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Vivox Interview: From Everquest to PUBG

Vivox remains one of the biggest veterans in online gaming voice and social services. We got the chance to talk with the team and learn about their partnerships with Player Unknown Battlegrounds, Fortnite, and many other top games this year.
Posted on 01/09/2018 by Garrett Fuller

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The 10 Greatest MMORPG Heroes of All Time

For our next two lists, we’ll be diving into the NPCs of our favorite MMORPGs to find the best heroes and villains across the genre. This week, we’re starting with the good guys, picking our 10 favorite MMORPG heroes of all time.
Posted on 10/13/2017 by William Murphy
The 10 Greatest MMORPGs of All Time - 2017 Edition

It feels like this is a list we should revisit every so often, especially as games change, games launch, and games die in the world of MMORPGs. The following is a list we compiled using something we like to call “our hearts and minds and asses”. Our Top 10 Great MMOs of All Time list is merely our own thoughts, put to paper. We absolutely welcome your own insight, and soon we’ll begin a poll of our users to catalog the Players’ Choice for 2017 too. Now, let’s get on with it!
Posted on 09/13/2017 by William Murphy
The MMO Leap to Console

This week if the news taught us anything it is that the MMO leap to console systems has now been validated. Yesterday, Matt Firor made a few announcements in a feature on GameIndustry.biz about the success that Elder Scrolls Online has had in the console market. It opened a lot of eyes in the game world and perhaps this is the jump start we need to really begin seeing major companies invest in MMOs again.
Posted on 05/20/2016 by Garrett Fuller
MMOs for Explorers

In this new column we’re calling The Playlist, we seek to be your MMO Spotify. We want to curate lists of games for all kinds of player types or interests. To start off, we’re going to focus on the best games out there for all kinds of explorers. If you love getting lost in a world, seeing whatever is over the next mountain, we hope to give you quite a few games to check out.
Posted on 02/17/2016 by William Murphy
22nd Expansion Interview with Brad McQuaid

Last month saw the release of EverQuest’s 22nd expansion. To honor the occasion we asked a few questions of one of the original designers and visionaries behind the project, Brad McQuaid. Read on for what Brad had to say.
Posted on 12/08/2015 by Robert Lashley
A 'Coding' Melting Pot

An inside look at the many coders who have implemented their work into the game and how those early code threads have evolved with the game (e.g., Legacy of the Baby Dragon). Here to shed some light on the franchise’s evolution is Jennifer Chan (Technical Director) and Terry Michaels (Senior Producer) from Daybreak Games.
Posted on 11/18/2015 by Guest Writer
The Best Things About EverQuest From the People Who Made It

Recently we had the chance to sit down and chat with three EverQuest developers, just before both the original EQ and its sequel are to receive their 22nd and 12th expansions. We have a full week of features on EverQuest planned, but today we wanted to ask each developer what they love most about the storied franchise. Here’s what Holly Longdale (Executive Producer), Jonathan Caraker (Lead Designer) and Alan VanCuvering (Assistant Lead Designer) had to say.
Posted on 11/16/2015 by William Murphy
The Broken Mirror Examined

EverQuest will be growing soon with its twenty-second expansion, The Broken Mirror. We had a chance to chat with the team behind the expansion to find out more about its systems, features and new zones.
Posted on 11/04/2015 by William Murphy
The Planes of Hate and Fear Return in The Broken Mirror

The Broken Mirror, the 22nd (!) expansion for the original EverQuest, will launch on Wednesday, November 18. The Daybreak developers recently demoed the expansion during a livestream event, and we’re recapping it all for those who missed it.
Posted on 10/31/2015 by Michael Bitton

Editorials

The Greatest MMOs of All Time - Number 5 through 1

It's the final countdown. Here comes Number 5 through Number 1 of our Greatest MMOs of All Time rankings. Are you prepared to argue and shout "I told you so!" in the comments? Then read on and gird your loins!
Posted on 10/14/2015 by William Murphy
MMOs: Titan's Death Signals Change

Yesterday’s announcement that Blizzard had canceled Project Titan after over seven years in development spelled a big moment in the MMO genre’s history, perhaps one that many may have overlooked. Consider this: When even Blizzard takes a step back from developing what was undoubtedly a ‘traditional’ MMO, the development world and the player base sit up and take notice.
Posted on 09/24/2014 by Suzie Ford
Progression Server Riches

