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First Impressions of Mines of Moria 11/20/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Matt McLean writes this overview of his first few hours in the new Lord of the Rings Online expansion. Matt McLean
A Look at The Shadow Odyssey 11/19/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com's Donna Desborough has been playing EverQuest II's new expansion Shadow Odyssey which launched yesterday. Today, she gives us her impressions of the latest installment of the EQw franchise. Donna Desborough
Beachhead Zone Overview 11/19/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Alderman writes this quick look at the Beachhead zones in the recent Wrath of the Lich King expansion. James A
Tips for Returning Players 11/17/08 Star Wars Galaxies Our new Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent writes this short article giving a few play tips for players who may have left the game and are planning a return. RJ Hubbard
Is There A Casual Endgame 11/14/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Daniel Hubbell writes this look at the endgame content in Lord of the Rings Online from the perspective of a casual gamer without too much time to dedicate to raiding. Daniel Hubbell
Why I'm Looking Forward to WotLK 11/12/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft player and writer joe Iuliani has been looking forward to Blizzard's Wrath of the Lich King expansion for quite some time and now, only 15 (or fewer) hours before the launch, he writes this article explaining why. Joe Iuliani
The Hunter in a Post-WotLK Raid 11/11/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this article on the usefulness of the Hunter class in a raid after the launch of Wrath of the Lich King. Robert Duckworth
A Look at Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy 10/30/08 Dungeons & Dragons Online News Manager Keith Cross recently had a chance to play through a guided tour of Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy, the next content update for Dungeons and Dragons Online. During the tour he had the opportunity to take a look at some of the game's newest dungeons and try out the new hireling system. Keith Cross
PvP Update Overview 10/29/08 Age of Conan The latest update for Age of Conan is now live, bringing the new PvP Consequence System to the live game, as well as new content and quests, fixes, and more. Funcom has provided an overview of the major new features that have been added, and today we're happy to share that with you. Guest Writer
Mounting Interest 10/28/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Deborah Dietrich writes this article on collecting mounts in Blizzard's monster hit game, World of Warcraft. Deborah Dietrich
A Look at the Red Mage 10/28/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond writes this quick look at the Red Mage job in Square Enix's Final Fantasy XI. Wesley Bond
How to Raid Endgame and Maintain a “Life” 10/27/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Alderman writes this quick guide to balancing your real life with raiding in WoW's endgame. James A
Population Imbalance Issues 10/27/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer online Correspondent Asaf Younsian writes this quick opinion piece throwing in his two cents about the population imbalances in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Asaf Yonsian
Making More Room For Storage 10/23/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Tristain Belisle writes this quick piece giving suggestions to players who might be having a hard time figuring out how to store their in-game stuff. Tristian Belisle
Updates from Around the Web 10/22/08 Star Wars: The Old Republic Yesterday, we learned that BioWare was making Star Wars: The Old Republic. In our announcement feature, we told you that we would continue to follow the story as it developed and so today we bring you this assortment of details from coverage around the web. Jon Wood
KOTOR MMO Officially Official 10/21/08 Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood writes this quick piece concerning the official announcement of the worst kept secret in gaming, the BioWare MMORPG based on the Knights of the Old Republic franchise. Jon Wood
Talking Head Commentary on State of the Game 10/17/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning You've seen the talking heads on CNN, BBC or Fox News, commenting on a speech or a debate. Today, with the release of the first Warhammer Online State of the Game from Mythic Entertainment's Mark Jacobs, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood gives his running commentary along with the letter. Jon Wood
New Features for the Barbarian 10/16/08 Roma Victor MMORPG.com Roma Victor Correspondent Phil Zieg writes this article on additions that RedBedlam has and will make to the barbarians in their roman-themed game. Philip Zieg
