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Title Date Game Type Overview Author
Interview with Tasos Flambouras 12/04/08 Darkfall Interview Recently, MMORPG.com had the opportunity to ask a number of questions of Darkfall's Tasos Flambouras about the length of time that the game has been in development, the beta process and release schedule. Jon Wood
A Look at the Puppetmaster 12/04/08 Final Fantasy XI Other MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Herbie Grate takes a look at the Puppetmaster class in Square Enix's Final Fantasy XI. Herbie Grate
Cooking and Fishing Guide 12/04/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Deboarah Dietrich writes this handy guide to cooking and fishing with a special focus on the Warth of the Lich King expansion. Deborah Dietrich
Best Expansion in 2008 12/03/08 2008 Reader's Choice Awards Awards Today, we present our nominees for the Best Expansion in 2008 category of our 2008 Reader's Choice Awards. In order to qualify for nomination, the product must have been an expansion (and not simply billed as an update. This year, we are including both paid for and free expansions in our list of nominees. Jon Wood
Races of EQII: The Neutral 12/03/08 EverQuest II Other MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Vernon Reich writes this overview of the races available in SOE's EverQuest II. In this part of his article, Vernon looks at the Neutral aligned races. Vernon Reich
Making a Successful Corporation, Part 3 12/03/08 EVE Online Other MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Sam Guss writes this guide to starting a successful corporation in CCP's EVE Online. Sam Guss
Favorite MMO Studio 12/02/08 2008 Reader's Choice Awards Awards In the world of MMORPGs, a lot can be said about the studios developing the games that we play. Some have lost our trust or confidence entirely, while others have impressed us and gained our loyalty. This category has been created so that you can tell us which of the five editorial staff nominated studios you like best. Jon Wood
Getting Your Cape 12/02/08 City of Heroes Other MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Marjorie Rhoadhouse writes this handy guide for players looking for get their capes at level 20 in NCsoft's City of Heroes. Marjorie Rhoadhouse
Character Systems Part Two 12/02/08 Roma Victor Other MMORPG.com Roma Victor Correspondent Phil Zieg writes this overview of the character system in the roman-era based game. Philip Zieg
Most Innovative Feature 12/01/08 2008 Reader's Choice Awards Awards Innovation is the key to the long-term success of any genre. Innovation keeps things interesting and fun, giving us new and interesting features. How a game builds upon and changes the ideas put forward in the games that came before it can mean the difference between a long-term hit and "just another copy". In this category, we want you to vote, not necessarily for your favorite game, but for the feature that you felt added the most to the MMORPG genre in terms of both gameplay and fun as well as the potential for adaptations by others that could lead to more innovation down the line. Jon Wood
The Sound of Music in LotRO 12/01/08 Lord of the Rings Online Other MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Jim Braner writes this overview of the music system in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. Jim Braner
The Mall of Atlantica Online 12/01/08 Atlantica Online Interview MMORPG.com Atlantica Online Correspondent Matt Plourde writes this overview of the mall system in NDoors' Atlantica Online Joshua Peters
Biggest News Story 11/28/08 2008 Reader's Choice Awards Awards This year, MMORPG.com kicks off the voting for our 2008 Reader's Choice Awards by asking our readers which of these six editorial staff nominated news stories was the biggest in 2008. Jon Wood
Chaos Early Quest Guide 11/28/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Other MMORPG.com Warhammer Online guru John Lisenby writes this guide to the early quests for the Chaos race in Mythic's RvR game. The guide gives information on quests, givers, rewards, locations and more. John Lisenby
Getting Started in SQO, Part One 11/28/08 StarQuest Online Other Resident StarQuest Online expert Allen Richardon writes this handy guide to getting started in the sci-fi MMORPG StarQuest Online. Allen Richardson
A Look at the Dark Knight 11/27/08 Final Fantasy XI Other MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond writes this overview of the Dark Knight class in Square Enix's Final Fantasy XI. Wesley Bond
Spellborn Launch Video 11/27/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn Media The folks at The Chronicles of Spellborn have produced a new tailer for their game as their European and North American launch dates loom closer. Guest Writer
Beginner Guide Part Three 11/27/08 Final Fantasy XI Other MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Herbie Grate write this third installment of his beginner's guide to Vana’diel Herbie Grate
