Welcome to the very first issue of “Good Idea, Bad Idea!” This article series is pretty much self-explanatory. It’s an opinionated discussion of gaming’s good and bad ideas, be it from the past, present or future. There will, of course, be facts presented, just to enlighten the readers about the background of a certain game or system or whatnot.

In this debut issue, we tackle the MMO world’s good and bad ideas for a game. What games should be out there? What games should not be lifted off the drawing board? This article also lists down some “stalemates,” ideas placed in between good and bad, ideas that are neutral because of the balance set by the good and bad reasons.

Please do note that this list is very much limited. Surely, I cannot list all the possible good and bad ideas in one go. You can add your own good and bad ideas related to this topic by posting it as a comment down below.

Before any bashings about this article, the existence of my genitalia, my sexual preference, or the existence of my brain, please read this disclaimer:
Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect that of MMOsite or anyone else’s. This article

2008 has been a year full of expectations, innovations, impressions (both good and bad), and admiration. This year-ender article looks back at the glory and despair of MMOs in the past year. Sit back, relax, and keep your rage to yourself for now. Here’s the best and worst of 2008’s MMO world!
(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect that of MMOsite. Games included in these lists may still be CBT, OBT or commercial status prior to this article’s completion.)

Top 10 Best MMO Games of 2008
Battling for the top spot has never been this tough. This year’s games have been absolutely captivating and has reeled in more players, both newbie and veteran, than ever before. The games listed below are a must-play for anyone!

10. Rohan: Blood Feud

Although Rohan went open last May 2008, the game’s shining moments mostly occurred in the following months. With heavy PvP orientation and smooth graphics, Rohan is currently one of the most challenging MMORPGs today. Still, that’s all the game can offer.

9. Shin Megami Tensei: IMAGINE

Atlus and Cave’s online lovechild never arrived into the international scene until Aeria deci

Runes of Magic Review
 

Strap thine armor and sharpen thy sword! Embark on a journey of discovery and peril in this recently opened MMORPG, Runes of Magic. The medieval lands of Taborea await thee!  

Epochs of Lore
Runes of Magic has an in-depth lore that takes you back to the time of Taborea’s creation. It all started when Ayvenas created a book in the shape of the world and recorded the origin of life. This was known to be Taborea. Taborea and the inhabitants underwent many different changes, good and bad, as millennia passed by. Each chapter of the book was called an “Age,” and further subdivided into Epochs. The inhabitants fell and rose time and again because of their advancements, failures and sins. This is until we reach Taborea’s epoch of discovery, the game’s setting and timeline. This is an era filled with uncharted lands, monsters, and numerous discoveries waiting to be revealed. And that‘s where your journey begins.

Magically Surprising
Runes of Magic has top-notch visuals. Maps are highly detailed, from the wee little grasslands to enormous stone and marble cities. Day and night effects are amazingly portrayed, having beautif