Loyalty Points and NPC Factions 10/15/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Sam Guss writes this article giving players a bit of an overview of Loyalty Points in EVE Online, with a focus on some of the NPC factions you might run into. Sam Guss
A Look At The Greenskin Starter Zone 10/15/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Todd Lundberg writes this short introduction to the Greenskin starter zone in Mythic's Warhammer Online. Todd Lundberg
Vanity Pets 10/14/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Deborah Dietrich writes this article discussing Vanity Pets in Blizzard's World of Warcaraft adn what the upcoming expansion might mean for collectors. Deborah Dietrich
BlizzCon Overview 10/14/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox attended BlizzCon over the weekend and today presents us with this overview of the event including announcements from all of your favorite Blizzard games. Richard Cox
What`s Coming in EVE 10/07/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Anthony Thurston writes this article giving us an overview of what we can expect to see coming to CCP`s EVE Online in the near future. Anthony Thurston
Leading By Example 10/06/08 City of Heroes MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Michael Mcnutt writes this article giving players tips on leading a group in NCsoft's superhero game. Michael Mcnutt
Compare and Contrast - Use of IP 10/03/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Asaf Yonsian writes this interesting piece about Mythic's use of the Warhammer IP in an MMO compared to both Turbine and Funcom's handling of their IPs. Asaf Yonsian
Surviving Your First War 10/03/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Sam Guss writes this report on going through his first war with his corporation in EVE Online and offers some handy tips to players who might be in the same situation. Sam Guss
New MMO Based on Otherland Novel Intro Part One 10/01/08 Otherland MMORPG.com news Manager Keith Cross traveled recently to Singapore to learn more about a new MMO being developed by Real U Studios based on the Otherland novel series by author Tad Williams. Today, Keith begins with part one of our introduction to this new game. Keith Cross
Correspondent: In-Game Weddings 09/30/08 Fiesta Online MMORPG.com Fiesta Online Correspondent THomas Watson writes this feature looking at the ability to get married in-game in Outspark's F2P title. Thomas Watson
Correspondent - Salvaging Guide 09/29/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this guide for Salvagers in CCP's EVE Online. Andrew Wallace
Correspondent - Outfit System Overview 09/29/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Malcom Calivar has written this report discussing the outfit system that makes it possible for LotRO players to change their appearances both in the facial models and in terms of gear. Malcom Calivar
Correspondent - A Look At The Beastmaster 09/26/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Wesley Bond takes a look at the Beastmaster class in the MMO chapter of the Final Fantasy franchise. Wesley Bond
Correspondent - Woodcutter's Guide 09/26/08 Runescape MMORPG.com Correspondent Mike Balent writes this guide for woodcutters in the popular game, Runescape. Mike Balent
Correspondent - Rogue Guide 09/25/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Wood writes this guide for would-be Rogues in Blizzard`s World of Warcraft. James Wood
Correspondent: So You've Decided to Play a Goblin Shaman? 09/25/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent David Beamer writes this introductory article for WAR players who choose to start life as a Goblin Shaman. David Beamer
Correspondent - Public Quests, A Breath of Fresh Air 09/24/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Todd Lundberg writes this articles giving his opinions on the concept of public quests in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online. Todd Lundberg
Correspondent: Gold Earning Guide 09/23/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Rutherford writes this article giving players advice on making money in Blizzard's colossal hit game. Rob Rutherford
Correspondent - A Pirate's Life for Me 09/23/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Richard Morris writes this new article talking about the benefits of pirating in CCP's space-based sandbox game. Rick Morris
A Guide to Playing the Chosen 09/22/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Onine Corresponsent Lou Rossi writes this guide to playing Destruction's Chosen class in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Lou Rossi
Correspondent - September Update 09/22/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com FFXI Correspondent Tristain Belisle writes this overview of what's new to the game this month in Square Enix's Fainal Fantasy XI. Tristian Belisle
Correspondent - Fiesta Online Overview 09/21/08 Fiesta Online MMORPG.com Fiesta Online Correspondent Thomas Watson writes this article giving us an overivew of advancement in Outspark's F2P MMO. Thomas Watson
