Instance Gratification: DDO Episode 7 – Paying the Piper
In this episode of Instance Gratifications, join the Lore Hounds for their first adventure into one of DDO’s adventure packs. We chose the Catacombs adventure pack and spent a good […]
game design
Choosing Your Perfect Virtual World
Massive Multiplayer Online Games require more time and effort to really get to know than their single-player counterparts. With more and more titles going free-to-play, it has become easier to […]
It’s Good To Be Niche
I’ve spent a good deal of time in a multitude of virtual worlds over the years. My most recent infatuation is one that many readers are fond of, World of […]
Lore Hound Exclusive: A Chat About Tribes Universe With Chief Designer Erez Goren
The dust from BlizzCon 2010 has settled, and so we’ve decided to turn our attention to the biggest announcement of that weekend and give it the full attention that it […]
MMOG Tutorials: Not Enough Flavors
The first steps into a new virtual world can be a daunting endeavor. Players are bombarded with so much visual and aural stimuli that it’s rather easy to become discouraged. […]
League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth & Dota 2: It’s Getting Crowded
Earlier this week, Valve not-so-surprisingly announced DOTA 2, the sequel to the most popular Warcraft III custom map ever created. The success of the mod, which was itself based on […]
StarCraft 2’s Tough Choices Are Missed Opportunities
This article contains spoilers and lore discussion to StarCraft 2’s campaign. Numerous critics have heralded StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty’s campaign as the greatest thing since sliced bread. While I […]
StarCraft 2 Is Awesome But…
What happened to basic multiplayer features from Battle.net v1.0? How about innovative new features? Up until recently, I was heavily focused on the campaign – Kerrigan portrait unlocked, thank you […]