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The Daily Grind: What obscure mechanic should become a standard MMO feature?

by Jef Reahard (Dec 3rd 2012 8:00AM)

Over the weekend we learned that The Repopulation will be implementing some sort of Entertainer skill set that is at least partly inspired by similar mechanics in Star Wars Galaxies. SWG's signature non-combat profession is still unique in MMO annals, though, and we got to wondering if there are ...

Raph Koster on the legacy of Star Wars Galaxies

by Jef Reahard (Jun 24th 2011 9:00PM)

Amid all the internet commentary sure to be forthcoming over the next few days regarding Star Wars Galaxies and its upcoming swan-song, none of it is really as relevant as the thoughts of the man primarily responsible for designing the original game. Raph Koster offers up a bit of commentary ...

Star Wars Galaxies rolls out the Entertainer update

by Jef Reahard (Mar 24th 2011 7:00AM)

Despite an explosion of titles across the MMOsphere in recent years, Sony Online Entertainment's Star Wars Galaxies is still one of the very few to feature much in the way of non-combat game mechanics. We aren't just talking about one-button crafting, an optional music system, or ...