Mario Kart Tour has picked probably the worst week to launch in the history of the septic tank that is mobile gaming. This prior week of September 22 of 2019 the year of our lord, has gifted mobile gamers with something many of us could only dream of. Both iOS and Android users were treated … Continue reading “[Rant] Mobility: Mario Kart Tour Is Nintendo’s Latest Foray Into Childhood Gambling”
Hello Kitty Online. It can’t have been too long since I last updated everyone on what is going on with this quirky little game for kids who absolutely do not view this website. But Connor, I hear you shout into your computer, if you bothered to check your own post history once in a while … Continue reading “Whatever Happened To: Hello Kitty Online (Again!)”
Trion Worlds has been purchased by MMO publisher Gamigo, a story that might come off as a little more positive if it weren’t for the fact that they also sealed the deal by firing most of the company’s staff. According to a statement obtained by Gamasutra from an inside source, only 25 employees are remaining … Continue reading “Gamigo Buys Trion Worlds, Immediately Fires Most Of Company”
It’s a tale as old as time. Developer abandons property and leaves publisher with no avenue to fix game issues or develop further content, and game eventually shuts down due to lack of ability to support itself. In this case, Bluehole Ginno was in charge of handling the further development of Devilian promptly abandoned the … Continue reading “Trion Worlds To Sunset Devilian Following Developer Abandonment”
Bill Roper has returned to the world of MMORPGs. Following his tenure at Flagship Studios and Cryptic Studios (during Champions Online’s launch), Bill Roper left the genre to head up the gaming division at Disney with its Infinity line of products. Now he is back, joining SpatialOS creator Improbable to create new worlds. Those of … Continue reading “The Return of Bill Roper: New Worlds To Explore In SpatialOS”
Today’s In Plain English covers the very short lawsuit between Starfall Education Foundation and Trion Worlds regarding the Rift expansion Starfall Prophecy. You may be aware that Trion Worlds recently changed the name of the expansion to the Prophecy of Ahnket and wanted to know why. The explanation lies in a recent lawsuit filed by … Continue reading “In Plain English: KLM Starfall Education Foundation v. Trion Worlds, Inc.”
2016 is coming to a close and that means starting predictions for 2017. This is the part where you make notes of everything I say and then come around at the end of February to let me know that my predictions were wrong. 1. Hero’s Song Will Shut Down (Editor’s Note: About 20 minutes before … Continue reading “2016 Predictions For The Year 2017 Part 1”
Final Fantasy XIV’s Starlight Festival is currently underway. It will run until 31st December and has introduced plenty of fun things for players to do over the holiday period. Players are going to be tasked with bringing holiday cheer and gifts to the kids of Eorzea. By doing so they will gain access to event … Continue reading “Final Fantasy Starlight Festival”
Champions Online lifetime subscriptions are on sale once again. From now until July 18th, you can get your hands on this deal for $200 from the regular price of $300. Lifetime subscription provides a lifetime (their life, not yours) of members benefits, including premium archetypes, travel powers, costume sets, and a 500 Zen monthly stipend. … Continue reading “Champions Online Lifetime Subscription 33% Off”
What Happened is a series of articles partially inspired by you, the community, and otherwise brought on by a fleeting moment where the flapping wires in my brain connect and memories are able to get through. Given the long development nature of MMOs, it isn’t uncommon to have a game announced and then never hear … Continue reading “What Happened: Missing Ink Edition”
MMO Fallout 