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lotrlore

Joseph has been writing or podcasting about games in some form since about 2012. Having written for multiple major outlets such as IGN, Playboy, and more, Joseph started writing for MMORPG in 2015. When he's not writing or talking about games, you can typically find him hanging out with his 10-year old or playing Magic: The Gathering with his family. Also, don't get him started on why Balrogs *don't* have wings. You can find him on Twitter @LotrLore

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Announced, Coming To PC And Consoles In 2024

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the follow up to Warhorse Studios' medieval RPG, has officially been announced today. The sequel to the 2018 RPG will release later this year on PC and consoles.


Chronicles of Elyria's Latest Fireside Chat Talks Timelines, Spin-Offs, Internships, And Swipes At Media Coverage

Chronicles of Elyria's latest fireside chat on Discord was an interesting one, with the company's developer talking timelines, internships, development on Kingdoms of Elyria, and even taking a shot at media coverage.


EVE Online's Largest Player-Led PvP Event Celebrates 10 Years, Kicks Off April 20th

EVE Online is defined by its players, so it's fitting that one of the largest PvP events outside of warfare is run by the very people who make up the fabric of New Eden. The 10th Annual Frigate Free For All Event kicks off this Saturday, giving players both new and old alike a way to play PvP without risking it all.


The Lord Of The Rings Online's 17th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off Tomorrow, Complete Wtih Firework Hamsters

The Lord of the Rings Online is celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, and with it comes new cosmetics, fireworks, and a new furry friend pet to keep you company during those dungeon runs.


New EVE Online Scope Video Talks New Upwell Prototype In Auviken As CCP Takes A Closer Look At A Titan

EVE Online's narrative doesn't smack you in the face like other MMOs, instead it's slowly peeled back in layers like an onion. This latest episode involves the Upwell Consortium and a mysterious prototype hovering in the system of Auviken.


Possibility Space Closes As Studio Head Effectively Blames Upcoming Article For The Closure

ArenaNet Co-founder Jeff Strain's new studio, Possibility Space, has been closed, closely following the fate of another of Strain's studios, Crop Circle Games. In an email obtained by press, the CEO effectively blames employees speaking for an upcoming article for the reasons surrounding the closure.


Interview: RamenVR CEO Andy Tsen Talks Zenith: Infinite Realms And How They Hope It Reignites Interest In Their VR MMO

VR MMO Zenith: The Last City finds itself at a crossroads, and its new free-to-play version, Zenith: Nexus is being touted as a way to help save the MMO itself. We sat down with RamenVR studio head Andy Tsen to talk about the challenges the MMO has faced, and the direction behind the new Infinite Realms mode.


One Of Black Desert Online's Best Systems Has Finally Been Expanded To All Classes

Black Desert Online is a meaty game, with tons of systems and features overlapping each other across its game world. One system, though, has been only available to one class in the MMO. Well, that has finally changed.


Star Wars: Outlaws Launching August 30th, Will Require Internet To Install

Yesterday, Ubisoft officially announced that its upcoming Star Wars: Outlaws will be released later this year on August 30th. Though if you want to enjoy this open-world adventure, you will be required to be connected to the internet.


Prime Video's Fallout Is  So Good It Made Me Finally Install Fallout 76

Each of us has our gaming blindspots. For Bradford, it's Fallout. Yet Prime Video's Fallout TV show was so good it made him finally do something he never thought he would: install Fallout 76.


Bungie Previews Destiny 2's The Final Shape In Latest Dev Stream, Showcases New Subclass And Drops New Gameplay Trailer

Destiny 2 players got a glimpse at the latest expansion coming this June, The Final Shape, during today's developer stream, showcasing some of the new features that are coming with the expansion this summer.


WoW Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Goes Live April 30th With Expansion Launching May 20th

World of Warcraft Classic's next adventure, Cataclysm, now has a date, as Deathwing will descend on Azeroth on May 20th. Pre-patch will kick things off later this month on April 30th.


Loric Games' Debut Title Is A Survival RPG Named Echoes of Elysium

Loric Games, the studio set up by former Mythic and BioWare developers, has finally announced its first title, an upcoming survival RPG named Echoes of Elysium.


Final Fantasy XIV's Next Live Letter Set For April 12th; Part of 14-Hour Anniversary Steam

Final Fantasy XIV players can gear up for the next Letter from the Producer Live coming ahead of this summer's expansion, Dawntrail, which launches on July 2nd. The Live Letter, set for April 12th, is part of the upcoming 14-hour 10th Anniversary stream to celebrate the MMO.


The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road Hands-On Preview: Exploring Scribing And Skingrad

The Elder Scrolls Online has turned ten years old this week, and it's not showing any sign of slowing down yet. The next Chapter to release brings players back to a region many of us haven't traveled since 2006's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, as we venture into the West Weald.