EVE Online: Burn Jita Player Event
Posted by MMORPG on May 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Jita is on fire and it is all the fault of EVE Online players who are looking to shake up the universe. The galaxy itself isn't on fire but all of the ships in the sector are as Jita is no longer a safe haven for trade.
"BURN JITA"
For several months now, a coalition of thousands of players have been planning the "Burn Jita" event, aimed at disrupting the biggest trade hub in game in order to wreak some terrific, universe-wide changes by shaking the very pillars of EVE's...
Wizard101: Avalon Deployed
Posted by MMORPG on May 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment
KingsIsle has announced that the latest world, Avalon, is now officially live on all Wizard101 servers. Avalon is a medieval world of knights, goblins, giants, and dragons. The new update also increases the level cap to 70.
Merle Ambrose was born here, and gained a reputation as a fierce Wizard. Merle helped the young warrior-bear Artorius become king of Avalon. However, once King Artorius fell in the final battle slaying his archrival, Malory, Merle decided it was time to leave Avalon –...
Anarchy Online: Wayback Wednesday with AO Devs
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This week's edition of Wayback Wednesday features a venerable old game, Anarchy Online. Grakulen is joined by Anarchy Online's Game Director Fia Tjernberg and Dave Williams from Funcom. Check it out to find out what they discussed and experienced during Anarchy Online: Wayback Wednesday with AO Devs.
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Guild Wars 2: Dunking on Nooblords in Tyria
Posted by MMORPG on May 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We spent some time doing PvP during the recent Guild Wars 2 beta weekend event and today we're sharing our report on the experience.
When I first started playing MMOs, I was a full-blown roleplayer, with no real interest in PvP. However, over time I really began to warm up to the idea of besting other players in combat instead of the typically boring PvE AI. Unfortunately, my search for truly fun PvP has been a frustrating one over the years, that is until I played Guild Wars 2 last weekend.
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Star Wars: The Old Republic: Should SWTOR Go Free-to-Play?
Posted by MMORPG on May 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment
In this week's Star Wars: The Old Republic column we discuss whether or not SWTOR should make the switch to the free-to-play business model.
I’ve been knee-deep in the MMORPG.com community since I came on in June of 2009, but it feels like only yesterday when our community was up in arms over the notion of some Western game going free-to-play. While some of this sentiment still remains, it doesn’t take more than a cursory glance to notice that there’s been an overall attitude...
The Secret World: The Secret War
Posted by MMORPG on May 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Funcom kicked off The Secret War a couple of weeks ago and the three factions from The Secret World are battling for world domination. But what's it all about? Find out more about The Secret War and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Two weeks ago, Funcom unleashed the precursor to The Secret World. Called “The Secret War”, the game is a Facebook type social game with players joining any one of TSW’s three factions: Templar, Illuminati or Dragon. Depending on...
Iris Online: Screenshot of the Week: Iris Online Edition!
Posted by MMORPG on May 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We've got another special edition of our Screenshot of the Week contest for you this week. This time, we'll be focusing on gPotato's Iris Online and the recently launched Lost Temple of Atlantis update.
What's so special about this week's SOTW? How about the fact that everyone who participates is a winner? That's right, all participants will receive a code redeemable for the in-game item 'Cool Sunglasses' just for taking part! In addition, we'll also select the...
League of Legends: $3M On the Line in Season 2
Posted by MMORPG on May 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Riot Games and the League of Legends team have announced that the total prize purse for the Season 2 World Championship and Regional Finals totals $3,000,000, with over $5,000,000 in prizes leading up to the finals.
The next phase will be a series of regional championships to determine the twelve teams which will compete in the World Championship at the University of Southern California’s 250,000 square foot arena:
Mainland China: July 26 – Shanghai, China at China Joy –...
Lord of the Rings Online: SOTW: LOTRO Anniversary Edition Winner’s Announcement!
Posted by MMORPG on May 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
We recently partnered up with Turbine for a special Screenshot of the Week contest to celebrate The Lord of the Rings Online's 5th anniversary, and today we're ready to announce our winners!
Let's get right to the good stuff then, shall we?
Grand Prize Winner: Chi55
Lifetime VIP Membership to LOTRO
"The screen is from Mirkwood's epic quest, by far my favourite part of LOTRO's epic story. I really loved the whole Mirwood's atmosphere, lights and colours and this part...
League of Legends: RTSGuru.com | Customized Champion Figure Give Away
Posted by MMORPG on May 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment
RTSGuru.com editors want to be the first to introduce you to Nko-ennekappao, the masterful polymer clay artist behind some of the craziest and most ridiculous recreations of League of Legends champions we’ve ever seen. Today’s your lucky day because they’re working with Nko to giveaway three of these wonderful creations. The winners will get to choose the champ they want designed, and Nko will make them.
Find out more at RTSGuru.com.
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