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This is another entry in our series of MMO Blog and fan site features. This article shows you some of the most interesting blog post and fan site articles from July 2009.

What is a MOBA, or Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, and what sets it apart from the RTS, RPG, FPS, and MMORPG genres? This article examines what elements from each game type come together to create this revolutionary game genre.

Steam provides excellent deals on digital copies of games, but they’re not the only game in town. Alternatives like Impulse, Good Old Games, and Direct2Drive have been around for awhile, but how do the stack up against the elephant in the room?

Game developers have to make decisions that will in the end determine the outcome of the game. Many of the basic elements that are found in MMOs are thought to be unnecessary and are pushed back to be added later, however, these few elements have more sway than the developers may realize.

Ever wonder what a PBBG is? Or are you looking for a great way to get your gaming fix without downloading a lot of new software? Then check out this article to learn more about PBBG games.

Learn some quick and tips and guidelines for creating great RPG characters for your text based online RPG’s and PBBG’s

Video games have made many technical leaps over the years, but facial expressions remain a largely unexplored frontier. This is unfortunate, as facial expressions are one of the best ways to communicate emotion.

Adele Caelia offers advice to new writers on how to gain experience in MMO journalism.

Gold Selling has gone hand-in-hand with MMO games for as long as the games have been in existence. But what does gold selling entail, how do you participate in this activity, and what are the implications? Find out the answers in this informative article.

A breakdown of the various holidays (and holiday lore) that occur throughout the calendar year in MMOs like Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XI.