http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:27:18 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:38:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-MMORPG-101-What-is-Aion?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner All images: Aion/NCSoft Aion is an MMORPG produced by NCSoft, and known as Aion: Tower of Eternity in Korea where it was first published.  Where can I find Aion on the Internet? Aion's official website for North America is http://na.aiononline.... mmorpg 101 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:38:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-MMORPG-101-What-is-Aion?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Alganon-posts-State-of-the-Game-update?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Alganon/Quest Online In preparation for Alganon's launch on December 1st, only a week away, Quest Online has posted a State of the Game update to let fans and would-be-subscribers know where Alganon is in this late stage of development. Among the po... fantasy in development pay to play Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Alganon-posts-State-of-the-Game-update?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Mortal-Online-lifts-NDA?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Mortal Online/Star Vault Video game company Star Vault has announced that the NDA (non-disclosure agreement) for Mortal Online has been officially lifted, allowing beta testers to share with the public details about the upcoming game. In the next co... in development Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:49:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Mortal-Online-lifts-NDA?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Consolebased-zombie-MMO-coming-from-Undead-Labs?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Undead Labs  Jeff Strain, who previously worked at Blizzard Entertainment and NCSoft, has announced that he has formed a new game development studio, called Undead Labs. Undead Labs' first focus is to develop an "MMOZ" - a massive mul... in development console Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Consolebased-zombie-MMO-coming-from-Undead-Labs?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Star-Trek-Online-open-beta-dates-announced?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Star Trek Online/CrypticCryptic has announced the open beta dates for its upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online.The open beta will run from January 12 to January 26, 2010. Keys will be given on a first come, first serve basis.Read more on the official websi... in development sci-fi Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Star-Trek-Online-open-beta-dates-announced?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-online-preview-skill-upgrades-for-Siege-of-Mirkwood?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Lord of the Rings Online/TurbineUpcoming skill changes for Siege of Mirkwood, the new expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, have been revealed by Turbine. Here are the details as posted:Burglar: Burglar’s Antidote replaces Cure Poison Th... fantasy pay to play Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:42:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-online-preview-skill-upgrades-for-Siege-of-Mirkwood?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online-devs-preview-character-panel-changes?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Lord of the Rings Online/Turbine A developer diary posted on Lord of the Rings Online's official site previews and discusses the changes coming to character statistics. Here's what's changing. Critical Defense (melee, ranged, and tactical) is b... fantasy pay to play Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online-devs-preview-character-panel-changes?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Champions-Online-previews-Nemesis-Confrontation?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Champions Online/Cryptic Cryptic has released a special preview for a new update coming to Champions Online: Nemesis Confrontration. The halls at the UNITY headquarters are silent and tense. Very, very tense. Using his vast array of deep space scan... pay to play superhero Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Champions-Online-previews-Nemesis-Confrontation?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Aion-update-notes-version-151?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Aion/NCSoft NCSoft has posted new update notes for version 1.5.1 of Aion, which was patched to the game on Wednesday, November 18th. They have also assured players that the patch should address game crash issues. The Patch Notes: NPC Added a ne... fantasy pay to play Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:28:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Aion-update-notes-version-151?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-First-major-content-update-goes-live-for-Freaky-Creatures?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Freaky Creatures/Abadon Interactive Abandon Interactive Entertainment has launched the first major content update for its kid-friendly MMO, Freaky Creatures. The update, called "Freaky Adventures," introduces PvE combat to the previously P... free-to-play fantasy kid friendly Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:07:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-First-major-content-update-goes-live-for-Freaky-Creatures?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Siege-of-Mirkwood-screenshots-Epic-Storyline?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Lord of the Rings Online/Turbine A new series of screenshots has been released to the press for Siege of Mirkwood, the upcoming expansion to Lord of the Rings Online. Found in the slideshow below, the new screens depict the epic storyline that playe... fantasy pay to play Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:39:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Siege-of-Mirkwood-screenshots-Epic-Storyline?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-DDO-Unlimited-screenshots--the-Drow-race?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner DDO Unlimited/TurbineTurbine has released a new set of screenshots to the press for Dungeons and Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited. The new screenshots, found in the slideshow below, depict the Drow race. The Drow are available for purchase in the D... free-to-play fantasy Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-DDO-Unlimited-screenshots--the-Drow-race?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online-devs-preview-combat-changes?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Lord of the Rings Online/Turbine A new developer diary has been posted for Lord of the Rings Online, previewing the upcoming changes to the combat system. Here's what's changing: Weapon speeds and damage have been standardized by weaponry types... fantasy pay to play Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:08:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online-devs-preview-combat-changes?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MMORPG-101-What-is-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner All images: Lord of the Rings Online/TurbineLord of the Rings Online is a licensed MMORPG based on the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. It is produced by Turbine.Where can I find Lord of the Rings Online on the internet?The official website is a... mmorpg 101 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MMORPG-101-What-is-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lineage-II-gives-free-reactivation-to-exsubscribers?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Lineage II/NCSoft Now that the Gracia Epilogue update is live, NCSoft is now offering a free comeback special for previous subscribers to Lineage II. From today, November 17th, until December 1st, 8 AM PT, all accounts have been reactivated. Ex-subs... fantasy pay to play Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:25:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lineage-II-gives-free-reactivation-to-exsubscribers?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ultima-Online-patches-to-623-on-Origin?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Ultima Online/Mythic Entertainment Mythic has patched Ultima Online's Origin server to version 62.3. The Patch Notes: Happy Thanksgiving There will be a mini event for Thanksgiving please visit your local Town Crier for details. Bug Fixes ... fantasy pay to play Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:57:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ultima-Online-patches-to-623-on-Origin?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Fallen-Earth-offers-top-hat-for-digital-download-customers?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Fallen Earth, LLC Fallen Earth is offering a new bonus for digital download customers: a top hat. More specifically, anyone who purchases a copy of Fallen Earth via their online store will get a Prarie Chicken Top Hat, which offers level 10 armor an... first person shooter pay to play Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:32:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Fallen-Earth-offers-top-hat-for-digital-download-customers?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pirates-of-the-Burning-Sea-updates-to-120?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Pirates of the Burning Sea/Flying Lab SoftwareFlying Lab Software has announced that the servers for Pirates of the Burning Sea will be patching to version 1.20 on Wednesday morning.The update offers lots of bug fixes, changes to Open Sea NPC aggro,... pay to play pirates Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:12:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Pirates-of-the-Burning-Sea-updates-to-120?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-World-of-Warcraft-Shadowmourne-preview?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner World of Warcraft/Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard has released a preview of the tale behind Shadowmourne, a new legendary axe coming in patch 3.3 for World of Warcraft. The tale speaks of a hope for a forging of a new artifact to rival Frostmourne, ... fantasy pay to play Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:03:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-World-of-Warcraft-Shadowmourne-preview?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-World-of-Warcraft-launches-new-Night-Elf-Mohawk-campaign?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner Blizzard Entertainment If you thought the commercial campaign with Mr. T for World of Warcraft, declaring the existence of the "Night Elf Mohawk," was a silly fad, think again: Mr. T's back. A new commercial featuring Mr. T and his Night E... fantasy pay to play Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d17-World-of-Warcraft-launches-new-Night-Elf-Mohawk-campaign?cid=exrss-MMORPG-Examiner