A Beta Look at Spellborn 11/26/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn Preview MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood recently took part in a hands-on experience with the Chronicles of Spellborn beta. Today, he reports back with what he experienced and a few opinions as well. Jon Wood
A Guide to Interceptors 11/26/08 EVE Online Other MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this article giving players some tips to playing with the Interceptor class ship in EVE. Andrew Wallace
Rogue Talent Tree Part Two: Combat 11/26/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Wood writes this article outlining the assassination tree for Rogues in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. James Wood
Open RvR Update 11/25/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Developer Journal Mythic Entertainment's Mark Jacobs has posted an informative overview of upcoming improvements to Warhammer Online's Open RvR system with the addition of an RvR Influence system, changes to the map system, new RvR incentives for players and guilds, and more. Guest Writer
Considering The Turn-Based MMO, Part 3 11/25/08 Atlantica Online Developer Journal Kim Tae Gon, Producer of Atlantica Online writes this second developer journal in our series for the game. In this journal, Kim tells us a little bit more about the company's decision to create a turn-based MMORPG. Guest Writer
New Screenshots 11/25/08 Atlantica Online Media Today we present nine new images which have been added to our Atlantica Online screenshot gallery. Guest Writer
Raid Pets 11/25/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this guide for players wanting to get the most out of their Raid Pets in Blizzard's hit MMORPG. Robert Duckworth
Money Making Guide 11/25/08 Runescape Other MMORPG.com Runescape Correspondent Faisal Baig writes this guide to making money in Runescape. Faisal Baig
Kratei's Cube Update 11/24/08 Lineage 2 Other The folks from Lineage 2 are bringing in a new update that will see 20 minute timed PvP matches added to the game. Taking place in a maze called Kratei Cube, this addition will allow players to "pit their battle prowess and skills against friends and foes alike." Guest Writer
Community Systems Overview 11/24/08 Atlantica Online Other MMORPG.com Atlantica Online Correspondent Matt Plourde writes this overview of the community and social aspects and supporting features available in Atlantica Online. Matt Plourde
Lothlorian Fly Through Video 11/24/08 Lord of the Rings Online Media The folks at Turbine have released a new video for The Lord of the Rings Online: The Mines of Moria, which portrays the epic raid on the Watcher, the guardian of the Door of Durin, the west gate into Moria. Guest Writer
Character Creation Preview 11/21/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn Preview MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the recent opportunity to take a run through the beta for Acclaim's upcoming MMORPG, The Chronicles of Spellborn. Today, he offers an overview of, and his thoughts on the unique character creation process for the game. Jon Wood
Races of EQII: The Bad 11/21/08 EverQuest II Other MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Vernon Reich writes this overview of the races available in SOE's EverQuest II. In this part of his article, Vernon looks at the Evil aligned races. Vernon Reich
Character Systems Part One 11/21/08 Roma Victor Other MMORPG.com Roma Victor Correspondent Phil Zieg writes this overview of the character system in the roman-era based game. Philip Zieg
Dragonfang Ridge 11/20/08 Runes of Magic Developer Journal The folks at Runes of Magic have published another of their design documents for the various regions of Taboria, this time focusing on Dragonfang Ridge. Guest Writer
Zelem-melek Video 11/20/08 Lord of the Rings Online Media The folks at Lord of the Rings Online have produced a new video which introduces players to Zelem-melek, one of the new areas introduced with the Mines of Moria expansion. Guest Writer
Boss Fighting Video 11/20/08 Zu Online Media IGG has released a new video which shows players how to win the day and take down a boss in their Chinese mythology and martial arts MMO, Zu Online. Guest Writer
Races of EQII: The Good 11/20/08 EverQuest II Other MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Vernon Reich writes this overview of the races available in SOE's EverQuest II. In this part of his article, Vernon looks at the Good aligned races. Vernon Reich
First Impressions of Mines of Moria 11/20/08 Lord of the Rings Online General MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Matt McLean writes this overview of his first few hours in the new Lord of the Rings Online expansion. Matt McLean
Lothlorien Fly-Through 11/19/08 Lord of the Rings Online Media Turbine has released a fly-through video of the forest of Lothlorien, home of Galadriel and Celeborn and refuge of the Fellowship as they continue on their journey south. Guest Writer
