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FFA PVP and the Sandbox MMO
There is this notion among players that free-for-all PvP is a necessary and, indeed critical, component of the mythical "sandbox" game. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at that notion and analyze whether or not that's a fair expectation. Check it out!
Posted on 02/22/2012 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
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How is it Doing?
MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle is pulling double duty features-wise today. In his second article, Adam takes a look at Earthrise. Adam revisits Masthead Studios' game to see if the devs have been able to pull Earthrise from the brink of doom so many predicted for it several months ago. Read on!
Posted on 11/14/2011 by Adam Tingle -
What’s Wrong With Entertainment?
In today's MMO world, there are two sub-genres whose fans are in constant battle with one another: Theme Park vs Sandbox. We've all seen the arguments raging back and forth. In today's column, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy tackles the issue of theme parks as entertainment and wonders why those who are waiting for THE sandbox title to emerge don't take advantage. See what you think and then lend your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 04/07/2011 by William Murphy -
Second First Impressions
Earthrise, recently released, has been the subject of intense conversation here at MMORPG.com since the publication of Garrett Fuller's 'First Impressions' article. To show that we at MMORPG.com are not part of the hive mind Borg, writer Adam Tingle has also taken a look at Earthrise and has a "Second Opinion" about the game based on his experiences. Check out Adam's thoughts and then leave a comment or two below.
Posted on 02/17/2011 by Adam Tingle -
First Impressions
Earthrise launched worldwide last week and MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller has been spending some quality time in game. He's got a few first impressions to share with our readers so check it out. Be sure to leave a comment or two below when you're finished.
Posted on 02/07/2011 by Garrett Fuller -
Exclusive Screens #4
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our final installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers out on patrol. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #4 feature.
Posted on 01/28/2011 by Guest Writer -
Looking ahead at 2011
After a couple of weeks looking back at the year that was, it's time to turn our collective eye to the future for MMO gaming in 2011. In his newest column, Bill Murphy looks at what lies ahead for gamers in 2011. Check out Bill's thoughts and then let us know what you're looking forward to in 2011 in the comments section below.
Posted on 01/21/2011 by William Murphy -
Exclusive Screens
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our first installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers setting out. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #1 feature.
Posted on 01/21/2011 by Guest Writer -
Five Underappreciated MMOs
In The List this week, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy gives a nod to five MMOs that he feels are truly underappreciated by most of the fans of the genre. He's got a few thoughts about what makes these games so special and why you may want to try them out. Check out The List and then add any games you think are underappreciated in the comments below.
Posted on 01/18/2011 by William Murphy -
A Year of Anticipation
In his latest column for MMORPG.com, Bill Murphy virtually rubs his hands together at the prospects coming down the pike in 2011. Bill discusses the next three months and three games he's got a genuine interest in: DC Universe Online, Earthrise and Rift. And then, of course, there's TERA, SWTOR and Guild Wars 2 to look out for in 2011. Check out Bill's anticipatory thoughts about 2011 and then add your own thoughts in the comments below.
Posted on 01/06/2011 by William Murphy
Previews
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First Impressions
Earthrise launched worldwide last week and MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller has been spending some quality time in game. He's got a few first impressions to share with our readers so check it out. Be sure to leave a comment or two below when you're finished.
Posted on 02/07/2011 by Garrett Fuller -
First Look Preview
At GDC, the team from MMORPG.com got their first look at the upcoming, post-apocalyptic MMO Earthrise as Masthead Studios CEO Atanas Atanasov gave us an overview of some of the game's systems.
Posted on 04/09/2009 by Jon Wood
Interviews
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Community Questions Answered
The community for the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG Earthrise recently put together a set of questions for the game's developers. Today, they respond to those questions.
Posted on 02/03/2010 by Guest Writer -
Talking to Atanas Atanasov
MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller recently had the chance to speak with masthead Studios' Atanas Atanasov about Earthrise and some more of what players can expect from the upcoming sci-fi MMO.
Posted on 12/07/2009 by Garrett Fuller -
Update Interview
MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller recently spoke with Masthead Studios' Atanas Atanasov about the progress of the upcoming sci-fi sandbox MMORPG Earthrise.
