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: EverQuest
The Explosive Revelation that Challenged the Myth of EverQuest Creator and Gamer God Brad McQuaid
The unfortunate reality that the EverQuest franchise — the most profitable enterprise in Sony history according to veteran MMORPG dev Jeff Butler — never fully developed and actualized its massive …
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 …
Ex-EverQuest Dev Holly Longdale Launches Acting Career in World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Promo Video
Canadian ex-pat California resident Holly “Windstalker” Longdale has always had a flair for the dramatic. During her long tenure at SOE/Daybreak/Darkpaw Games she’s been a much appreciated force of nature …
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 …
Blizzard Showcases Diversity Hire and Ex-EverQuest Dev Holly Longdale at BlizzCon 2021 with WoW Classic Role
Day One of BlizzCon 2021 is over and a figure familiar to EverQuest veterans has shown up. It is none other than ex-EverQuest Lead Producer Holly Longdale. Regular readers of …
Ex-EverQuest Designer Jonathan “Prathun” Caraker Lands Job at Blizzard
The hemorrhaging of talent at Darkpaw Games continues. As I suspected, Jonathan “Prathun” Caraker a designer with 18 years experience working on EverQuest, is now working as a game designer …
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 …