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Michael Hartman (10,439 pts

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Managing Editor in MMO & MMORPG Gaming and Nintendo Wii Channels

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What Went Wrong with Warhammer Online? Is it a failure?
With a rumored $100 to $200+ million dollar budget, Warhammer Online (WAR) was expected to give World of Warcraft strong competition. Almost a year later, WAR continues to perform well below expectations. Has Warhammer failed to reach its potential? Most assuredly the answer is a sad "yes."
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Threshold RPG - A 13 year old role play required MMO / MUD Keeps Getting Better
Threshold RPG is a text based, role play required MMO that is one of the most unique games on the internet. Staying in character is actively enforced (though out of character channels exist) and you must be 18 years or older to play. This article looks at some of the recent additions to the game.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Mini Games in MMOs - New Dimensions of Gameplay
Combat is really just an elaborate mini game. Unfortunately, it is the only mini game that really gets much attention in modern MMOs. In the days of MUDs, mini games were common and varied. They added many layers of gameplay. MMO designers should put more focus on mini-games.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Ultimate Guide to Champions Online
Champions Online is the latest super hero game from Cryptic Studios. It released in September of 2009.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 25, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Review of the Champions Online Cash Microtransaction Shop (C-Store)
This article takes a look at the C-Store in Champions Online.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 21, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Reviews

Ultimate Guide to Guild Wars
This is the ultimate guide to Guild Wars! It contains links to character guides, dungeon guides, tips, strategies, and everything else you might want to know about Guild Wars. BOOKMARK THIS GUIDE - It will be updated periodically as more Guild Wars articles are added.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Champions Online Framework - Telepathy
Telepathy is one of the two Mentalist frameworks in Champions Online. It has a great deal of support powers - particularly crowd control and healing. When numerical information is given, it is from the point of view of a level 40 character with no super stats or talents picked.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 2, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Champions Online Framework - Telekinesis
Telekinesis is one of the two Mentalist frameworks. Telekinesis has a combination of ego blade attacks, crowd control, and other mind over matter type abilities. It is primarily an offensive set with no team buffs or heals.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 1, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

What is so great about the Nintendo Wii? An interview with a 7 year old.
One of the major reasons for the success of the Nintendo Wii is its ability to appeal to all types of gamers from all age groups. In this article, I interviewed a 7 year old girl who loves the Nintendo Wii. Her views and opinions on the Wii might give game designers a few ideas.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 1, 2009 to
Nintendo Wii Articles

Champions Online Framework - Fire
The destructive power of fire is always one that attracts and interests people. The fire framework in Champions Online is a mix of single target and area of effect attacks.
Published by Michael Hartman (10,439 pts ) on Oct 1, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles