What would it be like if an MMORPG created a huge world boss fight… and then kicked you out for daring to show up? That’s a possible scenario for Lord of the Rings Online’s Nazgul encounters on the new Angmar and Mordor servers, as SSG said that the legendary worlds can’t handle too too many […]

When a beloved player falls, a studio may honor that memory by including him or her as part of the game world. While our headlining picture isn’t the first time we’ve seen such an inclusion, it’s nevertheless heart-touching. “Death comes to us all but this player was very active in game, on the forums and […]

If you missed the panel that was held by Daybreak Games’ multiple studios at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, then you’re in luck because the company has put the whole 41-minute panel on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Just in case you were looking for the full experience of the earlier reveals shared about […]

When the moon is crashing down onto the surface of your planet, do the following. First, blame Roland Emmerich. Second, don’t panic. Third, summon the strongest member of your party to take the alpha strike so that the rest of civilization can endure. Fourth, ask Link if he can rewind time back to the first […]

If all goes well, the new legendary servers — the first in three years — will roll out this week for Lord of the Rings Online. I’ve been eagerly waiting the opportunity to start fresh once more, build up a wardrobe, and progress through my favorite MMO with a community at my side. Part of […]

You know what, sometimes I don’t need a full-fledged expansion to renew my love and involvement in an MMO. Sometimes all it takes is a much-needed or clever quality-of-life feature. Last year for me, it was LOTRO’s optional difficulty setting that allowed the player to make the landscape content tougher in exchange for some long-term […]