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0  Exclusive DC Universe Online Interview Posted on 2009/09/14 BY DARRYL DC Universe Online is coming out for the PlayStation 3 and PC and is one of the most highly anticipated MMORPGs on the horizon, as it uses the world of DC Comics, and lets players take control. More »

	0  Warhammer Online Interview With Roland Cox & Mark Davis Posted on 2009/08/27 BY DARRYL Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMORPG for the PC which is made by Mythic Entertainment. It's relatively new to the MMO scene though, as it's now approaching its first birthday. More »

0  World of Warcraft Cataclysm Expansion Revealed Posted on 2009/08/21 BY SHAWN Blizzard has officially revealed the newest World of Warcraft expansion, Cataclysm, at this year's Blizzcon. World of Warcraft is one of the world's most popular MMORPGs, with over 11 million subscribers. More »

0  Aion Box Art Revealed Posted on 2009/06/30 BY DARRYL Aion is a Korean RPG which is being published by NCSoft. While the game has already been out for some time in Korea, it's not scheduled for a western release until around September, 2009. NCSoft have just released the new box art which will feature on western versions of the game and it really shows off the fantasy element that's present within the game. More »

0  DC Universe Online Packs a Punch Posted on 2009/06/17 BY ALEX One of the more pleasant surprises of this year’s E3 was DC Universe Online, an upcoming title from SOE. The game involves the player making their own superhero (or supervillain) and unleashing them upon Metropolis and Gotham City. While iconic characters such as Superman, Batman and The Joker will be present and prominent, they won’t be playable, instead playing a role as teammates during missions. If your ideal superhero has traits similar to them, never fear; Superman-like strength and Batmanesque acrobatics are all within reach as superpowers! More »

0  The Future of the MMORPG Genre Posted on 2009/06/16 BY NELSON In the previous articles, we looked at the MMORPGs currently sitting on the top of the pile, while also looking at those which are close to launch. However, the MMORPG genre is still expanding, and there are a lot of MMORPGs further in the future which are attempting to find their own niches in the market. Are games like World of Warcraft safe from possible dethronement in the short term? The answer is probably yes, but the real question is... for how long? This article hopes to uncover the methods that some companies are now looking toward implementing in order to keep the genre original and fresh. More »

2  Top 10 Upcoming MMORPGs Posted on 2009/05/23 BY NELSON MMORPGs have become quite popular over the years, and some, like World of Warcraft have found a place in popular culture. However, that's the now and they won't last forever. We mentioned a fortnight ago, five of the biggest MMORPGs at the moment, but what's around the corner that will be able to dethrone those currently flying high? Should Blizzard be concerned about some of the upcoming titles? Most of the titles up for discussion in this article are in the late stages of development and are running their beta testing phases. There are quite a few of notable merit and a fair few that are targeting specific niches, for example fanatical sci-fi groups. This is our top ten -- in no particular order -- of the titles we expect to make quite a bit of noise amongst gamers when they finally surface and that MMORPG players should definitely keep on their radar. More »

0  Top 5 Current MMORPGs Posted on 2009/05/09 BY NELSON When most people talk about the MMORPG genre, it tends to be World of Warcraft that surfaces on the minds of the many as being the most recognised, not only by the gaming population but also by the mass including various celebrities who admit to playing said titles. Usually when we talk about MMORPGs in general they tend to be a commitment, as most gamers know that truly finishing one is an almost impossible task. So how is it that they've become so popular over the years, what direction has the genre taken, and where can we go from here; these are but a few of the topics we'll be hoping to give an insight on. Specifically, this article is going to cover the current state of affairs in the MMORPG sector; the current games that are available, why they've been successful and just looking at why they remain so. We'll start by discussing the biggest of them all More »

0  Trion World Network to Attend E3 2009 Posted on 2009/05/06 BY SHAWN Trion World Network will reveal its first video game, Heroes of Telara, at this year's E3 convention in Los Angeles. More »

0  Knights in the Nightmare Awakens From Its Slumber Posted on 2009/04/30 BY SHAWN Atlus' new upcoming game, Knights in the Nightmare, is looking like a solid contender for this year's DS Game of Year. Knights in the Nightmare is the fourth part of the Dept. Heaven series of games, the first being Riviera: The Promised Land and the second being Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone. The third game has yet to be announced, but it is rumored to be a massively multiplayer online RPG (MMORPG). The game is being developed by Sting Entertainment, which has also worked on the Evolution series. More »

3  Grandia Online Coming Exclusively To Playstation 3 Posted on 2009/04/22 BY SHAWN Grandia Online, an MMORPG of GameArts's well-known RPG series, is coming to the PlayStation 3 in Japan. The series is known for it's unique battle system that mixes in a Final Fantasy-like real-time battle system with real-time movement, allowing the player to evade enemy attacks or get an advantage over the enemy. More »