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• Going F2P…For Real This Time

  That's right. Everquest II is going free to play, not with separate servers for F2Pers and subscribers. SOE has a full-blown F2P revenue plan in mind for all EQII players. We've got the details for you from MMORPG.com Associate Editor Suzie Ford who spoke with SOE's Dave Georgeson yesterday. Read on!

  Posted on 11/10/2011 by Suzie Ford

• E3 2011 - The 3D Update

  One of the more compelling advances in the MMORPGs that we play is the advent of 3D graphic technology. At E3 2011, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh talked with Everquest 2 Lead Programmer Greg Spence about the recent introduction of 3D technology into the game. Read on to discover more about Everquest 2's 3D Update.

  Posted on 06/30/2011 by Carolyn Koh

• Looking at EQII Extended

  Everquest II Extended, the free to play version of the game, has been up and running for awhile now. MMORPG.com's Phil James takes a look at Everquest II Extended and gives his first impressions of his journey through the F2P version. See what Phil found that was helpful and those things that might hinder one's experiences. Have you played EQ2 Extended? Let us know what you've experienced on our forums.

  Posted on 11/03/2010 by Phil James

• The Quiz: P2P to F2P

  With the announcement earlier this week that Champions Online is headed to free to play, MMORPG.com's Drew Wood has put together a quiz to test your knowledge of some of the more recently 'converted' F2Ps on the market. See how you do and then give us a report on the forums!

  Posted on 10/29/2010 by Drew Wood

• Extended: Things Change

  In his latest column, MMORPG.com writer Phil James takes a look at Everquest 2 Extended. Phil walks readers through character creation and the initial stages of the game. Is EQ2X all its purported to be? Read Phil's article to find out and then let us know of your experiences with Everquest 2 Extended.

  Posted on 10/06/2010 by Phil James

• Is New Halas Really New?

  It has been said that developers have a very short window of opportunity in which to grab a player's attention and, most importantly, to keep it. To that end, MMORPG.com's Phil James has a review of the recently overhauled starter zone in Everquest II. Find out if Phil thinks the reworked starter zone in EQII is enough to capture and retain a player's interest.

  Posted on 08/30/2010 by Phil James

• User interfaces: Does ‘one size’ fit all? Hardly

  In his latest MMORPG.com article, Michael Lafferty discusses the recent changes to the Everquest II user interface, or UI. While acknowledging some nice changes, Michael discovered that many players think that the new version leaves much to be desired. In comments from the players themselves, Michael discovers that one size does NOT fit all. Find out why.

  Posted on 08/20/2010 by Guest Writer

• EQ II Extended Fan Faire Panel

  At last weekend's Sony Online Entertainment Fan Faire, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood sat in on what was probably the most controversial panel during the convention: The panel dealing with the recently announced Everquest II Extended and its free-to-play option. Developers David Georgeson, Rich Waters, Greg Spence and Tony Royce spent time discussing what EQ II Extended is and isn't as well as giving fans time to ask their questions.

  Posted on 08/13/2010 by Jon Wood

• Sometimes You Just Have to Grind It Out

  MMORPG.com columnist Michael Lafferty tackles one of MMO players' biggest complaints: THE GRIND. Michael has discovered that, as his title says, sometimes you just have to grind it. With this in mind, Michael talks to several game developers about the issue. Find out what they have to say about THE GRIND, leveling, starting areas and trying not to make games feel like work.

  Posted on 07/14/2010 by Guest Writer

• Looking at Halas Reborn

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II writer Phil James recently sat down with EverQuest II's Update 56, Halas Reborn. Today, he shares his experiences.

  Posted on 06/04/2010 by Phil James

• Why EQII? Additional Features

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II expert Phil James writes this look at EverQuest II and some of the reasons that people who may have missed the game might want to try it out. Today, he focuses on some of the additional features the game has to offer.

  Posted on 05/25/2010 by Phil James

• Why EQII? Character and Quests

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II expert Phil James writes this look at EverQuest II and some of the reasons that people who may have missed the game might want to try it out. Today, he focuses on some of the character and quest elements.

  Posted on 05/17/2010 by Phil James

• Wishes for EverQuest III - Pt. 2

  MMORPG.com writer Phil James takes some time this week to tackle the idea of an EverQuest III and what he'd want to see done with the world of Norrath.

  Posted on 05/10/2010 by Phil James

• A Look at Sentinel's Fate

  MMORPG.com's Phil James takes a look at the most recent expansion to EverQuest II, letting us know the ups and downs to the latest addition.

  Posted on 04/29/2010 by Phil James

• Will of a Tyrant

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II Reporter Phil James writes this look at the recent Will of a Tyrant update leading up to the game's next expansion, Sentinels of Fate.

  Posted on 01/25/2010 by Phil James

• The Year That Was For EQII

  MMORPG.com Reporter Phil James writes this look back at some of the changes made to SOE's EverQuest II over the last year.

