In The List this week, MMORPG.com Managing Editor takes a look at five games that really deserve more attention from MMO fans. The list is both nostalgic and perhaps just a bit controversial. See if you agree with Bill's choices of MMOs that deserve our attention, then leave us a couple thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 09/06/2011 by William MurphyOne of the perennial arguments amongst MMO gamers is the one that centers around Theme Park vs Sandbox games. Proponents of one or the other draw battle lines and argue vehemently that "theirs is the best type" of MMO. In today's Player Perspectives, MMORPG.com columnist Isabelle Parsley takes a look at these two MMO types. She's got a lot to say about them so be sure to check out her article. Leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 02/25/2011 by Isabelle ParsleyCrafting is a make it or break it proposition for many MMO players. A good crafting system can keep a player involved for years. A bad one can chase them out very quickly. In The List this week, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy takes a look at several MMOs that he thinks set the standard for all that's right in crafting. Check it out and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments below.
Posted on 02/02/2011 by William MurphyIn The List this week, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy gives a nod to five MMOs that he feels are truly underappreciated by most of the fans of the genre. He's got a few thoughts about what makes these games so special and why you may want to try them out. Check out The List and then add any games you think are underappreciated in the comments below.
Posted on 01/18/2011 by William MurphyThe month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we feature the 2010 Game of the Year.
Posted on 01/14/2011 by Jon WoodNo, it's not a quiz about Bill Murphy but it is based on his latest list of the worst MMO launches in recent memory. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood took inspiration from The List and created questions for each of the games mentioned plus a few extras. See how you do in The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition and let us know in the comments below.
Posted on 01/05/2011 by Drew WoodMMORPG.com writer Adam Tingle continues his adventures in Darkfall with Survivor Guy: Darkfall Edition #3. In the first installment, Adam took his first tottering steps in Darkfall. In the second, he got his bearings aligned and began questing and feeling not-quite-so-n00bish. Now we come to part three of Adam's continuing adventures. Check it out and then leave us a comment or two below.
Posted on 12/28/2010 by Adam TingleMMORPG.com's Survivor Guy, Adam Tingle, started his latest write up earlier this week by taking a look at Aventurine Studios' sandbox title, Darkfall. Adam continues his adventures in Darkfall Online...or not. You won't want to miss Adam's adventures this week. Be sure to let us know what you think of Survivor Guy: Darkfall Edition #2 by commenting below.
Posted on 12/16/2010 by Adam TingleNow that MMORPG.com's Survivor Guy, Adam Tingle, has completed his series on Mortal Online, it is high time to take on another sandbox title, Darkfall Online. Adam regales our readers with his great storytelling as he ventured into the Darkfall world. Check it out and then let us know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Posted on 12/14/2010 by Adam TingleThe List this week focuses on our favorite MMOs and the learning curves employed. How long it takes a player to pick up and play a game largely determines how long their tenure will be. Find out which games MMORPG.com's Bill Muphy thinks make it tough on the newest players and then add your thoughts on the forums!
Posted on 09/28/2010 by William MurphyIn this week's list, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at past and present winners of MMORPG.com's Most Anticipated Game awards to see if, in hindsight, those much looked for games lived up to the hype.
Posted on 05/20/2009 by Jon WoodMichael Hampden spoke to the developers of Darkfall.
Posted on 05/09/2006 by Michael HampdenTasos Flambouras, Darkfall's Associate Producer, checks in to talk about "Conquer the Seas," Darkfall's first expansion pack.
Posted on 11/27/2009 by Garrett FullerRecently, MMORPG.com blogger Paragus interviewed six alliance leaders in Aventurine's Darkfall. Each of them was asked: "What do you think are Darkfall's biggest issues right now?" Today, Aventurine's Tasos Flambouras responds to each issue.
Posted on 04/15/2009 by Guest WriterRecently, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood had the opportunity to ask a few questions of Aventurine's Tasos Flambouras about their upcoming MMORPG, Darkfall Online.
Posted on 02/13/2009 by Jon WoodRecently, MMORPG.com had the opportunity to ask a number of questions of Darkfall's Tasos Flambouras about the length of time that the game has been in development, the beta process and release schedule.
Posted on 12/04/2008 by Jon WoodAssociate Producer Tasos Flambouras answers our questions in this new Q&A.
Posted on 11/30/2006 byTasos Flambouras - as helped by his team - goes in depth.
Posted on 01/26/2006 by Dana MasseyRichard Duffek and the MMORPG.com community ask a few questions of the developer team for Darkfall.
Posted on 05/04/2005 by Richard CoxAventurine has released a new video for their often talked about and sometimes controversial upcoming MMORPG Darkfall Online.
Posted on 09/02/2008 by Guest WriterWe get five new images from Darkfall.
Posted on 11/30/2006 by Dana MasseyWe get a peek at naval combat and much more in advance of E3.
Posted on 05/08/2006 by Dana MasseyTo go with our Q&A, we have ten images from Darkfall.
Posted on 01/26/2006 by Dana MasseyMMORPG.com's Jeffery Hargrove writes this account of his guild's first 24 hours on NA-1, the first server launched by Aventuring in North America for its controversial PvP MMO Darkfall Online
Posted on 08/03/2009 by Jeffery HargroveMMORPG.com first time Correspondent Jeffery Hargrove writes this look at the first free expansion to Aventurine's controversial MMO, Darkfall Online.
Posted on 07/28/2009 by Jeffery HargroveMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Andy Cormier takes a look at some of the current issues that are present in Aventurine's sandbox MMORPG, Darkfall.
Posted on 05/07/2009 by Andy CormierMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Kelly Price writes this article talking about how a player can go from preferring PvE aspects of MMOs to liking one of the most hardcore MMOs currently available.
