The Fundamental Problem Plaguing MMOs
Imagine what would happen if your favorite restaurant changed out their staff every few years? It would be hard to believe that the quality of the food would still remain …
Tag: Daybreak Games
Bad News for the Future of the EverQuest Franchise as CEO Robert Flodin Leaves Enad Global 7 and is Replaced by Interim CEO Ji Ham
A few days ago Enad Global 7 revealed that current CEO Robin Flodin is leaving the video game holding company and is being temporarily replaced by Ji Ham as acting …
Don’t Tell Koster and Bartle but More Freedom Exists in Virtual Worlds than the Real World
As our world rapidly descends into totalitarianism via the ruse of preposterous COVID lockdowns, pervasive Big Tech censorship, and so-called “hate speech” laws, I have come to the sobering conclusion …
The Futility and Dysfunction of Daybreak Games Official EverQuest Forums
One of the main reasons official forums exist is to provide a place where both developers and players can engage in a civil and constructive dialogue about their MMORPG. All …
Is Scott Hartsman Working on EverQuest 3?
The recent announcement from Enad Global 7’s Robin Flodin that a new MMO is in the works has gotten me thinking about the distinct possibility that a new EverQuest virtual …
EverQuest 3 or Lord of the Rings Online 2: Enad Global 7 CEO Robin Flodin Just Announced a New MMO is in the Works
In 2020, something remarkable happened to the EverQuest franchise: it was purchased by Enad Global 7. EG7 is a very serious company that is taking an active interest in the …
20 Questions for EverQuest’s Lead Content Director Alan VanCouvering
One of most remarkable stories in the video game industry is the inexplicable longevity of Allan “Absor” VanCouvering’s illustrious career working on the venerable EverQuest MMORPG. Love him or hate …
The Absolute Wretched State of the MMORPG Genre
Normally I avoid talking about YouTubers and streamers. Today’s video centric video game commentary scene is much like blogging was 20 years ago. It’s a good fit for today’s short …
Darkpaw Games Promotes Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, Asexual, and Pansexual Pride Propaganda in EverQuest
As expected, Darkpaw Games is continuing to disseminate LGBT PRIDE propaganda in both EverQuest and EverQuest 2 MMORPGs. This month they offered 3 new PRIDE themed pet bunnies to complement …
Magnificent Unearthed EverQuest Next Concept Art from 2017
The cancellation of the ambitious EverQuest Next MMORPG in 2016 was a dagger in the heart for many loyal EverQuest fans. While the voxel technology didn’t pan out, there was …
Welcome to the Machine: Luke Sigmund Escapes Daybreak Games and Joins Blizzard Entertainment
Luke Sigmund hit the jackpot and won the video game career lottery. With no fanfare or maudlin farewell letter, he quietly left Daybreak Games and is now employed by the …
Holly Longdale Lands WoW Classic Producer Job at Blizzard
The mystery has been solved. According to Holly Longdale’s LinkedIn page, she’s landed a principal game producer gig at Blizzard Entertainment. What is really interesting is that the former EverQuest …