Is there any fantasy setting more iconic to the genre than a tavern?  Whether it’s the stereotypical Dungeons & Dragons adventure that always starts in a local watering hole or a fantasy novel where characters are forever stopping off for … Continue reading →

Every time I visit Good Old Games’ (GOG.com) website, I think to myself, “I do not have enough time to play these games, but if I was stranded on a desert island with no internet but somehow had a laptop … Continue reading →

Before I was at Massively, before Bio Break, heck, before WAAAGH!, I was already using Google Reader regularly and faithfully.  When I first started reading MMO blogs, I would have to load each page up individually — which was fine … Continue reading →

While I haven’t fully given up on the idea of getting 100% world completion, I will admit that the necessity of going into PvP lands for it has robbed me of much of my enthusiasm for the project.  So I … Continue reading →

Check out Syl’s top 10 songs that she likes to play in LOTRO for others!  It’s a great listen and a terrific reminder how powerful a player music system can be.

“I thought I had a good gift for detail, until I took up this hobby. Then I realised what true detecting skill is: seeing what’s right in front of you and realising its significance. Our lives are crazy busy. We have … Continue reading →

You know what’s a great feeling?  When several long-term projects you’ve been working on in an MMO come to completion almost at the same time and your character takes a giant leap forward.  I had such a moment this past … Continue reading →

Ruts: It’s easy to get into ‘em, especially when you’re an MMO gamer.  About this time of year (late winter, early spring) I’m a particularly antsy gamer because I’ve dug into some deep ruts during the season while little if … Continue reading →

“The interesting lesson for game design is that while people are much more likely to pick up something novel, they are likely to get tired of it faster.” ~ Psychochild   “My favorite games are all MMOs, but it seems … Continue reading →

“The interesting lesson for game design is that while people are much more likely to pick up something novel, they are likely to get tired of it faster.” ~ Psychochild   “My favorite games are all MMOs, but it seems … Continue reading →

Ruts: It’s easy to get into ‘em, especially when you’re an MMO gamer.  About this time of year (late winter, early spring) I’m a particularly antsy gamer because I’ve dug into some deep ruts during the season while little if … Continue reading →

You know what’s a great feeling?  When several long-term projects you’ve been working on in an MMO come to completion almost at the same time and your character takes a giant leap forward.  I had such a moment this past … Continue reading →

“I thought I had a good gift for detail, until I took up this hobby. Then I realised what true detecting skill is: seeing what’s right in front of you and realising its significance. Our lives are crazy busy. We have … Continue reading →

Check out Syl’s top 10 songs that she likes to play in LOTRO for others!  It’s a great listen and a terrific reminder how powerful a player music system can be.

While I haven’t fully given up on the idea of getting 100% world completion, I will admit that the necessity of going into PvP lands for it has robbed me of much of my enthusiasm for the project.  So I … Continue reading →

Before I was at Massively, before Bio Break, heck, before WAAAGH!, I was already using Google Reader regularly and faithfully.  When I first started reading MMO blogs, I would have to load each page up individually — which was fine … Continue reading →

Every time I visit Good Old Games’ (GOG.com) website, I think to myself, “I do not have enough time to play these games, but if I was stranded on a desert island with no internet but somehow had a laptop … Continue reading →

Is there any fantasy setting more iconic to the genre than a tavern?  Whether it’s the stereotypical Dungeons & Dragons adventure that always starts in a local watering hole or a fantasy novel where characters are forever stopping off for … Continue reading →

Quick post today to wrap up the poll on what you guys and gals played in February.  Let’s go to the results!  We had 602 votes, which is (I think) an all-time high here at Bio Break.  I’ll try to … Continue reading →

It’s an “anything goes” forum for today’s episode, as Dodge and Syp go off the rails to discuss whatever’s on their minds.  Lazy?  For sure.  Genius?  That too!  Entertaining?  Your call. Two topics in 30 minutes or your next podcast … Continue reading →

I do appreciate all of the discussion, advice, and personal experiences shared the other day when I asked for feedback on making a decision between LOTRO alts: a Burglar, a Lore-master, and a Minstrel.  It seems as though Minis have … Continue reading →

“The SimCity experience continues to degrade as the game is pulled from Amazon, EA is forced to remove features, and players still can’t enjoy the game. But hey, at least they really showed those pirates.” ~ Penny Arcade Report’s Ben … Continue reading →