Voting for the League of Legends All-Star game teams has begun and today we're weighing in on the importance of it all.
Posted on 04/03/2013 by Michael BittonDuring the recent PAX East convention, Riot Games maintained a big presence. What made it something special was the obvious grooming of community for League of Legends. We have a full take on how Riot is investing in its community. Check it out before leaving your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 04/01/2013 by Christina GonzalezWe asked for your votes on the top games of 2012, and you gave them to us. After nearly 100,000 votes, these are the games you voted as the best of the year. The winners may surprise you. Read on to see the results!
Posted on 12/24/2012 by William MurphyIn an increasingly crowded market, game makers are looking for the way to hook the most players. Graphics have become a standard of sorts in that effort. But, in the end, do they really matter? Find out in our latest Pokket Says and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 11/20/2012 by Hillary NicoleIt is not too uncommon for MMO developers to discourage poor behavior in their games. Less common is the opposite: Encouraging decent players to keep being decent. We take a look at that notion as it applies to League of Legends' attempt to honor their upstanding citizens. Read on!
Posted on 10/29/2012 by Hillary NicoleIn our latest Free Zone column, we take a look at trending news in the F2P market with a particular emphasis on Korea. In addition, we have a bit to share about the League of Legends championship and wonder who it is that exactly owns Crossfire. Check it out!
Posted on 10/23/2012 by Richard AihoshiDuring PAX Prime last weekend, the Riot Games team was on hand in a big way. Our team was on hand when the League of Legends dev team was fielding general questions about the game as well as during a panel in which they talked about the future of LoL. Check it out and then leave your comments!
Posted on 09/10/2012 by Hillary NicoleMany MMOs in the past several years have tanked, tanked hard and tanked early. While most players could name several reasons why, Pokket thinks there is just one. The one she's thinking of just might surprise you. Keep reading to see if you agree!
Posted on 09/10/2012 by Hillary NicolePokket had the chance to attend last weekend's PAX Prime in Seattle and has some highlights of her adventures there to share. Keep reading and then share your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 09/04/2012 by Hillary NicoleThis week Pokket tries something new and a bit different. Instead of having a guide or review, she's showing gameplay of one of her (currently) favorite champs in League of Legends. Check out Game Face: Having a Blast with Ziggs and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 03/29/2012 by Hillary NicoleFNaticMSI are the reigning world champions of League of Legends. Last week we heard from two of their members on the current rise of MOBA gaming, and this week we chat with the remaining three and hear their thoughts on all things eSports.
Posted on 08/08/2011 by William MurphyWe had the chance to sit down with five of the Season One Champion team “FNaticMSI” from League of Legends. Fresh off their victory at the World Championships at Dreamhack, we were curious to see what the players behind the glitz might be thinking about the movement and their sport. In this first part of a two-part interview, Lauri “Cyanide” Happonen and Max “Magic” Dreysse let us know what they feel about their team’s successes and the future of the sport.
Posted on 08/01/2011 by William MurphyThis week Pokket tries something new and a bit different. Instead of having a guide or review, she's showing gameplay of one of her (currently) favorite champs in League of Legends. Check out Game Face: Having a Blast with Ziggs and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 03/29/2012 by Hillary NicoleMMORPG.COM's Ripper X blasts into Riot Games' free to play dynamo, League of Legends, for some newbie ownage and epic fun. Check out League of Legends: First Impressions with Ripper X and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 02/08/2012 by Ripper XDuring PAX Prime last weekend, the Riot Games team was on hand in a big way. Our team was on hand when the League of Legends dev team was fielding general questions about the game as well as during a panel in which they talked about the future of LoL. Check it out and then leave your comments!
Posted on 09/10/2012 by Hillary NicoleLeague of Legends, developed by Riot Games, is one of those tricky games to classify: It's a tournament style strategic PvP game with persistent elements of an MMO. Today, new writer Joseph Sanicky gives our readers a terrific overview of the game that is particularly handy for those who may have wondered but never actually tried League of Legends. Read on!
