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blog.weflyspitfires.com - 6/26/2009
Making Online Friends Through MMORPGs
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Although some disagree, for me one of the strongest sides of a MMORPG is the socialising aspect and the people we meet and friends we make. It’s quite amazing really, when you think about it, playing with folk from all over the world and all being united towards a common goal and sharing ...
Highlights from the SOE Fan Faire 2009 community address
massively.com - 6/30/2009
Highlights from the SOE Fan Faire 2009 community address
— massively.com — Sony Online Entertainment Fan Faire 2009 is happening in Las Vegas, and of course they've had a... number of things to unveil so far. SOE president John Smedley gave his community address last evening, and other speakers made an appearance as well. ... (more) Highlights from the SOE Fan Faire 2009 community address

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wolfsheadonline.com - 6/29/2009
A Tale of Two Playstyles and Why They Still Need Each Other
— wolfsheadonline.com — Before I started playing MMOs I was a bit of loner. I was always shy. I was... the big clumsy kid that always got picked last for teams in school. I was a kind of a nerd before being a nerd was cool. Then this innovation called online gaming happened. ... (more) A Tale of Two Playstyles and Why They Still Need Each Other
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Why “addiction” is the wrong word
Psychochild's Blog — ... have lifespans of many years. Market reports say that traditional games have lifespans measured in months. Of course, there are games that have longevity well beyond that time frame: games with multiplayer elements that keep people playing with each other, classic games that people revisit on a regular basis, etc. But, few of them have lifespans as long as M59 has had. All these years later we still have people interested in the game. I believe part of the issue is that the social elements of games can be really compelling, especially for those of us who aren't always ...

Of rats, cheaters, and innovation
Of Teeth and Claws — ... Gordon discusses a topic that I plan to examine in more detail soon: making friends in MMOs. Tangentially, Beau muses about ...

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