Bill Murphy

Today is the day at we in the USA give thanks for all of the things we often take for granted. One thing is sure, we at MMORPG.com never take you, our readers, for granted. We just want to say thanks.

In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy talks about his first foray into the free to play version of DC Universe Online. See if Bill found things improved and what he feels the game is going to need going forward. Leave us your impressions in the comments.

In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy wonders what's up with all the hate towards Mists of Pandaria, the recently announced fourth expansion to World of Warcraft.

In this new column at MMORPG.com, our goal is to take turns giving you glimpses at some of the games which just don’t get enough coverage. Many aren’t MMORPGs, but almost all are MMOs of one form or another. The simple truth is that a lot of games fly under the radar. With The Game Hopper, we plan to bring you a new game every week that you might not know much about. Check out Managing Editor Bill Murphy's look into GLITCH and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.

In today's column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy, or Captain Obvious as we sometimes call him, writes about the ever-present elephant in the room, Star Wars: The Old Republic. He calls on those who already love the game and those who've predetermined their hatred to put all that aside until the game actually is released. Check out what else Bill has to say in his latest column. Then don your Teflon undies and weigh in on the discussion.

Exclamation points and walls of text are the standard for quests in MMOs today. In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at innovative new quest features that Bioware is bringing to the table with Star Wars: The Old Republic. See why Bill thinks questing will change forever and then let us know what you think in the comments.

Loving our games passionately is a hallmark of MMO players. But the rhetoric aimed at games that haven't made our "personal A List" seems to have ratcheted up lately when it comes to Guild Was 2 and Star Wars: The Old Republic. In today's column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy looks at the chasm that divides players into Guilds & Stars and wonders how it happened. Keep reading! Lend us your thoughts in the comments.

Earlier this week, a video interview with one of Bioware's developers stirred up a veritable poop storm of controversy when it was suggested that Star Wars: The Old Republic would not feature same-sex relationships between players and compantions. In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy offers his opinion on the issue. Read on and then weigh in with your (calm, cool & collected) thoughts in the comments.

In his latest column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy refers readers to a recent article that indicates that July console game sales were down significantly from last year. What does that have to do with MMOs? You'll have to read Bill's article to find out. Read on and then let us know what you think when you're finished.

Yesterday we asked our readers what they thought about adding Diablo 3 to the MMORPG.com Games List. In a new column, Managing Editor Bill Murphy talks a bit about ways we're working hard at our site to make it a place for players to find information about all of the games they care about, whether it's a traditional MMORPG or an MMOFPS or an action-online RPG. Check out "Expanding Our Reach" and then let us know your thoughts.

The title pretty much says it all and MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy really wants your input. Head through the jump to participate in the poll on whether or not we should add Diablo 3!

In this week's column, Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at what we know so far about Marvel Comics' upcoming MMO, and questions whether or not gamers have anything to worry about.

In this week's column, Managing Editor Bill Murphy takes a look at the recent focus on story-telling in today's upcoming MMOs and whether or not that's a good thing for the industry as a whole.

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.

Many fans of the MMO genre have a love-hate relationship with Cryptic Studios. On the one hand, Cryptic was the original developer of City of Heroes. On the other, the studio blundered with the initial releases of both Champions Online and the much-ballyhooed Star Trek Online. In today's column, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Bill Murphy lays out the case for Neverwinter being Cryptic's last chance to "make good". See if you agree.