Posted on 06/28/2011 by Guest WriterDuring E3 2011, Melinda Haren, a new player to MOBA-type games, spent time with League of Legends at the Riot Games booth. Not only did she score some hands on time, but her tour guides on the ins and outs of League of Legends with the Riot Games team itself. Check out Melinda's thoughts about her time with League of Legends and then let us know what you think.
Posted on 06/28/2011 by Guest WriterLeague of Legends developers from Riot Games were on hand during last week's E3 convention to talk about the game, the forthcoming addition of a new champion, the game's new spectator mode and a whole lot more. MMORPG.com writer Richard Cox has a terrific report about what he discovered about League of Legends. Read on!
Posted on 06/14/2011 by Richard CoxWe asked for your votes on the top games of 2012, and you gave them to us. After nearly 100,000 votes, these are the games you voted as the best of the year. The winners may surprise you. Read on to see the results!
Posted on 12/24/2012 by William MurphyA couple of weeks ago, we asked you, our valuable readers, to vote for those games you feel merit being called "Best of" for 2011. We have those results today so keep reading!
Posted on 01/19/2012 by William MurphyWe picked our games of the year back in December, but now it's your turn. Which games deserved some recognition, and which didn't deserve an ounce? You be the judge in this year's MMORPG.com Players' Choice Awards.
Posted on 01/09/2012 by William MurphyIt's that time of year when the staff of MMORPG.com gets together and looks back over the long list of 2011's MMOs in order to hand out our coveted "Best Of..." awards. See what we think were the movers and shakers of 2011. Have different thoughts? Let us know in the comments!
Posted on 12/19/2011 by William MurphyThe month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we feature the 2010 Game of the Year.
Posted on 01/14/2011 by Jon WoodDuring the recent PAX East convention, Riot Games maintained a big presence. What made it something special was the obvious grooming of community for League of Legends. We have a full take on how Riot is investing in its community. Check it out before leaving your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 04/01/2013 by Christina GonzalezIn an increasingly crowded market, game makers are looking for the way to hook the most players. Graphics have become a standard of sorts in that effort. But, in the end, do they really matter? Find out in our latest Pokket Says and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 11/20/2012 by Hillary NicoleIt is not too uncommon for MMO developers to discourage poor behavior in their games. Less common is the opposite: Encouraging decent players to keep being decent. We take a look at that notion as it applies to League of Legends' attempt to honor their upstanding citizens. Read on!
Posted on 10/29/2012 by Hillary NicoleIn our latest Free Zone column, we take a look at trending news in the F2P market with a particular emphasis on Korea. In addition, we have a bit to share about the League of Legends championship and wonder who it is that exactly owns Crossfire. Check it out!
Posted on 10/23/2012 by Richard AihoshiMany MMOs in the past several years have tanked, tanked hard and tanked early. While most players could name several reasons why, Pokket thinks there is just one. The one she's thinking of just might surprise you. Keep reading to see if you agree!
Posted on 09/10/2012 by Hillary NicolePokket had the chance to attend last weekend's PAX Prime in Seattle and has some highlights of her adventures there to share. Keep reading and then share your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 09/04/2012 by Hillary NicoleIn The Free Zone today, we take a look at the worldwide popularity of MMOs and show off some surprising results with specific regard to the Korean market. We offer our commentary as a benefit so keep reading before adding your voice to the mix in our comments.
Posted on 03/13/2012 by Richard AihoshiGlobal games publishing giant, Tencent, recently purchased Riot Games for something in the vicinity of $400 million USD. This move has potentially put Tencent solidly in first place as the world's largest online games publisher. MMORPG.com columnist Richard Aihoshi takes a look at Riot's acquisition and the potential for more as time goes on in today's The Free Zone. Check it out and leave a comment or two when you're finished.
Posted on 03/21/2011 by Richard Aihoshi