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Mitch Gassner

Part-time game reviewer, full-time gaming geek, Mitch was introduced to Pac-Man and Asteroids at Shakey's Pizza in the '70s and has been hooked on games ever since. Mitch has always had an opinion to share on anything gaming, but it wasn't until 2018 that he began his writing side hustle. Mitch currently writes about gaming and tech for MMORPG and Gamespace.com. You can find him on X @mitchgassner.

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Indie MMO Spotlight: Happy Mother's Day

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, we want to say Happy Mother's Day to all of the gaming moms out there. And if you aren't a gaming mom, what the heck are you doing reading this instead of spending time with your mother? You can read this tomorrow!


Why Do Modern MMOs Feel So Different Than Old School Ones?

We all know it. Modern-day MMORPG's just don't feel the same as old-school MMO's do. Have you ever wondered why exactly that might be? Mitch takes a stab at the differences between the differences between older MMOs and new ones. Read on and see if you agree with his assessment.


Indie MMO Spotlight: Fishing For News

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, there are multiple tests going on, some cheaters got banned, and I finally remembered to check in on Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore. But hey, you can read all about that and more in the segments below, so let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


Not So MMO: Dune Spice Wars Preview

Dune Spice Wars is a new RTS game by Shiro Games. Having just been released into early access, we take a look at how life is on Arakkis fares under the Funcom banner.


Indie MMO Spotlight: Full Steam Ahead

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week,  we have some news of a beta on the way, and some cool new features to talk about. Let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


Indie MMO Spotlight: Hunting For Holiday Events

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, I expected to find a bunch of holiday events but I only ended up finding a couple of noteworthy events going on this weekend. We still got a generous helping of patch notes and testing news, though, so let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


Godfall Interview: Talking Post Launch Challenges With Game Director Daniel Nordlander

When games launch with issues, oftentimes fans dismiss the developer's efforts as lazy, half-assed or a cash grab. But development is so much more complex than it seems on the surface. We spoke to Godfall's Game Director, Daniel Nordlander, about these challenges, as well as what's coming for Counterplay's title.


Indie MMO Spotlight: Spring Cleaning

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, developers have been doing some spring cleaning, leaving us with a bunch of updates and patches full of bug fixes and fresh new content. And along with a new addition to the IMS, we also found a couple of MMOs headed to mobile. But let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


The RPG Files: Godfall Ultimate Edition Preview

With each update, Counterplay Games has made improvements to its melee action RPG Godfall to address the feedback, both positive and negative, of the fans and naysayers since its release. We took a look at the Ultimate Edition and the changes brought to the game since launch.


Indie MMO Spotlight: No Joke, We Love Our Indie MMOs!

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, we've done our best to filter out all of the April Fool's Day articles and bring you only the real news. And with all of the alpha and beta tests either currently running or on the immediate horizon, there's a lot to cover. So let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


The List: MMOs With The Best Character Customization

Every gamer loves to customize their character to make them their own. We break down some of the best MMOs to create the avatar of your wildest dreams.


Indie MMO Spotlight: All The Good Stuff

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, I worked really hard to find all of the good news I could, but I won't apologize if some bad news found its way in as well. Honestly, though, indie devs need all the attention they can get, and I hope you all find the IMS to be a portal to the indie MMOs you love (or might end up loving). Anyway, let's quit wasting time and get started with this week's Indie MMO Spotlight.


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The RPG Files: Babylon's Fall Review

Babylon's Fall aims to take players to the city of Neo Babylon, tasked with reclaiming the fabled Tower of Babel. But is it successful, or does the Platinum Games' title fall flat?


Indie MMO Spotlight: Hitting For The Cycle

Each week, we scour the internet for all things indie MMO-related so you don't have to. This week, you asked and I listened. In today's Indie MMO Spotlight patch (3.20.22), we are adding a new QoL feature - going forward, a link to each MMO's official website will be attached to the segment headers (apparently some of you were already clicking on these anyway). Please feel free to report any bug issues that arise in the comments below. Well, that's enough of me trying to act like a developer. Le


10 Co-Op Games To Play When You Have MMO Burnout

While we consider the MMO the pinnacle of social gaming, not everyone wants to jump into one multiple times a week. Here is a list of co-op games you can play that strike a chord with MMO fans dealing with genre fatigue.