Anniversaries Abound: Warhammer Online Turns Four, Has Own Party

Posted on Sep 19, 2012

Wow, a lot of games really do get released after the summer. Unlike their console brethren many MMOGs get better with age, thus the assortment of anniversary celebrations currently going on. Everything from superhero to fantasy MMORPGs are marking off the years or substantial monthly milestones. Now Wahammer Online: Age of Reckoning, the MMOG so

Warhammer Online Loses Another Server

Posted on Mar 19, 2012

It seems like Mythic’s Warhammer Online is dropping servers, and players, at an alarming rate. Today, Mythic announced another server merger, bringing the grand total down to just two servers from three. The two remaining servers are located in NA and one in the UK. This latest merger comes only three months after Mythic closed down

The Questlist Manifesto

Posted on Mar 19, 2012

Gamers, I have a serious confession to make. I, iTZKooPA, am an absolute sucker for lists. Since my youngest days, those lacking hair follicles on certain parts of my anatomy, my consciousness has held fast that productivity meant the absence of sleep. Oddly, not further growth of said follicles. You see, sleep, was a weakness.

Guild Wars 2 Gets One Million Beta Signups in 48 hrs

Posted on Feb 24, 2012

In just over 48 hrs, ArenaNet received 1 million beta signup to its closed beta testing phase. It is quite the milestone, but does that really mean anything anymore? Over the last few years, just about every triple A title has hit the million beta signup mark including: Age of Conan, SWTOR, Warhammer Online, Aion,

Know Thy Blogger: iTZKooPA’s MMOG Timeline

Posted on Jun 14, 2011

Ladies and germs, you’ve likely been following the writers of LoreHound.com for quite some time (If not, welcome aboard!).  We’ve introduced ourselves, talked about our time in World of Warcraft, discussed our past and even revealed the origins behind our now-familiar names.  But what we haven’t done is reveal how we got here. How is it

Ronix Rants – Get em’ by the balls…their hearts and minds will follow

Posted on May 13, 2011

Disclaimer: The views of the writer in no way match the views of rest of the Lore Hound crew. In fact, they are just as disturbed by this post as you are. People like to dabble in role-playing, right? We automatically assume certain roles in our day-to-day interactions, we occasionally imagine ourselves as different characters

Lore Hound MMOcast 19: Extreme Mage Edition

Posted on Sep 01, 2010

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Join iTZKooPA, Juggynaut, and Heartbourne for this MMOcast. This weeks topics are: Now Playing: iTZKooPA – Global Agenda, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Worms: Reloaded Juggynaut – Lego: Universe Heartbourne- StarCraft II News: E3 2010: The Contest is closing on August 31. An executive decision will be made

Lore Hound MMOcast: Episode 4

Posted on Apr 22, 2010

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Join the Lore Hounds as we discuss the latest news in the MMO world. The lineup this week includes Juggynaut, iTZKooPA, and Amatera. This week the discussion covers: EA’s foray into the browser based free to play games, Lord of Ultima launches Heroes of Might & Magic Online

Surprise! Warhammer Online Delayed

Posted on Mar 26, 2008

As if anybody was really surprised by these turn of events; Mythic came out today and officially announced that Warhammer Online will be delayed until the Fall. Those of you who are signed up to the newsletter will have actually recieved the official notice from the developers. It’s a sad, sad day in MMO-town. Or is it?

Ed's Weekly Watch #2

Posted on Feb 03, 2008

Well, I am back folks, with the second Weekly Watch! This has been a reletively slow week, but I will get you the information you have been wanting. Our first order of buisness is about Warhammer Online! Taipei – Jan 31, 2008 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world’s leading developer and publisher of interactive