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I don’t want to get anybody too excited (nor do I want to start making grandiose statements about the future of gaming) but it’s starting to feel like we might be only a decade, at most, from true virtual reality. And that, my friends, is bloody awesome. Today’s issue of Critical Thinking is going to take a closer look at where we are now: and where we might yet go.
Gaming has gone through some massive changes since coming into existence, but players will forever cling to the nostalgic moments those experiences have to offer. Retro games may not have the attractive graphics modern successors do, but I’ve always said there is brilliance in simplicity. Not everything in gaming is about visual realism. That’s why MMO Attack hunted down some of the better online options that bring players back to the time of 8-bit and 16-bit consoles. If you are looking for an online experience that emulates classic systems like the NES, SNES, and Gameboy, this Top 10 list is certainly for you.
Each week our resident Indie Gamer Nicholas takes a look at a different Indie Game that you may or may not have heard about. Join him on his adventures as he sifts through the rubbish to find The Indie Game of the Week.
The journey to become a pokemon champion is a long one. It involves training many companions through some truly intense battles. Pokemon battles are obviously the focal point of the entire series, as they take place on many levels. Ranging from a back and forth rivalry, to encounters with wild pokemon, the series knows how to stress the importance of competitive gameplay.
I’ve mused a bit in the past about the creative drain which seems to be grinding mainstream gaming under its heel. I’d like to revisit that discussion from a slightly new angle: I’d like to examine more closely the reason behind the drain.
Many people will be enjoying an extended weekend thanks to Memorial Day. With more time off comes more gaming. There are a handful of gaming companies having Memorial Day weekend sales. Some MMORPGs even go as far as hosting in-game events for certain holidays. Whether it?s fireworks on Memorial Day, pumpkins and bats on Halloween, or snow on Christmas; something just can?t beat the holidays.
Like any other hobby that’s been around for more than a few years, the rather rich and storied history of gaming has turned up some pretty valuable relics. On a whim, I decided I’d do a bit of digging, see if I couldn’t track down some of the rarer items.
Open betas are for everyone, and tend to be free of charge regardless of future subscription or cost. Players not only get a chance to give feedback for future game developments, but they also get to play a game that they may later miss out on due to cost or review. MMO Attack went ahead and found ten of the best free open betas available right now.
Each week our resident Indie Gamer Nicholas takes a look at a different Indie Game that you may or may not have heard about. Join him on his adventures as he sifts through the rubbish to find The Indie Game of the Week.
Addressing the long term playability of MMO’s, gamers need more than just a quick fix of limited content or playability. This article explores where the Entropia Universe may give you an MMO environment that you can grow with for years to come.
Developers of late have been making an active effort to incorporate social media into our gaming experiences. Truth be told, it’s tough to say whether or not that’s a good thing. While it’s true enough that gaming has become a much more solitary pursuit of late, is social media really the way to address that?
MMO Attack recently covered MOBA games on our Top 10 article and video lists. Another hugely popular branch of MMO gaming are Tactics. This play style utilizes grid maps and turn based combat that?s rarely emulated in other MMO titles. Today we take a look at ten of the best tactical strategy games in the MMO genre.
The setting of a game – or really, of any story – is perhaps one it’s most important aspects. Characters aside, this is what gives the tale its unique flair, this is how the writer puts a new spin on old ideas; a game’s setting defines virtually everything else about it. Consequently, you can tell a lot about what sort of story you’re going to be playing with only a cursory glance at the setting.
Every week MMO Attack takes a look at why the heck Nintendo would want to delay making a Pokemon MMORPG. No matter what topic is being discussed, the conclusion always seems to be the same. Pokemon needs to be made in to an MMORPG right now. Another reason supporting an MMO transition is a greater inclusion of weather effects and seasonal changes, as many MMORPGs follow a yearly calendar.
Each week our resident Indie Gamer Nicholas takes a look at a different Indie Game that you may or may not have heard about. Join him on his adventures as he sifts through the rubbish to find The Indie Game of the Week.
Popular MMOs like League of Legends and Guild Wars 2 seem to have a fair balance on purchasable content.Many MMORPGs are taking a different route and offering only cosmetic upgrades, which is arguably the fairest option for everyone involved. After covering the positive and negative aspects of many MMORPG features, there still remain a handful of topics to be explored. Today I take a look at something gamers usually prefer avoiding; paying to play a video game.