Bioware Isn't Afraid To Re-Restrict You Freeloaders


Good news, free players! In a recent forum post by Lead Designer Damion Schubert, based on feedback via the public test realm (where free to play is currently undergoing trial), Bioware has decided to ease up on some of the restrictions on free players. You will now be able to enjoy a second quick bar, … Continue reading “Bioware Isn't Afraid To Re-Restrict You Freeloaders”

Bioware Isn’t Afraid To Re-Restrict You Freeloaders


Good news, free players! In a recent forum post by Lead Designer Damion Schubert, based on feedback via the public test realm (where free to play is currently undergoing trial), Bioware has decided to ease up on some of the restrictions on free players. You will now be able to enjoy a second quick bar, … Continue reading “Bioware Isn’t Afraid To Re-Restrict You Freeloaders”

EA Employees Gear Up For Class Action Lawsuit


Electronic Arts has had its fair share of bad news just here at MMO Fallout. Warhammer Online and All Points Bulletin launched and subsequently took a jackhammer to the publisher’s relationship with its investors and partners, and the recent release of The Old Republic was met with major initial sales and just as much controversy … Continue reading “EA Employees Gear Up For Class Action Lawsuit”

Taco Tuesday: 5 Reasons I Play The Secret World


It is Taco Tuesday, and that can only mean one thing: lists of things describing things. Before I dive deep, I want to preface this with a small note. I generally write the Taco Tuesday piece days, and often a week in advance. The timing of this Taco Tuesday appearing on the same day that … Continue reading “Taco Tuesday: 5 Reasons I Play The Secret World”

Play The Secret World Free, August 3rd – 6th


If Trion bestows one thing on the world, it should be that your post-launch advertising should be aggressive and essentially ensure you mark every part of your potential customer’s behind with lipstick. Rift pulled this off very well with a wealth of content starting in the weeks after launch combined with regular discounts both in-store … Continue reading “Play The Secret World Free, August 3rd – 6th”

Nominations For 2012 Games Developers Choice Awards Online


It is that time of the year again. The third annual Games Developers Choice Awards Online ceremony isn’t held until October, but the list of finalists has been revealed. Zynga dominates the list of finalists this year with nine nominations, and Bioware’s The Old Republic taking six on its own. Additionally, Glitch received several nominations … Continue reading “Nominations For 2012 Games Developers Choice Awards Online”

Bioware Laying Off Employees, Executive Producer Departs


The video game media just loves a doom and gloom news story. With the launch of The Old Republic far in the past, Bioware began laying off staff in May. The layoffs are continuing with the recent restructuring Bioware Austin and the departure of Richard Vogel, Executive Producer. Vogel departs Bioware after joining in 2005. … Continue reading “Bioware Laying Off Employees, Executive Producer Departs”

Getting a Beta Perspective: The Secret World


The Secret World releases on in just a few weeks on July 3rd, and I had yet another opportunity to take a look at the beta this weekend. As you already know from our previous preview, The Secret World is an action-oriented game that plays somewhere between the button mashing of a World of Warcraft … Continue reading “Getting a Beta Perspective: The Secret World”

Raptr 50% Off TERA Coming Soon


Raptr is a gaming service similar to Xfire, that tracks time played, achievements, and occasionally offers some great reward coupons including in-game items and coupons for peripherals and other game items. To obtain the rewards, players simply have to reach certain levels of play on a set list of games. Last week, I mentioned that … Continue reading “Raptr 50% Off TERA Coming Soon”