Laura Genender has been accumulating wealth on the EverQuest Progression Server and today she shares how.
Posted on 08/22/2006 by Laura Genender

Previews

Travel Back In Time with the Progression Server

Every MMO gamer knows of the title “EverQuest.” Some of you actually played it, but the rest usually listen wearily while EQ veterans wax and wane about the so-called glory days. Regardless of your position on the game, there’s no doubting that EQ fans are some of the most passionate you’ll meet, and their insatiable appetite for nostalgia goes unrivaled.
Posted on 05/14/2015 by Derek McEnroe
Big Happenings in Norrath

There's a lot going on in the EverQuest universe during the next few months. From the original game's 15th anniversary to EQ2's latest updates, to Landmark's alpha launch and beyond, we caught up with the SOE team to talk about everything happening in Norrath.
Posted on 01/22/2014 by William Murphy
Answering the Call of the Forsaken

EverQuest will be expanding soon with the unprecedented twentieth expansion when Call of the Forsaken goes live. We scored a developer walkthrough of the expansion and have an exclusive preview to share. Read on before heading to the comments.
Posted on 10/08/2013 by Jeffrey Lerman
EverQuest and EverQuest 2's New Expansions

Despite this past weekend being all about EQ Next, both the original and its sequel are also trucking on with brand new expansions later this year. Read on for details on both.
Posted on 08/05/2013 by Suzie Ford
Diving Into the Heart of Fear

We were privy to a tour from SOE this week, and today we break down Heart of Fear, the latest major content update to EverQuest, in our latest preview.
Posted on 07/17/2013 by Michael Bitton
A Series Spanning the MMO Ages

During SOE Live, developers from both EverQuest and EverQuest 2 were on hand to talk about their games and the upcoming expansions for each. In addition, new information was released about the so-called EverQuest Next. We've got a report straight out of SOE Live so keep reading!
Posted on 10/29/2012 by Suzie Ford
Veil of Alaris Preview

During 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 Pourfarzaneh
Underfoot Expansion Preview

The 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 Koh
Expansion Preview: Seeds of Destruction

Caralyn 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 Koh
Progression Server Preview

We look forwad to EQ starting again in this report from E3.
Posted on 05/15/2006 by Laura Genender

Interviews

22nd Expansion Interview with Brad McQuaid

Last month saw the release of EverQuest’s 22nd expansion. To honor the occasion we asked a few questions of one of the original designers and visionaries behind the project, Brad McQuaid. Read on for what Brad had to say.
Posted on 12/08/2015 by Robert Lashley
A 'Coding' Melting Pot

An inside look at the many coders who have implemented their work into the game and how those early code threads have evolved with the game (e.g., Legacy of the Baby Dragon). Here to shed some light on the franchise’s evolution is Jennifer Chan (Technical Director) and Terry Michaels (Senior Producer) from Daybreak Games.
Posted on 11/18/2015 by Guest Writer
The Best Things About EverQuest From the People Who Made It

Recently we had the chance to sit down and chat with three EverQuest developers, just before both the original EQ and its sequel are to receive their 22nd and 12th expansions. We have a full week of features on EverQuest planned, but today we wanted to ask each developer what they love most about the storied franchise. Here’s what Holly Longdale (Executive Producer), Jonathan Caraker (Lead Designer) and Alan VanCuvering (Assistant Lead Designer) had to say.
Posted on 11/16/2015 by William Murphy
The Broken Mirror Examined

EverQuest will be growing soon with its twenty-second expansion, The Broken Mirror. We had a chance to chat with the team behind the expansion to find out more about its systems, features and new zones.
Posted on 11/04/2015 by William Murphy
Still Going After 15 Years

At SOE Live, the original EverQuest got its share of the spotlight, and it was clear that despite Landmark and EverQuest Next being the new hotness, the elder game in the franchise still has legs and a future in front of it. We sat down with EverQuest Producer Thom Terrazas to discuss their plans for the game and what that immediate future might be.
Posted on 08/21/2014 by Jean Prior
Happy 15th Anniversary Norrath - EQ Updates

Yesterday, we were fortunate enough to catch up with some of the key players in the EverQuest franchise team at SOE. EverQuest is nearing its 15th anniversary this week on March 16th, and each of the EQ games in the pantheon have something happening to celebrate. We met with Dave Georgeson, Thom Terrazas, Holly Longdale, and Terry Michaels to chat briefly about what each game has in the works for the coming weeks.
Posted on 03/11/2014 by William Murphy
SOE's Smedley on Re-Imagining the All-Access Pass

