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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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Amazon Breaks Down How New World: Aeternum's Servers Will Work Come Next Week's Launch

With less than a full week to go before New World: Aeternum launches on PC and consoles, Amazon is breaking down exactly how servers and server transfers will work in the new version of its MMO.


Do You Prefer To Play The Same Party Role In Each MMO You Play, Or Do You Mix It Up?

At the core of almost every MMO: The trinity of Heals, Tank and DPS. While how each of these manifests can be different, the core role is usually defined by what it brings to the party. Bradford asks readers what role they tend to play, and tries to unpack why he always gravitates to damage.


EVE Online's Next Narrative Mystery Set To Unveil Tomorrow As Goonswarm Announces Big Move

EVE Online is a flurry of activity, both player-made and developer-led, this weekend, as a new mystery will start to be unveiled in Altrinur, while one of EVE Online's biggest alliances announced an unprecedented move.


LotRO Showcases Its Fourth Legacy of Morgoth Region, Urash Dar In Latest Devstream

The Lord of the Rings Online's latest dev stream showed off the fourth and final region coming with this fall's Legacy of Morgoth expansion, taking players on a tour of the arid canyons of Urash Dar.


Should MMOs Force Grouping As Part Of Progression?

As more and more MMOs hone in on single player content, it feels like the social elements of the genre are eroding a bit. Should MMOs force grouping in content, especially main story progression?


LotRO's Next Expansion, Legacy of Morgoth, Is Targeting A November 6th Release Date; Pre-Orders Live Now

The Lord of the Rings' next major expansion, Legacy of Morgoth, is slated to arrive next month, bringing four new regions, new quests, and continues the story started in last year's expansion.


Throne and Liberty Officially Released On PC, Xbox And PlayStation, Hits A Peak Player Count Over 326K On Steam

Throne and Liberty's free-to-play launch has finally arrived, with Amazon publishing the MMO from NCSoft across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.


Magic: The Gathering's Foundations Set Feels Poised To Help Anyone To Get Into The Long-Running Card Game

During PAX West 2024, we had the chance to check out Magic's upcoming Foundations Beginner Box and learn a bit more about how Magic intends to teach new players how to get into this legendary card game.


Throne And Liberty's Waypoint Fast Travel Is Insanely Satisfying

Throne and Liberty launched into early access last week, and one aspect of the MMO has been living rent free in Bradford's head ever since he first experienced it: fast travel.


World of Warships Teams Up With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles In Latest Collaboration

Wargaming has teamed up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to create a totally tubular crossover with its naval combat MMO World of Warships.


Tales of the Shire Hands-On Preview: Needs More Time In The Oven

Bradford has been looking forward to Tales of the Shire ever since its initial announcement, and recently he had the chance to go hands-on with the upcoming cozy title. Read on for our preview.


Throne and Liberty's Early Access Now Live - Are You Hopping In?

After a long wait, Throne and Liberty is finally live here in the West, thanks to Amazon's paid early access.


Embers Adrift Celebrates Two Years Highlighting A Laundry List Of Changes Since It First Went Live

Embers Adrift is celebrating two years since its launch, and the team is celebrating by pointing out exactly what the small indie team has done to improve the MMO since 2022.


Yes, ArcheAge Chronicles Is Still An MMO, Even If XLGames Isn't Calling It One

ArcheAge Chronicles, formerly known as ArcheAge 2, was officially announced and unveiled during yesterday's State of Play, and one aspect of the announcement has become a sticking point for interested fans: is it an MMO?


DCUO's Harley Quinn vs Apokolips Episode Is Now Live On All Platforms

Harley Quinn is geared up to take on the forces of Darkseid as the latest update to DC Universe Online is now live.