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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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July 2014
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January 2025
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EVE Online Is Getting Its Third History Book As Empires of EVE Volume 3 Is Announced

EVE Online is getting a third history book, as EVE historian Andrew Groen has announced the third - and final - volume in his Empires of EVE series.


Dungeons & Dragons Online's First 64-Bit Server Is Now Live, But For Subscribers Only

Dungeons & Dragons Online's first 64-bit server, Cormyr, has opened, though you'll need to be a VIP subscriber to access it.


Warcraft's 30th Anniversary Direct Scheduled for November 13th, WoW Anniversary Concert To Follow

The Warcraft franchise is celebrating 30 years this year, and Blizzard is hosting a special 30th Anniversary Direct live stream next month.


EVE Online Showcases Upcoming Mercenary Dens, New Ships Coming With Revenant Expansion

EVE Online is gearing up for its next expansion, Revenant, and this time the team behind the space-faring MMO is breaking down its upcoming Mercenary Dens and highlighting the two new ships coming with the expansion.


Multiplayer Action Roguelike 33 Immortals Delayed Till 2025

Thunder Lotus has delayed its upcoming multiplayer action roguelike, 33 Immortals, till 2025, citing a need to address 'unexpected challenges with stability.'


LotRO Community Manager Talks Legacy of Morgoth Release Timing: 'At The Moment We're Not Delayed'

In the latest Cord of the Rings stream, Lord of the Rings Online's Community Manager Cordovan affirmed that, as of now, the Legacy of Morgoth expansion is still on course to release November 6th.


Ashes of Creation's Verbal And Written NDA For Alpha Testers Is Lifted As The Team Preps For Alpha 2

Ashes of Creation testers can finally talk about what they have experienced in the MMO's alpha, as Intrepid has lifted its verbal and written NDA heading into Alpha 2.


Squadron 42 Gets A 2026 Release Window As Report Circulates Describing Financial, Management Woes At CIG

At Star Citizen's annual Citizencon, Cloud Imperium Games showcased the first hour of gameplay of its Star Citizen spin-off title, Squadron 42, announcing a release window of 2026. This is amid reports that the studio is facing financial woes, mismanagement, and more.


LotRO Devs Preview Instances Coming With Legacy of Morgoth Expansion

The Lord of the Rings Online is gearing up for its next expansion, Legacy of Morgoth, and the latest stream shows the devs delving into the instances coming to Middle-earth with the update.


New World: Aeternum's Lack Of Cross Progression Is Incredibly Frustrating

As New World: Aeternum made its debut on consoles earlier this week, one glaring stood out to Bradford as he booted up the Xbox Series X version: leaving his max-level character behind thanks to a lack of cross progression.


Magic: The Gathering Announces Marvel Secret Lair Drops During NYCC, Limited Run Release Set For November 4th

Magic: The Gathering has finally revealed the first of its multi-part collaboration with Marvel in a series of Secret Lair drops, coming on November 4th in a limited print run.


EVE Online Breaks Down Revenant's Corporation Project Expansion, Ship Replacement Automation, More

EVE Online is ramping up for its Revenant expansion coming this November, and the team at CCP Games is breaking down some of the changes coming to its corporation projects, ship insurance additions, and more.


Remedy's Multiplayer Title, FBC: Firebreak, Officially Unveiled During Today's Xbox Partner Preview

Remedy has finally pulled the veil off its long in-development multiplayer title, showcasing FBC: Firebreak today during Microsoft's Xbox Partner Preview event.


2K's Upcoming Roguelike Hero Shooter, Project ETHOS, Is Holding A Playtest This Weekend

2K is making a roguelike hero shooter, Project ETHOS, with the aim of blending elements of both genres from developer 31st Union.


Pax Dei's Proving Grounds Update Coming November 5th, New FAQ Details What Players Should Expect With The World Wipe

Pax Dei's next patch, called Proving Grounds, is slated to hit the sandbox MMO on November 5th, and Mainframe Industries has released an updated FAQ to detail to players exactly how the upcoming wipe affects plots, players, inventories and more.