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PlanetSide Features

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  • Hello, My Friend. Stay Awhile & Listen

    MMORPG.com's Ripper X goes into the Diablo 3 Beta and offers up some first impressions on the epic RPG as well as thoughts about playing the Wizard class. Check out Ripper's thoughts in our Diablo 3: Hello, My Friend. Stay Awhile & Listen" feature. Let us know what you think in the comments.

    Posted on 10/05/2011 by Ripper X
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  • To Infinity & Beyond with Ripper X!

    Ripper ventures into the science-fiction world of Sony Online Entertainment's Planetside, a massively-multiplayer online first-person-shooter. Planetside features FPS and RPG game elements and boasts an impressive open world. Check out our latest game overview, Planetside: To Infinity & Beyond with Ripper X. Let us know what you think!

    Posted on 09/07/2011 by Ripper X
  • Can Planetside 2 Redeem SOE?

    In this week's column, Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at the recent unveiling of Planetside 2 and wonders aloud whether or not the MMOFPS will be enough to bring SOE back into the good graces of the hardcore MMO gamer.

    Posted on 07/14/2011 by William Murphy
  • The MMOFPS Can Rival the MMORPG

    In this week's Devil's Advocate, Drew Wood takes a look at the MMOFPS and the stigma surrounding this relatively new breed of MMOs. Can the MMOFPS rival the MMORPG in terms of size, scope, and depth? The Devil's Advocate thinks it's possible.

    Posted on 07/13/2011 by Drew Wood
  • Story of the Week: Planetside 2 Debuts in Vegas

    This week's crowning story has to no doubt go to the official unveiling of SOE's Planetside 2. Fans of the original have been waiting a long time for their first look at this sequel, and Vegas' Fan Faire did not disappoint.

    Posted on 07/09/2011 by William Murphy
  • SOE Fan Faire: Two Expansions and Planetside 2

    Drew Wood is on hand in Las Vegas for all there is to see at SOE's Fan Faire 2011. As luck would have it, the show's starting off with a bang, unveiling two new expansions and the long awaited first ever reveal of Planetside 2.

    Posted on 07/08/2011 by Drew Wood
  • John Smedley Interview

    This past week, MMORPG.com writer Angie Webb had the opportunity to attend the Syndicate Guild Conference in San Diego, California. Sony Online Entertainment was there in force and luminaries included SOE president John Smedley. Angie had the opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Smedley to discuss SOE's stable of games and its relationship to the Syndicate. Read the full report!

    Posted on 08/25/2010 by Angie Webb
  • An Introduction to Planetside

    Our At A Glance articles are meant to give readers an overview of the early portion of an MMORPG, new or old. Today, UK based MMORPG.com writer Donna Desborough sends us this quick look at the FPS-style Planetside.

    Posted on 02/12/2008 by Donna Desborough
  • Fan Faire Update

    MMORPG.com Staff Writer Carolyn Koh was recently in las Vegas for this year's SOE Fan Faire. While there, she dropped in on a panel being held by the folks from Planetside for their players.

    Posted on 08/14/2007 by Carolyn Koh
  • AGC: Breakfast with SOE

    We ate breakfast with four people from SOE and learned about each of their titles.

    Posted on 09/13/2006 by Carolyn Koh

Editorial

  • Can Planetside 2 Redeem SOE?

    In this week's column, Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at the recent unveiling of Planetside 2 and wonders aloud whether or not the MMOFPS will be enough to bring SOE back into the good graces of the hardcore MMO gamer.

    Posted on 07/14/2011 by William Murphy
  • The MMOFPS Can Rival the MMORPG

    In this week's Devil's Advocate, Drew Wood takes a look at the MMOFPS and the stigma surrounding this relatively new breed of MMOs. Can the MMOFPS rival the MMORPG in terms of size, scope, and depth? The Devil's Advocate thinks it's possible.

    Posted on 07/13/2011 by Drew Wood
  • Story of the Week: Planetside 2 Debuts in Vegas

    This week's crowning story has to no doubt go to the official unveiling of SOE's Planetside 2. Fans of the original have been waiting a long time for their first look at this sequel, and Vegas' Fan Faire did not disappoint.

    Posted on 07/09/2011 by William Murphy

Interviews

  • John Smedley Interview

    This past week, MMORPG.com writer Angie Webb had the opportunity to attend the Syndicate Guild Conference in San Diego, California. Sony Online Entertainment was there in force and luminaries included SOE president John Smedley. Angie had the opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Smedley to discuss SOE's stable of games and its relationship to the Syndicate. Read the full report!

    Posted on 08/25/2010 by Angie Webb
  • AGC: Breakfast with SOE

    We ate breakfast with four people from SOE and learned about each of their titles.

    Posted on 09/13/2006 by Carolyn Koh
  • Chris Kramer, Senior Director of Corporate Comm.

    Chris Kramer is the head of SOE's public relations and corporate communications, we recently caught up with him.

    Posted on 08/18/2006 by Carolyn Koh
  • Thom Terrazas

    We interview one of the people behind this SOE MMOFPS.

    Posted on 07/03/2006 by

Media

  • To Infinity & Beyond with Ripper X!

    Ripper ventures into the science-fiction world of Sony Online Entertainment's Planetside, a massively-multiplayer online first-person-shooter. Planetside features FPS and RPG game elements and boasts an impressive open world. Check out our latest game overview, Planetside: To Infinity & Beyond with Ripper X. Let us know what you think!

    Posted on 09/07/2011 by Ripper X

General Article

  • Fan Faire Update

    MMORPG.com Staff Writer Carolyn Koh was recently in las Vegas for this year's SOE Fan Faire. While there, she dropped in on a panel being held by the folks from Planetside for their players.

    Posted on 08/14/2007 by Carolyn Koh

Event Blog

  • SOE Fan Faire: Two Expansions and Planetside 2

    Drew Wood is on hand in Las Vegas for all there is to see at SOE's Fan Faire 2011. As luck would have it, the show's starting off with a bang, unveiling two new expansions and the long awaited first ever reveal of Planetside 2.

    Posted on 07/08/2011 by Drew Wood

At A Glance

  • An Introduction to Planetside

    Our At A Glance articles are meant to give readers an overview of the early portion of an MMORPG, new or old. Today, UK based MMORPG.com writer Donna Desborough sends us this quick look at the FPS-style Planetside.

    Posted on 02/12/2008 by Donna Desborough

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Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy came on as a full time writer with MMORPG.com in 2010, his extensive knowledge of the genre and ability to turn a phrase have been a welcome addition to the MMORPG.com team.
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