If you’re a longtime reader of Marooners’ Rock, you know that I’m not a fan of MMOs. If this is your first time reading Marooners’ Rock, hello. My name is Lindsey and I am anti-MMO. Now, I’m sure that, based on this current admission, you’re wondering why I am writing an article about an upcoming MMO. The answer is simple: TERA kicks ass.

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In an effort to combat the abundance of malefic and inappropriate behavior in their popular online multiplayer game League of Legends, Riot Games Inc. introduced a disciplinary system known as the Tribunal on May 24. This system allows players the ability to judge their peers who have been reported for violating the Summoners’ Code – a set of rules published by Riot to ensure courteous play and a friendly community. The installment of this program into an online multiplayer game’s community is a unique approach in stopping unwanted behavior.

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If you were paying attention last week (and if you weren’t, what the hell?), you already know how excited I am for this week’s Steam release of Cloning Clyde.  NinjaBee Games has released some rather interesting titles across multiple systems, so I anticipated the chance to play another of their games on my chosen platform.  This simple yet complex side-scroller really caught my eye, and I made a personal vow to acquire this game (how lucky I am to work for a reviewer site!).  Cloning Clyde has been available to Live users for some time now, but we PC gamers have had to wait.  I suppose the big question is, was it worth the wait?  Let’s find out, shall we? Read the full story

If you are a fan of Old School gameplay, and are just as tired as I am over these over hyped, and often boring titles, you should listen up!

One week from today (March 15th), NinjaBee and Bacon Wrapped Games will be releasing Cloning Clyde on Steam!  Why should you care, you ask?  Well, let me break it down for you. Read the full story

Last week, I had the chance to sit in a roundtable discussion with Sony Online Entertainment’s Senior Producer, David Georgeson, and members of other gaming websites. The session, which lasted about an hour long, was not only a ton of fun but gave me a new appreciation for the MMO genre. Georgeson, who boasts an impressive resume, has been working in the industry for over two decades, having worked on some big name titles such as Tribes II, so it was a great opportunity to ask questions and pick his brain. Read the full story

About a week ago, I received a Steam announcements for a new puzzle-platformer, CreaVures, from Muse Games (you might know them for Guns of Icarus).  As soon as I saw the first moments of the trailer, I knew I was going to buy this game!  Imagine my surprise, when I received an email the next day, offering me a chance to review it! Sweeeeeeet! Read the full story

A few minutes ago NinjaBee Games, the geniuses behind A Kingdom for Keflings and A World of Keflings, released a new trailer for their upcoming Steam game Cloning Clyde. This game is a collaboration between the NinjaBee team and Bacon Wrapped Games, and you really can never go wrong with bacon.

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This review comes to us from one of our readers, Steven Finch. Steven is a friend to two of our staff members, Kyle and Ben, so we’re pleased to feature his work on our site. If you’re interested in submitting an opinion piece or review for Marooners’ Rock, send us an email!

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As a newcomer to The Sims franchise, I have only played recent versions of the games. I loved The Sims 3 on PC, but the iPhone and Xbox 360 versions didn’t do it for me. When EA announced that a medieval version of The Sims would be coming out I knew it was going to be a game I had to have in 2011. Today, EA has made it even more difficult for me to resist the sweet temptations of The Sims Medieval by releasing a new trailer and six screenshots.

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It’s a new year and a new month which means that during the coming weeks we can expect some new games, new movies, new TV shows, and the returns of some favorites. Below is a list of games, movies, and shows coming out this month so you’re sure to not miss a thing.

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