AFK Gamer has commentary on the fallout from Tigole’s New York Times interview about high-end raiding content. Includes the humorous comment that AQ basically doesn’t open until one guy, who has the scepter, says it does. Or, until the NPCs open the gate. Either way, funny stuff.

As a newly reminted citizen of Azeroth, and someone who appreciates Asian culture, I am enthralled by the neatness of the Lunar Festival. AFK Gamer has a quick rundown on the details, and an extensive Flickr gallery of the scenery. The official site, of course, has the real deal with Bill McNeal.

What I want to talk about is my perspective on the event, with three different hats on.

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Chris Kramer talks to Grimwell over at GamerGod about changes to SOE games and the upcoming super-casual MMO currently in the works.

Aggro Me posts about yet another class set in a virtual world, Everquest II in this case. Why, again, wasn’t this around when I was in college?

Finally, finally, Vanguard has some official features.

Virgin Worlds has a great rundown on some of the best MMO-related podcasts out there. Includes my own personal favorite, Taverncast.

The news that Everquest 2 is already merging servers is not, to me, something that says their population is growing. The ever interesting Darniaq has commentary on the situation.