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sominator

Som has been hanging out with the MMORPG.com crew since 2011, and is an Associate Director & Lecturer in Media, Anthropology, and Religious Studies. He’s a former Community Manager for Neverwinter, the free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG from Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment, and is unreasonably good at Maze Craze for the Atari 2600. You can exchange puns and chat (European) football with him on Twitter @sominator.

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Som's Games of 2013

Last week we took a look back at the year that was and listed our favorite games. This week we turn to the year ahead and the games that have us sitting on pins and needles in anticipation. Each staff member will have his (or her!) day and we move on to Som for today's installment. See what's got Som all of a dither and then leave your thoughts in the comments.


Compelled to Keep Playing

In our latest beta preview, we take a look at the much-anticipated Age of Wushu. We've been trekking around in the game and have lots to share about a game that sits squarely on many people's radar. See what we've discovered and then let us know what you think in the comments.


Som's Best of 2012

2012 is nearly over and it's always fun to take a look back at the games that we spent lots of hours enjoying. We'll be spending this week talking about the games that we, the staff of MMORPG.com, caught our attention in the year that was. As ever, join the conversation in the comments. Som weighs in with his choices on this first day of 2013. Read on!


6.8
Fun & Frantic But...

Forge has captivated a lot of attention through 2012, a brand new title from indie developer, Dark Vale Games. We've been playing a lot of Forge lately and offer our official review. Read it, then leave your thoughts in the comments.


They Got Borderlands in My MMO!

Trion Worlds recently invited the press corps to come to San Francisco to check out Defiance, the ambitious MMO being developed in conjunction with the Syfy Network. We've got a hands on report from that event as well as a first-ever game play video. Don't miss it!


The State of PvP

ArenaNet has been making some pretty significant changes to PvP in Guild Wars 2 over the last couple of months. In our latest article, we take a look at the State of PvP in Guild Wars 2. Read on and then join the conversation in the comments.


Basking in the Shadow of the Mad King

We met up with ArenaNet in San Francisco last week to test drive some of Guild Wars 2's new Halloween themed content: Shadow of the Mad King. Read on to see what awaits you as the update goes live today.


8.1
Quirky and Charmingly Fun to Play

Ankama Games' DOFUS has been one of those games that has quietly met with success over the years of its life, even spawning WAKFU recently. We take a look at DOFUS and see how it measures up in our latest review. Read on! Played DOFUS? Let us know what -you- think in the comments.


Esamir Unleashed

Last week, Sony Online Entertainment partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers the first ever look at the Esamir map. Today we've got a full preview of the location and some of our thoughts about PlanetSide 2 overall. Read on and then add your voice to the comments!


Fly'N: An Addictive Puzzle-Platformer

Ankama Games is best known for games like DOFUS and Wakfu but it is a pleasant surprise to see that they are not stuck in a rut. Fly'N is an addictive puzzle-oriented platformer that is part of Steam's Greenlight program. We've spent some time in Fly'N and have a great preview. Check it out!


There's a Storm Brewin'

Trion Worlds and the Rift team are close to the final unveiling of the first expansion to Rift, Storm Legion. We recently had the opportunity to check out Storm Legion firsthand and have a lot to say about it. See what we've got in mind and then add your thoughts in the comments.


Face-Punchingly Good PVP

Many MMO players are looking for a -great- PvP experience. Forge is billing itself as a PvP-centric game. We've got a preview to share that just might get you excited about it. Check it out!


Foggernauts' Steam Class Preview

DOFUS is one of those games that just keeps growing and getting better over time. We recently had the opportunity to check ou the Foggernauts' Steam Class and have a full report for your reading pleasure. See what you think and then leave us a comment or two.


Edgar Allen Poe Meets Animal Crossing

Ever wanted to play an MMO that somehow manages to combine aspects of Edgar Allen Poe's work with Animal Crossing? If your interest is piqued so far you'll want to read on for our full preview of Salem for all the details!


First Ever Gameplay Preview

With more than one summer blockbuster movie centering around super heroes, it's only natural that we start thinking about Marvel Heroes, Gazillion's game on the horizon. We recently had a chance to check out Marvel Heroes' game play and have a full preview. Read on!