It used to be that hitting the level cap in an MMO was something that took months, if not years, to actually accomplish. These days, however, it's more a function of hours. After hitting the top, what is there to do? In today's Player Perspectives, we take a look at what we call "content locusts", those who greedily devour content rather than enjoy it. See what you think!
Posted on 01/27/2012 by Isabelle ParsleyIt's EverQuest Day today at MMORPG.com and we have a pair of features that should bring a starry tear of remembrance to our readers' eyes. In our second feature, we had the pleasure to sit down with Brad McQuaid to talk about the earliest days of EverQuest. It's an exciting interview that you won't want to miss. Read on!
Posted on 01/04/2012 by Adam TingleIt's EverQuest Day today at MMORPG.com and we have a pair of features that should bring a starry tear of remembrance to our readers' eyes. In this first feature, we take a look at how the classic game came to be. It's a great historical piece that you'll enjoy. Read on and remember!
Posted on 01/04/2012 by Adam TingleDuring a recent developer tour, MMORPG.com's Som Pourfarzaneh got a hands on look at the upcoming EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris. Som has put together his thoughts about what he saw and experienced so keep reading! Leave your thoughts in the comments when you're finished.
Posted on 11/09/2011 by Som PourfarzanehOne of the new areas coming in the EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris, is the Resplendent Temple. Beautiful and peaceful on the outside, the Resplendent Temple also hides zones fraught with danger and mystery. MMORPG.com has teamed up with the EverQuest team to bring our readers an exclusive first-look at The Resplendent Temple. Check it out!
Posted on 10/24/2011 by Guest WriterSOE's Fan Faire was recently held in Las Vegas. During the annual event, several big announcements were launched including the newest Everquest expansion, The Veil of Alaris. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with EQ's producer, Thom Terrazas. Read on!
Posted on 07/28/2011 by Drew WoodDrew 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 WoodIn today's fourth installment of his continuing Return to EverQuest series, MMORPG.com writer Phil James confesses to being a blatant rule breaker. This time, Phil heads to a "regular" server with his Druid to 'take on the big boys'. Read more about Phil's adventures and talk about it in the comments!
Posted on 04/29/2011 by Phil JamesIn today's installment of his continuing Return to EverQuest series, MMORPG.com writer Phil James confesses to being an 'alt-o-holic' though usually just one per game. But Phil has broken his tried and true rule: He's got two alts on EverQuest. Read more about Phil's alts and how he came to this lowly state. Talk about it in the comments!
Posted on 04/21/2011 by Phil JamesRETURN TO EVERQUEST!" It sounds like and epic movie but it's really just MMORPG.com writer Phil James on a hunt to find an MMO home and going back to familiar territory. Phil has fond memories of Everquest from years ago and he jumps back in to see if it still captivates. In Part 2 of Return to EverQuest, Phil continues his look back at one of the "classic oldies". Check it out and then let us know what you're thinking in the comments.
Posted on 04/12/2011 by Phil JamesLaura Genender has been accumulating wealth on the EverQuest Progression Server and today she shares how.
Posted on 08/22/2006 by Laura GenenderDuring a recent developer tour, MMORPG.com's Som Pourfarzaneh got a hands on look at the upcoming EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris. Som has put together his thoughts about what he saw and experienced so keep reading! Leave your thoughts in the comments when you're finished.
Posted on 11/09/2011 by Som PourfarzanehThe Underfoot Expansion is on the way for the grandfather of MMOs: SOE's EverQuest. Carolyn Koh recently dialed it back and ran around. Find out what she saw.
Posted on 11/25/2009 by Carolyn KohCaralyn Koh was in attendance at this year's SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, and she brings us the low down on EverQuest's next expansion, The Seeds of Destruction, which takes players on a trip through time to play the history of EverQuest.
Posted on 08/22/2008 by Carolyn KohWe look forwad to EQ starting again in this report from E3.
Posted on 05/15/2006 by Laura GenenderIt's EverQuest Day today at MMORPG.com and we have a pair of features that should bring a starry tear of remembrance to our readers' eyes. In our second feature, we had the pleasure to sit down with Brad McQuaid to talk about the earliest days of EverQuest. It's an exciting interview that you won't want to miss. Read on!
Posted on 01/04/2012 by Adam TingleSOE's Fan Faire was recently held in Las Vegas. During the annual event, several big announcements were launched including the newest Everquest expansion, The Veil of Alaris. MMORPG.com's Drew Wood had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with EQ's producer, Thom Terrazas. Read on!
Posted on 07/28/2011 by Drew WoodIt's hard to believe that it's been twelve years since the launch of Sony Online Entertainment's EverQuest. MMORPG.com Community Manager Mike Bitton recently had a chance to participate in a roundtable interview with SOE President John Smedley, EverQuest Assistant Lead Designer Alan VonCouvering and EverQuest Associate Producer Harvey Burgess to discuss the 12 year anniversary. Check it out!
