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Posted January 16th, 2009 by Ethec
#996 - Which MMO genre has the most potential in 2009 and beyond?
Even though some developers will argue that genre doesn't matter, that it's all about story, I believe genres remain important gestalts in the minds of gamers. Some folks just don't like a fantasy backdrop, others really enjoy a comic book MMO. As has been our focus this week with numerous articles, in today's Loading I want to take a brief big picture look at the state of the major genres in modern MMOs, where they're at, and where they're going. In terms of hope and potential, are sci-fi and comic book the new fantasy?
That, plus six great new Ten Ton Hammer articles including two all-new WoW class guides and, as always, our daily epic thread and real world news fills out this Loading... State of the Genre. Comments
- Star Trek Online: Ten Ton Hammer's Galactic Map Archives Updated
Zone Info: (Thu, Mar 18, 2010 by Dalmarus)Infiltrating Romulan territory. - Star Trek Online: Captain's Blog - Over Communicating Or TMI?
Editorials: (Wed, Mar 17, 2010 by Medeor)Does this mean I have to Over Listen? - Star Trek Online - Bridge Officer Abilities: Engineering
Class Info: (Tue, Mar 16, 2010 by Dalmarus)Unveiling the Mystery of Bridge Officer Abilities - Star Trek Online: State Of The Game 3/12/10
Official Announcements: (Mon, Mar 15, 2010 by Medeor)Cryptic opens their kimono, Sulu not involved. - Star Trek Online: Ten Ton Hammer's Galactic Map Archives Updated
Zone Info: (Thu, Mar 11, 2010 by Dalmarus)Adding some Klingon love. - Star Trek Online: Captain’s Blog, GDC and STFs
Editorials: (Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Medeor)Devs show patience at GDC, Medeor Steams - Star Trek Online: Guide To The Player Exchange
Guides: (Tue, Mar 09, 2010 by Medeor)Ins and outs of the Auction Exchange. - Star Trek Online: Interactive Engineering Officer Skill Page
Class Info: (Sun, Mar 07, 2010 by Dalmarus)All the skill information you need. - Star Trek Online - STO: Infected Screenshots and Video
Video: (Fri, Mar 05, 2010 by Dalmarus)It's time to bring the fight to the Borg. - Star Trek Online: Captain’s Blog, Marketing Mayhem
Editorials: (Thu, Mar 04, 2010 by Medeor)Honeymoon over, divorce rate soars.
- Star Trek Online: The Expanding Universe Video - Part II
News: (Wed, Mar 17, 2010 by Dalmarus)Change is coming. - STO Season One Facts And Video of What's Next
Official Announcements: (Mon, Mar 15, 2010 by Medeor)New updates for every facet of the game. - Star Trek Online: GM Destra's Blog
News: (Thu, Mar 11, 2010 by Medeor)We know what we can and can't do, usually or /facepalm. - Star Trek Online Executive Producer, Craig Zinkievich Interviewed by Alltern8
News: (Wed, Mar 10, 2010 by Dalmarus)Getting directly to the point or going for the throat? - Star Trek Online: More Klingon PvE Content Incoming
News: (Tue, Mar 09, 2010 by Dalmarus)Klingon PvE and more in this week's Ask Cryptic. - Star Trek Online's Latest Ship: The Trident
News: (Sat, Mar 06, 2010 by Medeor)Science-centric with a hint of engineering. - Star Trek Online: Cryptic Provides An Engineering Report
Official Announcements: (Fri, Mar 05, 2010 by Medeor)Respec is number one in my book too. - Star Trek Online - February 26th, 2010 Maintenance Patch Notes
News: (Wed, Mar 03, 2010 by Dalmarus)Improving bit by bit. - Star Trek Online: Atari Removes Additional 60 Days of Playtime Offer
News: (Tue, Mar 02, 2010 by Dalmarus)Customers that took advantage of offer cry foul. - Star Trek Online: Discount Price + 60 Extra Days of Free Play
News: (Sat, Feb 27, 2010 by Dalmarus)Slashing prices and souls with one stroke.