GAME REVIEWS5d ago · 25 views
Stars Reach: Raph Koster's Ambitious Counter to Traditional MMOs Like World of Warcraft
Stars Reach, the latest project from MMO legend Raph Koster, promises to revolutionize the genre with its dynamic, sandbox world design, set to launch in Early Access this summer. Unlike traditional MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Stars Reach focuses on player-driven experiences through features like terraforming, ecological systems, and governance. By embracing emergence over prescription, Koster aims to bring back the "dream of an alternate world" that has been lost in modern MMO design.
NEWSJun 17 · 25 views
Blizzard Teases "World of Warcraft Camelot" for Classic WoW Ahead of BlizzCon
Dataminers uncover potential next update for World of Warcraft: Classic, dubbed "World of Warcraft Camelot," hinting at a "Classic Plus" reveal at BlizzCon this September. This comes amidst a spree of private server takedowns, fueling speculation of an official expanded Classic experience. Players anticipate a major announcement, akin to Jagex's Old School RuneScape model.
NEWSJun 15 · 24 views
Blizzard Sues Project Ascension, a Popular World of Warcraft Private Server, for Copyright Infringement
Blizzard has filed a lawsuit against Project Ascension, a modded, classless, and free-to-play World of Warcraft private server, alleging large-scale copyright infringement. The server, with over a million players, generated millions of dollars in revenue through Donation Points. The move follows a similar suit against Turtle WoW earlier this year.
INDUSTRY NEWSJun 14 · 28 views
Stars Reach Developer Raph Koster: "We Hit the Wall" with Traditional MMO Model
Raph Koster, veteran of Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, discusses the viability of traditional theme park MMOs, citing ballooning development costs and stagnant gameplay. His upcoming sandbox MMO, Stars Reach, aims to break this mold. Koster believes the genre's narrow focus since World of Warcraft has left players "bored, frustrated, and underserved".
NEWSJun 2 · 42 views
League of Legends MMO Gains World of Warcraft Vet Brian Holinka as Principal Game Designer
Riot Games' League of Legends MMO project, announced in December 2020, has bolstered its development team with the addition of Brian Holinka, a veteran of over a decade at Blizzard, where he notably served as lead combat designer on World of Warcraft. This move follows recent hires of other World of Warcraft alumni, underscoring the project's continued development despite the departure of its initial lead, Greg Street. Holinka's expertise is expected to significantly impact the game's combat design.
NEWSJun 2 · 35 views
League of Legends MMO Bolsters Team with World of Warcraft Veteran
The League of Legends MMO has enlisted the expertise of a World of Warcraft veteran to enhance its development team. This strategic move underscores the project's ambition to deliver a high-quality, immersive experience. With this addition, anticipation grows for how the MMO will interpret the vast League of Legends universe.
NEWSApr 26 · 51 views
World of Warcraft's Live Service Model: A Double-Edged Sword
World of Warcraft's latest patch reveals the risks of a live service model — is Blizzard prioritizing speed over quality? Here's why it matters.
NEWSApr 26 · 49 views
Can You Spot Fake MMO Expansions? Test Your Knowledge!
Think you can tell real MMO expansions from fakes? Test your knowledge in this quiz and see how well you know games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14.
NEWSApr 25 · 45 views
Blizzard Apologizes for World of Warcraft's Buggy Prop Hunt Patch
Blizzard's latest World of Warcraft patch launched with critical bugs, including an exploit that undermined the new Decor Duel mode, prompting an apology.
NEWSApr 24 · 47 views
World of Warcraft's Latest Patch Draws Frustration Over Bugs
World of Warcraft’s latest patch is drawing heat for bugs and issues, and players aren’t happy.
