[Community Concerns] Truth To Source Material


In case you hadn’t noticed, we are in what is essentially Neverwinter Week here at MMO Fallout. This week’s Community Concerns goes back to the actual community. In this case, user Shroom Mage over at the MMORPG.com forums gave a great explanation as to why Neverwinter, despite some complaints from gamers, is still a Dungeons … Continue reading “[Community Concerns] Truth To Source Material”

And the Reveal is…


The day is here and the time has come! Richard Garriot’s newest game has been revealed: Shroud of the Avatar. Developed by Portalarium, Shroud of the Avatar is an upcoming RPG focusing not on level grinding but on role playing. Shroud of the Avatar looks to include many features that made Ultima Online great, including … Continue reading “And the Reveal is…”

[Community Concerns] Antwerp And Emergency Maintenance


Welcome to another edition of Community Concerns, a weekly editorial that looks at specific issues affecting various MMOs. Most of our topics are submitted by readers and (for one reason or another) rely mainly on player testimony. Battleground Europe continues to rage on with a small yet very passionate and vocal community. World War 2 … Continue reading “[Community Concerns] Antwerp And Emergency Maintenance”

Gamigo Absorbs Outspark, Continues Running Fiesta Online


Outspark was established in 2006 in San Francisco, California, and is most well known for the publishing of several anime-style MMORPGS imported from Korea. The game Secrets of the Solstice was shut down without any explanation or notice. Their other MMO, a Maplestory style game called Wind Slayer, was shut down in August 2011. Sadly, … Continue reading “Gamigo Absorbs Outspark, Continues Running Fiesta Online”

Mark Jacobs Announces Camelot Unchained


It feels like ages since we last spoke of Mark Jacobs and City State Entertainment, the end of September in 2011 if you’re keeping track. Since then, the team has been hard at work on what many of us have hoped would be the spiritual sequel to Dark Age of Camelot. Today, Jacobs has graced … Continue reading “Mark Jacobs Announces Camelot Unchained”

Path of Exile: Why Aren't You Playing?


I consider myself more of an older school MMO gamer here at MMO Fallout, so I have a simple policy regarding beta status: Once the wipes stop and the cash shop starts rolling, the game is in soft launch and the “it’s just beta” excuse doesn’t fly anymore. Path of Exile has become quite popular … Continue reading “Path of Exile: Why Aren't You Playing?”

Path of Exile: Why Aren’t You Playing?


I consider myself more of an older school MMO gamer here at MMO Fallout, so I have a simple policy regarding beta status: Once the wipes stop and the cash shop starts rolling, the game is in soft launch and the “it’s just beta” excuse doesn’t fly anymore. Path of Exile has become quite popular … Continue reading “Path of Exile: Why Aren’t You Playing?”

ArchAge Publisher In West Is…Trion Worlds


There’s been a lot of speculation about who might be publishing the notorious sandbox MMO ArchAge in the west, and we finally have an answer: Trion Worlds. So breathe a sigh of relief, gamers, it wasn’t who you thought it was going to be. Leading online games company Trion Worlds and renowned South Korea-based game … Continue reading “ArchAge Publisher In West Is…Trion Worlds”

Wakfu Publishing Changing Hands In North America


New news, Wakfu players. As of March 1st, Square Enix will no longer be handling the publishing of Wakfu in North America. In an email to account holders sent out today, Ankama Games will be taking full responsibility of publishing in the region. The good news is you won’t have to do anything, unlike in … Continue reading “Wakfu Publishing Changing Hands In North America”

NCSoft Breaks Silence, Paragon Studios Wasn't Profitable


You didn’t think that the drama surrounding City of Heroes was over just because the servers had shut down, did you? Well think again. MMORPG.com has posted an article today detailing exchanges between NCSoft and a former Paragon Studios employee over the fate of City of Heroes, and as usual the two pieces of information … Continue reading “NCSoft Breaks Silence, Paragon Studios Wasn't Profitable”