Mines of Moria Trailer 11/19/08 Lord of the Rings Online Media With yesterday's launch of the Mines of Moria for Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine has released a new video trailer for the expansion. Guest Writer
A Look at The Shadow Odyssey 11/19/08 EverQuest II General MMORPG.com's Donna Desborough has been playing EverQuest II's new expansion Shadow Odyssey which launched yesterday. Today, she gives us her impressions of the latest installment of the EQw franchise. Donna Desborough
Dark Elf Early Quest Guide 11/19/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Other MMORPG.com Warhammer Online guru John Lisenby writes this guide to the early quests for the Dark Elf race in Mythic's RvR game. The guide gives information on quests, givers, rewards, locations and more. John Lisenby
Beachhead Zone Overview 11/19/08 World of Warcraft General MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Alderman writes this quick look at the Beachhead zones in the recent Wrath of the Lich King expansion. James A
Mines of Moria Launch Interview 11/18/08 Lord of the Rings Online Interview MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had a chance recently to speak with Lord of the Rings Online Executive Producer Jeffrey Steefel about the launch of the game`s first expansion, The Mines of Moria. This interview covers everything from new features both inside and outside of the expansion, the timing of the release and more! Jon Wood
Mines of Moria, Great Delving Trailer 11/18/08 Lord of the Rings Online Media To celebrate today's launch of their first expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, the folks at Turbine have provided us with this exclusive video featuring the Great Delving in the Mines of Moria. Guest Writer
Shadow Odyssey Video 11/18/08 EverQuest II Media Today marks the launch of EQ2's newest expansion, Shadow Odyssey. In celebration, the fgolks from SOE have sent us along this video. Guest Writer
PvP Guide Part One 11/18/08 EVE Online Other MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace has written part one of a basic guide to PvP in EVE Online, giving players not familiar with the system a few tips and poinnters for survival. Andrew Wallace
Overachievers of Azeroth 11/18/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com World of warcraft Correspondent Deborah Dietrich writes this quick look at the Achievement system in Blizzard`s massive hit MMORPG. Deborah Dietrich
Mines of Moria Preview 11/17/08 Lord of the Rings Online Preview With the Mines of Moria expansion launch mere hours away, MMORPG.com's Jef Reahard writes this overview of what players can expect from Turbine's first forray into the paid expansion universe. Jef Reahard
Tips for Returning Players 11/17/08 Star Wars Galaxies General Our new Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent writes this short article giving a few play tips for players who may have left the game and are planning a return. RJ Hubbard
Empyrean Age Discussion, Part One 11/17/08 EVE Online Media At the recent FanFest, MMORPG.com had the opportunity to record a talk with CCP`s Tony Gonzalez and Noah Ward about the creation and consequenses of The Empyrean Age. Keith Cross
Dev Chat Log 11/17/08 Runes of Magic Interview On November 15th, MMORPG.com hosted a dev chat with the folks from Runes of Magic. Today, we post the log from that chat in its entirety. Richard Cox
Empyrean Age Discussion, Part Two 11/17/08 EVE Online Media At the recent FanFest, MMORPG.com had the opportunity to record a talk with CCP`s Tony Gonzalez and Noah Ward about the creation and consequenses of The Empyrean Age. Keith Cross
EVE Fanfest Q&A Panel, Part III 11/16/08 EVE Online Media In the Third and final part of the EVE Fanfest Q&A Panel, questions are asked and answered about alliance tools, UI modifications, Walking in Stations, the potential for an EVE television series, and much more. Keith Cross
EVE Fanfest Q&A Panel, Part II 11/16/08 EVE Online Media During EVE Fanfest, the devs at CCP gathered together on a panel and answered questions from the fans in attendance. In Part Two they discuss a wide range of topics including the EVE retail box, Alliance Tournaments, the impact and future of factional warfare, and much more. Keith Cross
Fanfest Q&A Panel, Part 1 11/14/08 EVE Online Media During EVE Fanfest, the devs at CCP gathered together on a panel and answered questions from the fans in attendance. In Part One they have a few laughs while they answer questions from diverse topics such as internships at CCP, the nature of wormholes, Linux, the EVE pen and paper RPG, and much more. Keith Cross
Update 1.29 11/14/08 Battleground Europe: WWII Online Developer Journal The folks from Playnet Inc. have provided us with this developer journal discussing update 1.29 for their World War II Game: Battleground Europe. Guest Writer
