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Transparency: 8 features every MMO expansion needs
1 commentNot every expansion has what we want. Here are 8 things they must have.Transparency: Games are not movies, but they are close
People want to compare video games to movies all the time, but let's talk about why we just can't do that.Transparency: How The Escapist was wrong about Star Citizen and how the rest of us can avoid that mistake
Recent Star Citizen reports show evidence of being false; how can games journalist avoid the same traps?Transparency: Two sides of the possible voice actors' strike
There are two side to every story, and this is story of why I'm torn between both sides of the impending voice actors' strike against game studios.Transparency: Cons are still very important to gaming journalism
Conventions are expensive and the return on investment is hard to quantify. But there are rewards, and reporters should still go.The Pros and Cons of letting your toddler use a tablet
Are tablets good or bad for your tiny children? We investigate the pros and the cons based on science.Transparency: 5 things developers really mean by "it's too hard"
Dear all developers, please, steal these alternative answers. Just stop making up lame, half-excuses.11 things you should know about interviewing developers
Larry's got 11 tips for handling developer interviews at Gamescom and PAX PrimeTransparency: 4 Reasons Gaming PR Isn't the Ultimate Evil
This week was wrought with PR issues in gaming. Larry explains why PR teams aren't actually evil.Transparency: Leaks only hurt bad games
We examine the benefits of having gaming footage leaked.Transparency: Are Guilds Becoming Too Big?
Running a guild has become a second job for some players. Is this OK? At what point is a guild just too big?Transparency: The Toxic Community That You've Built
Why are there so many gaming communities labeled as toxic and how do we fix that?Transparency: The Witcher 3's Open World Vs. Linear Storytelling of the Past
The Witcher 3 has amazing open-world storytelling, but does that mean we won't see compelling linear stories anymore?Transparency: A look at the multi-million dollar MMO botting industry
World of Warcraft might of banned a bunch of botters, but it's only a dent in the mult-million dollar business.Transparency: Gold Farmers Help Players More Than They Hurt
Developer logic says that gold farmers are bad, but developer logic is wrong.Transparency: Microtransactions exist because gamers are suckers
What are some common purchasing traps for gamers, and how can we avoid them?Transparency: Five Rules For Making a Great Gaming Community
5 big tips for running a community and how to make gaming communities better.Transparency: How World of Warcraft Made MMORPGs Do Progression Wrong
World of Warcraft could do progression so much better, but why doesn't it? Larry Everett discusses the problems with power creep and how it can be fixed.Transparency: Why Buy-To-Play Is The Best Option For MMOs
Elder Scrolls Online just moved to a buy-to-play model. It's the best model for any MMO and Larry will tell you why.Transparency: Why Crowfall Did Crowdfunding Right
Kickstarters are a mess if not done well. How did Crowfall do its campaign well? Larry Everett explains.
