The Official, Scientific, 2023 List of Popular MMORPGs

Here we go again. The top 38 MMOs in the last 30 days in the USA, as reported by Google Trends.

MMOs on the Bubble

I don’t play every MMO that comes out — not by a longshot. But, I follow a lot of gamers, streamers, and game developers, and between me and them, I see a lot of discussion about the new MMOs that come down the pike.

Crowfall was released a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly, everyone was talking about it. And then, suddenly everyone was not. What did it all mean? I asked Google Trends to help me analyze searches for a dozen or so MMOs to help understand what all was going on with MMOs today.

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STO: So what IS up with Seven’s outfit?

It's a wonderful world we live in where we can have a videogame show people at a conference table and still get in a decent crotch shot. STILL not understanding why Seven of Nine has to wear skin-tight clothing. The Borg don't. Starfleet doesn't. And, why does The Doctor look old? I know Robert Picardo … Read more

Star Trek Online: “Party Crashers”

Played "Party Crashers", ST-HUY4Y2D5Q by @Winin, first Star Trek Online foundry I've played in years. In this, you tell a junior officer a story while beating the hell out of him in the gym. The story is the direct sequel to the one in the Cardassian arc, where you're wiping the True Way Cardassians off … Read more

STO: Where’s my TIMESHIP?

Sooooooo I log into Star Trek Online after being away for several months. With the Romulans coming, I’d better get familiar with the game again, right? My monthly stipend of Zen (cash shop currency) for being a subscriber has built up enough that I could get the three-pack of Andorian escort ships I’ve been wanting … Read more