How Much Has World of Warcraft REALLY Changed Since Release?
I’ve finally given in. After avoiding the game for several years, I’ve renewed my World of Warcraft subscription. It’s…not quite the game I remember. Not even close.
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I’ve finally given in. After avoiding the game for several years, I’ve renewed my World of Warcraft subscription. It’s…not quite the game I remember. Not even close.
Today, we’re going to take a look back into the past. Believe it or not, many of the oldest MMORPGs in the industry – the games which laid the foundation for the titles of today – are still going strong.
As I’m sure at least a few of you have noticed, most MMORPGs aren’t exactly made by small, independently-run companies. Nearly every successful MMO currently on the market is developed, published, and maintained by large, successful studios. League of Legends seems like one of the only exceptions to this rule. Why?
Snail Games kind of caused a bit of a stir when it announced it would be implementing an alternative loot system for Black Gold Online. It’s a convoluted, somewhat confusing monetization system, even now that it’s been explained by the studio. It’s also a god-awful example of the worst side of Free To Play.
There’s been a sort of wide-spread obsession with survival games of late – I’m certain you’ve all noticed it. Enter the survival MMORPG – a game which hurls its players into an open world where they can either compete (or co-operate) in order to survive. Today, we’re going to look at a few of the best games from this genre.
So far, Heroes of the Storm is looking pretty awesome. There’s just one problem, though – it’s going up against League of Legends; the World of Warcraft of the MOBA genre. Will Blizzard’s considerable development expertise be enough for its title to weather the storm?
As you may recall, I recently purchased a Nintendo Wii U. Among the titles I picked up was Mario Kart 8. I feel secure in stating that it may well be the best Mario Kart title ever made – and if you’re a fan of the series, you should buy it. Now.
With the wild success the free-to-play business model has seen in theworld of MMOs, it’s not surprising to see it catch the attention of a less-than-stellar camp of developer. Thankfully, these sleazebags – and their games – are fairly easy to recognize.
I’ve recently started playing Guild Wars 2 again…and it’s left me wondering why I ever stopped. Arenanet has truly created something special here, and if you’ve ever considered yourself a fan of MMORPGs, you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Allow me to explain why.
We’ve all met That Guy. You know who I’m talking about. He’s the one who somehow manages to leave a bad taste in the mouth of everyone he associates with; his very presence is toxic to those around him. Let’s talk about That Guy…in all his forms.
There are a lot of hidden (and not so hidden) gems floating around on Steam if you know where to look. Today, I’d like to sift through those games and give you a few recommendations.
One of the best things about World of Warcraft is the diverse collection of NPCs Blizzard’s designed as part of the world. Here are just a few of the best we’ve seen over the years.
How can you tell if your favorite MMORPG is about to shut down? How can you prepare yourself for such an eventuality? Today, we’re going to go over a few of the most common warning signs to that end.
Admittedly, tossing together a ranked team in League of Legends is a pretty simple task – virtually any idiot can do it. Actually taking that team somewhere, though? That’s something not everyone can do. If you’re looking to be among those who actually climb, here’s a few things to keep in mind.
With how stagnant mainstream gaming is becoming lately, there’s never been a better time to lend a bit of support to the indies. Here are a few recommendations to get you started!
Recently, I started playing Blizzard’s F2P collectible card game Hearthstone. I’m here to tell you why you should, as well. Fair warning, though? Don’t take it too seriously. It can get a little ridiculous.