If you’re an MMO and RPG forum troll like I am, then you no doubt are very familiar with the old argument: “[Game X] was so awesome! It had a great story, innovative game play, and killer graphics!” vs. “[Game X] was a pile of crap and that’s why it’s...

After talking with a friend – a friend who is literally obsessed with online gaming – it occurred to me that gamers have something about them that creates a sort of hero complex.  Not in the sense that we tend to make ourselves costumes and run out to try to vigilante our way...

If you’re a Star Wars: The Old Republic player, then you’ve likely heard of, confronted, or are wondering how to defeat Gharj, the second boss in the Nightmare Eternity Vault.  He is one of the most difficult (and fun) bosses in SWTOR and certainly one that receives more...

The entertainment industry, of which gaming is a part, has been embroiled in a philosophical conundrum for some time.  Most in the industry, especially in the music and film markets, have been adamantly anti-piracy and have pushed laws and lawsuits to the extreme in some cases as they...

For most of us, online role playing games (RPGs) have largely or entirely replaced face-to-face “dice off” games like Dungeons & Dragons and Palladium Fantasy.  Busy lives and the fact that playing online is just easier and can be done more often has taken its toll on the...

Minecraft has been around for a couple of years, but remains one of the most-played titles in the MMO genre.  Independently produced, it began receiving attention in mid-2010 and has been growing in interest since, officially releasing in November last year.  With the rise of free to...

The news media puts a lot of headlines towards the idea that video games are addicting. We’ve all heard the “EverCrack” jokes about gamers who spend way too much time staring at the screen and ignoring real life. A few do so to the point that they become completely...

If you’re new to World of Tanks (WoT) or even an old hand who’s struggling to get ahead, then this short guide should get you well on your way to Top Gun and beyond. The fundamentals of WoT are relatively simple, but most players ignore many of them and suffer the...