Category Archives: Rant

EVE looking pretty dated

Posted on May 11, 2012 by SynCaine

One thing I hate about EVE is that it’s a 9 year old MMO that looks a bit dated. Imagine what the game would look like if it was a 2012-era game? Would be pretty mind-blowing, right? Especially if you … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Rant, SW:TOR | 36 Comments

SW:TOR – EA says the game is not interesting, players agree

Posted on May 8, 2012 by SynCaine

In our portfolio in terms of property from a franchise, it’s in our top 10 but it’s not in our top 5,” Riccitiello said. “So I understand there’s a modest amount of interest, but I don’t know if it warrants … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Rant, SW:TOR | 46 Comments

I miss Massively

Posted on May 2, 2012 by SynCaine

Remember when Massively was a solid MMO news site that reported all things MMO and did not Tobold its comments section? Good times back then. Today, the site somehow misses reporting on the biggest MMO player event of the year, … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Rant, SW:TOR | 84 Comments

EVE: Jita Burns Trammel

Posted on April 27, 2012 by SynCaine

I was there. Jita Burns also reminds me why Trammel was such a horrible mistake. Most days, for most people, Empire space in EVE is ‘safe’ unless you do something stupid. Not all of New Eden is a FFA PvP … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, MMO design, PvP, Rant, Ultima Online | 28 Comments

Falling on a Massive sword

Posted on April 2, 2012 by SynCaine

Now that Massively has apologized (warning: Massively comments hilarity in full effect),after getting worked over by Mittens on-air, I believe the unofficial “who can make the least-informed EVE post” competition has come to a close. To all the blogs that … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Rant | 44 Comments

Swimming in tears

Posted on March 30, 2012 by SynCaine

First, I must say the blogosphere is living up to Friday Blog wars (lazy linking since I don’t want to update this as more pop up). It took a bit of time, but finally people have caught on and are … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, Mass Media, Perma-death, PvP, Rant | 34 Comments

EVE: Mittani steps ‘down’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SynCaine

Full post here. I’ll summarize for all those who have trouble understanding EVE: Mittens decided he would rather be an in-game a-hole to the extreme than have a paper title. Because lets be honest here, whoever the CSM elects as … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Rant | 32 Comments

#EVE #Cyber bullying #Cry for help #The Mittani #kool-aid

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SynCaine

So this is what happens when you mix one ‘trendy’ topic (bullying) with another hot-button issue (EVE) huh? Hilarity ensues and the Internet lawyers and psychologist come out of the woodworks. Moar tears cannot even begin to describe what I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, Perma-death, PvP, Rant | 67 Comments

All cyber-bullies should die

Posted on March 26, 2012 by SynCaine

Is it just me or is Massively home to the softest people on the Internet? Case in point: Goon being a goon, Massively white knights come out in full force. I think my favorite is the “There we have another … Continue reading →

Posted in EVE Online, Mass Media, MMO design, PvP, Rant | 117 Comments

Marketing monkeys making noise

Posted on March 12, 2012 by SynCaine

Entertaining read from Jef Reahard over at Massively about F2P, from the mouths of some of the industries ‘best’ in that area. Not sure where SOE, NCSoft, Perfect World, and GamersFirst rank on your all-time list, but that is who … Continue reading →

Posted in EQ2, League of Legends, Mass Media, MMO design, Rant, RMT, SW:TOR, World of Warcraft | 13 Comments