This past week John Smedley of SOE has been talking about some moves towards an open price model with a flat fee for players. With such a huge slate of games under their mantle anyone playing an SOE game on the PC will soon have a chance to open a library of games. Whether it is Planetside 2, EverQuest, DC Universe, EverQuest 2, or even the upcoming EverQuest Next, you will soon get a lot more options for your money.
Posted on 01/12/2014 by Garrett Fuller
Wayback Wednesday with the EQ Team

Last week, Wayback Wednesday took a trip down memory lane with Thom Terrazas, SOE Producer for EverQuest; as well as first time guests Jonathan Caraker, Lead Designer for EQ; and Josh Augustine, Designer all of the EverQuest team. Check out what they had to say and some spiffy game play during the chat. Head to the comments to chat about it when you're finished!
Posted on 05/01/2013 by Robert Lashley
Big News for the EverQuest Franchise

Today marks a big day for EverQuest fans of all stripes. Sony Online Entertainment has made some significant changes to the free to play matrices in EverQuest and EverQuest 2 and laid to rest the permadeath rumor for EverQuest Next. See what else we discovered when talking with Dave Georgeson and then chat about it in the comments.
Posted on 03/07/2013 by Suzie Ford
19 Expansions Strong

For this week's episode of Wayback Wednesday, Rob had the opportunity to check out the latest Everquest expansion. He was joined by SOE Producer Thom Terrazas and Assistant Lead Designer Julie Burness. It's a great look at EQ's 19th expansion, Rain of Fear. Check it out!
Posted on 02/08/2013 by Robert Lashley
A Testament to EQ's Longevity

EverQuest players have a lot to look forward to with the arrival of the game's latest expansion, Rain of fear. We managed to catch up to Lead Designer Adam Bell to talk about RoF. See what he had to say and then join the conversation in the comments.
Posted on 11/19/2012 by Garrett Fuller
Wayback Wednesday - The Hero's Forge

This week's Wayback Wednesday features EverQuest. Our own Rob Lashley had the opportunity to check out the game's new Hero's Forge with Lead Designer Adam Bell. We've got the video interview along with a terrific recap. Read on!
Posted on 09/12/2012 by Robert Lashley
Wayback Wednesday with Everquest F2P

During a recent edition of Wayback Wednesday, our own Rob "Grakulen" Lashley sat down to chat with Everquest's Thom Terrazas. We've got the highlights and the link to the full video interview inside. Read on!
Posted on 04/04/2012 by Robert Lashley
F2P Launch & 13th Anniversary Round Table

EverQuest, one of the greatest MMOs of all time, is ready to hit a pair of milestones this week with its free to play launch and its 13th anniversary. We had the opportunity to chat about both during a round table discussion with EQ Producer Thom Terrazas. See what we learned and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 03/16/2012 by Suzie Ford
Building EQ - The Brad McQuaid Interview

It'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 Tingle
What Lies Behind the Veil of Alaris?

SOE'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 Wood
12th Anniversary Roundtable Interview

It'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 Bitton
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
House of Thule Interview

MMORPG.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 Writer
Server Type Interview

Recently, 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 Wood
10 Year Anniversary Interview

On 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 Koh
EQ Dev Chat Transcript

Last 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 Cox
Dev Chat Log

On 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 Genender
Dev Chat Log

On 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 Genender
Condensed Chat Summary

This 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 Genender
Dev Chat Log

On 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 Genender
Progression Servers (part 1 of 2)

In 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 Genender
Jose Araiza & Travis McGeathy

We get answers from the Project Manager and Lead Designer in this edition of our EverQuest Q&As.
Posted on 11/03/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Jose Araiza, Project Manager

We chat with Araiza about the launch of the Serpent Spine expansion pack.
Posted on 10/18/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Bi-Weekly Q&A #9

The next expansion releases next week, so here is our last Q&A on the topic.
Posted on 09/13/2006 by Laura Genender
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
Bi-Weekly Q&A #8

Laura takes over the Q&A duties and talks to Chris Lena.
Posted on 08/23/2006 by Laura Genender
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
Bi-Weekly Q&A #7

Travis McGeathy is back with more answers.
Posted on 08/02/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Progression Server Q&A, Part 3

We learn more from Travis McGeathy.
Posted on 07/19/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Progression Server Q&A, Part 2