Posted on 11/20/2009 by Garrett Fuller -
Developer Chat Transcript
On saturday, the team from masthead Studios paid a visit to our chat room to talk about their upcoming game, Earthrise, with the MMORPG.com community. Here is the transcript:
Posted on 01/27/2009 by Richard Cox -
Earthrise Dev Chat
The folks from masthead Studios dropped by over the weekend for a chat with MMORPG.com readers. Today, we post this transcript of the chat.
Posted on 12/08/2008 by Richard Cox -
Exclusive Q&A
MMORPG.com's Joe Iuliani recently asked ten questions of the team over at Earthrise to help us find out a little bit mroe about the upcoming sci-fi MMORPG.
Posted on 10/02/2008 by Joe Iuliani -
GDC First Look Interview
Managing Editor Jon Wood recently spoke with the guys from Masthead Studios, the company developing the post-apocalyptic MMORPG Earthrise. In the interview, they talk about advancement, setting, PvP and more!
Posted on 02/27/2008 by Jon Wood
Media
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Exclusive Screens #4
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our final installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers out on patrol. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #4 feature.
Posted on 01/28/2011 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise team have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to our first installment for January! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub and a team of adventurers setting out. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #1 feature.
Posted on 01/21/2011 by Guest Writer -
December Screens #1
The Earthrise team has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to December Screens #1! This week's screens feature a great look at a quest hub with several characters fully decked out in them. Check them out in our Earthrise December Screens #1 feature.
Posted on 12/10/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens #4
The Earthrise team has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a boatload of exclusive screens. Welcome to week four! This week's screens feature a group trekking down a desert canyon. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #4 feature.
Posted on 11/24/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens #3
The Earthrise team has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a month's worth of exclusive screens. Welcome to week three! This week's screens feature lush green landscapes and what appears to be a quest hub of some kind. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #3 feature.
Posted on 11/17/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens #2
The Earthrise team has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring you a month's worth of exclusive screens. Welcome to week two! This week's screens feature five players facing off in a canyon, a player looking down a deserted road, and a trio of players hanging out at the base camp. Check them out in our Earthrise Exclusive Screens #2 feature.
Posted on 11/10/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens #1
Masthead Studios and the Earthrise development team have joined with MMORPG.com to bring you a month's worth of exclusive screens. We have the first batch for you today that feature a player in a very bleak environment filled with rusting hunks of metal. Check them out!
Posted on 11/04/2010 by Guest Writer -
New Beta Screenshot
The Earthrise team at Masthead Studios has sent us a brand spanking new screenshot from the game's ongoing beta. The screen shows a soldier in front of some type of structure. It appears to be some sort of transport device perhaps? What do you think? Let us know!
Posted on 09/28/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens Week 4
The final installment of the MMORPG.com exclusive screenshots from Earthrise has arrived. We've got three brand new, never before seen screens featuring a look at some of the environments players will face in Masthead Studios game. These three feature a player looking at a distant structure, some sort of plant growth and leading a group of machines. There is also a nice look at the game's UI. Check them out!
Posted on 09/20/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens Week 3
Earthrise devs have sent over another batch of three exclusive screenshots for your viewing pleasure today. This time, the screens feature a player standing in a huge canyon, an upward look at a structure on a peak and a guy checking out a contraption of sorts. Check them out!
Posted on 09/02/2010 by Guest Writer -
Three Exclusive Screens
MMORPG.com has scored another three exclusive Earthrise screens from Masthead Studios. These screens once again feature a look at several in-game environments including a jungle, an arid location and some type of warp gate. Check them out!
Posted on 08/24/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive In-Game Screens
The Earthrise team has generously sent MMORPG.com three exclusive screenshots. The in-game screens show off a trio of environments: A grassy plain with mountains in the distance; the inside of some wreckage; and a snowy landscape with some type of structure nearby. Viewers will also get a look at the game's UI.
Posted on 08/18/2010 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week 4
Every Friday during the month of February, the team from Earthrise will provide us with three new screenshots from their upcoming MMO.
Posted on 02/26/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week 3
Every Friday during the month of February, the team from Earthrise will provide us with three new screenshots from their upcoming MMO.
Posted on 02/19/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week 2
Every Friday during the month of February, the team from Earthrise will provide us with three new screenshots from their upcoming MMO.
Posted on 02/12/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week 1
Every Friday during the month of February, the team from Earthrise will provide us with three new screenshots from their upcoming MMO.
