6 Unique, No Subscription MMORPGs Available NowAs MMORPG veterans tire of games that feel way too similar to one another, they look for something new and refreshing. These 6 games all offer a truly different experience - without any subscription fees!
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Posted Sep 18, 2011
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5 Historic Assassinations of Character and GuildIf you thought assassinations, internal organizational strife, and spies were limited to the real-world then think again. Here we will take a look at some of the more famous accounts of powerful virtual leaders of men falling to individuals, groups, or even to their own foolishness.
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Posted Sep 3, 2011
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Federation No Longer Seeking Drama QueensBeing a part of a more personal community in a MMORPG certainly has its advantages and disadvantages, but the greatest disadvantage has to be the drama. This was certainly true of my experience in Star Trek Online, much to the chagrin of Captain Picard.
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Posted Aug 1, 2011
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Adventure MMORPGs - Choices, ChoicesAnyone interested in playing an adventure MMORPG can quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the vast number of games available. Even within a specific genre of adventure games such as fantasy MMORPG or space MMORPG, the sheer amount of options available can leave any player wondering how to choose between them. So how can you avoid wasting time playing the wrong adventure MMORPG?
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Posted Jul 22, 2011
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Sony Closes the Gateway to a Galaxy Far, Far AwayStar Wars Galaxies is set to close at the end of 2011. Has it merely 'run its course' or is the game being pulled in order to bring more focus onto BioWare's upcoming title, targeted for release around the same time?
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Posted Jul 8, 2011
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Gaming Blogs You Didn't Know Existed Part IIIThe third in an infinite series of articles exploring new or unknown gaming blogs. Today we discuss MMO blogs written by female gamers - not only are the blogs awesome to read but more girls in gaming is always good.
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Posted Jun 29, 2011
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Storytelling in MMORPG WorldsGame developers have a unique set of opportunities and challenges in MMORPG stories. How have game developers contended with these challenges? And what is in store for the future of online role-playing games?
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Posted Jun 13, 2011
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Virtual Currency ExchangePlayers have the opportunity to make out of game transactions with real world currency, and then return to the game world to have the goods delivered to them. As these transactions have become more and more common, the laws of economics have caused approximate exchange rates to emerge between online and offline currencies.
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Posted Jun 6, 2011
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Blog Post: MMORPGs Need More NicheThis blog post was written last week but is highlighted for users interested in a bit more of an editorial opinion. Within it, the blog post explains how there's really no room left for innovation in the MMORPG market. This is actually a good thing though because it allows for developers to focus on MMORPG niches that more players will enjoy without as much development costs.
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Posted Jun 2, 2011
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Famous MMORPG Hacks, Bugs, & GlitchesThe constant modification and advancement of MMO games has allowed for a myriad of bugs and glitches to arise, as would be the case with any computer program. These are a few of the most famous MMORPG hacks, bugs, and glitches.
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Posted May 29, 2011
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Introduction to Open Ended GamesOne of the major trends in computer and video games in the last few years has been the rise of open ended games. These games, also called non-linear games or sandbox games, are known for the open nature of their environments and storylines. They can be overwhelming to the uninitiated so this article serves to assist new open ended gamers whether it be for single or multi player RPGs.
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Posted May 19, 2011
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Are Free Multiplayer War Games for You?By taking characteristics from both the MMORPG and strategy game genres, free online strategy games can be a lot of fun for a wide variety of players, even those who might not have originally thought of multiplayer strategy games as something they would be interested in. By taking a look at a few of the things that make these games unique, we will try to answer the question, are free multiplayer war games for you?
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Posted May 13, 2011
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Toppling the Giant: Where is WoW's Competition?Whether you tried to play WoW and didn't like it, or if you burned out on it, you may still be interested in checking out some of the most similar and recent pay to play MMORPG titles - or at least ones that started out as pay to play MMOs.
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Posted May 10, 2011
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Flash MMORPG Optimization TipsThanks to breakthroughs in Internet bandwidth and flash graphics in the past couple of years, browser games have seen new levels of success in the gaming community, particularly in the field of flash MMORPGs.
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Posted May 4, 2011
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Virtual Goods - Why the Virtual Market is Here to StayGame studios have started to monetize their games by offering virtual goods and content to purchase. It's an interesting development that only continues to grow in popularity.
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Posted Apr 23, 2011
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DDO VIP and Premium Player ProgramsWhile a huge amount of content can be accessed from a free DDO account, the DDO VIP program is considered by most players to be the pinnacle of what the title has to offer.
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Posted Apr 16, 2011
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Browser Based MMO Games on the RIseBrowser based MMOs continue to grow in popularity, bolstered by the appeal of limited to no downloads required. Now that comes with more and more variety.
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Posted Apr 7, 2011
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Leeroy Jenkins Grouping for NoobsLeeroy Jenkins, in his amazingly stupid but funny video, not only entertains we MMO gamers but shows us 5 things to better improve our game play.
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Posted Apr 3, 2011
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Gaming Blogs & Sites You Didn't Know Existed Part IIThe second in an infinite series of articles exploring new or unknown gaming blogs. In this edition I look at Anime Sentinel, MMO Game Site, and Psychochild's Blog. That scales us from general online gaming to anime to game development!
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Posted Mar 30, 2011
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That Special MMORPG with PetsA more unusual, but gaining in popularity, subgenre in the online RPG space is the MMORPG with pets. Adding a pet mechanic to the game introduces another level of complexity in that players need to control not just their characters, but also one or more additional beasts or minions.
