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  • SWG Revamps Reviewed at MMORPG

    It's deja vu all over again. .
    MMORPG.com has posted a review of Star Wars: Galaxies- New Game Experience, the "revamped" (new gameplay mechanics) SWG.

    " Due to the massive changes recently implemented within the Star Wars Galaxies (SWG) Mmorpg, we felt it was necessary to update our review to reflect the changes brought out by the New Game Experience (NGE). We do hope that this review will provide you with the information needed. Also, I will refer to the combat upgrade (CU) along with the NGE. In the last 6 months, SWG has done multiple changes to the game and we’ll try to be as clear as we can. "

    We also have some Pre-Enjoyed Star Wars: Galaxies News.
     

    Reviews
    Thu, Nov 24, 2005
    Boomjack
  • City of Villains Review at About

    If you looked like a bat and had super powers you would be a villain too.
    About.com has posted their review of City of Villains. .

    " Ever since the release of City of Heroes last year, people have been leaping tall buildings in a single bound, outpowering locomotives, taking the law into their own hands, and exploring their alter egos as virtual superheroes. With the launch of City of Villains, NCSoft and Cryptic have made good on their promise to let you play the anti-hero. No more coming to the rescue of purse-snatching victims, this time around you will be robbing banks, carrying out hits for the mob, and pummeling everyone that gets in your way with a disregard befitting a criminal. "

    We also have some Pre-Enjoyed City of Villains News.
     

    Reviews
    Thu, Nov 24, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Meet Me In The Dungeon

    Hey baby! What's a High Elf like you doing in a dump like this?
    The L.A. Times has posted an article titled, "Meet me in the dungeon" that delves into the community building that takes place in MMOGs. New friendships and even romance are areas that Susan Carpenter touches on. .

    " IMAGINE: It's a Monday and you're speeding down a rainy street in a stolen yellow cab, trying to rescue some fellow thugs who are under fire by the Liberty City P.D. Your tough guy rep is at stake on these crime-infested streets. Anyone who gets in your way gets run over. The next day, your squadron is attacked by a droid army. Even though the Wookiees and Jedi Master Yoda come to your aid, you lose plenty of good men. But there's an opportunity for a comeback later in the week. Somehow, you manage to rack up 112 yards and score a couple of touchdowns — despite a so "

     

    News
    Thu, Nov 24, 2005
    Boomjack
  • EQ2: Desert of Flames Review at IGN

    I'd love to see the Desert of Flames travel brochure.
    IGN has posted a review of EverQuest 2: Desert of Flames. Steve Butts does an exemplary job of describing the highs and lows of tthe first EverQuest 2 expansion.

    " Ever since launch, the developers of EverQuest II have been hard at work bringing more and more content online. It seems like the game grows a little every week with new areas, new quests, new playable races and new...well, everything. But as if to say that they can't give everything away for free, they've recently released the first official retail expansion pack. Like the old original EQ expansions, the first EverQuest II expansion introduces several large zones and tons of new content. "

    Stop by the TenTonHammer EQ2 Community for class guides, quick answers in the forums and more EQ2 information than you can shake a sand viper at.
    If you still can't get enough....check out the Archived EQ2 News.

    Reviews
    Thu, Nov 24, 2005
    Boomjack
  • East Meets West - Boy Meets His Maker

    "Imperialist running dogs killed our son." - says mother, rubbing her hands together.
    WebProNews, not to be confused with those WebAmatuerNews sites is the latest to grab hold of the story about the Chinese youth who jumped to his death.

    " Chinese parents, claiming the game led to the death of their 13-year-old son, are suing Blizzard Entertainment, makers of the game "World of Warcraft." They claim the boy was re-enacting a stunt from the game and fell from a 24-story building . "

    News
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Spellborn Nears Beta

    Narnia isn't the only "Chronicles of" starting up this holiday season.
    If the simulation layer was "spellborn," Khaeon Games wouldn't need a beta. But as things stand, they'll be inviting testers shortly.

    We’re closing in on the start of the Beta testing process. In the last week we’ve been making selections and preparing to send out invites. We’ve also been busy getting the Beta hardware and software up and running, and working out action plans for the beginning of our tests.

    Read more about the Chronicles of Spellborn beta process or apply here! Maybe it's not too late to get your spell on.

    Beta, Official Announcements
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Ethec
  • PotBS Interview at Stratics

    No one will ask whether Captain Morgan (arrrrr!) will make an in-game appearance.
    I guess I'll have to bring my Cap'n with me. Here's a snippet from the lightning round of Pirates of the Burning Sea Q&A done by the Stratics crew.

    Stratics: It is a challenge to integrate the economic and combat mechanics and keep it fun. It sounds as though you have taken this problem head on and you know better than to bite off more than you can chew at the start.

    Daynes: We try! One of the greatest lessons we’ve learned from other MMPs is to keep your own expectations realistic, and aim for what you can actually hit. This is a challenge for any team and we’ve reached too high more than once, so we’ve learned from experience as well as example. We’ll get the economy integrated, but it will only be once it’s ready.

    Arrrrr! Take a look, matey...Stratics' November Pirates of the Burning Sea interview!
    Links ahoy:

    Features, Interviews
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Ethec
  • EQ2 New Content Listing

    So tell me a little bit about your career history, EverQuest 2...
    If games had resumes, this one would be impressive. Ryan "Blackguard" Shwayder, SOE's EQ2 Community Manager, lists the incredible amount of content added to the game in the past year:

    Since launch, an enormous amount of content has been added to EverQuest II at no additional cost to EverQuest II subscribers. In addition to changes that made the game more fun for soloists and group players alike, more than 1100 quests have been added to the game since launch on November 8th. We've added more than 1200 new items to the game, including more craftable items for tradeskillers, and more loot around the world. Almost 400 new spells have been added and we've worked diligently to make sure our spell effects are as eye-catching as they are powerful. Recently, we added 8 new areas to the world, so there are now well over 100 zones in the world of EverQuest II to explore.

    So Blizzard & World of Warcraft, where's the beef? All you've made are promises so far. ( I have to try and bring balance to the force, you see.) Check out EverQuest 2's new content in the year since launch and the official site.
    Want some in-depth news & coverage?

    News
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Ethec
  • Hero's Journey Screenshots at MMORPG

    A Hero's Journey from the eyes of the papparazzi.
    MMORPG.com has posted two new Hero's Journey screenshots.

    " The shadows are back in the first of two images as we see the desert again. Check back next week for two more fully-shadowed images as the technical capabilities of Hero's Journey continue to climb. "

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    Images, Media
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Hero's Journey Interview #11

    Interrogated for the 11th time.
    MMORPG.com has posted their Hero's Journey Interview #11.

    "...four more answers from Hero's Journey Producer Melissa Meyer as our bi-weekly Q&A series continues. This week she answers questions on naming, underwater areas and mounts. "

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    Features, Interviews
    Wed, Nov 23, 2005
    Boomjack
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