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Massively Multiplayer Online games – our first step into the Metaverse.
Dr. Destroyer in Champions Online Champions Online is the new game from the developers of City of Heroes and the defunct Marvel Universe Online. When I first heard the name of their new game (and anyone who doesn’t believe we’re seeing the essence of what Marvel Universe Online would have looked like can just rest … Read more
Aside from World of Warcraft, the most popular MMO in the US today is… The Lord of the Rings Online, which from what I understand, has about 500K subscribers — about what the original EverQuest had at its peak. LotRO was clearly the breakout hit of 2007. But all we hear about is WoW, all … Read more
In the Temple of the White Lady, deep within the burning spires of Skyfire Mountains, dodging psychopathic cannibalistic yeti giants. seeking the mythical Flame of Yore. “I DEMAND XEGONITE!” it thundered. I BROUGHT Xegonite. It didn’t WANT my Xegonite. Because I’d bought it from the broker and not harvested it myself. I guess Dina-harvested Xegonite … Read more
He is more a creature of sun and plains than a man whose shadow would ever darken a marble palace floor, unless he carried also a sack for the plunder. Bronzed skin and scars run the length of his body; badges they are, of skin and blood, of battles in places far and near. He … Read more
Decapitated naked women (now with NIPPLES!!!), or the sheer awesome goodness of Hello Kitty Online? The screams of the damned or catchy synth bubblegum music that leaves you smiling and dancing in your seat? Carving chunks of flesh from your thick-thewed foes on the battlefield, or fun games with your friends in a wonderland of … Read more