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  • I came, I saw, I left disappointed...
    160 new screenshots are now available from the "historically authentic" MMORPG's official site. Too bad it's not more graphically authentic: Ben Hur meets the original Half Life. Man, this concept had me jazzed too. Here's hoping the gameplay makes up for the vapid chiarroscurro artwork.

    "
    As we approach three months since the Roma Victor Commercial Test
    started, KFR has uploaded the contents of his screenshots directory.
    These screenshots were all captured during testing in May and June 2005. "

    See the screenshots here.

    Images, Media
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Ethec
  • Anarchy Has Its Benefits...
    In a bid to attract new gamers in the wake of the release of the Lost Eden expansion, Funcom has announced that anyone can play the base client of Anarchy Online for free (no game purchase or subscription costs) until January 2006. As hundred of kids too young to have a credit card rush to play, we have to wonder if the game will finally live up to its name. Developers of Pandemonium Online and Bedlam Online rushed to change their business model when they read this:

    "Now you can experience Anarchy Online totally free of charge. You don't pay for the software. You don't pay any subscription.
    The offer includes the original Anarchy Online. Our Expansion Packs, Shadowlands, Alien Invasion and Notum Wars are not included in this offer."

    Go here if you'd like to read the rest of the announcement.

    News
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Ethec
  • RYL Good or RYL Bad?
    The Gamers' Temple has posted a review of RYL: Path of the Emperor. Good or bad, you can win $1 million:

    "The graphics in RYL: Path of the Emperor are fair to good. Although the character models look relatively good the world seems a little bare. This is not surprising given that the game’s minimum requirements are quite low: a Pentium II 400 with 128mb of RAM and a display card that supports DirectX 8.1or higher are all you need. If you are sporting a relatively new computer with a fast CPU and new model graphics card, say something in the Geforce 66XX and up rang,e you shouldn’t have *any* problems running the graphics on full. It’s interesting that the world is a little bare because your characters are kept on an awesome looking island full of lush grass and palm trees. In contrast to this, you might find yourself thinking that the world is missing some decoration, especially as you get further into the game. I must say you will be impressed by some of the buildings at the start. In the early stages you can take your character to some of the highest points in the tallest buildings and jump all the way to the ground far below you without damage. You should also note that you will be provided with the ability to customize the face and appearance of your characters as you create them. The customization options are nice, but they don’t equate to big changes in the game. Oddly enough it seems like your character is constantly out of breath in the game. Everyone stands there heaving like they have just run the 5K…"

    You can read the entire RYL: Path of the Emperor Review at The Gamers' Temple.

    Reviews
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Boomjack
  • MMOG Symphonies - Not available on GameCube
    Music4Games is reporting that the Video Games Live Tour is being re-organized to expand the number of shows. Track 1: Mario Jumps, Track 2: Doe getting hit in EverQuest 2:

    "Due to the huge success of our first show at the Hollywood Bowl on July 6th, 2005 (over 11,000 in attendance) we are currently restructuring the schedule to include more venues and cities.  As of right now, none of the cities are being canceled... just rescheduled and rearranged to accommodate for more people to be able to experience Video Games Live around North America.  We will be posting our new updated and expanded schedule sometime next week.  Because of the new schedule and timing of the fall and winter season, some of the current outdoor venues may be switched to indoor venues to accommodate both weather and lighting conditions.  Because our show revolves heavily on visuals such as video, lasers, fog, lighting, special effects, etc. these more controllable environments will be something very positive for the show."

    You can read the entire Video Games Live Tour Concert Information at The Official Site.

    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Boomjack
  • Auto Assault Gets Some Lovin' from the Paper Media!
    Heather Newman, tech reporter for the Detroit Free Press, weighs in on the fun of Auto Assault and what AA will mean to the genre. After running down a mutant school bus and suffering a slight reactor fault, she took the time to post this:

    " The game isn't due on the street until fall, but I've gotten a chance to play in the beta test. As reflected by the test, "Auto Assault" is shaping up nicely. While the game doesn't have the emotional hooks of "City of Heroes" or other publishers' best work (think "World of Warcraft"), it might just be enough to pull driving game fans into the online world game market. "

    The rest of the article can be found here.