We learn more about the recently launched progression server.
Posted on 07/06/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Progression Server Q&A, Part 1

Carolyn Koh asks some questions about the progression server.
Posted on 06/21/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Bi-Weekly Q&A #6

Carolyn catches up with the SOE folks again.
Posted on 04/05/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Bi-Weekly Q&A #5

Carolyn chats with the folks behind EQ again.
Posted on 03/22/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Bi-Weekly Q&A #4

Another bi-weekly Q&A hits today.
Posted on 03/08/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Bi-Weekly Q&A #3

Carolyn catches up with Greg Short and Travis McGeathy of SOE for more EQ info.
Posted on 02/21/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Prophecy of RO: Q&A #2

Carolyn chats with Travis McGeathy about the expansion.
Posted on 02/08/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Prophecy of RO: Q&A #1

We hone in on the upcoming expansion in the first of a bi-weekly Q&A series.
Posted on 01/25/2006 by Carolyn Koh
Depths of Darkhollow Q&A

It 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 Bridle
Dragons of Norrath Interview With Alan Crosby

Reed 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 Hubbard

Hardware Reviews

Bigfoot Networks Killer 2100 NIC Review

In 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 Koh
Tritton Headsets

Tritton 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 Koh

Media

The Resplendent Temple Video

One 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 Writer
Eight New Screenshots

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of EverQuest with these eight new screenshots!
Posted on 07/07/2009 by Michael Bitton
10 Year Anniversary Video

SOE has released a new video in celebration of EverQuest's 10 year anniversary.
Posted on 03/18/2009 by Guest Writer
Prophecy of RO Screens, Week #5

Today we bring you two new images of EQ's next expansion.
Posted on 02/21/2006 by Dana Massey
Prophecy of RO Screens, Week #4

We continue the screenshot series today.
Posted on 02/15/2006 by Dana Massey
Prophecy of RO Screens, Week #3

Two new images from the expansion.
Posted on 02/08/2006 by Dana Massey
Prophecy of RO Screens, Week #2

Today we have two images from the upcoming EQ expansion.
Posted on 02/01/2006 by Dana Massey
Prophecy of RO Screens, Week #1

We kick off a new weekly series today!
Posted on 01/25/2006 by Dana Massey
CES Trailer

From CES, we have the EQ trailer.
Posted on 01/19/2006 by Dana Massey

General Articles

The Planes of Hate and Fear Return in The Broken Mirror

The Broken Mirror, the 22nd (!) expansion for the original EverQuest, will launch on Wednesday, November 18. The Daybreak developers recently demoed the expansion during a livestream event, and we’re recapping it all for those who missed it.
Posted on 10/31/2015 by Michael Bitton
MMORPG.com Reacts to SOE Going Independent

Yesterday, the MMO space was surprised to learn that Sony Online Entertainment had been bought out by Columbus Nova, an investment management firm. What this means in both the long- and short-term remains to be seen. We have a few thoughts to share on the subject and invite you to reply with your own.
Posted on 02/03/2015 by Suzie Ford
SOE Live: The Wrap Report

Now that SOE Live has come and gone for another year, it's time to take a look back at the weekend's MMO news out of Sony Online Entertainment. Yes, more than just EverQuest Next was announced. Check out our final thoughts before adding yorus in the comments.
Posted on 08/07/2013 by Robert Lashley
EQNext's Time to Shine

Now that Blizzard has pushed any further information and development of its 'Titan' MMO to the distant future, it's time for EverQuest Next to take the spotlight. Check out our thoughts on the subject before heading to the comments to discuss.
Posted on 05/30/2013 by William Murphy
The Making of a Classic

It'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 Tingle
Return to Everquest Part IV

In 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 James
Return to Everquest Part III

In 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 James
Return to Everquest Part 2: Crafty Devil

RETURN 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 James
Return to Everquest

RETURN 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 James
The Progression Server

To 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 Tingle
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
Tenth Anniversary Update

MMORPG.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 Koh
Secrets of Faydwer Tour

Before 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 Genender
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

Progress Reports

Progression Server Update

Community 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 Genender
Secrets of Faydwer

Recently, 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 Genender

Event Blogs

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

Columns

The 10 Greatest MMORPG Heroes of All Time

For our next two lists, we’ll be diving into the NPCs of our favorite MMORPGs to find the best heroes and villains across the genre. This week, we’re starting with the good guys, picking our 10 favorite MMORPG heroes of all time.
Posted on 10/13/2017 by William Murphy
The 10 Greatest MMORPGs of All Time - 2017 Edition

