In the world of online gaming, toxicity is often seen as a negative thing. Developers, in an attempt to create a more friendly and welcoming environment, have implemented strict moderation policies and have discouraged the use of harsh language and negative behavior which has resulted in an overly sanitized and unnatural environment. But what if I were to tell you [...]
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Oh, what a time to be alive! Mobile MMORPGs, the epitome of gaming excellence, the future of online role-playing games. No longer do we have to worry about the hassle of actually playing a game. No longer do we have to stress about mouse accuracy or keyboard proficiency. No longer do we have to suffer through the agony of decision [...]
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The MMORPG genre has been a staple of gaming for over two decades now, and despite what some may say, it's not dying. Instead, the genre has simply matured and evolved in response to changes in the industry and player preferences. One of the most evident signs of the continued success of MMORPGs is the ongoing popularity of World of [...]
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MMORPGs, the genre that once brought us boundless adventure, meaningful connections, and unforgettable memories, is dying. The world of massive multiplayer online role-playing games that once captivated us is slowly fading into the past, and it's a sorrowful reality to face. I remember the days when I first discovered Ultima Online. The excitement of exploring a vast, open world filled [...]
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By, Kieren Charles, Associate Design Director, Old School RuneScape Excitement and expectations surrounding the trajectory of gaming are covered in great detail, chief among them how the latest digital technology brings the most advanced experiences to gamers. However, despite living in a technologically advanced era, not everyone is looking for breathtaking graphics and the best technology - for a whole [...]
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Mir 4 is easily the most popular blockchain based 'play to earn' MMO out there. It's also one of the only blockchain games that actually resembles a game. Many of the play to earn titles on the market right now are throwaway browser games with little to no actual gameplay, which is why Mir 4 has been so successful. Mir [...]
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The story of New World’s successful launch and immediate crash is by now well documented. Amazon’s first big launch title was (and still is) plagued by bugs, missing content, and balance issues. From a high of over 900,000 concurrent players, New World now sits at an average daily player count of 13,600 with no floor in sight (as of June, [...]
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2022 marks my 7th year as a writer for MMOs.com (Yay!) and for the first time in those seven years I suddenly had the urge to write you guys a short new year message. The past year hasn’t been as crazy as 2020 was, but it’s still been a trying time for everyone all across the globe. Being able to [...]
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Every year around the holidays I place a bet. Every year around the holidays I lose a bet. What I lose is time. What I gain is 200 levels in MapleStory. My 3080ti groans. The bets are always inane, stupid, trivial. One year I said that NBC would run sympathetic headlines about Incels by New Years. I played Adele. This [...]
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It’s no secret gamers love to compete. Over the past few years, there’s been a new competition emerging amongst gamers, a competition to see who can produce the best game clips. Whether they be impressive moments of sheer skill or hilarious situations only a video game could produce, gamers everywhere are racing to create the latest and greatest clip. If [...]
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