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I've played online RPGs since I was a freshman in high school. I have now graduated college and realize that I am teetering on the edge of addiction with one of the internet's most volatile new genres.

WoW somehow manages to appeal to both casual gamers as well as hardcore enthusiasts.

Why should you play World of Warcraft? There are a million reasons why, but I will only give the top ones. World of Warcraft has everything in a MMORPG that you could want. Great graphics, excellent sound, amazing gameplay, and always someone online.

As technology advances, games are becoming increasingly interactive and, as a result, increasingly engaging, and virtual reality games are starting to become a reality. Some games even provide solutions for serious physical and mental health problems.

Enough solo content to keep you busy. Looks are everything. After 60 if your not raiding your not doing anything and battlegrounds are your only option to die of boredom.

If you have a friend, spouse, child, or loved one that enjoys playing WoW (World of Warcraft), MMORPGs, or other online games, then these are the words, references, acronyms, and slang that you'll need to understand them.

Good and bad, trends have made their way into the sacred realm of the MMORPG and look to be here to stay--temporarily.

In the end, player vs. player combat continues to evolve in the MMORPG genre.

Prepare to take the next step in the Stargate saga!

A short list of games from various genres to enlighten the newcomer and help them find a game that suits them.

The basics of getting into, playing and enjoying an Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMO). Covers character selection, tips and do's and don'ts to help any newbie on their way!

What happens when an Orc Hunter falls in love with an Undead Warlock? No, this isn't an ugly baby joke.

There is nothing more disappointing in this game than spending 200 hours in a WoW and realizing that you chose the wrong character. For these reasons it's very important to start out with a character that you will be content with.

Other medical professionals might be worried about whether or not games like World of Warcraft are addictive, but a recent game event has caused social scientists to use such games to study how real people might behave should a sudden epidemic should arise.

Blizzard Entertainment, developers of the hugely popular World of Warcraft (WoW), has given their 7.5 million subscribers a great deal of new toys to play with this holiday season.

With well over 8 million subscribers World of Warcraft or WoW is easily the most popular MMORPG ever produced.

World of Warcraft is an incredibly popular game and can become an addictive problem.

Games have become more and more addictive. World of Warcraft seems to be the most addictive yet. There are even clinics opening around the work to treat game addictions.

An overview of the Alchemy profession in World of Warcraft.

The media often paints video games as the source of all the world's ills, but there is a more recent phenomenon that bears attention: Game addiction. Leading the pack is World of Warcraft, which sinks its claws in and won't let go...

For many people World of Warcraft is an addiction, for others it is a game they are desperately trying to get away from. In 2007 there are three games that look like potential new homes for these refugees.

We look at the Everquest 2 Cleric Achievement point system. Which build is right for you?

We look at the Everquest 2 Brawler Achievement point system. Which build is right for you?

Play EverQuest Online...if you have the time. First released in 1999, EverQuest has a cult following of over 450,000 subscribers from 3 continents. This is phenomenal, considering it has only been around for 7 years.

In late 2004, evolution took another stab at online gaming and produced an heir to the throne, SOE's very own Everquest 2. EQ2 hit the stores with a bang and hastily flooded the households of thousands of gamers.

MMORPG's are making a name for themselves now. With Everquest II being out along with Final Fantasy Online and World of Warcraft, the competition is getting to be even harder than expected for some of these gaming companies. Is Everquest II the best?

The addiction of MMORPGS like WoW and such on a troubled individual whose life is slipping from his hands.

Comparing two of the best MMORPGs out there.

MMORPG players, looking for a new game? Did you like Ultima Online, Dark Age of Camelot, Everquest? If so, Vanguard, a combination of all the best and then taken to the next generation of gaming, is going to be your game!

Many things changed, and some remained the same, but through it all it remained one of the most graphically beautiful online games out there. Not even Final Fantasy and Everquest could touch it.

I spent 2 years away from an MMORPG and I found myself not having that same feeling for it I did before.