    News
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Ethec
  • Dungeons and Basements - Ruleset 3.2
    MMORPG.com has posted a Dungeons and Dragons Online Interview featuring David Eckleberry, Lead Systems Designer at Turbine. The virtual dice rolled and the virtual DM yelled:

    "In the second bi-weekly Q&A, David Eckelberry, the Lead Game Systems Designer, answers five questions from Staff Writer David Souza. Within he discusses death, raiding, and much more."

    You can read the entire Dungeons and Dragons Online Interview at MMORPG.com.

    Features, Interviews
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Boomjack
  • MMOs for the People!
    The government of the world's second largest internet market will invest $1.8 billion over 5 years as seed money for 4 internet game development centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sichuan province. There's still no word on 1) whether typing "/chinese" will allow you to buy take-out online in the upcoming games, and 2) if the year of your birth will influence your character's starting stats.

    "The development represented an increase of 18.4 percent over the same period last year in a market that still has a vast potential for further growth, the China Daily reported on July 22. The burgeoning online gaming market proved especially lucrative, with Internet gamers spending some four billion yuan (483 million dollars) on virtual equipment for their online alter-egos in the first six months."

    Check out the entire anti-Fascist State Publication of the People here!

    News
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Ethec
  • Roper? I can't even catch her.
    HellgateRPG Planet has posted a devblog by Bill Roper of Flagship Stuidos covering the recent Comic Con. Comic books and games propogated and the result was a basement dwelling male with pasty white skin who muttered something like this:

    "Although we've been back for a while, I wanted to mention a few memories from this year's Comic Con down in San Diego. We brought a whole crew down, had a lot of meetings with some fine folks in the comic, manga, film, CCG, board gaming, collectibles and action figure industries. Comic Con has really become a celebration of pop culture instead of just comics, so we had a lot to do and see while we were there. It’s day one so Phil Shenk (Character Art Director) and I are raring to go, go, go!"

    You can read the entire Bill Roper Comic Con DevBlog at HellgateRPG Planet.

    Features, Interviews
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Boomjack
  • SOE Goes Down Through the Rabbit Hole
    Andrew Kaplan posted end-of-July comments about what SOE's takeover will mean to MxO's player community. Interestingly, he did not dispel rumors that MxO will become a new expansion for EverQuest players that use one too many hacks and exploits, meet up with Laurence Fishburne, take a pill, and finally see modern-day Norrath as it truly is:

    " The development team has made the transition to the SOE Seattle office. In addition, we are excited to have Paul Chadwick on board to help continue the saga of The Matrix. We have a solid, motivated group. Morale is high and the team is in the process of executing a series of changes that are going to add to an already promising game. "

    You can read the entire Producer's Letter here!

    News
    Mon, Aug 01, 2005
    Ethec
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    The in-laws are over this weekend. The fact that my wife and kids
    are crazy enough to live with me, coupled with the arrival of the
    in-laws should pretty much write the screenplay for the comedy-drama
    you'll be watching on your local Cineplex movie screen next summer.
    TenTonHammer Presents - The MMOG Terminology Guide - by Neddie Seagoon. We're still presenting it, so click the bloody link and read it.

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    Now on to the real world, you can't make this stuff up.

    • Michael Jackson's Album Debuts at 128

      Michael Jackson has an new album?
    • Lennon Lyric Sheet Sells for $1.04 Million

      Imagine.

    • Ensign Crusher Celebrates a Birthday

      No link, I just wanted to type out Ensign Crusher.
    • Woman Sues Denny's Over Toilet Burns

      Taco Bell watches the case intently.
    • Stray Nigerian Cows Face Arrest

      Community watch opens Bovine Phoneline. Cow gangs milk publicity.

    • Lindsay Lohan Cancels European Tour

      Talking car just not as funny as Jerry Lewis.
    • Coca Cola To Release Calorie Burning Drink

      Book burning drink already released in Alabama.
    • NHL Players' Union Boss Steps Down

      "I've ruined hockey. It's all Goodenow." he was heard to say as he left the building.
    • Canada vs Denmark Dispute Hits Google

      Canadians continue to eat Danish patries and Danish hockey teams.
    News
    Fri, Jul 29, 2005
    Ethec
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