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We gaan terug naar het jaar 2006. Het internet was in een nieuwe fase beland. De fase waarin Hyves groot was in Nederland en gamers los gingen in World of Warcraft. Het was ook de fase waarin Nederlandse techondernemers met enorme ambities een World-of-Warcraft-killer wilden ontwikkelen: The Chronicles of Spellborn. Tech- en gamejournalist Bastiaan Vroegop duikt samen met Ernst-Jan Pfauth en Alexander Klöpping in dit stukje internetgeschiedenis van vaderlandse bodem. Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
An odd, offbeat, and short-lived MMO, Chronicles of Spellborn hardly registered on most of the gaming community's consciousness. However, this fantasy title has not escaped the attention of the Battle Bards, especially with Assassin Creed's Jesper Kyd composing most of the score. It's a strange score, with plenty of otherworldly tunes, but just perfect for this team to tackle! Episode 157 show notes (show page, direct download) Intro (feat. "Main Theme," "Lullaby," and "Palace at Night") "Armada Combat” "Stonedeep" "Aldenvault" "Silent Child" "Gleaming Cauldron Tavern" "Fountain" "Traitor's Rest Tavern" Which one did we like most? Listener notes: Katriana Jukebox Picks: "Afterimage" from Einhänder, "Main Theme" from Yonder, and "Colored Engine" from FAR: Lone Sails Outro (feat. "Housing") Stinger: Battle Bards’ t-shirt store Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts!
On this week’s show, Bree and Justin look at the frenzy of preparations for WoW Classic, explore more of Middle-earth, talk about Aion for the first time in about forever, and talk about how studios could better handle the senior citizen years of MMORPGs. It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: Chronicles of Spellborn, City of Heroes, SWG News: Blizzard preps fans for WoW Classic, posts server list, financials down News: Square Enix's financials are up News: LOTRO pushes out an interesting patch News: Aion has a meaty content update coming News: DCUO launches on Switch, Legends of Aria releases Mailbag: Finding your way when you're lost in an MMO Mailbag: Planning an exit strategy for operational MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Lakrum Fortress" from Aion Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, Twitch If you’re having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.
While loud and brash music might be what often grabs our attention, the astute soundhound will keep an ear out for beautiful low-key pieces that weave through MMORPGs. Today the Battle Bards crew dials it back to look at tracks that exude ambience in all of its forms. From Final Fantasy XIV to Chronicles of Spellborn, interesting and noteworthy ambient tracks were unearthed, dissected, and returned to the soil for future blossoming. Follow Battle Bards on iTunes Follow Battle Bards on Stitcher Follow Battle Bards on Player.FM Episode 70 show notes Intro (feat. "Ambient Track" from EverQuest and "Helm's Hold Ambient" from Neverwinter) "In Golden Light" from The Secret World "Snowcloak" from FFXIV "Meditation of the Oracle" from Chronicles of Spellborn "Smoke from Down Below" from EVE Online "Vashj'ir" from World of Warcraft "Spore Me" from Myst Uru "Devidians Ambient" from Star Trek Online Which one did we like the best? Jukebox picks (feat. "Edge and Flight" from Mirror's Edge, "Overture" from Stargate Worlds, "Enchanted Forest Pursuit" from Rayman Legends) Listener request send-in Outro ("Loading Loop" from The Sims Online) Email the Battle Bards! Special thanks to Tesh for the Battle Bards logo! Battle Bards is part of The Gaming and Entertainment Network of podcasts
