Getting Started With The Lord Of The Rings Online
Turbine’s take on Middle Earth has been live for almost 6 years now and, despite the appearance of numerous other titles, remains one of the most popular western MMOs. It’s also one of the easiest to access thanks to its free-to-play business model. You still need to have a handle on the game’s basics, however, and the complexities of the pay store can be confusing. Here’s what you must know to get started.
How Role Playing Games Can Teach You To Improve Your Finances
Games are often viewed as entertainment, yet the lessons learned in them can be useful in real-life situations. Learning to balance present needs against future plans in a strategy game can also help players decide the right course of action in the real world, and the twitch skills learned by gamers can help them quickly react to objects they see. Habits that work well in these games can be a boon to your wallet.
5 Essential Interface Mods For World Of Warcraft
World Of Warcraft is nearly nine years old, an age at which most good games border on "classic" status and have long since been forgotten by both players and developers. Yet the game remains the most popular MMO in both North America and Europe. Millions continue to enjoy it and, for some players, the experience is new. The game’s default interface is alright, newcomers may wonder why certain features aren't included.
Bombermine – A Must-Play Bomberman MMO [MUO Gaming]
The best video games are often those with simple ideas at their core. Tetris is a perfect example - it's simply piling odd-shaped blocks together in order to form a solid wall, and yet it's highly addictive, even if you're only playing the unofficial online clones of Tetris. Then there is Angry Birds, which is addictive for many reasons. Even Call Of Duty is simple in the sense that you shoot the bad guys, and that sells like the proverbial hotcakes.
Bloodline Champions: Free-to-Play Skill-Based PvP Arena For Competitive Players [MUO Gaming]
Bloodline Champions (BLC) is a top-down F2P game with high hopes: to create a game where players can play against each other in an arena that rewards skill, not repetition or luck. If you’ve ever heard of the term “e-sports,” this game is a prime candidate. It’s all about aiming, timing, reacting, and making the right decisions - and it’s HARD. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, though, as a game that rewards skill wouldn’t be very rewarding if it was easy.
A Latecomer’s Introduction To Minecraft [MUO Gaming]
Minecraft, the block-based sensation that took gaming by storm, is now well over three years old. It’s almost hard to believe it’s been that long since the first alpha was posted – and it’s equally hard to believe how far the game has come. The small indie title has spawned a successful company has transformed from a simple block-based building tool into a game with multiple modes that works on multiple platforms.
2 Third-Party Applications That May Change The Way You Play League Of Legends [MUO Gaming]
If you haven't heard of League of Legends, why not? Recently, it was crowned the most popular game online (based on usage statistics) and more than eight million people tuned in to watch their Season 2 World Championship. With more than 30 hours played this week, it's safe to say that I'm addicted. There's good reason, too.
4 Reasons Why Mists Of Pandaria Makes WOW Worth Going Back To [MUO Gaming]
The latest World of Warcraft expansion has been on the market for a couple weeks, and I have been able to spend far too many hours playing it. I started playing WOW again a few months ago, before I even knew that Mists of Pandaria existed, and I could not be happier with my decision. There is so much to do in WOW, and this new expansion makes it all even better.
PokeMMO Turns Fire Red Into A Pokémon MMO [MUO Gaming]
If you were a kid (or parent) in the '90s, you know Pokémon. Video games, movies, and perhaps most popularly with trading cards, Pokémon exploded onto the scene and every kid wanted to be a part of it. Today, the monster-taming adventure continues on through handheld consoles as games continue to be released under this legendary series.
GraalOnline Is A Zelda-Like MMO Adventure For Kids [MUO Gaming]
GraalOnline is a game that heavily lends from the style of gameplay from arguably the series' best game: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. That's a title that you'll see in many gamers' top 10 lists, and practically every list of the best RPGs of all-time. If you prefer older, retro-style games next to today's set of RPGs, this is the type of game you'd be recommending to your kids!
5 Of The Greatest Minecraft Mods Found Online
An interesting thing about Minecraft is the ability to play it in your own way. However, sometimes, the already established rules of the game are just not enough. Fortunately, a few Minecraft enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to add onto the almighty Notch's creation. They have created a few interesting mods, so I decided to take a look at a few of them. Hopefully, you'll find something you like!
Why Is League Of Legends The Most Popular PC Game In The World? [MUO Gaming]
Earlier last month, news broke that League of Legends, the addictive rehash of MOBA games like DotA and Heroes of Newerth, has officially earned the right to call itself the most popular game on the PC platform. This data was pulled from statistics over at time-tracker gaming service Xfire. As Xfire is a little outdated (or so you can argue), many have disputed the crowning of LoL.
Join Enemies & Allies In A Blazing Tank Battle With NetPanzer [MUO Gaming]
I should start off here by saying that I've tested out a lot of networked games in my time online, and I think I would only recommend less than half of them. Usually it comes down to either game quality, or lack of participants. Sometimes it's just the fact that even though the game is awesome and there are lots of people online all the time, the game is set up so that long-time players can just sit there and massacre newcomers.
4 Apps Every Diablo 3 Player Should Have On Their Device [iOS]
When anything is popular, there are usually a slew of mobile applications that hit the market in an attempt to cash in on the popularity. Diablo 3 is no exception. However, one glance at the app store will show you a ton of poorly rated apps. That being said there are some good ones out there, you just have to dig a little. Or, you can just read the rest of this article and save yourself the trouble.
5 Best Websites Dedicated To The Final Fantasy Series
The Final Fantasy series of video games is 25 years old this year, with the first title, unsurprisingly called Final Fantasy, released in 1987. Since then there have been 14 games released in the main series, with countless other spin-offs and connected sequels. All of the Final Fantasy games belong to the RPG genre, although some things have changed considerably through the years.
No Sequel, No Problem! Remaster Final Fantasy VII For PC Using Bootleg [MUO Gaming]
Final Fantasy VII is arguably the greatest game (if not RPG) in console gaming history. Unfortunately, Square made it very clear recently that an FF7 remake is not a priority to them (after years of stringing it out and teasing us). All we've got to cling onto are breakoffs like Dirge of Cerberus, Ergheiz, and Advent Children.
UberStrike - A Free MMOFPS In Your Browser Or On Your Mac
UberStrike is a fast-paced cross-platform MMOFPS (or 'online shooter' in short), with over five million registered users, and one million active players per month. It reminds at the same time of Counter Strike and of Quake, which is no easy feat.
6 Amazing Minecraft Creations That Will Blow Your Mind
Alright. Maybe “blow your mind” is too extreme of an idiom for something as simple and not-so-mind-blowy as Minecraft. However, some Minecraft creations truly are jaw-droppingly awesome. In fact, there are quite a few Minecraft-related creations that have gone viral due to their appeal. Here are some of the best Minecraft creations to grace the Internet.
Be The King Of The World With Imperia Online
If you're the kind of person that found yourself addicted to building farms in Farmville or a cafe in Cafeville, then you'll absolutely love Imperia Online. It's the same sort of real-time "building" strategy game where you assign events to happen and then come back later when it's finished.
5 Reasons Why Guild Wars 2 Will Be A Revolutionary MMORPG [MUO Gaming]
Ever since World of Warcraft’s debut in 2004, pretty much every succeeding MMORPG has been compared to it. WoW has become the gold standard in the world of MMORPGs, and those MMORPGs that are supposed to be revolutionary are dubbed as “WoW killers.” Here are 5 reasons why Guild Wars 2 truly will change the genre on a fundamental level.