Valiance Online – Open Beta Impressions

On August 10th Silverhelm Studios, as part of the PlayNYC online showcase of games, opened up their game Valiance Online to everyone, so that they could log in and see how far the game has come. Now with the end of the open beta in the rearview mirror, what lasting impressions did Valiance Online leave and will this be a Super Hero title worth waiting for?

MMO Wish-list: 3 Sci-Fi Universes That Need The Full MMORPG Treatment

We have quite a few of our favorite sci-fi franchises that have already received the MMORPG treatment: SWTOR, Star Trek Online to name a few. However, there is still room for more. While we’ve seen studios dabble in other franchises, such as Stargate, we’ve not really had a major franchise get the full MMO treatment since the previously listed two on the market right now. Here are a few I’d love to see finally get their due in the MMO world.

Risk Versus Reward: Resource Gathering In MMORPGs

Resource gathering is something that will always be hit or miss for an MMO player – some people love the grind while others are content to just buy the wares off an auction house from someone else. Ben breaks down the risk versus reward in resource gathering in MMORPGs.

Does Wurm Online’s New Player Experience Hold Up?

Wurm Online is a Sandbox MMO developed by Code Club AB, which re-released on Steam July 24th, with a new player tutorial and UI improvements. While the new player experience is simple and easy to follow, it still leaves much to be desired. But is this game "the ultimate sandbox MMORPG" for new players in 2020… well, yes and no, read on to find out more.