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Posted Mar 23, 2011
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Rift Soul System IntroductionDeveloper Trion Worlds recently released Rift: Planes of Telara in the United States, Australia and Europe to rave reviews and some truly astonishing subscriber numbers. For a game that has taken some of the best ideas and features from Warhammer: Online, Lord of the Rings: Online and Aion, how is it managing to differentiate itself from the crowd while other titles languish? The answer lies in the Rift Soul System, a unique new twist on creating class archetypes for players.
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Posted Mar 19, 2011
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Top 10 Memorable MMORPG Music TunesLong after canceling your account and wiping a game from your hard drive, many memories of your old MMORPG may remain. One of the ways we experience those memories is through sound. Scores and compositions cooperate with visuals to craft the overall atmosphere of a game. Within those scores are the individual tracks and tunes that bring back waves of nostalgia. So come, stay a while and listen. Enjoy the top 10 (+1) most memorable MMORPG music tunes!
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Posted Mar 14, 2011
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Five Benefits of MMORPGsFrequently gamers are told how their hobbies are destroying society by not evidence, but conjecture. MMORPG players, however, can rest on science that there hobby brings many personal benefits.
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Posted Feb 17, 2011
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Gaming Blogs You Didn't Know Existed: Part IThe first in an infinite series of articles exploring new or unknown gaming blogs. In this edition I look at MMO Symposium, Khushi, and Game Writer Central which should offer something especially for fans of EQ2, TERA, and scifi/humor, respectively.
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Posted Jan 22, 2011
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Arenas in MMORPGs and E-SportsArenas in MMORPGs have provided the world with a new environment for gamers to compete in, winning in game items or sometimes real life cash and prizes.
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Posted Jan 8, 2011
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BGG.con and QuakeCon are two of the largest gaming conventions in the world with a surprisingly low cross rate. Both are in Dallas and both boast one of the largest gaming events in the world - QuakeCon drawing about 3,000 and BGG.con drawing 1,000. Both are fun getaways with great people that really enhance the gaming experience past simply playing at home. Yet attending one doesn't really do anything to prepare you for the other. They are as unique as the people who participate.
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Posted Dec 5, 2010
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Gaia Online - An Anime RPG Community SpotlightFeaturing graphics simple enough to play on almost any computer and a rich variety of games and activities, Gaia Online provides a reliable social hub for fans of anime and RPGs. The Gaia Online community is active enough to be seen at major anime/gaming conventions across the United States, where players convene to cosplay and get unique items for their avatars. Will you be joining their ranks in 2011?
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Posted Nov 22, 2010
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Dreams and Realities: Four Intellectual Properties MMO Gamers NeedWith fan bases already built up many publishers are looking at existing IPs before deciding to create their own. These are the ones fans need the most so read carefully!
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Posted Nov 16, 2010
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The Evolution of Fast Leveling MMORPGsThe speed at which players progress through modern, mainstream MMORPGs have changed dramatically since their inception. Some would say this is for the better and some not so much but what's sure is that the industry isn't changing anytime soon.
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Posted Oct 25, 2010
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Community is More Than a GameMMORPGs are very special in that the greatest tasks are not possible to accomplish without the help of some friends. Because of this communities can form that are so tightly knit the friendships carry over into real life.
Posted Sept 29, 2010
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Best and Worst Cancelled MMORPGsDedicated fan-bases just cant say good-bye to their favorite MMORPGs. This is the story of both: the games that deserved to die, and the games good enough to save. ... (See Cancelled MMORPGs)
Posted Sept 9, 2010
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Funcom: The Price of a Bad LaunchAge of Conan and Anarchy Online. Both games flopped their first year, yet both games continue to be played and have even become popular. Yet, how much was lost, and how high is the price of a bad launch?
Posted Aug 22, 2010
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Continuing the Legacy: The New Final Fantasy GameSquare Enixs new Final Fantasy MMORPG promises upgraded graphics, new play mechanics, and a commitment to the most popular tropes of the series could mean good things for this well known franchise.
Posted Aug 4, 2010
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Power leveling is a prevalent concept that has been around as long as levels have existed in MMORPGs - forever. If you've never been quite sure, discover it's definition here.
Posted Jul 24, 2010
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Pushing the Edge; Innovative and Unique MMORPG ExperiencesTo bring players a unique playing experience, MMORPG developers are pushing technology to its limits. It's a difficult task, but one with an epic payoff. ... (See Innovative MMORPGs)
Posted Jul 16, 2010
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PVP Combat in MMORPGs: the Thrill of the KillWhat is Player vs. Player combat? What is it all about? More importantly, is an MMORPG that focuses on PvP an MMORPG for you? ... (See PvP Combat)
Posted Jul 8, 2010
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World Cup Soccer MMORPGs - FIFA Meets WarcraftThe complete list of soccer and football MMORPGs. Be a player, be a manger, be a coach in a persistent, competitive soccer universe. ... (See Soccer MMORPGs)
Posted Jun 29, 2010
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MMORPGs must be expensive to make to charge $15/month, right? Read about the overall costs to develop both bigger and smaller name MMORPGs. ... (See MMORPG costs)
Posted Jun 22, 2010
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Women's Appearance in MMORPGs - East vs. West
Posted Jun 17, 2010
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Find a New MMORPG in 7 Simple Steps
Posted Jun 10, 2010
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Celebrity MMO Gamers - Who is Slaying Dragons With Me?Read about the MMORPGs that popular celebrities, actors, atheletes, and rock stars play. They may not shout it to the heavens but they are there and some will definitely surprise you.
Posted Jun 6, 2010
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Indie MMORPG Developers Making Great Games
Posted May 30, 2010
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Good MMORPGs for Free? Yes! Posted May 24, 2010
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