"An upcoming MMO from Richard Garriott, Tabula Rasa is similar to Planetside in that it is set in a science fiction campaign, while its gameplay draws from more recent design conventions meant to make the title more accessible."

"Enjoyable historical RTS; hilarious secret weapons accessible via cheat codes"

"Free to play shooter, positively portrays Army skills and training."

"Enjoyable gameplay, beautiful graphics for its time. RTS with fair replay value."

"One of the big names in RTS. Most entries in the franchise are excellent examples of the "dirt-farming" type. Trademark FMVs are one of the most entertaining aspects of the series."

"A shooter with excellent graphics and atmosphere, good pace and challenge; tarnished by over-reliance on jack-in-the-box monster placement for cheap thrills."

"A free-to-play MMO with decent, accessible graphics. Humorous take on the Diablo-style item naming scheme. Somewhat stale gameplay, with further features reserved for paying members."

"A huge, entertaining RTS, which draws on its wide array of units to provide variety and longevity to strategy gaming."

"Improves upon the original game with an upgraded 3d engine, while staying true to the sometimes unwieldy number of unit types in the first Empire Earth."

"A parallel sequel in that its story takes place after that of Everquest while not supplanting the original game, Everquest brought upgraded graphics to the table with an eye toward scaling for future g"

Server: The Bazaar

Guild: Flying Circus

Characters:

Adama, Level 37 Kerran Wizard —

Guild: Hordes Bane

Characters:

Galen Zhao, Assassin — A Canthan Assassin-Warrior, Galen hails from the island of Shing Jea and recently begun to probe the heart of the mainland's districts. It has had it's dangers, bandits and thugs who prey upon the populace; but a strange plague has spread of late, turning everything it touches into vile beings who serve an unknown master.

Janet Roxbrough, Monk — Janet Roxbrough, a Tyrian monk, reveres both Dwayna and Balthazar that she may both aid her friends with healing and smite her enemies with holy power. Having gone through the cataclysm of the Searing, she vows to help the people of Ascalon as they make their way to a new sanctuary.

Loschy Teg, Ritualist — As a ritualist in Shing Jea Monastery, Loschy Teg learned how to invoke the spirits and use their power to both heal his allies and harm his enemies. With Grenth as the ritualist's patron god, it seemed natural to him that he augment his mastery of the spirit world with the skill of the necromancer. Now he travels the world, aiding those in need and sending the wicked into his God's cold embrace.

Lukas of Antenor, Warrior — When the Searing ravaged Ascalon, Lukas' only dream was to become a famous warrior, lauded for his battle prowess, admired for his strength. But the suffering he witnessed leavened his desire for fame with the need to exact revenge and mete out justice. Following in his sister's footsteps, Lukas of Antenor fights against those who abuse power and hide a dark secret.

Rhiannon of Antenor, Elementalist — An Ascalonian Elementalist, Rhiannon of Antenor has survived the Searing wrought by the Charr years ago. A stalwart adventurer, she rid Tyria of the Lich King, eliminated the threat to Cantha posed by Shiro Tagachi's return, and destroyed Abaddon, an exiled God who yearned to cover all of Elona in a state of torment her people knew as Nightfall. After a series of earthquakes plagued the three major centers of the continents of Cantha, Elona and Tyria, Rhiannon embarked on a new adventure that t

Tyr of the Aesir, Necromancer — As a necromancer walking the fine line separating the forces of good and evil, Tyr's commitment to Grenth is exceeded only by his desire to send to Him those who would harm the powerless and oppressed. The Searing served only to bolster his dedication to his chosen profession, that he may be better able to combat the forces that threaten Tyria and other righteous people.

"The newly upgraded source engine gave a welcome boost to the presentation of Gordon Freeman's continuing saga post-Half Life. Coupled with the now quite stable Steam delivery system, Half Life 2 was an evolutionary leap in online shooters."

"Lord of the Rings Online brings Tolkien's fantasy universe to life in an accessible, beautiful MMO. When I played in the beta, I was continually amazed at the immersive experience Turbine has crafted with LotRO."

Characters:

Hedley Tuek, Level 50 Dwarf Minstrel —

Svartalve Bronzebeard, Level 50 Hobbit Hunter — Svartalve Bronzebeard of the Stoors, recently began to take an active interest in the affairs of the Shire. Among other things, he has helped the Quick Post return to its usual reliable status and aided the Bounders--Shire's local police--in its mandate to serve the population; for which he's earned the tile Honourary Shirriff.

"One of the enduring MMOs that aren't set in the mold of fantasy role-playing, Planetside really got the feel of participating first-hand in an inter-planetary conflict between its varied factions."

"RTSs have always been one of my favorite game genres, and so Starcraft 2 is on my anticipated list. Blizzard's commitment to keeping the core Starcraft experience intact while bringing the franchise to new and old fans bodes well for the game's futur"