Guild Wars challenges the traditional MMORPG by eliminating camping and placing emphasis on a PvP system that relies on player skill rather than experienced earned in game.

Upon first inspection it would seem the MMO genre is pulsating with fresh ideas and life. But thats far from the truth, and I think most would agree. The whole scene is beginning to look like the same game repeated over and over, same game with different names.

Gaming addiction is a serious problem. There have been documented cases of death after long periods of online gaming. The key to conquering this addiction is debunking the myth that one cannot be addicted to gaming.

The evolution of MMORPGs from early MUDs

research on gaming and addiction to the games

MMORPGs are a very popular form of PC game, yet the plethora of MMORPGs out there may overwhelm some. Here, we'll cut the hype, and show you some popular ones that may just be right for you.

When someone linked to me the site for a game that was then in Beta called Sword of the New World, I knew I would want to try it out. I had forgotten the name for several months and was surprised when I found the game again in Wal-Mart.

A basic overview of MMORPGs and the growing trend of online gaming over multiple platforms.

An overview of how to get started playing the Internet's longest running massively multiplayer online role playing game.

There are so many MMORPG's out there today that are so alike, yet so different. Yeah, it may give you a headache or fry your brain but thats what you get when you play for hours at a time.

The latest MMORPG (massive mulitplayer online role-playing game) is Vanguard: Saga of Heroes developed by Sigil Games Online, Inc. Vanguard comes from the makers of EverQuest.

Initimidated by World of Warcraft or Everquest but still have that feeling inside to slice up some orcs? Try Rappelz...it's free!

Gamers can be forgiven for thinking few multiplayer online RPG's exist beyond Everquest and World of Warcraft. Well, there's Guild Wars of course, but all those cost money. What about a free online RPG?

The creators of Elder Scrolls and the owners of Fallout have just released exciting news: they've opened an MMO studio.

Crafting has long been the preeminent alternative to adventuring in the MMORPG world. As any experienced player will tell you, a good game must cater to the players who enjoy it - and Sigil's Vanguard: Saga of Heroes takes new strides in doing just that!

An overview of the popular MMORPG that has no monthly fees!

The truth behind Turbine's new MMORPG. Can it compete with WoW?

Dungeon Runners is a new MMORPG coming out soon

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing games (MMORPGs) are taking the gaming world by storm with games that appeal to a diverse audience. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy them without breaking the budget or landing yourself in the dog house.

Text-based interactive gaming preceded today's hottest games, like World of War Craft and NeverWinter Nights. Now, this ground breaking genre is dying a slow death as big corporate takes the reins and audiences become more demanding.

This is a brief overview of a distributed online gaming environment based on the torrent model and the benefits and possibilities it provides to gameplay and cost.

Not all great role playing games online cost you money and a subscription. If you spend a few minutes looking you just might find something you'll like even better than World of Warcraft.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is available for PC, Xbox 360, and soon Playstation 3 (PS3). The gaming world is huge (and growing thanks to expansion packs), the AI is credible, the environment is stunning, the gaming is immersive, and the quests are plentiful.

.hack//INFECTION is just a boring, repetitive dungeon crawler at heart

A history of MUD's.

Most people love to play video games. Some like first person shooters, and some like adventure type games. Many people buy a Sony Playstation, or a Nintendo, but do they really know the difference between PC and Console gaming?

So you decided to join the game industry - what company do you want to join though?

Predict the next sleeper video game hit with The simExchange, a unique virtual prediction market

All the excitement and craze revolves around Warcraft and its MMO variant, Warhammer, or Lord of the Rings these days, but as it often goes, the best is hidden away in bargain bins.

Gold in World of Warcraft isn't as challenging as it seems at first. There are some simple tips and tricks you can do that will cause you to drown in your own income!

What is World of Warcraft? WoW is a separate world full of discovery and challenge where a person can lose themselves and the stress of everyday life. This article is a guide for those who haven't yet had the experience of joining in on the adventure.