It feels like this is a list we should revisit every so often, especially as games change, games launch, and games die in the world of MMORPGs. The following is a list we compiled using something we like to call “our hearts and minds and asses”. Our Top 10 Great MMOs of All Time list is merely our own thoughts, put to paper. We absolutely welcome your own insight, and soon we’ll begin a poll of our users to catalog the Players’ Choice for 2017 too. Now, let’s get on with it!
Posted on 09/13/2017 by William Murphy
The MMO Leap to Console

This week if the news taught us anything it is that the MMO leap to console systems has now been validated. Yesterday, Matt Firor made a few announcements in a feature on GameIndustry.biz about the success that Elder Scrolls Online has had in the console market. It opened a lot of eyes in the game world and perhaps this is the jump start we need to really begin seeing major companies invest in MMOs again.
Posted on 05/20/2016 by Garrett Fuller
MMOs for Explorers

In this new column we’re calling The Playlist, we seek to be your MMO Spotify. We want to curate lists of games for all kinds of player types or interests. To start off, we’re going to focus on the best games out there for all kinds of explorers. If you love getting lost in a world, seeing whatever is over the next mountain, we hope to give you quite a few games to check out.
Posted on 02/17/2016 by William Murphy
Five 'Deep Cuts' for Hardcore MMO Players

For the past couple of Lists, Ripper X and I have brought you the Five Best MMOs for New Players and Five MMOs for Experienced Players. As promised, this week we’re taking a look at five “deep cuts” for the most hardcore of players out there, who are either looking for intense PvP experiences, open world sandbox mayhem, or a glimpse into the history and legacy of the MMO genre.
Posted on 10/12/2015 by Som Pourfarzaneh
The Meaning of Community

One word that comes up over and over again in relation to MMOs is community. But does “community” mean much anymore to modern MMO players and developers?
Posted on 05/13/2015 by Jessica Cook
On Removing Pillars of the Everquest Community

I’m trying my best right now to be eloquent about the recent news of layoffs in Daybreak Game Company. Sadly, it’s 4:00 am as I write this, a reactionary submission to MMORPG.com in light of my tenure as the Everquest Next and Landmark columnist.
Posted on 02/11/2015 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
The Best Value at SOE Daybreak Game Company Might not be MMOs

In this article, I want to discuss business acquisitions from a seller and buyer’s perspective. I am working towards a speculative argument as to some of the things we might see from the SOE Acquisition. Specifically, I think the more interesting aspects of this deal may have little to do with MMO’s.
Posted on 02/05/2015 by Ryahl Smith
Connecting Players to Virtual Worlds

In the MMO genre I believe developers should focus on building worlds, not just games. The more developers do to create engaging settings that players grow to care about and become invested in the more enriching the experience it will be for the players. This in turn will make it more financially rewarding for the developers. Loyal customers, especially in an increasingly microtransaction dominated gaming economy, help keep games a float.
Posted on 07/31/2014 by Robert Lashley
Ten Most Voted Female Characters in MMOs and RPGs

A few months ago, we had an exciting MMO Super Women discussion about what essential elements create memorable female protagonists. We asked you to name the women characters from MMOs that made an impression on you. As a result, we compiled your votes into the following ten MMOs and RPGs. Enjoy, and be sure to add any additional female favorite heroes in the comments below!
Posted on 07/08/2014 by Genese Davis
Social Hooks & MMOs

How many people do you interact with reasonably often in your current MMO? How many of those people are outside of your guild? Assuming you have played MMO’s for awhile, is your pattern of socialization today similar to that back when you started?
Posted on 07/02/2014 by Ryahl Smith
The Top 5 Hardcore MMORPGs

Last week I covered the best casual MMORPGs, so it was only fitting that we shift our gaze this week towards the most hardcore games the genre has to offer. I define hardcore to mean games that are inherently designed to be difficult, unforgiving, and intense by design. By this definition, they just don’t make MMOs like they used to.
Posted on 06/09/2014 by David Jagneaux
Recapturing that Old MUD Feeling

