 32. Capitoli: World of Warcraft, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, StarCraft II, Diablo II, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, Diablo III, StarCraft: Ghost, Rock N' Roll Racing, Warcraft: Orcs and Humans, Blackthorne, Justice League Task Force, The Lost Viki
Shifting Perspectives: Soloing as a feral druid, part 1
Every week, WoW Insider brings you Shifting Perspectives for cat , bear, restoration and balance druids. Welcome to our feral cat edition, brought to you by Chase Hasbrouck, aka Alaron of The Fluid Druid blog. Let the face clawing begin!
After my deployment, the time I had for organized raiding shrank dramatically. I searched for something else to do but found few answers. The new solo content in 3.2 quickly grew stale and repetitive (as did trollroics), and high latency made feral PVP a dau
After my deployment, the time I had for organized raiding shrank dramatically. I searched for something else to do but found few answers. The new solo content in 3.2 quickly grew stale and repetitive (as did trollroics), and high latency made feral PVP a dau
Cool World Of Warcraft images
A few nice World of warcraft images I found:
TCG Artist
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
Gunslingers
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
TCG Players
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
TCG Artist
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
Gunslingers
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
TCG Players
Image by tinyfroglet
(WoW TCG World Championship in San Diego, CA)
The Queue: I finally got red hair on my night elf
Welcome back to The Queue, the daily Q&A column in which the WoW Insider team answers your questions about the World of Warcraft. Mathew McCurley will be your host today.
Wah wah waaaaaah. Sorry, Alliance.
thedoctor2031 asked:
How would doing old raids at their intended level now a days compare to them being done when they were current content? Like if you got 40 people to lock their xp at 60, not take any DK's or Pallies for Horde, Shamans for alliance. Of course a lot of content got
Wah wah waaaaaah. Sorry, Alliance.
thedoctor2031 asked:
How would doing old raids at their intended level now a days compare to them being done when they were current content? Like if you got 40 people to lock their xp at 60, not take any DK's or Pallies for Horde, Shamans for alliance. Of course a lot of content got
Nice World Of Warcraft photos
Check out these World of warcraft images:
Arathi Valley Scoreboard
Image by mattjb
World of Warcraft PVP fun.
Frugeon sits on the roof
Image by Natodd
My 50 Rogue sits on a roof in Ferelas in the game World of Warcraft
Arathi Valley Scoreboard
Image by mattjb
World of Warcraft PVP fun.
Frugeon sits on the roof
Image by Natodd
My 50 Rogue sits on a roof in Ferelas in the game World of Warcraft
Laydeekayden: My Blog Newb on Bleeding Hollow
Auctions House Win: Level 15 The ProjectSo I decided to create a newb on a server I've never been to without any BoAs or anything. A few friends followed along, but I don't accept any help from them. Furthermore, I joined a level 1 guild so I won't have the benefit of guild perks. The reason I'm doing this is to recreate situations for other players new or casual to World of Warcraft for a future video blog.A Bit About My Blog Newb, LaydeekaydenThose of you familiar with my blog or who know me a
Tiara Concerto
Publisher: Gamania
Genre: Fantasy | Status: Upcoming
PLAY NOW!
Tiara Concerto is a free-to-play musical MMO adventure in the skies from Gamania.
The story of Tiara Concerto transports players 800 years in the past, to the time of the Star Chord Judgment – the result of wasteful Humans exhausting all of earth’s resources. In their final hour, with the world on the verge of self-destruction, the legendary Seven Wise Men managed to unlocked a new dimension, saving the Humans from complete
Genre: Fantasy | Status: Upcoming
PLAY NOW!
Tiara Concerto is a free-to-play musical MMO adventure in the skies from Gamania.
The story of Tiara Concerto transports players 800 years in the past, to the time of the Star Chord Judgment – the result of wasteful Humans exhausting all of earth’s resources. In their final hour, with the world on the verge of self-destruction, the legendary Seven Wise Men managed to unlocked a new dimension, saving the Humans from complete
Diablo III beta
I must admit I am a bit confused about what I am allowed to say or not. I am in the Diablo III closed beta, and to install it I had to click through a testing agreement which stated that even the very existence of the Diablo III beta test was confidential. On the other hand the Diablo III forums clearly state that "If you have a beta license, you are free to show, share, or talk about any portion of the beta content to which you have access, as this beta test is not confidential." There is also
Friday, September 9, 2011
Today in WoW: Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
Join us every weekday evening as Today in WoW runs down all the WoW news that you could possibly want. From comments from Blizzard's blues to the latest datamining info -- we've got you covered.
Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
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Don't forget to check out The Daily Quest and our Weekly Podcast Roundup to find out what else is going on in the WoW community. And if you have a news tip, feel free to drop us a line and let us know.
Blue posts
News and features from WoW Insider
Links from around the web
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Anthropomorphization of game companies
I was reading various blog entries on my newsreader, as well as comments on this blog, and it struck me how often people use phrases like "Blizzard hates talent trees", or "Ubisoft should respect their customers more" when discussing game companies. I probably fall in the same trap often enough. But the fact is that "Blizzard" or "Ubisoft" are not persons, but companies. They don't feel or hate or do anything else which would require a personality. Maybe one or several persons working for that c
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