Should WoW Go Cheaper?


Here in the first world, most of us have the luxury of looking upon $15 dollars as a small fee, hardly enough to buy dinner for two at a restaurant slightly more fashionable than McDonald’s (Actually, you probably won’t get a combo meal for two for $15 at McD’s either). When it comes to MMOs … Continue reading “Should WoW Go Cheaper?”

Interplay Will Continue Work on Fallout MMO


Motion Hearing held on 12/10/2009 re [3] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Bethesda Softworks LLC – Argued – “DENIED” as stated on the record by Judge Deborah K. Chasanow. (Court Reporter – Sharon O’Neill) (td, Deputy Clerk) Depending on who you support in the ongoing lawsuit between Bethesda and Interplay, this news will be … Continue reading “Interplay Will Continue Work on Fallout MMO”

Blizzard: Don’t Copy Us


Harry Truman once said that, given the choice between a Republican and a Democrat pretending to be a Republican, people will always vote for the real Republican. Saying that, we can translate the phrase to our own MMO world with World of Warcraft, where when given the option of World of Warcraft and WoW clones, … Continue reading “Blizzard: Don’t Copy Us”

Blizzard: Don't Copy Us


Harry Truman once said that, given the choice between a Republican and a Democrat pretending to be a Republican, people will always vote for the real Republican. Saying that, we can translate the phrase to our own MMO world with World of Warcraft, where when given the option of World of Warcraft and WoW clones, … Continue reading “Blizzard: Don't Copy Us”

What’s Happening, December?


Welcome one and welcome all. Although I realize that for half of the world, December 1st has come and gone, I speak for all when I say: Welcome to December! Festive seasonal holiday deals continue this month in an effort to bring you into that festive cheer, just cheerful enough to reach for your wallet … Continue reading “What’s Happening, December?”

What's Happening, December?


Welcome one and welcome all. Although I realize that for half of the world, December 1st has come and gone, I speak for all when I say: Welcome to December! Festive seasonal holiday deals continue this month in an effort to bring you into that festive cheer, just cheerful enough to reach for your wallet … Continue reading “What's Happening, December?”

Steam Deals: Good Stuff Cheap


  With all the hubbub going around on Thanksgiving in the United States, and more importantly World of Warcraft hitting five years old alongside a slew of giveaways from Wow.com, it is understandable if you missed Stardock’s nod last week to Steam holding 70% of the PC sales market. Unsurprising, as many PC gamers you … Continue reading “Steam Deals: Good Stuff Cheap”

A Call of Duty MMO?


I’ve played every Call of Duty game since Call of Duty 1, and I have to say the most recent iterations (Modern Warfare 1/2 and World at War) take a lot of elements from MMORPGs. You have a persistent character who levels up as you kill enemies and complete objectives. You rank up, offering you new challenges … Continue reading “A Call of Duty MMO?”

Funcom: Revenue, Outsourcing, and More Dissappointment…


It has certainly not been a good few months for Funcom, and according to the company, the situation is expected to get worse. After September’s notice of layoffs of 20% of the company’s workforce, we received further news that the upcoming MMO, The Secret World, would also be delayed by at least several months. Age … Continue reading “Funcom: Revenue, Outsourcing, and More Dissappointment…”

Wait, Wasn’t Funcom Downsizing? Another MMO?


My encyclopedic, borderline obsessive compulsive brain allows me to notice trends and related material, even if I can’t exactly remember when it happened or what that related material is (if my brain was encyclopedic, no one bothers to put the books back in alphabetical order, and someone keeps drawing on the pages). So when I … Continue reading “Wait, Wasn’t Funcom Downsizing? Another MMO?”