Category Archives: Mass Media

EVE: Vile Rat

Posted on September 12, 2012 by SynCaine

Many sites have better posts than I could write about the real life death of EVE player Vile Rat, so I’ll just link to one piece in case anyone reads this site and might have missed it. Obviously tragic and … Continue reading →

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GW2: Anet bans ALL CoH players.

Posted on September 1, 2012 by SynCaine

Rumor has it Anet suspected everyone of exploiting a ‘bug’ that allowed players to fly. All bans will be done Nov 30th. Hopefully this really improves the CoH community, right guys?

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Someone at Funcom said something smart :hellfreeze:

Posted on August 31, 2012 by SynCaine

It might very well all be PR BS, but I like what Tørnquist from Funcom said about The Secret World: “We’re not going to play it safe,” Tørnquist assures players. “We won’t be introducing classes or levels, elves or dwarves, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, MMO design, Random | 9 Comments

The death of Guild Wars 2

Posted on August 24, 2012 by SynCaine

Tonight Guild Wars 2: The Dream dies, to be replaced by Guild Wars 2: The Reality, and for many the best MMO ever will cease to exist. Fear not, the cycle of life in MMO land will go on, and the next … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Guild Wars, Mass Media, MMO design, Warhammer Online | 65 Comments

How I paid for my vacation

Posted on July 26, 2012 by SynCaine

I knew buying Zynga was a brilliant move! At some point, one of these ‘expert analysts’ is going to mention that, perhaps, in order to make money in the gaming sector, you might want to try making a good game, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Rant, RMT | 6 Comments

I ruined SW:TOR I guess

Posted on July 24, 2012 by SynCaine

How is it that this is the first time I’m seeing SW:TOR being referred to as “Tortanic”? That’s brilliant and I wish I had thought of it. Also I guess I’ll take the blame for SW:TOR here, as back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, SW:TOR | 40 Comments

How many IPs can Paul Barnett bury?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by SynCaine

When Paul ‘bears bears bears’ Barnett says the following: “We don’t put silly glass walls up, and we don’t keep poking you for cash; we just leave you alone,” we can safely assume Ultima Forever is going to come into your … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Rant, Ultima Online, Warhammer Online | 18 Comments

EVE: Accurate mass media coverage of a sandbox, hell freezing over, etc

Posted on July 12, 2012 by SynCaine

Dear Eurogamer: This is how you cover a sandbox. You have to actually have someone play it, and then play it with at least the attempt to understand it. Good job by Tyler on the article, and credit to PCGamer for … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media | 4 Comments

Last post today, I swear

Posted on June 26, 2012 by SynCaine

To help balance the F2P doom-and-gloom, this interview about Arma2/DayZ, how it’s sandbox nature works, and how EVE players (mostly Russians) played their part, should make you feel better. Just a great read overall.

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I don’t think you know what the bear means

Posted on June 26, 2012 by SynCaine

Short post day: sorry/you’re welcome? MiltDavies is my new favorite commentator at Massively. Pure gold every time the guy types. If he had a blog I’d read it daily. Also how has TESO not been cancelled yet? Fans bashing you … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, The Elder Scrolls Online | 8 Comments