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Massively Multiplayer Online games – our first step into the Metaverse.
Working on a first impressions piece about Mabinogi. Will keep the self-flagellation to a minimum but really, I only do it because it feels good when I stop. On to the blogs! Are persistent henchmen the new groups? Syp thinks they might be. Star Wars: The Old Republic will have them (echoing the party you … Read more
Wizard 101’s sixth world, Grizzleheim, has been announced, and it already looks like it will be a real departure from the other worlds of the Spiral. Quantize believes, from the announcement, that Grizzleheim is explored parallel to the other worlds as you play through the game. The announcement seems to (aheam) BEAR that out: Players … Read more
Had a fun weekend in New Hampshire! No gaming to speak of, but I didn’t really miss it. My stepmom and I took a hike in the back woods and saw the effects of the ice storm and the tornado they had last winter. Got bitten by deer flies, walked dogs, went to church, and … Read more
After the disappointment of finding out that Atlus’ NeoSteam wasn’t actually very (if at all) Steampunk, it was wonderful to come home today to find that somewhat more authentically Steampunk MMO Gatheryn has entered closed beta! Full details below, but be warned: They are going to ask you about your favorite Steampunk books…! Greetings! Some … Read more
Long weekend for us in the US, Memorial Day weekend. Though meant to honor Americans who have died in wars, I remember it mainly as the beginning of school’s summer session — those last few weeks of school where the teachers pretty much relaxed and let you do whatever you liked. As a trumpet player … Read more