Posted on 02/05/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Exclusive Screens From The Borderlands
The team from Earthrise has provided us with these three, new, screnshots taken in The Borderlands of Earthrise.
Posted on 12/04/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Halloween Monster Renders
The team from Earthrise has provided us with three Halloween-themed renders for our holiday themed enjoyment.
Posted on 10/30/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Exclusive Character Shots
The team from Earthrise has provided us with three new screenshots showing off some of their character models in action.
Posted on 10/23/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Eastern Garden Screenshots
Today, the team from Masthead studios has provided us with the first of a recurring set of exclusive screenshots. Today's shots are set in an area of the game known as "The Eastern Gardens."
Posted on 10/09/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff -
Dynamic Targeting Video
To clarify potential confusion surrounding Earthrise's combat system, the folks at Masthead studios have produced a new video which shows characters particpating in a brief PvP combat using ranged and melee weapons.
Posted on 04/15/2009 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots
Today we present three new screenshots in the fourth instalment of our exclusive look at Earthrise.
Posted on 04/10/2009 by Guest Writer -
First In-Game Footage
Masthead Studios CEO Atanas Atanasov guides us through some of the first in-game footage for Earthrise, showing us how equipment and abilities work in their classless RPG system.
Posted on 04/09/2009 by Keith Cross -
Combat and Zones
In part two of our tour of post-apocalyptic MMORPG Earthrise, Atanas Atanasov gives us a taste of the game's combat system while taking us through several different zones.
Posted on 04/09/2009 by Keith Cross -
Exclusive Screenshots
Today we present three exclusive screenshots from Earthrise, showing the tone of this upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG.
Posted on 04/03/2009 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Earthrise Screenshots
Today we present three exclusive screenshots from Earthrise, showing the tone of this upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG.
Posted on 03/19/2009 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Earthrise Screenshots
Today we present three exclusive screenshots from Earthrise, showing the tone of this upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG.
Posted on 03/12/2009 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots
To go along with our Developer chat, the folks at Earthrise have provided us with these two exclusive screenshots.
Posted on 12/08/2008 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Music and Concept Art
Today, the folks from the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG Earthrise have provided us with two new pieces from the upcoming game's soundtrack along with an interesting piece of conept art.
Posted on 11/04/2008 by Guest Writer -
Music Tracks Part Two
Sounds are generally used in games to set some kind of mood while the player is moving through the world. While we still don't have much information on the game, the folks from Earthrise have provided us with these two tracks from their upcoming MMORPG.
Posted on 05/13/2008 by Guest Writer -
Music Tracks
Sounds are generally used in games to set some kind of mood while the player is moving through the world. While we still don't have much information on the game, the folks from Earthrise have provided us with these two tracks from their upcoming MMORPG.
Posted on 05/08/2008 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week Four
Today, we publish the fourth installment of an exclusive screenshots series with the folks from the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG, Earthrise.
Posted on 03/28/2008 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week Three
Today, we continue our exclusive screenshots series with the folks from the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG, Earthrise.
Posted on 03/20/2008 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screens, Week Two
Today, we continue our exclusive screenshots series with the folks from the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG, Earthrise.
Posted on 03/13/2008 by Guest Writer -
Exclusive Screenshots, Week One
Today, we kick off an exclusive screenshots series with the folks from the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG, Earthrise.
Posted on 03/06/2008 by Guest Writer -
GDC Screenshots
The folks from Earthrise were kind enough to provide us with these two new screenshots from their post-apocalyptic MMORPG.
Posted on 02/27/2008 by Guest Writer
Dev Journals
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Atanas Atanasov: Why Love the Sandbox?
Masthead Studios' CEO Atanas Atanasov answers the question: Sandbox games have proven that they stand the test of time. Why do you think the sandbox model appeals to players even after all these years?
Posted on 12/16/2009 by Guest Writer -
The Blasted Area
We get the profile of another area of the upcoming sci-fi MMO from Masthead Studios. This week, they look at The Blasted Area and include new screenshots.
Posted on 10/02/2009 by Guest Writer -
Exploring the Lowlands
The team from Earthrise returns this week with a new deveoper journal, this time highlighting The Lowlands, located just off the Northern coast of the island.
Posted on 09/25/2009 by Guest Writer -
The Boneyard
In this week's dev journal, the Earthrise developers lay out a zone known as "The Boneyard," complete with desert-style screenshots.
