(A quick warning – the early part of this post contains some philosophical monologuing about the nature of death and the ways we picture the afterlife –… Read more “Shadowlands – On The Theme of Death and The Story Leads We Have Going In”
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The Crushing Doubt of Too Many Options – Open-Ended Gameplay as Viewed Through Final Fantasy XIV
I’ve mentioned a sort of crushing possibility space in a few recent posts, when referencing why I haven’t played much Final Fantasy XIV. With a few days… Read more “The Crushing Doubt of Too Many Options – Open-Ended Gameplay as Viewed Through Final Fantasy XIV”
2019 In Review Parts 1 and 2 – The Games Industry and My MMO Titles
(Editor’s note – this post started as one whole, cohesive 2019 recap, including gaming news, MMO news, and blog recap. However, the draft was nearing 3,000 words… Read more “2019 In Review Parts 1 and 2 – The Games Industry and My MMO Titles”
Month in Review – December 2019
December is traditionally something of a slow month for an MMO blog, at least one that covers WoW and FFXIV primarily. Neither game put much out in… Read more “Month in Review – December 2019”
Shadowlands Release Timing – A Far Too Wordy Analysis Of When This Game Will Launch
Already time for a new WoW post! 2020 is here, and we are less than two weeks out from the Visions of N’Zoth. Two hidden cinematics, a… Read more “Shadowlands Release Timing – A Far Too Wordy Analysis Of When This Game Will Launch”
My Games of the Decade Part 6 – World of Warcraft
Obviously, from the beginning of this mini-series, this one was coming. WoW has been, for me at least, one of the more influential games in my catalog.… Read more “My Games of the Decade Part 6 – World of Warcraft”
Korrak’s Revenge – A Toxic, Sludgy Cesspit of Edgelord PvPers Ruining My (Barely There) Fun
Finally deciding to get in on the gravy train, with only two classes left to level from 110 to 120, I spent a good chunk of the… Read more “Korrak’s Revenge – A Toxic, Sludgy Cesspit of Edgelord PvPers Ruining My (Barely There) Fun”
The End of Battle for Azeroth – How Do We Get to Shadowlands?
Earlier today, I touched on the various features of the upcoming patch 8.3, showcasing the gameplay side and expressing some concerns with how the game design of… Read more “The End of Battle for Azeroth – How Do We Get to Shadowlands?”
Battle for Azeroth in 2020
With 2019 effectively over for WoW, save for datamining news out of 8.3, it is worth looking at the road ahead for the game going into 2020.… Read more “Battle for Azeroth in 2020”
A Quick Look at Why I Like Modern MMO Gameplay
To be honest, I’ve hit a seasonal writer’s block, at least partially because I’ve spent less time playing games (save for, oddly, Diablo III?) and more time… Read more “A Quick Look at Why I Like Modern MMO Gameplay”
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