Before there was Ultima Online and Everquest, or even Meridian 59, there were MUDs. Standing for “Multi User Dungeon,” MUDs were the original MMOs. Played on mainframes with text descriptions and a simple command line, with no sound, no graphics, not even a map, you typed out your movements and actions in the game and waited to see the server’s response. You connected via your dial-up modem at 300 baud, and there were perhaps 20-30 players online at any given time.
Posted on 05/27/2014 by Mark Kern
My Most Memorable MMOGs

It's approaching two decades since I started writing about the massively multiplayer category. I don't recall the exact date or even which title was the first I covered, but since then, I've played hundreds for at least a few hours each, and seen lots more. Recently, I was asked which ones I most remember. While this question may seem simple enough, it took me a fair bit of time and thought to answer.
Posted on 05/20/2014 by Richard Aihoshi
Twelve Famous Player-Driven MMORPG Moments

MMOs offer a unique community where friends create a bond and a history. As players invest in communal gameplay they foster social relationships that drive these shared experiences. Moments of this nature continue beyond the game, because of the impact we have on each other. Which of the following events did you take part in, or do you remember? Check out the following list of famous player-driven moments.
Posted on 04/30/2014 by Genese Davis
The Franchise at 15

Nothing says, “Everquest is awesome!” quite like a picture of Omeed Dariani riding the 1970s Batmobile. Everquest has come a long (really long) way since Omeed and his Batmobiling ways. In one sense, this is because Omeed now has his very own Everquest Live loveseat, and also because Everquest has grown in its own way over time, culminating in the development of Everquest Next Landmark and Everquest Next.
Posted on 03/21/2014 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
10 Things I Miss From Older MMOs

Back in 1999, Everquest helped launch the MMO genre. Nearly fifteen years and twenty expansions later, EQ is still chugging along. With the recent announcement of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen led by Brad McQuaid, it’s easy to get nostalgic. In this List, Ryahl takes a Norrathian detour from Final Fantasy XIV. Join in and see ten surprising things he found in a return to Everquest!
Posted on 01/14/2014 by Ryahl Smith
Tears of Veeshan & Assorted MMORPG Expansions

Game expansions are the lifeblood for longevity of the MMOs we love to play. In his latest column, Adam Tingle talks about expansions in general and about EverQuest: Tears of Veeshan in particular. Read on before heading to the forums to chat.
Posted on 12/20/2013 by Adam Tingle
The Best Laptop MMOs

As the world grows increasingly small and we travel more, we take along our more portable machines. In The List today, we take a look at five great MMOs perfect to play on any laptop. Read on before leaving your choices in the comments.
Posted on 11/23/2013 by William Murphy
Why No HD Remakes?

There are a lot of aging MMOs that are skipped over by many players simply because they lack a graphical look for today's world. In our latest Tingle's Touchy Subjects, we take a look at the need for HD remakes of some of the genre's classic titles. Read on before heading to the comments to leave your thoughts.
Posted on 11/22/2013 by Adam Tingle
Five SOE Live Musings

SOE Live is in the books for 2013 and we've got a great list of random musings about last weekend's convention. See what struck our fancy before heading to the comments to chat.
Posted on 08/08/2013 by Suzie Ford
Dynamic Events

In today's column by Matt Miller, we take a look at Dynamic Events and how nice it would be to see the return of these types of in-game events being run by actual human beings rather than simply scripted. Check out Matt's ideas and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 02/05/2013 by Matthew Miller
Who Will Make The Epic Fantasy Game?

A lot of interested eyes are pointed squarely at Star Citizen to see if the crowd funding method will produce a 'worthy' MMO. In Garrett's latest column, he explores whether how this method could possibly work and set a new precedent for the industry. Read on!
Posted on 12/14/2012 by Garrett Fuller
Content Locusts Killed My MMO

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 Parsley
Bring Your Own Sand

One 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 Parsley
Fighting Talk: Old vs New MMOs Part 3

In 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 Tingle
Ten MMOs and Their Place In History

MMORPG.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 Wood
It's Lonely At The Bottom

MMORPG.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 Skelton
Five MMO Sequels

This 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

TGN Army

How a Timely Video Can Make or Break a Game

With Wednesday’s news about the layoffs at Daybreak Game Company (formerly SOE), including Dave Georgeson and Linda Brasse, we started thinking. There could be any number of reasons those two were let go, but being some of the highest profile members of SOE’s staff causes alarm. We were reminded of SOE Live just this past year, the bits of EverQuest Next info we were given… and why it just wasn’t enough for the press or the fans.
Posted on 02/12/2015 by William Murphy