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The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle Review

The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle is another huge expansion to the successful MMORPG. The islands found in the expansion are ambitious, the story is rooted in politics, and there is plenty of lore…

June 27, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Babylon's Fall Review

There are few Japanese developers as fascinating as Platinum Games. "Fascinating" is the choice word for the disparate spread of their quality instead of their consistency. One moment they're…

April 19, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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Lost Ark Review

It’s sort of an insane proposition to try and review an MMO. After all, these typically aren’t the sort of games that you’re going to pour a normal amount of time into. Even 200-hour RPGs typically…

February 16, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Review

E3 press junkets tend to be a publisher's nightmare with regards to leaks – Microsoft being one of the prime candidates.  So I was elated when one of their conference's biggest surprises was Disney's…

August 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Hood: Outlaws & Legends Review

As a folklore enthusiast, I was excited to get my hands on Hood: Outlaws & Legends. Considering its rich heritage in popular culture, with a raft of acclaimed films, books, and songs published on…

May 14, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Review

The launch of a new World of Warcraft expansion feels a bit like Christmas. There's so much mystery and wonder to be had as you unwrap a new experience. The experience does have a honeymoon period,…

December 9, 2020 | 01:00 EST

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World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Review - Worldbuilding of Warcraft

World of Warcraft and nostalgia are inextricably linked. Often, longtime players remember in-game locations as they would childhood homes. In the real world, places such as these change: they are…

August 25, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Sea of Thieves Review

From a conceptual standpoint, Sea of Thieves represents the next frontier of what is possible in gaming. After all, it is a game that revolves around giving the player an enormous amount of freedom.…

March 21, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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Destiny: Rise of Iron Review - Fresh As Rusted Iron

As Destiny kicks off its third anniversary with the release of the Rise of Iron DLC, there can be no doubt that the game has had one of the most tumultuous lifespans of any AAA release in recent…

September 24, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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World of Warcraft: Legion Review - You Are Not Prepared

World of Warcraft: Legion is the sixth expansion for Blizzard Entertainment’s behemoth of an MMORPG World of Warcraft, and it is an expansion that I have been waiting for a very long time to…

September 20, 2016 | 09:00 EDT

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Destiny Review

The wait is over (although I'm very late with the review), and Destiny is upon us - and Bungie has brought a fresh new universe and story to their fans worldwide. Destiny has been a highly…

October 6, 2014 | 10:00 EDT

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ArcheAge Review

ArcheAge is a big game. How big? Very big. It is a unique experiment in terms of how it compares to most other MMOGs. It is an open-world sandbox where players can do everything from owning land in…

October 5, 2014 | 01:00 EDT

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The Elder Scrolls Online Review

Early Access and release have come and gone, and The Elder Scrolls Online has been live and running for a few weeks! Rutledge has spent some time in The Elder Scrolls Online, questing through the…

April 28, 2014 | 02:03 EDT