I’ve always said that, despite its flaws and excessive grind, RuneScape has always been not only one of my favorite MMOs, but one that I’ve played continuously longer than any other title (I haven’t let my subscription lapse since 2005). For a game like RuneScape which is notorious for long, monotonous and repetitive actions, Jagex … Continue reading “Jagex's Evolution of Random Events”
I’ve always said that, despite its flaws and excessive grind, RuneScape has always been not only one of my favorite MMOs, but one that I’ve played continuously longer than any other title (I haven’t let my subscription lapse since 2005). For a game like RuneScape which is notorious for long, monotonous and repetitive actions, Jagex … Continue reading “Jagex’s Evolution of Random Events”
The War Z developer Hammerpoint Interactive seems to be in a constant state of apology lately. The game was released on Steam and then pulled shortly after when players began complaining that features advertised were not actually in the game. Sergey Titov then went on Gamespy to blame the Steam community for misreading the details, … Continue reading “Hammerpoint Interactive Issues Open Letter To Community”
Normally this is where I’d post a picture of Bender with the caption “Fine, I’ll just make my own City of Heroes. With Blackjack, and hookers.” As it turns out, someone’s already beaten me to the punch, minus the blackjack and hookers of course. I know what you’re thinking: “Omali, are you seriously going to … Continue reading “What Is The Phoenix Project? And Heroes & Villains?”
Were you excited when Age of Conan went free to play, and then dismayed when you found out the restrictions on classes and dungeons? Boy do I have good news for you. Apparently Funcom has rehired into the “give everything for free” department, as following the announcement of The Secret World becoming buy to play, … Continue reading “Age of Conan: Double The Free, Double The Play”
The Christmas season just gets worse for game developers. Trion Worlds has confirmed that a number of people have been laid off “in response to market conditions, product timelines and the natural evolution of our company,” although the developer has not offered an exact number. Trion does not offer figures such as concurrent subscriptions or … Continue reading “Rift Hit Hard By Layoffs At Trion”
Finally some good news. End of Nations has not had the greatest of times in recent months. Just a few days ago, we learned about major layoffs at the developer Petroglyph Games, coming just shortly after a prior announcement that the game’s open beta would be delayed until further notice to address some major issues … Continue reading “End of Nations Hasn't Been Cancelled, Trion Taking Over”
Finally some good news. End of Nations has not had the greatest of times in recent months. Just a few days ago, we learned about major layoffs at the developer Petroglyph Games, coming just shortly after a prior announcement that the game’s open beta would be delayed until further notice to address some major issues … Continue reading “End of Nations Hasn’t Been Cancelled, Trion Taking Over”
If I had a nickel for every time someone told me “hey Omali, check out this new MMO from Korea, it is totally different,” I would put those nickels in a sock and use it to beat those people unconscious. And yet, half because I know it won’t go anywhere and half because I enjoy … Continue reading “Why Aren't You Playing: RaiderZ Part 1”
If I had a nickel for every time someone told me “hey Omali, check out this new MMO from Korea, it is totally different,” I would put those nickels in a sock and use it to beat those people unconscious. And yet, half because I know it won’t go anywhere and half because I enjoy … Continue reading “Why Aren’t You Playing: RaiderZ Part 1”
MMO Fallout 