The setting of a game - or really, of any story - is perhaps one it's most important aspects. Characters aside, this is what gives the tale its unique flair, this is how the writer puts a new spin on old ideas; a game's setting defines virtually everything else about…
Every week MMO Attack takes a look at why the heck Nintendo would want to delay making a Pokemon MMORPG. No matter what topic is being discussed, the conclusion always seems to be the same. Pokemon needs to be made in to an MMORPG right now. Another reason supporting an…
Each week our resident Indie Gamer Nicholas takes a look at a different Indie Game that you may or may not have heard about. Join him on his adventures as he sifts through the rubbish to find The Indie Game of the Week.
Popular MMOs like League of Legends and Guild Wars 2 seem to have a fair balance on purchasable content.Many MMORPGs are taking a different route and offering only cosmetic upgrades, which is arguably the fairest option for everyone involved. After covering the positive and negative aspects of many MMORPG features,…
When designing a female character, how does one ensure she's a believable individual, and not simply a cardboard cutout? How does one avoid accusations of sexism and pandering? It's easier than you might think - that's what we'll be talking about today.
Survival horror ain't what it used to be. Something's missing from modern titles - but what? What vital elements do so many modern horror games fail to convey, and by how much do they miss the mark as a result?
This week, I'd like to invite you all to come along on a dungeon crawl, and join me to explore the Legend of Grimrock. We've written about Legend of Grimrock on MMO Attack before, of course. Still, with a sequel well on its way, it seems worthwhile to take another…
The most requested title to transition to an MMORPG comes from fans of the increasingly popular series, Pokemon. Is there any reason why Nintendo would want to restrict such a successful franchise from expanding even further? This series delves into why Nintendo needs to make Pokemon an MMORPG.
Today, I'd like to discuss how a final boss relates to the overall narrative of a game in regards to a particular question: is it strictly necessary in order to end a game's narrative in a satisfying fashion?
MMORPGs lead the charge when it comes to online gaming. There are plenty of genres flooding the MMO market nowadays though and racing games is one of them. There is obviously an immense desire to play racing games online, otherwise these titles wouldn't survive. Some online games make players spend…
