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Rumor Mill: EverQuest 2's Senior Producer quits, Scott Hartsman leaving SOE

by Matt Warner (Nov 24th 2007 8:05PM)

A surprising rumor regarding EQ2's Senior Producer, Scott Hartsman aka Gallenite, is spreading across various MMOG forums claiming that he has parted ways with SOE. What makes this rumor noteworthy and more than likely veritable is that it originates from the administrator who runs EQ2 Flames, one ...

Ultima Online shake-up: incoming developer layoffs, team restructuring and relocation imminent

by Matt Warner (Oct 25th 2007 11:05AM)

Ultima Online recently celebrated its 10 year birthday and even launched a shiny new expansion titled Kingdom Reborn that received mixed reviews. The celebration is soon to end with heads rolling as many Ultima Online developers will be pushed into the unemployment line after John Riccitiello, CEO ...

Why Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising and not Star Trek Online?

by Matt Warner (Oct 19th 2007 1:42PM)

I'm still lamenting a loss, Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising sacked in the Forum. It was right there, so close to the finish line, it wasn't perfect but it could've shipped. Other MMOGS have shipped in such states to go on and perhaps perform well enough to linger around and improve down the line. ...