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Joseph Bradford

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 15-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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lotrlore
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July 2014
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February 2025
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What Made You Decide To Back A Crowdfunded MMORPG Project?

Crowdfunding MMORPGs seemed to be all the rage back in the 2010s, with multiple projects spinning up over the years. What about a certain project compelled you to back the game in the first place?


When Do You Consider An MMO To Be Truly Dead?

A constant criticism we read is that an MMO is dead, especially after a controversial update, or dearth of updates altogether. But when do you actually consider an MMO to be truly dead?


Six Years After Establishing Pearl Abyss America, CEO Jeonghee Jin Announces Departure

Pearl Abyss America CEO Jeonghee (JJ) Jin has announced she is leaving the company after six years.


Starforge Systems Forge Day Sale Runs Now Through August 11th

Starforge Systems is running its Forge Day sale now through August 11th, giving discounts on their various pre-built PCs.


Almost 2 Million Baldur's Gate 3 Players Were Turned Into Cheese, And Other Stats As Larian Celebrates The RPG's One Year Anniversary

It's been a year since Baldur's Gate 3 was released on PC, and Larian Studios is looking back on that first year and sharing some interesting statistics from the community.


Shadowy Wraiths Are Being Adjusted Further On LotRO's Legendary Servers Following Player Feedback

The Lord of the Rings Online is continuing to adjust its number of Shadowy Wraith spawns, this time looking into how they can remove them from story instances after player feedback.


Interview: Unpacking Multiplayer Survival Game Dawn of Defiance's Greek Myth Influences

Dawn of Defiance is an upcoming survival crafting game inspired heavily by Greek mythology. We talked with the developers of this upcoming take on the genre ahead of next week's early access launch.


LotRO Is Reducing The Frequency Of Some Of Its Wraith Encounters On New Legendary Servers

Get defeated by that Shadowy Wraith that popped up out of nowhere? Well, those occurrences will be less frequent in LotRO's new Legendary Angmar and Mordor worlds, according to a new post by the developers.


Magic: The Gathering Celebrates Dungeons & Dragons' 50th Anniversary With New Secret Lair Drops

Magic: the Gathering is celebrating the vast history of another Wizards of the Coast brand, Dungeons & Dragons, in a new swathe of Secret Lair drops.


Lord of the Rings Online's New Legendary Server's Wraith Mechanic Is Creating Some Wicked Fun

The Lord of the Rings Online's new Legendary Servers launched last week, bringing its new variant of Wraith-y fun to Middle-earth. And Bradford can't get enough.


The First Annual MMO Awards Airing On August 31st With Very Few MMO Awards

A new awards show, The MMO Awards, is setting up to air its first annual awards show on August 31st.


Next Pax Dei Update Will Give Your Crafting Components A Glow Up

Pax Dei is prepping for its next update, this time taking a moment to give crafting goods a glow up.


Please Stop Calling Your Single-Player Games MMOs

This is a humble request for gamers to stop calling their single-player games MMOs, which seems to be a growing trend nowadays.


Obsidian's Upcoming RPG Avowed Reportedly Delayed Till 2025

Obsidian's upcoming RPG, Avowed, was slated to release this November, but according to reports the open-world RPG will be delayed into 2025.


Starforge Systems Launches Gloomy Bear PC Lineup, Including Limited Edition PC Bundle

Starforge Systems, the creator-led PC builder, has announced this morning its new collaboration with the popular anime, Gloomy Bear.