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0  LIGHTS Interview Part 1: LIGHTS The Gamer Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL Aside from singing, LIGHTS loves to play video games. She is an avid World of Warcraft player, and is actually taking part in Microsoft's Game with Fame, an event that's taking place on the 29th of August, 2009 in Ontario, Canada. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with LIGHTS during her UK tour to ask her about this event, how she got into gaming, and to ask about any possible involvement she might have with the industry in the future. More »

0  LIGHTS Would Love Her Own Video Game Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL LIGHTS has never made her love for video games a secret, and she recently announced that she's working on a comic with Tom Kocher from Marvel Digital Comics. However, given the countless ideas tumbling around in her head, surely the idea of a LIGHTS video game must have appeared at some point. More »

0  Interview With Free Realms Lead Designer Posted on 2009/08/28 BY DARRYL Free Realms launched on the PC earlier this year, and it marked a new adventure for Sony Online Entertainment. Being a MMO for all ages, Free Realms is also completely free to play, although it's possible to engage in micro-transactions and it's a model that's really helped it blossom. More »

0  Interview With Riot Games On League Of Legends Posted on 2009/08/26 BY DARRYL Riot Games has a pretty impressive staff roll, and they're looking to really take the industry by storm with their game, League of Legends. 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  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 »

0  Jumpgate: Evolution Expanding On The MMO Genre Posted on 2009/06/07 BY ALEX Net Devil and Codemasters are teaming up for a new MMO set in space with Jumpgate: Evolution. The MMO genre is tough enough to break into, especially as there is already a popular game with a similar premise, so how does Jumpgate plan to be different? Instead of using timer-based abilities, the combat system is all twitch-based. This makes battles more focused on player skill rather than gear, although gear, in the form of ships and weaponry, will still play a part in player's power and abilities. Players can switch between roles by changing their ship type, for example switching from a quick, powerful fighter to a slower, tougher mining vessel. 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 »

	1  Blizzard Ousts Nintendo As Most Successful Developer Posted on 2009/05/11 BY DARRYL This year's Develop 100 list has been published by Issuu and Blizzard Entertainment have ousted Nintendo be the most bankable studio in their 2009 list. 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 »