Archive for May, 2010

The Dunbar Number of MMORPGs?

Posted by Xavier Morgan May 31, 2010

Many of you don’t like detailed prose, so here is the short summary.  You can read further to see the details.
Key points:

Six is the magic Dunbar number for MMORPGs.
Warhammer Online:  Warbands (8 groups of 6), Scenarios (12 versus 12 with each side having two groups) and Adventure Groups (one group of six) divide the player [...]

MMO Weakly Episode #43

Posted by Sarc May 30, 2010

Welcome to another episode of PC gaming’s best in top notch podcasting, MMO Weakly. Tune in to hear Sarc and Raim as they dissect MMO’s, discuss proper beverages to consume while gaming, and a whole hell of a lot more. Use our built in player, MMO Weakly on iTunes, or you can simply [...]

LifeNet Fallen Earth Podcast #35

Posted by Brad West May 29, 2010

Welcome to LifeNet, a Fallen Earth podcast. Journey with us through the apocalypse as we uncover all things Fallen Earth. Each week LifeNet will bring player and developer information to the world from our makeshift bunker deep beneath the Embry Crossroads. Join us as we talk everything from strategy to lore and [...]

S.A.R.: The Allure of the Console MMO

Posted by Syeric May 28, 2010

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting a long time for a good console MMO to hit the market. There’s something quite alluring to the idea of slaughtering animals from your couch. What can I say, maybe I was meant to be a butcher.
Really though, there is. Don’t get me wrong, I love gaming [...]

HOMM Online to open new doors for MMO play

Posted by Xerb Painhunter May 28, 2010

All of you Heroes of Might and Magic fans out there have something to be excited about.  Heroes of Might and Magic ONLINE entered closed beta May 7th as game developers get the game ready for release.  I have been keeping my eyes on this game and I am sure all you veteran HOMM players [...]

Win a pair of tickets to the LFG Expo!

Posted by Admin May 27, 2010

LW is kicking off this Memorial Day weekend by giving away tickets to the Looking For Group Expo happening in Minneapolis, MN June 25-27.
Winners will receive a pair of three-day passes to this MMORPG focused video game convention. To enter, simply register on the LW forums starting Thursday, May 27. Winners [...]

LifeNet Fallen Earth Podcast #34

Posted by Admin May 27, 2010

Welcome to LifeNet, a Fallen Earth podcast. Journey with us through the apocalypse as we uncover all things Fallen Earth. Each week LifeNet will bring player and developer information to the world from our makeshift bunker deep beneath the Embry Crossroads. Join us as we talk everything from strategy to lore and [...]

WoWWatch: Too much of a good thing?

Posted by Raim May 25, 2010

Birthday parties, flowers, pregnancies, and live hand grenades: not all surprises are good surprises. But what about surprises in our games? How much do we want to know about our new expansion before we scurry over to Best Buy feverishly hoping to grasp a copy in our sweaty little palms? Do we always want to know what is around the next bend in game? Or is it better left as a surprise – whether it’s a treasure or the open maw of a dragon?

MMO Weakly Episode #42

Posted by Sarc May 23, 2010

Welcome to another episode of PC gaming’s best in top notch podcasting, MMO Weakly. Tune in to hear Sarc and Raim as they dissect MMO’s, discuss proper beverages to consume while gaming, and a whole hell of a lot more. Use our built in player, MMO Weakly on iTunes, or you can simply [...]

S.A.R.: The $25 Article

Posted by Syeric May 21, 2010

Hi! Before we begin today, I’ll have to request the $25 fee upfront. Microtransactions are the wave of the future, so this article is officially becoming a Value Added Service. Don’t have the cash? Don’t worry, we can make a deal. That’s an awfully nice watch you’re wearing there.
Just a second, my editor is calling.
What’s [...]

MMO Weakly Episode #57

Posted by Sarc
Sep 6 2010 I ADD COMMENTS

Watchtower Episode #1

Posted by Heero
Sep 4 2010 I ADD COMMENTS

LAGWAR Episode #38

Posted by Brad West
Aug 30 2010 I ADD COMMENTS