This month marks the 6th anniversary of Dark Age of Camelot.  Normally we wouldn't be caring too much about it if it wasn't just a darn good MMO.  I was particularly fond of /kissing people until I got an antler hat.  It was sad days in the Goblin household when "the hubby" canceled the account and I no longer had my "fix".  Oh well, I pay him back everyday by being snarky in my news pieces.

In celebration of 6 wonderful years, DAoC will be adding zone bonuses and fireworks that will last the next 6 days.  Is anyone noticing the fascination with the number "6"?  Kinda ooooky!!!

On Classic or Normal Ruleset servers the following bonuses have been added: 

• 200% bonus to XP in all classic zones and dungeons.

• 200% bonus to BP in all NF zones.

On the PVP ruleset server the following bonuses have been added:

• 200% bonus to BP in all classic zones and dungeons.

• 200% bonus to BP in all NF zones.

(Note: BP was done in both spots as PVP servers already have increased XP bonuses in all zones.)

On the PvE Ruleset server the following bonuses have been added: 

• 200% bonus to XP in all classic zones and dungeons.

• 200% bonus to BP in the capital cities.

(Note: BP was increased in the capital cities as this is

There's a nice preview of Tabula Rasa being hosted over on IncGamers. (The preview was written by one of our own staffers here at WG, so it holds a special place in own little goblin hearts.) It gives a nice overview of the game, offers a few insights, and gives you a general feel for how the game plays and feels.

Sign up for TR, travel the galaxy, meet lots of interesting life forms, and then chop them into little bits with a kineto-axe.

We're not sure why, but there seems to be an inordinate number of plane-jane previews of TR floating around out there. (Is it possible they're being written by people who don't play MMOs? To be frank, we've seen a few previews that, we suspected, were written by journalists who haven't actually played a video game since Ms. Pac Man.) Since there's so many truly flat, dull previews of TR out there, you'll probably actually enjoythis one. It's punctuated with both a veteran MMO gamer's insights as well as a snarky sense of humor.

Are you hungry for more Tabula Rasa info?  The upcoming sci-fi MMO is looking very, very good, and each time more information about the game becomes available, the more it makes us just plain ol' giddy with anticipation. 

The Caves of Donn is a single squad instance designed for squads around level 10 and easy soloable if you're level 11 or 12.  Read more about the instance here, complete with a video, done up like a futuristic newsreel.

HELLGATE: LONDON: HELLGATE:LONDON is fast-approaching its planned Halloween release date. Are you interested, perhaps even excited? If qualify as an “Adult”, hack the clicker below and see how you feel after witnessing some hot boss battle action. Stab the floating eye!

“A post-apocalyptic London has been overrun by hordes of terrifying demons, leaving the city desolate and scorched by hellfire. Those who were unlucky enough to survive now gather in the only sanctuary left, the Underground, banding together in order to gain a foothold against the minions of darkness and ultimately save the bloodline of humanity.”

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: Toyota trucks in WORLD OF WARCRAFT? I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen this commercial with my own eyes. Strange times… (source: wowinsider)

Dennis Kucinich is running for president. What better way to swing hip voters to your cause than by hanging out in Second Life?

Is it just us, or does Congressman Kucinich look sort of elfin in this picture? 

Well, someone took the time to make a video of Kucinich's HQ in SL, complete with a 70s guitar vibe. Gotta be honest: I'm not sure this'll get him any extra votes. You can check out the video in our Theatre of Doom.

This comes straight from our WTF department.

Long have philosophers wondered, "What could be better than slapping your friend in the face with a fish?" 

It seems that Maple Story, that uber-cute 2D side scrolling MMO, is now advertising on TV. The ads for the game are just a wee bit unconventional, however.

I can imagine the guys in the PR department saying to each other, "Hey, what if we hire some really bad actors, and have them slap each other with fish, and..."

You can check out the video for yourself in our own illustrious Theatre of Doom.