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NeverWinter Nights : The Game Archaeologist and the Girdle of Anarchy: A chat with Colin CraggSep 21, 2010 04:00:00 PM News Item: 15467
Filed under: Sci-fi, Anarchy Online, Interviews, Free-to-play, The Game Archaeologist
When I declared September to be "Anarchy Online month" I had no idea how far it would go. I mean, sure, I expected an outpouring of fond memories from gamers and perhaps a statue erected in my honor, but for the UN to pass a resolution for a worldwide celebration of Funcom's brainchild is quite above and beyond.
So actually, it's been a wild ride thus far. That's what we game archaeologists prepared for when we attended MMORPG U (go Fightin' N00bs!) and dusted off old copies of Neverwinter Nights. Be flexible, be enthusiastic, and always be ready for an older title to sweep you off your feet -- these are the sage words of my instructors.
Because of this, I didn't find myself tongue-tied when Anarchy Online's Colin Cragg agreed to an conversation. I might have blushed and stared at my feet so that I wouldn't become lost in his wizened, sage eyes, but I marched forward nonetheless. So what did AO's head honcho have to say about working on a mature MMORPG? Click the link andspeculateno longer!Continue reading The Game Archaeologist and the Girdle of Anarchy: A chat with Colin Cragg  The Game Archaeologist and the Girdle of Anarchy: A chat with Colin Cragg Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST.
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NeverWinter Nights : Exploring Eberron: Neverwinter nightcapsAug 27, 2010 01:00:00 PM News Item: 15125
Filed under: Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Business models, New titles, Free-to-play, Exploring Eberron
Depending on how much stock you put in the rumors or in Cryptic in general, this past week's pronouncement of a second Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG -- pardon me, an "OMG" -- either rocked you back on your heels or cooled off your heels. Something to do with heels, at any rate.
In a Daily Grind this past May, I asked readers how they would make another D&D MMORPG. There were a lot of thoughtful responses, a few instances of keyboard gibberish, and a contingent adamant that the D&D license was locked up in DDO and couldn't be handed out elsewhere. I guess the latter argument is a moot point right now -- obviously, Turbine doesn't have a monopoly on an online D&D -- although its existence brings to mind not just a few questions.
Is the world big enough for two online D&D titles? What does this pronouncement mean for our beloved DDO? Is Neverwinter positioning itself to be direct competition, or a different entity altogether? Has the Cryptic crew learned its lessons? In my final Exploring Eberron (Rubi returns next week, so you may start doing your happy dance... now), I'm going to answer all of these queries in such a way that your world will forever be rocked. On its heels.Continue reading Exploring Eberron: Neverwinter nightcaps Exploring Eberron: Neverwinter nightcaps Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST.
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NeverWinter Nights : Exclusive: Jack Emmert speaks (about Neverwinter and a whole bunch of other stuff)Aug 23, 2010 05:30:00 PM News Item: 15092
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Interviews, New titles, News items, Star Trek Online, Champions Online
Tweet var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/pc_games/No_offline_play_for_new_Neverwinter_says_Jack_Emmert'; It seems everyone's got an opinion about the new Neverwinter online RPG in recent times announced by Cryptic. Whether you're a fan of the venerable Dungeons and Dragons franchise, a veteran of the classic single- and multi-gamer Neverwinter Nights titles, or just a fan of online games in general, you'll want to look into exclusive conversation with Cryptic Studios COO Jack Emmert.
Our own Sera Brennan sat down to quiz the Cryptic mastermind about everything from the new title, to Cryptic's evolving business model, to some candid insights into the making of both Champions Online and Star Trek Online.
Roll your d20 and advance past the cut for more.Continue reading Exclusive: Jack Emmert speaks (about Neverwinter and a whole bunch of other stuff) Exclusive: Jack Emmert speaks (about Neverwinter and a whole bunch of other stuff) Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:30:00 EST.
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NeverWinter Nights : Cryptic to announce new MMORPG later this summerMay 05, 2010 12:00:00 PM News Item: 13920
Filed under: MMORPG industry, Rumors
With Star Trek Online and Champions Online chewing the scenery and igniting passions on both sides of the aisle, it's sometimes easy to forget that Cryptic Studios has a third venturebrewing in secrecy. Long rumored to be a D&D MMORPG -- perhaps even Neverwinter Nights -- the Cryptic folks have been, well, cryptic about the title.
It looks like we may find out in a few months, however. In a recent MMORPGRPG.com conversation with Bill Roper, Cryptic's Chief Creative Officer cracked ashortwindow into this upcoming pronouncement:
"I can't speak to the specifics of what we're doing, but it's true that we have another game in the works. We won't be making an pronouncement until late summer, and we're still a ways off from commence. I can say that this is a game and a franchise we're very excited about. I think citizens are going to pleased and a bit shocked with what we're doing in terms of the game, how we make it, and even how we sell and support it. The game is being developed around new design principles merged with Cryptic's community-first approach to ongoing development."Continue reading Cryptic to announce new MMORPG later this summer Cryptic to announce new MMORPG later this summer Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 EST.
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NeverWinter Nights : Could Cryptic Studios Be Developing a Neverwinter Nights MMORPGG?Jun 09, 2009 11:26:06 PM News Item: 10828
Rumor has it...Variety.com has uncovered an fascinating possibility. A while back they posted that Cryptic Studios was working on breathing life back into several Atari titles. Today Variety alleges thatcauses...
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NeverWinter Nights : Composer Jeremy Soule on creating the music for zOMG!Jan 22, 2009 07:00:00 PM News Item: 7950
Filed under: MMORPG industry, New titles, Browser, Casual
If you're the type of individualwho turns your game music off, to listen to your favorite mp3s while gaming, then this post is not for you. Anyone who has bought a game soundtrack in the last 15 years is most likely aware of the name Jeremy Soule. He has worked on such mega hits as Guild Wars, Oblivion, Morrowind, Company of Heroes, KOTOR, Neverwinter Nights and many more. I guess you could say he's kinda legendary.
His latest endeavor includes music for Gaia Online's zOMG! MMORPG. Worlds in Motion was fortunate enough to sit down with Soule and discuss his work on this game, and his origins in the business. Since 1994, Soule has created some amazing in-game music, so working with a Flash-based MMORPG is something new for him. He sees it as a way for more citizens to hear his work, and enjoy what he creates. Check out the entire article and his official website for more on Jeremy Soule.Composer Jeremy Soule on creating the music for zOMG! Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST. Comments
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