Posted on 05/05/2009 by Kelly PriceMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Megan Clark writes this overview of the changes in Darkfall's April 24th patch, highlighting the good, the bad and the mundane
Posted on 04/29/2009 by Megan ClarkMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Andy Cormier writes this first in his ten part overview of what Aventurine's sandbox MMO is all about.
Posted on 04/17/2009 by Guest WriterThe folks over at Aventurine have released an update on the progress of their pre-launch test, telling us that improvements have been made and that another round of invites should be going out.
Posted on 01/26/2009 by Jon WoodAventurine's Tasos Flambouras has released a short statement regarding the issues facing the sandbox game on launch day.
Posted on 02/26/2009 by Guest WriterAccording to a statement issued earlier today on the Darkfall forums, the Non Disclosure Agreement for teh game's beta has been lifted. Tasos Flambouras addressed this issue and others in a letter to the game's community.
Posted on 02/18/2009 by Guest WriterMMORPG.com manging Editor Jon Wood looks at today's announcement that Darkfall has delayed its launch until February 25th, adding his own commentary to the news.
Posted on 01/15/2009 by Jon WoodThe month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we feature the 2010 Game of the Year.
Posted on 01/14/2011 by Jon WoodMMORPG.com is pleased to announce the winner of the 2008 Reader's Choice Award for most Anticipated Game of 2008.
Posted on 01/12/2009 by Jon WoodOne of the perennial arguments amongst MMO gamers is the one that centers around Theme Park vs Sandbox games. Proponents of one or the other draw battle lines and argue vehemently that "theirs is the best type" of MMO. In today's Player Perspectives, MMORPG.com columnist Isabelle Parsley takes a look at these two MMO types. She's got a lot to say about them so be sure to check out her article. Leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 02/25/2011 by Isabelle ParsleyCrafting is a make it or break it proposition for many MMO players. A good crafting system can keep a player involved for years. A bad one can chase them out very quickly. In The List this week, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy takes a look at several MMOs that he thinks set the standard for all that's right in crafting. Check it out and then weigh in with your thoughts in the comments below.
Posted on 02/02/2011 by William MurphyIn The List this week, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy gives a nod to five MMOs that he feels are truly underappreciated by most of the fans of the genre. He's got a few thoughts about what makes these games so special and why you may want to try them out. Check out The List and then add any games you think are underappreciated in the comments below.
Posted on 01/18/2011 by William MurphyNo, it's not a quiz about Bill Murphy but it is based on his latest list of the worst MMO launches in recent memory. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood took inspiration from The List and created questions for each of the games mentioned plus a few extras. See how you do in The Quiz: Bill Murphy Edition and let us know in the comments below.
Posted on 01/05/2011 by Drew WoodMMORPG.com writer Adam Tingle continues his adventures in Darkfall with Survivor Guy: Darkfall Edition #3. In the first installment, Adam took his first tottering steps in Darkfall. In the second, he got his bearings aligned and began questing and feeling not-quite-so-n00bish. Now we come to part three of Adam's continuing adventures. Check it out and then leave us a comment or two below.
Posted on 12/28/2010 by Adam TingleMMORPG.com's Survivor Guy, Adam Tingle, started his latest write up earlier this week by taking a look at Aventurine Studios' sandbox title, Darkfall. Adam continues his adventures in Darkfall Online...or not. You won't want to miss Adam's adventures this week. Be sure to let us know what you think of Survivor Guy: Darkfall Edition #2 by commenting below.
Posted on 12/16/2010 by Adam TingleNow that MMORPG.com's Survivor Guy, Adam Tingle, has completed his series on Mortal Online, it is high time to take on another sandbox title, Darkfall Online. Adam regales our readers with his great storytelling as he ventured into the Darkfall world. Check it out and then let us know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Posted on 12/14/2010 by Adam TingleThe List this week focuses on our favorite MMOs and the learning curves employed. How long it takes a player to pick up and play a game largely determines how long their tenure will be. Find out which games MMORPG.com's Bill Muphy thinks make it tough on the newest players and then add your thoughts on the forums!
Posted on 09/28/2010 by William MurphyThis week, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood uses his column to comment on three news stories this week. First, Cryptic's addition of bridges to Star Trek Online, then on to a possible Call of Duty MMO and Aventurine's Community Publishing Program.
Posted on 11/19/2009 by Jon WoodMMORPG.com's Jon Wood returns this week with another list, this time taking a look at ten games that have, for better or worse, solidified a place in MMORPG history.
Posted on 11/18/2009 by Jon WoodIn honor of Halloween this weekend, we count down five of the scariest MMO launches in history.
Posted on 10/30/2009 by Dana MasseySo far this year, 27 games have launched. Jon runs down the list of the five that - for good or bad - caught his eye so to date.
Posted on 09/08/2009 by Jon WoodMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Kelly price writes this guide to the basics of Darkfall Combat.
Posted on 06/03/2009 by Kelly PriceIn the second part of this Darkfall combat guide, MMORPG.com Correspondent Kelly Price looks at specific weapon mechanics.
Posted on 05/27/2009 by Kelly PriceA look at the basics of combat in Darkfall Online. This is part one of a series.
Posted on 05/26/2009 by Kelly PriceMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Kelly Price writes this helful guide to survival in the world of Darkfall Online.
Posted on 05/01/2009 by Kelly PriceMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Kelly Price writes this helful guide to the sometimes bizarre etiquette of the brutal sandbox PvP MMO, Darkfall Online
Posted on 04/27/2009 by Kelly PriceMMORPG.com Darkfall Correspondent Andy Cormier writes this look at the skill system in Darkfall Online.
Posted on 05/20/2009 by Andy Cormier