So here's something you don't see everyday: a free, in-browser micro MMO. Realm of the Mad God is a 3D pixel-based graphic game that is deceptively deep. You start by making a simple character and joining one of the few servers, with no sign up required and a minor cookie option on your computer. The dungeons available are interesting, the enemies present real difficulties, but the largest factor of interest is the death system.

Quite simply, when your character dies, he doesn't come back.

This doesn't spell GAME OVER and cue the Chopin's Funeral March in B Flat Minor though. Everything you accomplished with your dead Hero is passed on to his "descendant". Though I haven't personally played very far in the game, it seems confrontation with the legions of the Mad God's servants requires teamwork on the part of the players.

If you're looking for something bigger than a mini-game and smaller than a full-fledged MMO to spend an hour or two on, this is your game.

http://www.realmofthemadgod.com/

Today, at Gamescon, Bioware showed the first actual video of space combat. Unfortunately for you EVE fans, there doesn't seem to be any free exploration or any of that boring stuff that you inexplicably find fun. But fortunately for us Nintendo fans, the space combat looks like Star Fox 64 with multiple types of ships and fantastic graphics.

The video can be found here.

Even though Guild Wars was was not the best of games, one can not deny that ArenaNet didn't try something new and risky with Guild Wars. Among many changes to the design of the average MMO, it had one one feature, or lack of a feature, that stood out the most: no monthly fees.

And now, ArenaNet is building its next MMO, Guild Wars 2. I must say, it is looking damn sexy. Guild Wars 2 is featuring persistent worlds, dynamic events, beautiful graphics, branching, personal storylines, and pet sharks. In case you're one of those people who dismisses and ignores MMO's like it's a bodily function, here is ArenaNet's latest video:



It's nigh impossible to not be excited after watching this.

Bioware has revealed a new timeline trailer for the upcoming Star Wars MMO The Old Republic.



In addition to this, the The Old Republic site revealed today four new playable races for the Sith and Republic classes: Zabrak, Mirialan, Miraluka, and pure blood Sith.

Although I am not a fan of DC comics or its universe, I have to say I was rather impressed by this six minute preview into the world of the upcoming MMO DC Universe.

Although officially announced yesterday, the news has finally leaked to the outside world. Space combat will be a part of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The exact mechanics are unknown as of the moment, but will be fully revealed in the October issue of PC Gamer due out August 17th.


To hold us over until then, Bioware Community Leader Sean Dahlberg has dropped the following blurb: "If you’ve been following the news coming out of the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ panel at Comic-Con International, you’ve heard the announcement that we will indeed have Space Combat as part of the TOR experience! But what does that mean? Space combat is an alternative gameplay experience to the primary game of storytelling, questing, and ground-based combat. In space combat, you fly your personal ship to various “hot spots” on your galaxy map. From there, you will blast your way through asteroid fields, enemy fighters, frigates, destroyers, and a variety of other obstacles that will evoke memories of some of the great Star Wars™ space battles."


More news on this gameplay development as it is released.

There is no franchise in history that has a more lauded score then Star Wars. With Bioware's upcoming MMO it appears as if they are planning to replicate this audio experience. With over five and half hours of original score, The Old Republic looks better with every passing week.

There is also some rather impressive gameplay footage.

As many of you may have already seen, G4 featured an entire half hour long view at Star Wars The Old Republic. For those of us that were unable to view this special, it is now availible online. View below.

However, the embed code for the third portion of the is poorly made and will not work on this post. I have included a link instead.





Link to part 3

http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/46527/E3-2010-Live-Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-MMO-Combat-Demo/

Even more videos have been released detailing the information released at today's coverage of Star Wars: The Old Republic at E3.



Our first video details the customization for the bounty hunter class. Shows a wide variety of armor designs and colorings.



Next, we have a gameplay video showing off both the Imperial Agent and Bounty Hunter classes. Also shows glimpse at the Mass Effect-esque dialogue system.'



Here is another video showing the same details, but with the Imperial Agent and Sith Warrior classes.

Bioware has released a new video glimpse at its player housing star ship system. It also includes a look at a Twi-lek race player and glimpses at the companions.

Gamespot had a chance to play a bit of Star Wars: The Old Republic, and has posted their article of it.

After their play-through, Gamespot has confirmed that both Twi'lek and Chiss are playable races. Also, the trooper class seems to now rely on an ammo system.

Hopefully, these small tidbits will whet the fan's appetites for the upcoming week of TOR announcements in E3.

Any self respecting nerd knows that this week is a huge event. That's right the Electronic Entertainment Expo opens its doors to the world this week for its 2010 edition. And Artificial Continuum will be keeping you posted on all the announcements as they break. That's right, I've drafted my numerous, and mostly inoperative, staff members to help me cope with such a massive event. Now, Gormy will be covering the majority of the news regarding Bioware's The Old Republic MMO, but I decided to whet your appetites with these teasers provided by Gamespot, Gametrailers, and Attack of the Show.

Easily one of my favorite updates Bioware releases on its site, a new timeline dictating the details of the Jedi Civil War has been released on The Old Republic site. Enjoy. (WARNING!: Contains Spoliers for Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic)

Bioware yesterday released its latest video documentary for their upcoming MMO, Star Wars The Old Republic. This latest video centers around combat and it is amazing. Watch. Enjoy. Drool. And wait until release.

Bioware has released a new developers diary on the making of Coruscant, one of the planets for their upcoming Star Wars MMO, The Old Republic.