Posted on 08/14/2009 by Guest Writer -
Welcome to the Arboretum
The team from Earthrise has provided us with another of their Friday developer journals. This week, the focus is on the small settlement known as "The Arboretum."
Posted on 08/07/2009 by Guest Writer -
The Hatchery
The team from Earthrise has provided us with another new developer journal, this one focusing on a part of the game known as The Hatchery.
Posted on 07/31/2009 by Guest Writer -
The Cascade Mountains
The team from Masthead Studios has prepared this new developer journal for us. This time focusing on the Cascade mountains, an area in the upcoming game.
Posted on 07/24/2009 by Guest Writer -
The Industrial Area
The team from Earthrise has put together this lore-based developer journal revealing the situation surrounding the "industrial area" in-game.
Posted on 07/13/2009 by Guest Writer
General Article
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How is it Doing?
MMORPG.com's Adam Tingle is pulling double duty features-wise today. In his second article, Adam takes a look at Earthrise. Adam revisits Masthead Studios' game to see if the devs have been able to pull Earthrise from the brink of doom so many predicted for it several months ago. Read on!
Posted on 11/14/2011 by Adam Tingle -
Second First Impressions
Earthrise, recently released, has been the subject of intense conversation here at MMORPG.com since the publication of Garrett Fuller's 'First Impressions' article. To show that we at MMORPG.com are not part of the hive mind Borg, writer Adam Tingle has also taken a look at Earthrise and has a "Second Opinion" about the game based on his experiences. Check out Adam's thoughts and then leave a comment or two below.
Posted on 02/17/2011 by Adam Tingle -
Looking ahead at 2011
After a couple of weeks looking back at the year that was, it's time to turn our collective eye to the future for MMO gaming in 2011. In his newest column, Bill Murphy looks at what lies ahead for gamers in 2011. Check out Bill's thoughts and then let us know what you're looking forward to in 2011 in the comments section below.
Posted on 01/21/2011 by William Murphy -
GDC Update, Fallen Earth, Earthrise and More
The MMORPG.com team is at the Game Developer's Conference. In this article, Managing Editor Jon Wood updates our community on some of the things that they have seen or learned while at the show including looks at Aion, Fall Earth, Earthrise and more!
Posted on 03/27/2009 by Jon Wood -
Internal FAQ and Some Features
Yesterday, we listed the upcoming MMORPG from the folks over at Masthead Studios, Earthrise. Today, the company has provided us with an internal FAQ about the game as well as a list of things that players will find in the game.
Posted on 02/01/2008 by Guest Writer
Progress Reports
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The Year Before and the Year Ahead
In anticipation of their developer chat on Saturday, the team at Masthead Studios has provided us with this interview on the year that just left, 2008 and the year ahead in 2009.
Posted on 01/22/2009 by Jon Wood
Column
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What’s Wrong With Entertainment?
In today's MMO world, there are two sub-genres whose fans are in constant battle with one another: Theme Park vs Sandbox. We've all seen the arguments raging back and forth. In today's column, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy tackles the issue of theme parks as entertainment and wonders why those who are waiting for THE sandbox title to emerge don't take advantage. See what you think and then lend your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 04/07/2011 by William Murphy -
Five Underappreciated MMOs
In The List this week, MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy gives a nod to five MMOs that he feels are truly underappreciated by most of the fans of the genre. He's got a few thoughts about what makes these games so special and why you may want to try them out. Check out The List and then add any games you think are underappreciated in the comments below.
Posted on 01/18/2011 by William Murphy -
A Year of Anticipation
In his latest column for MMORPG.com, Bill Murphy virtually rubs his hands together at the prospects coming down the pike in 2011. Bill discusses the next three months and three games he's got a genuine interest in: DC Universe Online, Earthrise and Rift. And then, of course, there's TERA, SWTOR and Guild Wars 2 to look out for in 2011. Check out Bill's anticipatory thoughts about 2011 and then add your own thoughts in the comments below.
Posted on 01/06/2011 by William Murphy -
Prognostications for 2011
It's that time of year, the time when things wind down for the preceding twelve months, the time of reflection and the time for looking ahead to the coming year. In his latest MMORPG.com column, Bill Murphy prognosticates about 2011. Check out his thoughts and then add a few of your own in the comments section below.
Posted on 12/30/2010 by William Murphy