Reluctance is not necessary for World of Warcraft newcomers--here are some basic tips to assist the new player in getting a solid start.

This editorial describes one parent's experience raising a boy who played a lot of video games. She feels video games may have gotten a bad rap. It's possible to incrase skills in literacy, problem-solving and more by playing video games.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of any MMORPG like World of Warcraft is the ability to personalize your character.

In this brief guide you will learn about the World of Warcraft Primary Service Profession of Enchanting. I will also give you some helpful tips that will show you how to better utilize this profession.

World of Warcraft is a MMORPG of epic proportions. This is a multi-section guide which will focus on the creation and development of the warlock. The first part presented here review races that are available to the warlock.

Find out how to level your WoW character faster while improving your overall World of Warcraft gaming experience. Learn how you improve your World of Warcraft gaming skills and level up faster without the mindles tedium of grinding.

No one can deny the growing popularity of Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs), nor that the dominant pay-to-play MMORPG is Blizzard's World of Warcraft (WoW). However, many people can and will deny the following:

Review of the MMORPG World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is one of many games which are considered to be a "massively multiplayer online role playing game", or mmorpg.

Children love playing computer and video games but parents hate seeing their children playing them all day long. There are some things that you, as a parent, can do to put yourself at ease over this issue.

An article about why video games are the number one scapegoat worldwide.

More video games are being played online. A recent study announced that while they're immensely popular and much more fun to play, online video games aren't healthy and can interfere with the players lives.

Video games: You either love 'em or you hate 'em. Some people can't got a single day without switching on the X-Box while others would rather read or watch a movie. Regardless, recent studies show that video games may help reduce stress.

A new study shows that video games can improve visual acuity and peripheral vision. These finding may prove benficial to stroke victims.

From the very first video game created in 1958, video games have proved to be immensely popular. They are now a dominant part of the cultural life of the United States, where almost everyone has at least some sort of video game system in their home.

It happens almost on a daily basis, someone runs out of work or they figure they will take a break and play some video games.

A video games tester sounds like a neat job, playing video games all day for pay, but it is anything but. See what it takes to be a tester and what the job entails.

All over the world, millions of children are addicted to video games. When they first came out with video games they were not as violent as they are now. They had innocent games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, and Donkey Kong.

Computer games are loved because they give the individual an imaginative outlet, a great story with lovable characters, a community.

A look into the reasons humans love video games.

Everquest 2's third expansion, Echoes of Faydwer (EoF), might spell the death of the game.

For EverQuest players there are many different emotes that they have at their disposal to use

Tips and Tricks to improve your Gold stash in Everquest 2

5 great tips for those who have just started to play EverQuest 2.

We look at the Everquest 2 Crusader Achievement point system. Which build is right for you?

Tips and tricks for customizing your Bard in Everquest 2.

Yes, I admit it I can't live without EQ2.

Ways to make plat.

Which fantasy game is right for you? We compare these two popular choices.

Anticipation for the Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures MMORPG is high. A post on the Age of Conan Developers Forum reports that over 100,000 users signed up to beta test the game over the 2007 Easter weekend alone. There is also a new Conan Movie on the horizon as well.

Start on a journey in Ascalon by yourself or with friends, meet new people, and progress thru an epic storyline.

This is a walkthrough to get keyed for the new end game zone for Everquest's newest expansion, Secrets of Faydwer.

From an EverQuest addict who ended his own life to a couple who severely neglected their own children in favor of online D&D, the consequences of Internet addiction are becoming downright frightening.

With a flood of MMORPG users trying to find tools to create MMORPG's, the industry is beginning to notice an increase in having the Guitar Hero effect on it's users.

If you've ever been playing your favorite MMORPG (massively mutliplayer online role-playing game) and have seen "w00t", "ph4t l3wts", "hawt", or "pwn3d", then you have, unfortunately, been introduced to leet speak.