We're entering an era of MMO closures as the industry transitions and finds its footing once again. Â With those closures comes a lot of heartache. Â SOE's recent announcement that Vanguard,…
MMO starting areas are one of the most overlooked concepts despite being directly related to one of the most debated subjects out there: The World. Â The latest EQ Next…
Brad McQuaid (Aradune) is kickstarting an MMO. Fellow EverQuest veterans will know exactly who Brad is and the type of games he makes, but the younger generation probably has no…
Some friends and I are back playing Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. The idea was pitched to me by a member of our gaming community. I've been looking for a reason…
I was reminded recently about two really neat features in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes: Brotherhoods and Caravans. Brotherhoods, similar to the mentoring system I spoke about in my last entry,…
I never thought I would see the day. Ever. The last I remember hearing from Brad was in that interview where Zoo Tycoon and money drove him and Vanguard into…
I like to analyze the games that I'm playing. I can't help it - it's a habit. I almost derive as much pleasure from dissecting them and thinking about them…
I just finished scratching off another mmorpg from the list of current games released that promised to make crafting better, revolutionize it, make it more innovative, yada yada yada. You…