Posted on 03/16/2011 by Michael BittonThis 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 WebbMMORPG.com writer Michael Lafferty has both a look forward and a look back at the phenomenon known as EverQuest. As the game gets ready for its seventeenth expansion, House of Thule, Michael had the chance to sit down with EQ's Thom Terrazas to talk about House of Thule and about what it's like to work on a still successful title that's nearing eleven years old. Check it out!
Posted on 08/25/2010 by Guest WriterRecently, the team over at SOE's EverQuest announced that they would be adding a new server type in the form of a 51/50 server. EQ's Senior Game Designer Ryan Barker answered our questions about this new server and other alternate ruleset servers.
Posted on 05/08/2009 by Jon WoodOn March 16th, SOE's EverQuest celebrated its 10 year anniversary. MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently spoke with EQ Designer Jonathan Caraker about the milestone.
Posted on 03/31/2009 by Carolyn KohLast night we held a Dev Chat where MMORPG.com members had the opportunity to talk with the good people from EverQuest. Today we present the transcript of last night's chat.
Posted on 07/17/2008 by Richard CoxOn Tuesday, the folks from EverQuest dropped by our chat room to talk a little bit about their game and to answer questions from MMORPG.com members.
Posted on 05/15/2008 by Laura GenenderOn Wednesday night, the folks from EverQuest stopped by our chat room to answer questions from the MMORPG.com community.
Posted on 01/24/2008 by Laura GenenderThis Thursday, MMORPG.com hosted a chat with the EverQuest development team. This article is a summary of that chat, including all the highlights!
Posted on 11/16/2007 by Laura GenenderOn Thursday night, the guys from the EverQuest team stopped by to talk to fans and answer their questions in our chat room.
Posted on 11/16/2007 by Laura GenenderIn this, the first of a two-part look at the EverQuest Progression Servers, Community Manager Laura Genender talks about the project and her experiences in-game.
Posted on 04/10/2007 by Laura GenenderWe get answers from the Project Manager and Lead Designer in this edition of our EverQuest Q&As.
Posted on 11/03/2006 by Carolyn KohWe chat with Araiza about the launch of the Serpent Spine expansion pack.
Posted on 10/18/2006 by Carolyn KohThe next expansion releases next week, so here is our last Q&A on the topic.
Posted on 09/13/2006 by Laura GenenderWe ate breakfast with four people from SOE and learned about each of their titles.
Posted on 09/13/2006 by Carolyn KohLaura takes over the Q&A duties and talks to Chris Lena.
Posted on 08/23/2006 by Laura GenenderChris 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 KohTravis McGeathy is back with more answers.
Posted on 08/02/2006 by Carolyn KohWe learn more from Travis McGeathy.
Posted on 07/19/2006 by Carolyn KohWe learn more about the recently launched progression server.
Posted on 07/06/2006 by Carolyn KohCarolyn Koh asks some questions about the progression server.
Posted on 06/21/2006 by Carolyn KohCarolyn catches up with the SOE folks again.
Posted on 04/05/2006 by Carolyn KohCarolyn chats with the folks behind EQ again.
Posted on 03/22/2006 by Carolyn KohAnother bi-weekly Q&A hits today.
Posted on 03/08/2006 by Carolyn KohCarolyn catches up with Greg Short and Travis McGeathy of SOE for more EQ info.
Posted on 02/21/2006 by Carolyn KohCarolyn chats with Travis McGeathy about the expansion.
Posted on 02/08/2006 by Carolyn KohWe hone in on the upcoming expansion in the first of a bi-weekly Q&A series.
Posted on 01/25/2006 by Carolyn KohIt has been a long time since we caught up with the former king's of the hill - SOE's classic EverQuest. Now, with yet another expansion heading down the pipe, we talk to Craig Knapp, Producer.
Posted on 09/12/2005 by Darren BridleReed Hubbard sits down with Alan Crosby of Sony Online Entertainment for a brief Q&A. In this special interview we feature questions that were submitted by our fine community!
Posted on 03/09/2005 by Reed HubbardIn her latest hardware review, MMORPG.com correspondent Carolyn Koh takes a look at the BigFoot Networks "Killer" Network Interface Card (NIC). Carolyn takes the challenge that BigFoot offers gamers: Improved network performance and reduced lag in online games. Does the Killer NIC measure up? Read Carolyn's review to find out.
Posted on 08/13/2010 by Carolyn KohTritton headsets are specifically aimed at gamers and MMORPG.com correspondent Carolyn Koh has written a review about two of the most popular styles offered: the Tritton AX 120 and the Tritton AX 720. See what a gamer thinks of these headsets in Carolyn's comprehensive review.
Posted on 07/15/2010 by Carolyn KohOne of the new areas coming in the EverQuest expansion, Veil of Alaris, is the Resplendent Temple. Beautiful and peaceful on the outside, the Resplendent Temple also hides zones fraught with danger and mystery. MMORPG.com has teamed up with the EverQuest team to bring our readers an exclusive first-look at The Resplendent Temple. Check it out!