  Posted on 01/06/2010 by Guest Writer

• Looking at Frostfell

  At this festive time of year, MMORPG.com EverQuest II reporter Phil James writes this look at the EverQuest II holiday, Frostfell.

  Posted on 12/20/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff

• Looking Back a Month - November

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II Reporter Phil James writes this look back at the events of the month of November in SOE's EverQuest II.

  Posted on 12/11/2009 by Guest Writer

• User Created Books

  MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Daniel Stull writes this look at the introduction of user created books into the world of Sony Online Entertainment's popular MMO.

  Posted on 05/18/2009 by Daniel Stull

• Elements of Corruption Tour

  MMORPG.com's Stephanie Morrow recently took part in a tour of the revamp of the Lavastorm zone in Sony Online Entertainment's EverQuest II titled Elements of Corruption.

  Posted on 03/11/2009 by Stephanie Morrow

• A Look at The Shadow Odyssey

  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 EQ franchise.

  Posted on 11/19/2008 by Donna Desborough

• Correspondent - Tradeskills and You, Part One

  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.

  Posted on 09/13/2008 by Daniel Stull

• Expansion - The Shadow Odyssey

  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.

  Posted on 08/21/2008 by Carolyn Koh

• Correspondent - Why the Hate

  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.

  Posted on 08/20/2008 by Daniel Stull

• Correspondent - From the Eyes of a Noob

  MMORPG.com Correspondent Daniel Stull files this report gathering information and advice from long-time EverQuest II players and presenting it through the eyes of a new player.

  Posted on 08/04/2008 by Daniel Stull

• Dear Devs: Part Two

  MMORPG.com's Adele Caelia recently submitted some questions from EverQuest II players to the game's developers. Today, we present three more of the company's answers. Remember to check back next week for more.

  Posted on 06/05/2008 by Adele Caelia

• Dear Devs: Player Questions Answered

  MMORPG.com's Adele Caelia recently submitted some questions from EverQuest II players to the game's developers. Today, we present three of the company's answers. Remember to check back next week for more.

  Posted on 05/30/2008 by Adele Caelia

• Rise of Kunark Expansion Review

  Adele Caelia has had an opportunity to explore the new EverQuest II expansion, Rise of Kunark and today shares her impressions of the add-on with you.

  Posted on 12/19/2007 by Adele Caelia

• What Race do I Play - Koada'Dal (High Elves)

  When players first enter EverQuest II one of the very first choices that they have to make is which race to play. With all of the choices available, new players and old alike may have trouble making the decision. Today, Adele Caelia tells us why it's good to play a High Elf in Norrath.

  Posted on 11/29/2007 by Adele Caelia

• Rise of Kunark Creature Feature, Part One of Two

  SOE has provided us with profiles on monsters for the upcoming expansion to Everquest II, Rise of Kunark. In this two-part series we will take a look at five new monsters and Scott Hartsman will answer some of our questions about monster development.

  Posted on 10/18/2007 by Guest Writer

• House Renovation Contest

  A while back, the developers of SOE's EQII held a contest. A little bit like the TV show "Trading Spaces", some players were given the opportunity to have their character's house made over by the devs.

  Posted on 08/17/2007 by Guest Writer

• Legends of Norrath Trading Card Game

  While Staff Writer Carolyn Koh was at the recent SOE Fan Faire, she attended the announcement of the new Legends of Norrath TCG. Expanding the EQ and EQII universe into the realm of the online Trading Card Game, Legends of Norrath should appeal to fans of those games.

  Posted on 08/13/2007 by Carolyn Koh

• E3 Update

  MMORPG.com Writer Carolyn Koh took the time to drop by this year's E3. While there, she looked at a numnber of different games. Today, we present her report on a conversation with Scott Hartsman, the Producer of SOE's EverQuest II.

  Posted on 07/19/2007 by Carolyn Koh

• Zone Overview: Unrest

  Adele Caelia recently attended a preview of the new Unrest zone in EverQuest II. Today, a day after the zone's launch, she presents this overview of this exciting addition to EQII.

  Posted on 03/01/2007 by Guest Writer

• CES 2007: Beyond Echoes of Faydwer

  Carolyn Koh sits down at EverQuest II Senior Producer Scott Hartsman about their new "Estate of Unrest" zone.

  Posted on 01/11/2007 by Carolyn Koh

• Fan Faire Blog, Part Four

  The case of the lost blog entry is solved with Jon's final report.

  Posted on 04/13/2006 by Jon Wood

• Fan Faire Blog, Part Three

  Jon Wood's second to last entry from Atlanta.

  Posted on 04/09/2006 by Jon Wood

• Fan Faire Blog, Part Two

  Jon Wood files another report from Atlanta.

  Posted on 04/08/2006 by Jon Wood

• Fan Faire Blog, Part One

  Jon Wood is on location for the SOE Fan Faire in Atlanta.

  Posted on 04/07/2006 by Jon Wood