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Can Zenimax Fix The Elder Scrolls Online?
For those of you who weren’t already aware, the launch of The Elder Scrolls online was…well, a bit of a mess. Not only did the game go live with a ruinous, economy-breaking exploit; it also played host to a lovely selection of nasty bugs and glitches that made playing it a chore, at best. At this point, a lot of folks are asking if Zenimax stands any chance of salvaging it – myself included.
Eight of The Most Memorable MMO Dungeons Ever Designed
Dungeons are a staple of the MMO genre; large-scale challenges requiring co-operation and co-ordination between anywhere from five to a few hundred players to adequately complete. Of course, not all are created equal, and some stand head and shoulders above their peers. Today, I’d like to tip my hat to those few legends, those instances that’ll stick with us for years to come as shining examples of how to do dungeons right.
Ten Of The Best MMORPG Songs Ever Heard
In many ways, an MMO is only as good as its music. Many of the best and most memorable moments in an MMO invariably have a song associated with them; a piece of music which brings the memories flooding back the moment it reaches one’s ears. Today, I’d like to pay homage to some of those songs – and some of those moments. Here, for your listening pleasure (and in no particular order, I assure you) is a list of some of the best songs ever heard in an MMO.
Seven Of The Worst Things You Can Say In League
If you’ve played league, you’ve probably encountered at least one toxic player. If you haven’t, there’s a good chance that YOU are the toxic one. Don’t believe me? Ask yourself if you’ve ever said any of the following…
Six Reasons You Should Be Playing Dark Souls II
I’ve been playing a lot of Dark Souls II lately – and you should be too. Say what you will about the game’s flaws, it’s still arguably one of the best action RPGs released in the past several years. If you’re up for a bit of a challenge, it’s well worth the buy. Don’t believe me? Let’s talk, then.
Eight Reasons The Elder Scrolls Online Will Be Awesome
As you’re all no doubt aware, The Elder Scrolls Online – currently in open beta – will be launching in a few months or so. In light of both the new release date and all the hype surfacing around it, I’ve decided that, over the next two weeks, I’ll be looking at all the reasons to look forward to it…and all the reasons we shouldn’t.
League of Legends or DOTA 2?
The debate between Dota 2 and League of Legends has been raging almost since the two games were first released. But which game is REALLY the superior of the two?
MMO Year In Review: 5 of 2013’s Biggest Dick Moves
People are dicks – particularly on the Internet. While that shouldn’t come as any great surprise, occasionally we come across someone whose level of sheer dickery reaches legendary proportions. As we move into 2014, let’s take a look at a few such individuals from the previous year.
Five Reasons To Love (And Hate) Free To Play
“Free To Play” is the phrase that’s been on everyone’s lips lately, particularly in the world of MMOs. It’s the new business model that every production executive is cooing over; the model that many have come to hate with a burning, fiery passion. But is it really so bad?
What Rockstar Did Right With Grand Theft Auto Online
Based on the article by Nicholas Greene, Ten Things Rockstar Did Right With Grand Theft Auto Online.
Ten Things Rockstar Did Right With GTA Online
So…by now, most of you are probably aware that Rockstar kind of botched the launch of GTA Online. I mean, they seriously botched it. To the point that it was completely unplayable. At the same time, though…they handled the situation masterfully – there’s a lot of stuff they actually did right.