Are MMOs Too Easy?

A boss fight in World of Warcraft

  There are many perennial debates that rage eternal within the MMORPG community. Lockboxes. The trinity. And the question, “Are MMOs too easy?” That’s a question I’ve long struggled with myself, as I do often find myself frustrated by the relative difficulty of most of the MMOs I’ve played. The more I try to answer … Read more

StarCraft II: Nova Co-op Guide

A promotional splash screen for co-op commander Nova in StarCraft II

Nova is one of the most powerful commanders in StarCraft II’s co-op mode, but she has an unusual playstyle that can take some adjustment. I already offered some tips when I wrote up my first impressions of Nova, but now I bring you a more detailed breakdown. Whether you’re new to co-op in general or … Read more

Is Blizzard Moving Away from Narrative?

A cutscene from Diablo III's story mode

This year’s BlizzCon had a lot of good news, but there was also a lot about it that disappointed me. In particular I was saddened by the continued lack of an expansion for Diablo III. Yes, some updates are planned, but they’re mostly pretty small, and they do nothing to expand the story. That combined … Read more

Nova Explodes onto StarCraft II’s Co-op Scene

Nova launches a nuclear strike in StarCraft II's co-op

Fans of StarCraft II’s co-op have gotten used to fairly lengthy waits between new commander releases, but that may be changing now. Just a couple weeks after the release of Highlord Alarak, Blizzard has unleashed another new commander: the elite operative Nova Terra. A long-time fan favorite, Nova was to have been the star of … Read more

BlizzCon 2016 Predictions

The official logo for Blizzard entertainment

BlizzCon 2016 is now just a few weeks away. It’s bound to bring some exciting reveals, but the interesting thing about this year’s BlizzCon is that we don’t have any clear idea what those reveals will be. While the exact details may be a mystery, we can usually make some ballpark guesses on what the … Read more

Alarak and Mist Opportunities Shake up StarCraft II’s Co-op

The home screen for Alarak's release in StarCraft 2

StarCraft II’s co-op mode has become something of a sleeper hit after its release with the Legacy of the Void expansion last autumn. Despite minimal attention from gaming media, it’s developed a thriving community of players and is now at least as popular as StarCraft II’s famed PvP. SC2’s co-op got some major shake-ups this … Read more

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