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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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lotrlore
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July 2014
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April 2024
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EVE Online Is Expanding Its Browser Client, Giving Away 50K Skill Points This Weekend

EVE Online's EVE Anywhere is being expanded upon, as CCP Games brings its browser-based client to more territories. Additionally, the developers are hosting a bonus skill points weekend, giving capsuleers who log into the MMO free skill points throughout the weekend.


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Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Gaming Headset Review - Spatial Audio FTW

Corsair's HS80 RGB Wireless Headset brings spatial audio, RGB and more with its latest audio offering. But does it do all of this while sounding good, especially at the mid-range price? Here is our review.


Lord of the Rings Online's Recent Communication Push Feels Like A Complete 180 - For The Better

Last year much of the discourse around The Lord of the Rings Online was one where the community didn't feel as though the team was doing as much as it could to communicate with its players. This was completely exacerbated thanks to the extended downtimes last year. However, the recent push with interviews, especially with new producer Raninia, it feels like Standing Stone Games has dome a complete 180 - for the better.


LotRO Producer Talks Extensively About Legendary Item Revamp, Calling The New System Much 'Simpler' In New Interview

In a new interview, Lord of the Rings Online producer Oleg "Raninia" Brodskiy detailed a bit more of the approach being taken by Standing Stone Games towards revamping its Legendary Items. Additionally, in the more than hour-long interview, Raninia also touches again on monetization and more.


Elyon's Second Closed Beta Underway With Twitch Drops; Learn About The Classes In New Video

Elyon, the MMORPG formerly known as Ascent: Infinite Realm, starts its second closed beta today. The developers are celebrating with Twitch Drops and more during the beta period.


Elder Scrolls Online Delays Update 31 And Waking Flame DLC On Consoles By A Week

ZeniMax Online Studios has delayed the release of its upcoming Update 31 and the Waking Flame DLC on consoles by a week, now releasing on September 8th. The PC, Mac and Stadia releases remain unchanged, still hitting the platforms on August 23rd.


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Elgato Wave XLR Review

Elgato's Wave XLR audio interface is an interesting proposal, especially for those looking for a solid XLR option with little real estate being used on their set ups. The draw of the device is simple: turning robust and expensive XLR mics into, effectively, a USB mic thanks to Elgato's Wave Link software. However, does it do enough to be seen as a viable replacement for the likes of a GoXLR or AverMedia's Nexus?


LotRO's Legendary Server Anor Getting A Level Cap Increase Tomorrow

The Lord of the Rings Online's legendary progression server Anor is getting a level cap increase with tomorrow's patch, according to Standing Stone Games. The cap increase covers the Mordor expansion as well as the Legacy of the Necromancer quest pack on the progression server, putting it one step closer to being on content parity with the rest of the game servers.


Indie MMO Megania Online's Open Pre-Alpha Coming August 20th

Indie MMO Megania Online is hosting its pre-alpha phase, which will be an open alpha, this month. The pixel-art MMO will see the pre-alpha begin on August 20th.


Valheim's Hearth And Home Update Will Adjust Health And Stamina Mechanics

In a new spotlight video for its upcoming Hearth and Home update, Valheim's developers detail some major changes coming to health and stamina.


Marvel's Avengers: War For Wakanda Is Now Live, Free For Owners Of Base Game

Marvel's Avengers' latest major update, War for Wakanda, is now live today, bringing the new Wakanda biome, story content to the co-op game. The update itself is free for those who own the base game.


First Guild Wars 2's End of Dragons Beta Now Live

The first beta for the upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion, End of Dragons, is now live. the beta itself will run through August 21st and let players get a first in-game glimpse at three new specializations coming with the new expansion itself.


New World's Faction Goals Have The Chance To Make MMO's Social Again

New World's faction goals have the chance to make MMO's social again, if Syndicate chat was anything to go by for Bradford during the last beta.


Mortal Online 2 Patch Notes Adds Pet Equipment, New Magic Spells

Mortal Online 2's beta is still ongoing, and the latest patch notes detail new additions, such as new magic spells and equipment for those pets players are keeping.


Cyberpunk 2077's Next Major Patch, 1.3, Revealed; Adjusts Minimap, More

CD Projekt Red has shed some light on the next major patch for their RPG Cyberpunk 2077, detailing changes being made to the minimap, as well as resetting your perks.