MMO Roundup: PAX, SWTOR beta, and more
by Alex Ziebart 
Aug 30th 2011 at 2:00PM
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Massively's PAX Prime coverage PAX Prime took place in Seattle, Washington, this past weekend, and the Massively crew had their feet on the ground uncovering all the biggest and best MMO news in the industry. Head over to Massively to see it all. |
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Former World of Warcraft addict talks about the dangers of habitual gaming When one thinks of a player who's addicted to video games, usually the image of a teen or college student with too much time on his hands comes to mind. Not so with Ryan Van Cleave, who's a college professor with a Ph.D., marriage and kids -- and who admits to a crippling former addiction to World of Warcraft. |
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SWTOR beta test weekends to begin Sept. 2 Starting Sept. 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic will begin its beta test weekends for a select few who registered on the game's website. This news was announced at PAX Prime, including the fact that even those who didn't preorder can have an equal chance to participate. |
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Star Wars Galaxies puts the end of the saga in the hands of the players This is how the galaxy ends: not with a whimper, but with a mighty bang. At least, that's what SOE hopes as Star Wars Galaxies' devs map out the final few months for this sunsetting MMO. Instead of weeping into a glass of strange blue milk, the team is issuing a challenge to the Imperials or Rebels. The stakes? The fate of the galaxy, once and for all. |
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Massively Speaking Episode 162 Massively Speaking, Massively's MMO podcast, is back this week to bring you all the latest MMO news with your hosts Shawn and Rubi. This week your hosts discuss the newest info on the NASA MMO, APB Reloaded's retail launch info, The Secret World's large-scale PVP, the Guild Wars 2 crafting system demo, and more! |
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Massively's week in review Don't let WoW Insider do all of the talking when it comes to Massively's best content of the week. The Massively staff themselves have picked out what they think is the best content their site has to offer, in their own weekly roundup. |
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tydygunn Aug 30th 2011 2:17PM
The Star Wars Galaxies thing made me smile when I read it earlier. I hope Wow gets just as good of a sendoff when it's finally time to let go.
RetPallyJil Aug 30th 2011 3:23PM
I was thinking the same thing :) That's the way to send a game out the door.
Ice Aug 30th 2011 8:56PM
""I also have concerns that my children may have a pre-disposition to gaming addiction in the same way that the children of an alcoholic might.""
I facepalmed. Gaming addiction is hardly real imo as its not chemical dependency like alcohol can become or drugs. Yeah, I'm one of those people who dont believe in gaming addiction because theres no factual hard proof on the subject past some whacky therapists who run "anti-mmo-rehab centers" for thousands of dollars.
And it cannot go from father to son...How that would work anyway?
"Your father was gaming addict so you became one too on later age my son. Im sorry its ilness you can only cure by extensive therapy".
Really.
karbax Aug 31st 2011 12:25AM
Addiction is not just a physical problem, but also a mental issue as well. Gambling, sex, food, and yes even video games can be a drug for some people just as alcohol and narcotics can.
Frank hamilton Aug 31st 2011 12:00AM
What.... no mention of "The Secret World" beta sign ups?
goldeneye Aug 31st 2011 3:01AM
Shh, it's a secret!
xSushi Aug 31st 2011 1:31PM
Obviously this guy is no fool, he's a professor, which is why i feel he must be over dramatizing his experience to sell his book and credibility. With any addiction you shouldn't be focusing on the substance abused but rather the journey into becoming an abuser. I can't wait for the book about being sucked into forum trolling.