The chat function in MMORPGs has long been the gateway for players to converse, make friends, and brag about their DPS after each boss fight. Social mechanics have come a long way since ‘/whisper,’ and developers have sought to make the online experience as social as possible. For many players it’s the social side of online gaming that keeps them [...]

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Have you ever visited the forums of an MMO? Have you used those forums? MMO forums act as a bridge between player and developer, providing a platform for users to voice concerns, complaints, and (occasional) praise. But have the glory days of the forum come to an end? Forums are still an important tool for developers and publishers to communicate [...]

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