Posted on 10/24/2011 by Guest WriterCelebrate the 10th Anniversary of EverQuest with these eight new screenshots!
Posted on 07/07/2009 by Michael BittonSOE has released a new video in celebration of EverQuest's 10 year anniversary.
Posted on 03/18/2009 by Guest WriterToday we bring you two new images of EQ's next expansion.
Posted on 02/21/2006 by Dana MasseyWe continue the screenshot series today.
Posted on 02/15/2006 by Dana MasseyTwo new images from the expansion.
Posted on 02/08/2006 by Dana MasseyToday we have two images from the upcoming EQ expansion.
Posted on 02/01/2006 by Dana MasseyWe kick off a new weekly series today!
Posted on 01/25/2006 by Dana MasseyFrom CES, we have the EQ trailer.
Posted on 01/19/2006 by Dana MasseyIt's EverQuest Day today at MMORPG.com and we have a pair of features that should bring a starry tear of remembrance to our readers' eyes. In this first feature, we take a look at how the classic game came to be. It's a great historical piece that you'll enjoy. Read on and remember!
Posted on 01/04/2012 by Adam TingleIn today's fourth installment of his continuing Return to EverQuest series, MMORPG.com writer Phil James confesses to being a blatant rule breaker. This time, Phil heads to a "regular" server with his Druid to 'take on the big boys'. Read more about Phil's adventures and talk about it in the comments!
Posted on 04/29/2011 by Phil JamesIn today's installment of his continuing Return to EverQuest series, MMORPG.com writer Phil James confesses to being an 'alt-o-holic' though usually just one per game. But Phil has broken his tried and true rule: He's got two alts on EverQuest. Read more about Phil's alts and how he came to this lowly state. Talk about it in the comments!
Posted on 04/21/2011 by Phil JamesRETURN TO EVERQUEST!" It sounds like and epic movie but it's really just MMORPG.com writer Phil James on a hunt to find an MMO home and going back to familiar territory. Phil has fond memories of Everquest from years ago and he jumps back in to see if it still captivates. In Part 2 of Return to EverQuest, Phil continues his look back at one of the "classic oldies". Check it out and then let us know what you're thinking in the comments.
Posted on 04/12/2011 by Phil JamesRETURN TO EVERQUEST!" It sounds like and epic movie but it's really just MMORPG.com writer Phil James on a hunt to find an MMO home and going back to familiar territory. Phil has fond memories of Everquest from years ago and he jumps back in to see if it still captivates. Check it out and then let us know what you're thinking in the comments.
Posted on 03/29/2011 by Phil JamesTo the joy of veterans around the world, EverQuest devs and Sony Online Entertainment recently launched a pair of brand new 'progression servers'. Both servers quickly shot to capacity as players began playing EQ on an even keel with fellows. MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle was one of those who gleefully launched himself on the progression server. See what he thinks of the experience. Be sure to leave us a comment or two below.
Posted on 03/01/2011 by Adam TingleMMORPG.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 JamesMMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh attended the recent SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas. While there, she had a chance to catch up with the team from EQ to talk about their game, its tenth anniversary, and the next expansion.
Posted on 07/07/2009 by Carolyn KohBefore the launch of EverQuest's Secrets of Faydwer earlier this week, Community Manager Laura Genender took part in a tour of the new area. Today, she reports back on that tour.
Posted on 11/14/2007 by Laura GenenderJon Wood files another report from Atlanta.
Posted on 04/08/2006 by Jon WoodJon Wood is on location for the SOE Fan Faire in Atlanta.
Posted on 04/07/2006 by Jon WoodCommunity Manager Laura Genender has been playing on the EverQuest Progression Servers and takes some time on this New Year's Eve to give us a full report of the good, the bad, and the ugly side of this interesting approach from the makers of EverQuest.
Posted on 12/31/2007 by Laura GenenderRecently, Community Manager Laura Genender attended a press event for Sony Online Entertainment. While there, she had a hands-on demonstration of EQ's latest expansion, Secrets of Faydwer.
Posted on 10/08/2007 by Laura GenenderDrew 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 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 ParsleyIn Part I and Part II of Adam Tingle's Fighting Talk: Old vs New MMOs, "experienced" games were pitted against "the new kids on the block" in categories including community, solo play, instances and more. In today's installment of the three-part look at Old vs New MMOs, Adam discusses Guilds, Crafting and the Time Sink factor. See which group comes out victorious (for today)! Let us know your thoughts, as always, on the forums!
Posted on 09/24/2010 by Adam TingleMMORPG.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 WoodMMORPG.com player columnist Jamie Skelton writes this new article on the population vacuum that often exists in the lower levels of an MMO as more and more of a game's population settle at the end-game content. She also touches on what can be done to make going through those early levels a better experience or all involved.
Posted on 10/23/2009 by Jaime SkeltonThis week, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood uses the list to count down five MMO sequels, a rare breed for the genre.
Posted on 09/29/2009 by Jon Wood