There are many barriers barring players from successful entry into their favorite MMOs. Who would have thought, however, that "free" or "free to play" would be one of them? Check out today's Devil's Advocate to see why we think that free sometimes IS a barrier. Leave us your thoughts in the comments.Posted Apr 18, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
There are arguably many lessons that we can learn in our journeys through the MMOs we play. In "The Raider's Companion", folks learn the ins and outs of the raiding life. In today's Devil's Advocate, we examine some of those lessons. Check it out and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments.Posted Apr 4, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
There is no question that Blizzard's World of Warcraft has had a profound effect on all MMOs since its launch. We call it the WoW Effect and have some thoughts to share about it. Read more of The Devil's Advocate and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.Posted Mar 21, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
Being -in- the MMO we love is probably the best part but there are times when the MMO carries itself outside of the game but that keeps us involved. See what we've got to say about the meta-game in today's Devil's Advocate and then let us know what you think.Posted Mar 9, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
There is this notion among players that free-for-all PvP is a necessary and, indeed critical, component of the mythical "sandbox" game. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at that notion and analyze whether or not that's a fair expectation. Check it out!Posted Feb 22, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
There are many ways that our games employ the idea of exclusion, wrongly so in most cases. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at what exclusion is and how we and the folks who make our games can work together to be more inclusive. Check it out!Posted Feb 8, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
Player retention, particularly in today's overcrowded MMO market, is something that developers and publishers wrestle with constantly. In our latest Devil's Advocate, we take a look at player retention, what it is and what is going to become. Check it out!Posted Jan 25, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
Perceptions shape the world in which we live and are ofttimes unalterable, or so we believe. However, in today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at how new information can sometimes change how we perceive things and help us change our way of seeing them. Read on and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.Posted Jan 11, 2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
Ah yes. The old real money transaction discussion is once again raising its knobby head here at MMORPG.com. In today's Devil's Advocate, we wonder why people bother in the first place. See if you agree and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.Posted Dec 28, 2011 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
In today's Devil's Advocate column, we take a look at the increasingly annoying regional restrictions that many MMOs today employ including *gasps* Star Wars: The Old Republic. See if we're on the mark with this and then let us know what you think in the comments.Posted Dec 14, 2011 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
The prevailing opinion is that most games made with younger gamers in mind are somehow less professionally made and less engaging than games made for older audiences. In today's Devil's Advocate column, we take that opinion head on and offer an opposing view. Read on and then let us know what you think.Posted Nov 29, 2011 by William Murphy
In our latest Devil's Advocate column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at one of the hottest topics in the MMO universe: The F2P market. While it appears an unstoppable juggernaut, Bill doesn't think the F2P trend will last. Find out why and then let us know what you think in the comments.Posted Nov 10, 2011 by William Murphy
In the latest Devil's Advocate column, MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton takes umbrage at the notion that free players in converted MMO such as Lord of the Rings Online are somehow "toxic" and unwelcome by those who are either premium members or former subscribers. Check out Mike's ideas about the non-toxicity of free players in our latest Devil's Advocate column and then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comments.Posted Oct 6, 2011 by Michael Bitton
There is no question that the Asian MMO market is storming Western shores with a vengeance. Prevailing wisdom here is, however, less than charitable to most games coming out of Asia. In today's Devil's Advocate, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy argues the opposing viewpoint and suggests that Asian MMOs are categorically NOT bad. Read on and then lend your voice to the discussion in the comments.Posted Sep 21, 2011 by William Murphy
Every week, the MMORPG.com staff takes a look at a controversial issue facing MMO communities and players today. We try to present what is ofttimes seen as "the flip side of the coin" and take an edgier stance. This week, Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller takes a look at the notion that World of Warcraft somehow ruined all MMOs from its inception forward. Read on and then present your comments!Posted Sep 7, 2011 by Garrett Fuller
Many MMOs "require" the Holy Trinity in order to complete end-game content. It's been a hot topic of discussion among players for a long time, most players calling for its banishment. In today's Devil's Advocate, MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton begs to differ and says that there's nothing wrong with the Holy Trinity and that those in opposition to it are all wet. Check it out and then leave your thoughts in the comments.Posted Sep 1, 2011 by Michael Bitton
In today's Devil's Advocate, MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford takes a look at cash auctions and opines that they are not only good for buyers and sellers, but that they are also good for gaming and developers. Check it out and then leave a comment or two when you're finished!Posted Aug 24, 2011 by Suzie Ford
In this week's argumentative take on issues facing the MMO Industry, Drew Wood dives into the hype and fizzle of SOE's Universe Online. In The Devil's Advocate, Drew posits something quite bold: DCUO will soon see a comeback.Posted Aug 10, 2011 by Drew Wood
The Devil's Advocate has returned and in this week's installment, MMORPG.com's own Drew Wood is slipping on the horns and cloven hooves to take on an argument that's been echoed for the last three years: Warhammer Online's level of success. See what Drew has to say about Warhammer and dive in to let us know what you think.Posted Aug 3, 2011 by Drew Wood
In today's Devil's Advocate column, MMORPG.com's Drew Wood dons his horns and picks up his sharpened pitchfork to take on the (seemingly) age-old argument that browser-based titles aren't worthy of inclusion in the MMO genre. See why Drew thinks that that assessment is all wet and then leap into the discussion to voice your opinion.Posted Jul 27, 2011 by Drew Wood
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