In the realm of MMOs, Japan isn’t exactly at the forefront. While Square Enix has gifted us with the highly praised Final Fantasy XIV, and Sega has kept Phantasy Star Online 2 thriving (revitalized through New Genesis), Bandai Namco made...
Dear MMO developers, I beg you to skip the one-minute or even one-second cutscenes and long dialogues. I just want...
Hades. Stardew Valley. Vampire Survivors. Balatro. Hollow Knight. Celeste. Undertale. Terraria. Cuphead. Slay the Spire. Phasmophobia. Indie games represent the...
Anyone who engages with live service games understands that there can often be a significant amount of downtime between updates....
One of the most frustrating aspects of playing live service games is the challenge of revisiting those moments that initially...
I enjoy playing MMOs because interacting with other players adds a unique layer to the experience. Whether it’s joining forces...
Recently, at the Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft unveiled a charming new creature-collecting title, Aniimo. They’re not alone in showcasing a...
Tomorrow, Final Fantasy XIV will release a new patch that brings fresh playable content to the MMORPG that fans have...
As I was writing about Destiny 2’s “Year of Prophecy” yesterday, I found myself reflecting on a recurring thought. Essentially,...
For years, I have adhered to a particular philosophy regarding the monetization of MMORPGs. You may have heard me mention...