MMORPG Editorials

In August 2011, gamigo announced Otherland, an action MMORPG utilizing Unreal 3. Based upon the novels of Tad Williams, Otherland blends the systems of an MMORPG with the environment of interconnected virtual worlds. MMOHut caught up with Florian Horpel, Product Manager of Otherland at gamigo, to take an early look inside Otherland.Can you describe Otherland for those who haven’t read Tad William’s novels? Wow, that really isn’t all that easy. Tad Williams needed about 4000...

Evony has seen a large amount of success in the years since its launch, and has also faced a hefty amount of criticism. MMOHut spoke with Evony’s Lead Producer, Darold Higa, to get further insight into the history and future of this well known strategy MMO.It’s been a few years since Evony’s release – what are some of the major changes and updates that have taken place since gamers first set eyes on Evony? Since we launched Evony: Age I a few years ago, we have launched...

Since 2009, Evony has been a strong leader among browser-based strategy games. MMOHut has had an exclusive chance to speak with Darold Higa, Producer of Evony, as well as the Evony dev team. Today, we’re bringing you tips directly from the developers and producers of Evony, designed to help novices succeed in the game!Don’t focus on growing a large army until your economy is built up. It can be intimidating to be surrounded by powerful armies, and your first reaction might...

Today, Outspark announced an exciting new marriage system for their brand new free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, Luvinia, which is expected to launch just after Valentine’s Day. It’s been months since MMOHut first reviewed the game, but recently caught up with GM_Refresh on the tour of Luvinia’s new map region, Zendo Hunter’s Camp, and had a chance to ask him about LUV & Marriage – as well as get a chance to share some exclusive screenshots! Luvinia is now getting a marriage...

Last week, Luvinia Online released a major new update introducing Zendo, a new region designed for players above level 40. Offering over a hundred quests, a special reputation system, and more, Zendo promises plenty of hours for mid-to-high level players. MMOHut was offered the chance to get an up-close look at what the Zendo Hunting Grounds had to offer, with GM Refresh serving as the tour guide.We began our tour in the Zendo camp, reachable through the Hunting Altar in the Core of Aurora....

Expedition to Adealia, Fiesta Online’s latest expansion, launched on January 4, 2012. This new update takes players to the lands of Adealia, where the land is divided in a battle between good and evil, and offers approximately 80 hours of new content for players to enjoy. MMOHut was among the press this week who got to have a guided tour of this new conflicted area.We began in the zone Adealia, beneath the outstretched roots of an ancient tree known as Abalita. This is a valley where...

Today marks the official launch of Conquer Online’s latest expansion, Invasion of Pirates. This expansion offers players the chance to play as a pirate, a brand new class with some interesting twists from Conquer Online’s usual play style. MMOHut was one of the first to get a look at the pirate gameplay in a special closed beta preview of the expansion.A pirate in Conquer Online starts out as any other character does, with an automatic Beginner’s Quest in the Twin City....

Most people who think of online game publisher Jagex think of the classic MMORPG RuneScape. Others may think of War of Legends, Jagex’s first browser-based strategy game, developed by Ultizen. In a colorful corner of the web, Jagex has also been developing its own twist on the MMORTS: 8Realms. MMOHut were among the few to get early access to this newcomer to the market.8Realms began our rule with a challenge: overturning a barbarian invasion of your village. We’re greeted by Gary,...