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Video Interview with AoC Composer
Posted on 05/16/2008 by Jon Wood
While attending a launch event in Oslo, Norway, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to speak with Knut Avenstroup Haugen, the composer of the Age of Conan soundtrack.
New Conan Screens
Posted on 05/15/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks at Funcom have provided us with new screenshots from Age of Conan, the highly anticipated new MMO that will open its doors on May 20th.
Building a Guild City
Posted on 05/12/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks at Age of Conan have provided us with this new developer journal on the guild cities system.
Developer Profile - Per Storløkkenn
Posted on 05/08/2008 by Guest Writer
Every month, the folks from Funcom provide us with a new developer profile Q&A, telling us just a little bit more about the people behind Age of Conan. This time around, it's Per Storløkkenn, a Gameplay Designer.
Beta Concerns Q&A
Posted on 05/07/2008 by Jon Wood
Last week, we spoke to Funcom’s Age of Conan Product Director Jorgen Tharaldsen about the company’s decision to hold an Open Beta through the subscription-based website Fileplanet. Now that the Fileplanet Beta is underway, a number of player concerns have arisen about the game’s performance and potential launch problems. This week, Tharaldsen speaks once more with MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood, Speaking to some of the concerns that have been raised by our readers.
Beta Preview... Preview
Posted on 05/01/2008 by Jon Wood
On this first day of un-embargoed goodness for Funcom's Age of Conan, Managing Editor Jon Wood shares his initial impressions of the very early stages of the game.
Product Director Speaks on Fileplanet Open Beta
Posted on 04/29/2008 by Jon Wood
Funcom Product Director Jorgen Tharaldsen speaks to MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood about the Fileplanet Open Beta. In this interview, Tharaldsen addresses a number of the rumors that have circulated since the Open Beta announcement.
Area Overview: Tortage Island Travel Guide
Posted on 03/03/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks from Funcom's Age of Conan have been kind enough to provide us with this interesting and entertaining non-exclusive Tortage Island Travel Guide.
Beastiary - Vengeful Mummy and Scaleskin Lizard
Posted on 02/29/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks from Age of Conan have provided us with these two beastiary entries which originally appeared in an AoC newsletter.
Developer Profile - Helene Johnsen
Posted on 02/28/2008 by Guest Writer
Every month, we profile a different member of the Funcom development team. This month, Helene Johnsen answers our questions. Helene is a Content designer on Age of Conan.