Opinions on Customization 09/20/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Jean-Francois Doyon writes this article giving his own opinion of the customiztion in Funcom's flagship title. Jean-François Doyon
The Battleground Arathi Basin 09/18/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this new guide for WoW's Arathi Basin battleground. Robert Duckworth
Breaking News: Godager Resigns 09/17/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com has learned that Age of Conan Producer and Game Director Gaute Godager has resigned his post with Funcom. His replacement, Craig Morrison previously held the same position on Funcom`s Anarchy Online. Jon Wood
Correspondent Septermber Overview 09/17/08 City of Heroes MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Michael Mcnutt writes this overview of the most recent happenings in the world of City of Heroes / City of Villains including some tips for Issue 12 and a look ahead at Issue 13. Michael Mcnutt
Correspondent - A Look at Factional Warfare 09/16/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this overview of the factional warfare that was brought into the popular sci-fi game with the Empyrean Age expansion. Andrew Wallace
The Precious Stones of the Forgotten Temple Patch Overview 09/16/08 Cabal Online Last Week, we published a video highlighting a new dungeon being added in Cabal Online's most recent Precious Stones of the Forgotten Temple update. Today, we bring you an overview of what players can expect in the patch coming on September 18th. Guest Writer
Correspondent - Monster Player vs. Player Overivew 09/15/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Malcom Calivar has written this overview to the monster player vs. player system, the alternative to standard PvP, in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. Malcom Calivar
Correspondent - Tradeskills and You, Part One 09/13/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Daniel Stull has written this introductory article to a continuing series on the tradeskills system in Sony Online Entertainment's EverQuest II. Daniel Stull
Switchblade for Age of Conan Interview 09/11/08 Age of Conan Have you ever wondered what the XBox 360 version of Age of Conan might handle like? Well, the folks at Blue Orb have released Switchblade, a free program that allows players to get into Hyboria using naught but a 360 controller. In this presentation, the guys tell us about the functions and availability of the product. Keith Cross
Correspondent - What's to Come in Patch 3.0 09/11/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Alex Howells writes this story about Patch 3.0, the lead-in update for the newest expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Alex Howells
Correspondent: Classes Overview 09/10/08 Tabula Rasa MMORPG.com Tabula Rasa Correspondent Matt Favale writes this long overdue overview of the class structure in NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. matt favale
Hands-On Report 09/09/08 Aion MMORPG.com`s Community Manager Richard Cox writes this article on his hands-on experience with NCsoft`s highly anticipated MMORPG, Aion. Richard Cox
Correspondent: Tier One Scenarios Overview 09/09/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent writes this article giving an overview of the three different Tier 1 scenarios available in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online. Tom Giblin
Correspondent - The Three Spheres of Telon 09/08/08 Vanguard: Saga of Heroes MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Warren Bennett writes this quick look overview of the three spheres of character experience in the game; Adventuring, Crafting and Diplomacy. Warren Bennett
Age of Expansion Timeliine (536 AC to 593 AC) 09/08/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn The folks over at The Chronicles of Spellborn have updated their site with another in their timeline installments, letting players know some of the history surrounding the game wrold. today's timeline covers the years 536 AC to 593 AC. Guest Writer
Correspondent - A Look at Gear in WoW 09/07/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Ricky Turner writes this article about the importance of gear in Activision / Blizzard's record shattering MMORPG, World of Warcraft. Richard Turner
Correspondent - The End of What's to Come 09/06/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Dustin Onesti writes this report on his experiences in and around the Book 14 unlock event. Dustin
Correspondent - Necromancer Guide 09/05/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Michael DeHart writes this guide to the Necromancer class in Funcom's Age of Conan. Michael DeHart
Correspondent - Surviving Nocturnal Sonata 09/04/08 Sword of the New World Chris Illingworth, our Sword of the New World Correspondent, writes this new article reviewing some of the new features and tweaks to old features that come along with the game's Nocturnal Sonata update. Chris Illingworth
