This video may be an early work in progress, but the visual effects and grand scale of it is mind-blowing. It might be because of the engine, but this video reminds me of that preview we saw of Star Wars 1313 last year.
I think most of us got the hint that this was coming around the time that NCSoft stopped listing Guild Wars on their quarterly financial releases. With the rousing success of Guild Wars 2 and the ever advancing age of Guild Wars, Arenanet has posted today to reveal that their ongoing updates to Guild Wars … Continue reading “Guild Wars Is In Maintenance Mode”
Face of Mankind is one of those games that most of you have likely tried at one point, or at the very least heard about it as a concept. The game relies almost solely on player interaction, between individuals and the factions that they represent. Alliances come and go, as do wars, and territories change … Continue reading “Face of Mankind Kickstarting An Overhaul”
Darkfall: Unholy Wars launches at the end of November, and Aventurine is letting the details flow free. In a post on the official website, Tasos Flambouras starts off with the question many have been asking ever since Unholy Wars was still Darkfall 2010: Wipes. Short story, they are coming. Darkfall and Unholy Wars are two … Continue reading “Darkfall: Unholy Wars Releases Details, Wipe Confirmed”
I love Guild Wars 2, but my love is not without its fair share of annoyance. So while my previous articles have been about bumping up the MMO, I am using this space to discuss a couple of my gripes with Arenanet. 1. The Game Isn’t Dynamic I have a problem with MMOs calling their … Continue reading “A Fair Criticism Of Guild Wars 2”
Have you backed Shadowrun Online? Judging by the game’s current $100,000 raised in ten days, I’d have to guess “probably.” With 21 days left to go on the Kickstarter campaign, Cliffhanger Productions has some rather major news to announce: Shadowrun is shifting business models. While Shadowrun will still sport a free to play option with … Continue reading “Shadowrun Online Is Not Free To Play, Adopting Guild Wars Model”
This is a warning to all players who have purchased Guild Wars 2 or are considering doing so. Gaile Gray has taken to the Guild Wars 2 forums to explain some players who are receiving an Error code 122. I will allow Gaile to explain your situation: If you receive an Error 122, that means … Continue reading “Guild Wars 2 Error Code 122: Fraudulent Registration Code”
The Repopulation currently has 27 days to go (until July 2nd) and has reached nearly nine thousand of its twenty five thousand dollar goal. Sandbox MMO? You have my attention. Player-created cities ala Star Wars Galaxies? You have my money. Three faction PvP with territory conquest ala Dark Age of Camelot? You have my pledge. … Continue reading “Kickstarter: The Repopulation”
Kickstarter and independent developers are starting to become great friends, so it is no surprise that indie MMO teams have come forward to get some startup cash without as much reliance on investors or publishers. I have two currently running funds for MMOs to advertise to you, and will let them speak for themselves, but … Continue reading “Some MMO Kickstarter Projects You Should Fund”
Does anyone else remember the excitement you felt when you learned that Richard Garriot was back and making MMOs? I believe it was 2005/2006 that Tabula Rasa was fully announced and confirmed to be in development, and many of us just couldn’t wait to see what Garriot’s twisted mind would come up with. Another Ultima … Continue reading “Second Star Interactive: Dark Age Of Camelot + Ultima Online?”
MMO Fallout 