Category Archives: Random

This post is about one MMO

Posted on June 5, 2012 by SynCaine

Why is Wargaming.net still calling its MOBA titles MMOs? Especially now that MOBA titles are a bigger genre than MMOs. Someone pass them the memo already. SW:TOR getting a limited free trial is somewhat of a non-factor (although does this … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rift, SW:TOR | 16 Comments

Back back back back back… GONE

Posted on June 1, 2012 by SynCaine

Let’s keep one thing in mind as we read this: a startup game studio failed to release a WoW-clone themepark MMO after spending 6+ years and north of $100m on it. Said startup also bought another studio that had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Random, Rant | 26 Comments

Opinions

Posted on May 31, 2012 by SynCaine

Today’s post is somewhat of a continuation from yesterday, because what I’ve heard/read is fascinating in so many ways. According to more than one commentator here, the themepark side of the MMO genre is doing just fine, and all but … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Random, Rant, SW:TOR | 48 Comments

Steal Crusader Kings II for $10

Posted on May 27, 2012 by SynCaine

Crusader Kings II for $10 at Amazon. Can’t stress enough how good of a value this is if you enjoy strategy games.  

Posted in Random | 11 Comments

EVE: Greed kills

Posted on May 18, 2012 by SynCaine

Wallstreet will tell you that if you are not growing, you are dying. But the MMO space is not Wallstreet. If you are maintaining, especially at a pretty decent level, you are doing more than just OK. 350k subs still … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Random | 21 Comments

Massively editors taking the day off

Posted on May 16, 2012 by SynCaine

Oh Massively. First, I guess the ban on EVE posts has been lifted? Or did this get fast-tracked because Mittens was not directly involved? I mean it only took a few hours to report on this item, while it took … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Random, Rant | 19 Comments

Crusader Kings II: Generations

Posted on May 16, 2012 by SynCaine

My conquest of Spain continues, and I’m now on the 4th generation of rulers. The first King did well in gaining new land and setting up the basic structure for the kingdom. He changed the succession law to ensure his … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 4 Comments

Crusader Kings II power balance

Posted on May 10, 2012 by SynCaine

As I play more Crusader Kings II, I’m noticing that outright defeat, while possible, is rarer than in games such as Civilization, and that the balance of power is more dynamic. For instance, in my current game I had carved … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization Series, Random | 8 Comments

Crusader Kings II rambling

Posted on May 7, 2012 by SynCaine

I picked up Crusader Kings II (CK) off Steam this weekend. It’s been a game I’ve wanted to play for some time, but figured it would be a $5 Steam sale game sooner or later. I paid full price for … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 10 Comments

Xfire, TES MMO, and a lost EVE pilot

Posted on May 4, 2012 by SynCaine

Xfire: When I link Xfire stats, I don’t do it with the belief that Xfire is 100% accurate and to show exact sub numbers. I do it because Xfire trending has, historically, been accurate in painting how a game is … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, MMO design, Random, SW:TOR | 47 Comments