EverQuest
News, coverage and analysis tracking EverQuest across the outlets.- The Daily Grind: What was the first MMO you ever got disillusioned with and why?The author discusses their first experience of disillusionment with the MMORPG EverQuest, contrasting it with Ultima Online. While initially drawn to EverQuest's 3D graphics, the gameplay loop ultimately failed to meet expectations, leading to disappointment.
- Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of youThis article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
- EverQuest lawsuit reaches settlement with threat of $3.5M in damages against emulator operatorsDaybreak Game Company has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against the operators of an EverQuest emulator server, The Heroes Journey. The settlement permanently enjoins the operators, Kristopher Takahashi and Alexander Taylor, from using Daybreak's intellectual property. If they breach the agreement, they will owe Daybreak $3.5 million in damages and attorneys' fees.
- The Stream Team: Making music and other anniversary ambling in EverQuestMassively OP's MJ Guthrie is returning to EverQuest to celebrate its 27th anniversary. The event includes a new quest involving a composer, singer, and instrument maker, as well as an Anniversary Tower to explore. The stream will feature MJ participating in the anniversary activities.
- OG EverQuest is turning 27 years old this month and you’re invited to the partyEverQuest is celebrating its 27th anniversary with a month-long in-game event featuring boosted experience, loot, and currency. The celebration includes the return of the Anniversary Tower, new quests, a raid, and special rewards like Maestro’s Baton Ornaments and Chromatic Songbird metamorphs for all players.
World of Warcraft would've been a first-person MMO in the EverQuest-inspired world of Overwatch's Jeff Kaplan:…Former Blizzard director Jeff Kaplan revealed that he advocated for World of Warcraft to be a first-person MMORPG during its development. He views his upcoming game, The Legend of California, as an indirect realization of that original vision, drawing inspiration from his experience with EverQuest.- Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onwardThis week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
- The Daily Grind: What MMO and multiplayer IPs are going ‘underutilized’?Blizzard's Holly Longdale stated that the Warcraft IP is underutilized, a sentiment echoed by the author regarding the EverQuest franchise. The article prompts discussion on which other MMO and multiplayer intellectual properties are not being fully leveraged and how they could be expanded.
WoW's questing system was inspired by a playtest that didn't work out as planned, because the testers didn't play MMOs and had no idea what they were supposed to do: 'I ran out of quests right away!'Former World of Warcraft quest designer Jeff Kaplan revealed that the game's questing system was inspired by a playtest where testers unfamiliar with MMOs expected a constant stream of quests. Initially, the team aimed to mirror Everquest's design, but feedback from internal testers highlighted the need for a more guided experience, leading to the quest-heavy system present in the final game.- EverQuest II starts open beta for Gerion’s Reckoning and begins anniversary celebrations for EverQuestEverQuest II is celebrating the 27th anniversary of the original EverQuest with its Chronoportal Phenomenon event, offering returning rewards and new cosmetic items. Additionally, the Gerion's Reckoning update has launched its open beta, featuring item updates and zone tweaks for Origins servers. The original EverQuest also received a patch with general fixes for classes, spells, and the UI.
Still humming with life 21 years later, Konami's Master of Epic is a wonderful time capsule of the experimental…Master of Epic, a Japanese-only MMORPG released in 2005 by Hudson Soft and now published by Konami, is examined as a time capsule of experimental MMO design. Despite a slow start and a unique skill system that rewards player experience over traditional leveling, the game has maintained a dedicated niche audience due to its immersive, friction-filled gameplay that encourages player attention and exploration.
Gaming Dad Blog 6: Pillars of the Gaming DadThis blog post discusses the potential for learning through video games, drawing on personal experiences with titles like Civilization and EverQuest. The author shares critical thinking questions designed to engage children with games and explores concerns about screen time and eye strain, advocating for mindful technology use.