A Look at the Witch Elf 11/14/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Other MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent John Lisenby writes this overview of the Wtich Elf class, complete with a list of skills attainable by that class. John Lisenby
Is There A Casual Endgame 11/14/08 Lord of the Rings Online General MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Daniel Hubbell writes this look at the endgame content in Lord of the Rings Online from the perspective of a casual gamer without too much time to dedicate to raiding. Daniel Hubbell
Ymir's Pass Trailer Video 11/13/08 Age of Conan Media The folks at Funcom have provided us with this trailer video for the upcoming Ymir's Pass update for their MMORPG, Age of Conan. Guest Writer
Ymir's Pass Interview 11/13/08 Age of Conan Interview MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity recently to sit down and speak with Age of Conan Director Craig Morrison about the about-to-be released Ymir's Pass update that will see a new zone and more added to the game. Jon Wood
Guild Interview Part Two, Europe 11/13/08 Age of Conan Player Interview MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Ben Avery recently spoke with members of two Age of Conan Guilds, one in North America and one in Europe, to get their opinions on a number of issues relevant to the game as it is now and since launch. In Part Two, Ben talks to Mental Block, from the European guild Awakening. Ben Avery
Hero’s Guide to the Waterworks 11/13/08 Lord of the Rings Online Developer Journal With the launch of The Mines of Moria, the first expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, scheduled for release next week, Turbine has published another installment of their dev journal series which looks into the many regions of Moria. today we take a look at an area known simply as the Waterworks. Guest Writer
A Look at the Shadow Warrior 11/13/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Other MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Louis Rossi writes this overview of the Shadow Warrior Career in Mythic Entertainment's newest RvR game. In the overview, Rossi looks at the effectiveness of a number of the career's damaging abilities. Lou Rossi
A Look at the Black Mage 11/13/08 Final Fantasy XI Other MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond writes this look at the Black Mage class in Square Enix's forray into the realm of MMORPGs. Wesley Bond
Walking in Stations with Torfi Olafsson 11/12/08 EVE Online Interview While Attending EVE Fanfest, Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to speak with CCP's Torfi Frans Olafsson about the Walking in Stations project and how it will be implemented in EVE Online. Jon Wood
Why I'm Looking Forward to WotLK 11/12/08 World of Warcraft General MMORPG.com World of Warcraft player and writer joe Iuliani has been looking forward to Blizzard's Wrath of the Lich King expansion for quite some time and now, only 15 (or fewer) hours before the launch, he writes this article explaining why. Joe Iuliani
A Look at the Demonologist 11/12/08 Age of Conan Other MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Mike DeHart has written this new look at the Demonologist class in Funcom's Age of Conan. Michael DeHart
Rogue Talents, Part One: The Assassination Tree 11/12/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Wood writes this article outlining the assassination tree for Rogues in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. James Wood
Visual Computing: Hardware presentation 11/11/08 EVE Online Media Last week at EVE Fanfest, Halldor Fannar, CTO at CCP and Phil Scott from NVIDIA put on a presentation going into the nitty gritty details of the technical aspects of developing EVE Online. Guest Writer
Walking in Stations Presentation 11/11/08 EVE Online Media MMORPG.com attended this year's EVE Online FanFest. While there, we reported on a presentation given to us by the game's Senior Producer, Torfi Frans Olafsson about the upcoming walking in Stations feature for EVE Online, due some time in 2009. Today, we present you with the full video. Guest Writer
The Hunter in a Post-WotLK Raid 11/11/08 World of Warcraft General MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this article on the usefulness of the Hunter class in a raid after the launch of Wrath of the Lich King. Robert Duckworth
Making a Successful Corporation, Part Two 11/11/08 EVE Online Other MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Sam Guss writes this guide to starting a successful corporation in CCP's EVE Online. Sam Guss
First Interview 11/10/08 Football SuperStars Interview MMORPG.com's Joe Iuliani conducts this Q&A interview with the folks from Football Superstars, the upcoming Soccer-based MMORPG. Joe Iuliani
Inscriptions 11/10/08 World of Warcraft Other MMORPG.com WoW Correspondent Deborah Deitrich writes this article discussing Inscriptions in Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Deborah Dietrich
Future of EVE Overview 11/08/08 EVE Online Announcement MMORPG.com is at EVE FanFest, and here on the last day, the developers have released a