PAX Dungeon Runners Update 09/03/08 Dungeon Runners MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh was at the recent Penny Arcade Expo and dropped by to speak with Alan Dunkin of DUngeon Runners. In thsi report, she tells us about the game and the upcoming Chunk #4 Update. Carolyn Koh
Basic Crafting Guide 09/03/08 World of Warcraft New MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Jackson pens this basic crafting guide for World of Warcraft, giving tips on some of the best ways to go about making your character the best damned tailor or jeweler or anything else thayt they can be! James Jackson
The First Rule of Star Wars Galaxies PvP 09/02/08 Star Wars Galaxies MMORPG.com Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent Jef Reahard writes this article discussiong the lack of attention that the PvP system in SOE's Star Wars Galaxies has received and why PvP should have been an integral part of the game. Jef Reahard
Correspondent - Bringing Back "Guild Life" 09/01/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Warhammer Online Correspondent Bao Huynh writes this article about the importance of guilds in MMOs and why he believes that WAR will return them to their former glory. Bao Huynh
Correspondent - Quests for the Gil Seeker 08/29/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Herbie Grate writes this guide for players looking to make a quick buck (or gil as the case may be)in FFXI. Herbie Grate
Correspondent - A Look at Housing 08/28/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com LotRO Correspondent Matt McLean writes this article overview of the housing system in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. Matt McLean
Correspondent - Exploration in AoC 08/27/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Ag of Conan Correspondent Jean Francois Doyon writes this article about his dissapointment with the exploration factor in Funcom's MMO. Jean-François Doyon
Correspondent - Examining Vanguard PvP 08/26/08 Vanguard: Saga of Heroes MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Jei Anderson pens this article about his experiences with the PvP system (or lack thereof) in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Jei Anderson
Correspondent - The Lore Behind the Armies 08/25/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Tom Giblin pens this look at the lore behind the armies that will appear in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Tom Giblin
Leipzig - Content, DX 10 and Expansion 08/22/08 Age of Conan In this video interview preview, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood discusses some of the information given at a recent Leipzig presentation on Age of Conan. The article includes information on content,DX 10 and a just-announced upcoming expansion. Jon Wood
Correspondent - Introduction 08/22/08 Citadel of Sorcery Citadel of Sorcery Correspondent Mike Balent pens this article that introduces players who may not be familiar with the game to the differences between CoS and other MMOs. Mike Balent
Expansion - The Shadow Odyssey 08/21/08 EverQuest II MMORPG writer Carolyn Koh was at the recent SOE Fan Faire where a new expansion was officially announced for the well known game. Today, Carolyn files this report, giving us a few details about The Shadow Odyssey. Carolyn Koh
Correspondent - WoW Battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch 08/21/08 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article giving some details and tricks for the Warsong Gulch Battleground in WoW. Robert Duckworth
Correspondent - Why the Hate 08/20/08 EverQuest II EverQuest II Correspondent and relative newcomer to the game Daniel Stull writes this second article about some of the EQII hate and SOE hate responses garnered by his previous article. Daniel Stull
Correspondent - Trying to make a Difference 08/19/08 Aion Kenneth Tarre, our new Aion Correspondent, has written this introductory article about the upcoming NCsoft MMORPG. Kenneth Tarre
Gen Con Overview - Module 8 08/15/08 Dungeons & Dragons Online MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox writes this preview article, giving you and overview of the interview and letting you know what to expect when the GenCon video hits the site! In our first preview article, Cox talks about the team's interview with Turbine about Module 8 in DDO. Richard Cox
Gen Con Overview 08/15/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox writes this preview article, giving you and overview of the interview and letting you know what to expect when the GenCon video hits the site! This time around, it's EVE Online. Richard Cox
Correspondent - Bots in Silkroad 08/14/08 Silkroad Online New Silkroad Correspondent Lewis Buckley pens this article about his experiences with and opinions of the bot problem that exists in Silkroad Online. Lewis Buckley
Deity Beasts 08/14/08 Myth War 2 The good people at Myth War II have provided us with this overview of the Deity Beasts available in their game. At the same time, they've provided us with some interesating concept art to accompany it. Guest Writer