Interviews

Video Interview with AoC Composer
Posted on 05/16/2008 by Jon Wood
While attending a launch event in Oslo, Norway, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to speak with Knut Avenstroup Haugen, the composer of the Age of Conan soundtrack.
Developer Profile - Per Storløkkenn
Posted on 05/08/2008 by Guest Writer
Every month, the folks from Funcom provide us with a new developer profile Q&A, telling us just a little bit more about the people behind Age of Conan. This time around, it's Per Storløkkenn, a Gameplay Designer.
Beta Concerns Q&A
Posted on 05/07/2008 by Jon Wood
Last week, we spoke to Funcom’s Age of Conan Product Director Jorgen Tharaldsen about the company’s decision to hold an Open Beta through the subscription-based website Fileplanet. Now that the Fileplanet Beta is underway, a number of player concerns have arisen about the game’s performance and potential launch problems. This week, Tharaldsen speaks once more with MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood, Speaking to some of the concerns that have been raised by our readers.
Product Director Speaks on Fileplanet Open Beta
Posted on 04/29/2008 by Jon Wood
Funcom Product Director Jorgen Tharaldsen speaks to MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood about the Fileplanet Open Beta. In this interview, Tharaldsen addresses a number of the rumors that have circulated since the Open Beta announcement.
Developer Profile - Helene Johnsen
Posted on 02/28/2008 by Guest Writer
Every month, we profile a different member of the Funcom development team. This month, Helene Johnsen answers our questions. Helene is a Content designer on Age of Conan.
Developer Profile: Sigbjørn “Siggy” Galåen
Posted on 02/01/2008 by Guest Writer
Every month, we feature a new member of Funcom's Age of Conan team in the form of a Developer Profile. This month, it's Sigbjørn “Siggy” Galåen, the Technical Art Director for Age of Conan.
AoC Blog Kicks Off!
Posted on 01/15/2008 by Guest Writer
Yesterday, an entry from designer Jason Stone kicked off our official Age of Conan developer blogs. Today, Stone returns with another entry.
Hands-On Report
Posted on 12/14/2007 by Keith Cross
Recently, News Manager Keith Cross had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco for a hands-on demonstration of Funcom's upcoming MMORPG, Age of Conan. The experience was under embargo until today, so today he files his report.
Developer Profile: Tomasz Przechodzki
Posted on 11/30/2007 by Guest Writer
Every month, we feature a new member of Funcom's Age of Conan team in the form of a Developer Profile. This month it's Tomaz Przechodzki, a rendering programmer on the project.
Developer Profile - Elliott Kingdon
Posted on 11/06/2007 by Guest Writer
Each month, MMORPG.com brings you a profile of one of the developers working on Funcom's Age of Conan. This month, it's Loremaster Elliott Kingdon who answers our questions.
Developer Profile: Joel Bylos
Posted on 09/27/2007 by Guest Writer
Each month, to coincide with the release of the Age of Conan Newsletter, MMORPG.com brings you a profile of one of the developers working on Funcom's Age of Conan. This month, it's Quest Designer Joel Bylos who answers our questions.
Developer Profile Q&A
Posted on 06/28/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, we continue our series of Developer Profile Q&As where we take a more in-depth look at one of the people working on Funcom's Age of Conan. This week, we're talking to Orjan "Mathis" Tvedt, the Service & Quality Assurance Senior Manager for AoC.
Developer Profile Interview With Morten Sorlie
Posted on 05/31/2007 by Guest Writer
Our series of developer profiles from Funcom, the company behind the upcoming Age of Conan, continues today with answers from Morten Sorlie, the game's Audio Director.
Interview with Mats Remman
Posted on 03/29/2007 by Garrett Fuller
Mats Remman from Funcom answers questions from our own Garrett Fuller about his job, his game, and life in the industry.
Developer Focus: Jason Stone
Posted on 02/22/2007 by Garrett Fuller
Funcom Developer Jason Stone stops by to answer Garrett Fuller's questions about live, work and the games industry in this Developer Focus interview.
An Interview with Didrik Tollefsen
Posted on 01/29/2007 by Garrett Fuller
Garrett Fuller had a chance to get to know Funcom's Didrik Tollefsen, the Art Director for Age of Conan.
Interview with Thomas Wollbekk
Posted on 12/27/2006 by Garrett Fuller
Garrett Fuller sits down with Funcom World Designer Thomas Wollbekk.
Dev Profile: Heidi Schmidt
Posted on 11/23/2006 by Garrett Fuller
Heidi Schmidt is a Content Developer for Funcom's Age of Conan. What does that mean? Why, she's the keeper of the lore!
Craig Morrison, CM
Posted on 10/31/2006 by Garrett Fuller
We chat with a community manager on Funcom's Age of Conan.
Dev Profile: Ole Herbjørnsen
Posted on 10/14/2006 by Garrett Fuller
Ole Herbjørnsen is the Lead Designer of Age of Conan. Today, we run his developer profile.
Interview, Part Two
Posted on 10/14/2005 by Dana Massey
Game Director Gaute Godager arrives with the second half of our two part look inside this exciting title.
Exclusive Interview, Part One
Posted on 09/02/2005 by Dana Massey
In the first part of a two part interview, Funcon's Terri Perkins discusses their second big MMORPG project: Age of Conan.

Media

New Conan Screens
Posted on 05/15/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks at Funcom have provided us with new screenshots from Age of Conan, the highly anticipated new MMO that will open its doors on May 20th.
GDC Screenshots
Posted on 02/28/2008 by Guest Writer
While at the Game Developer's Conference, the guys from Funcom provided us with these thirteen new screenshots of their upcoming MMORPG, Age of Conan.
Art Book Preview - Pictish Weapons
Posted on 02/12/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we present this overview of art detailing some of the Pictish weapons.
Press Event Q&A Videos 3 & 4
Posted on 02/11/2008 by Guest Writer
During their recent press event, the guys from Funcom's Age of Conan sat down to answer some questions from the press.
Art Book Preview: Vanaheim Armor
Posted on 02/06/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we present this overview of art detailing some of the Vanaheim armor.
Press Event Q&A Videos
Posted on 02/05/2008 by Guest Writer
During their recent press event, the guys from Funcom's Age of Conan sat down to answer some questions from the press.
Art Book Preview: Atlantian Armor
Posted on 02/04/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we present this overview of art detailing some of the Atlantian weapons and Armor.
Art Book Preview: Cimmerian Armor
Posted on 01/30/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we look at art representing Cimmerian armor.
Art Book Preview: Tortage
Posted on 01/28/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we look at art representing the disreputable Tortage.
Art Book Preview - Stygia
Posted on 01/22/2008 by Guest Writer
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we present this overview of art from the in-game area known as Stygia.
Art Book Preview - Cimmeria
Posted on 01/21/2008 by Jon Wood
While in Norway, MMORPG.com was provided with samples from the Age of Conan Art Book. Today, we present this overview of art from the in-game area known as Cimmeria.
CES Screenshots
Posted on 01/11/2008 by Guest Writer
Carolyn Koh is at CES in las Vegas. Yesterday, she had the opportunity to sit down and talk to the Funcom crew about their upcoming MMORPG, Age of Conan. While she was there, they provided her with fourteen screenshots.They may not be exclusive to MMORPG.com, but they sure are nice looking.
Exclusive Trailer
Posted on 12/02/2005 by Dana Massey
In an exclusive to MMORPG.com we see a video of "Acheron ruins complex on the island of Tortage".

General Article

Area Overview: Tortage Island Travel Guide
Posted on 03/03/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks from Funcom's Age of Conan have been kind enough to provide us with this interesting and entertaining non-exclusive Tortage Island Travel Guide.
Beastiary - Vengeful Mummy and Scaleskin Lizard
Posted on 02/29/2008 by Guest Writer
The folks from Age of Conan have provided us with these two beastiary entries which originally appeared in an AoC newsletter.
Press Event Report - Part Three
Posted on 01/23/2008 by Jon Wood
Last week, Managing Editor Jon Wood traveled to Norway to visit the studios of Funcom's Age of Conan. Today, he presents part three of his report, looking at raiding, city building and sieging.
Press Event Report Part Two
Posted on 01/22/2008 by Jon Wood
Last week, Managing Editor Jon Wood traveled to Norway to visit the studios of Funcom's Age of Conan. Today, he presents part two of his report with a heavy focus on weather and mounted combat.
Press Event Report Part One
Posted on 01/21/2008 by Jon Wood
Last week, Managing Editor Jon Wood traveled to Norwayh to visit the studios of Funcom's Age of Conan. Today, he shares the experience and information on the ESRB Rating, Crafting, Sound and more.
Four Classes Merged Into Two
Posted on 01/19/2008 by Jon Wood
Managing Editor Jon Wood is in Oslo visiting the Age of Conan developers at Funcom where he has learned that the 14 Age of Conan classes have been folded down to 12 as four classes are merged into two.
Dark Horse Comics: All About Conan
Posted on 03/02/2007 by Garrett Fuller
At the New York Comic Con, News Editor Garrett Fuller took a moment to talk to Dark Horse Comics, the folks who are doing the most recent incarnation of Conan, so if you're one of those folks who isn't sure about the lore of this IP, you should check this out!
CES 2007 Preview
Posted on 01/16/2007 by Carolyn Koh
Carolyn Koh had a chance at this year's CES in Las Vegas to sit down in front of Funcom's upcoming title Age of Conan to get a hands on peek at the highly anticipated MMORPG.

Age of Conan

Developer: Funcom
Genre: Fantasy
Status: Development (est. release 05/20/08)
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Website: http://www.ageofconan.com

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Latest Age of Conan News

Video Interview with AoC Composer

May 16, 2008

While attending a launch event in Oslo, Norway, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to speak with Knut Avenstroup Haugen, the composer of the Age of Conan soundtrack.

New Conan Images

May 15, 2008

The folks at Funcom have provided us with new screenshots from Age of Conan, the highly anticipated new MMO that will open its doors on May 20th.

One Million Sign Up for Beta

May 13, 2008

Funcom has announced that more than one million people have signed up for the Age of Conan beta and that there have been over five million visitors to the Age of Conan official site.