This is the last upload of the mixes that were created for radio. 2010 will start off with new mixes exclusively created for this weblog. Like "Sounds of Spellborn" (published last week) this mix is different from most previous mixes, in that it does not include many different artists, but concentrates on the music of one single artist: Mark Tamea. Tamea is a composer from England, currently living in Nijmegen (Holland). His music is a fascinating combination of electronics, environmental sounds, musique concrête, acoustical and modern classical music. When I hear the music he creates, I can imagine the wondrous feelings Alice must have had when exploring Wonderland: landscapes vaguely familiar yet alienating, a new surprise at every corner... --- originally published on Ambientblog --- MARK TAMEA PLAYLIST: Eg Nog Ra(Distant Suns, 1996, EQ:RA)The Forest Star(Tessellation, 2008, EQ:RA EQ:RA006)The Cell Assailed(Tessellation, 2008, EQ:RA EQ:RA006)A Brain Shaped Hole Where A Head Used to Be(Tessellation, 2008, EQ:RA EQ:RA006)Witch Become Child(Buried Traktora, 2007, EQ:RA) The Orgeo Crux(Ressonus Net. Vol.1, 2008, Ressonus records ress03)Planked and Shored(Mark Tamea & Kymatik: The Paignton Anomaly, 2008, Non Serviam/Paradigm)What we Know, Triplicate(Buried Traktora, 2007, EQ:RA)Odium(Buried Traktora, 2007, EQ:RA)Mogahm(Distant Suns, 1996, EQ:RA)Tisedni (Dur-as-Sulh, 2001, Paradigm PD15)Legolum (EQ:RA Mix)(Buried Traktora, 2007, EQ:RA)A Pool of Uniformed Intent(Tessellation, 2008, EQ:RA EQ:RA006)Split, Ranged and Trussed(Tessellation, 2008, EQ:RA EQ:RA006)
A special mix to conclude 2009. This also is the last upload of the mixes that were created for radio. 2010 will start off with new mixes exclusively created for this weblog. Like "Sounds of Spellborn" (published last week) this mix is different from most previous mixes, in that it does not include many different artists, but concentrates on the music of one single artist: Mark Tamea. Tamea is a composer from England, currently living in Nijmegen (Holland). His music is a fascinating combination of electronics, environmental sounds, musique concrête, acoustical and modern classical music. When I hear the music he creates, I can imagine the wondrous feelings Alice must have had when exploring Wonderland: landscapes vaguely familiar yet alienating, a new surprise at every corner... --- originally published on Ambientblog ---
‘The Chronicles of Spellborn‘ came with so much interesting soundscapes, that I decided to create a second mix, an alternate version to the first one published last week. Basically, the ingredients and the atmosphere are the same, but different tracks and samples are chosen. In fact, both of these mixes can be played together and be listened to as one (two-hour) mix. Read the information in the previous podcast entry for more details about this mix and about the Chronicles of Spellborn game. --- originally published on Ambientblog ---
‘The Chronicles of Spellborn‘ came with so much interesting soundscapes, that I decided to create a second mix, an alternate version to the first one published the week before. Basically, the ingredients and the atmosphere are the same, but different tracks and samples are chosen. In fact, both of these mixes can be played together and be listened to as one (two-hour) mix. Read the information in the previous podcast entry for more details about this mix and about the Chronicles of Spellborn game. --- originally published on Ambientblog --- THE SOUNDS OF SPELLBORN - ALTERNATE MIX PLAYLIST: Spellborn Intro English (voice: Anna Drijver)Arena – TuneMusic Menu: The Chronicles of SpellbornCharacter CreationDeadspellstorm – ArmadaTrialcave lvl 45 – AmbienceDeathChamber of WhispersShop – Rune AmbienceRingfell – ExplorationGreen District – AmsellRaftyardsParliament – HoggsridgeRitual Fight MusicAncestral Quest – Ormuburu LairMusic – Credits (Lullabye)Ringfell – Holy GroundShop – General StoreShop – Forge AmbienceGreen District - Day ParkQuartestone Exploration - Palace and OracleDeadspellstorm – Drydock InsideSlywood – Tavern AmbienceMines and Dark PlacesParliament – SorrowmistMount of Heroes – Cave WindMount of Heroes – Entering CaveTrialcave – Outer Burial GroundsTrialcave – Mine AmbienceRingfell – HearthSlywood – Exeto's LairMount of Heroes – SouthSlywood – Tavern AmbienceMount of Heroes – MinesRingfell – Tombs AreaRingfell – Lower Exploration MusicQuarterstone – Oracle Day RoadsSlywood – Day RuinsDemon Army Camp – Wheel of WarStatue District Music by Jesper KydAmbient atmospheric soundscapes by Matthew Florianz
If you have listened to previous mixes on this weblog, you may have grown accustomed to the kind of format that they share. This one has a different approach. I noticed that a lot of people are unfamiliar with ambient music, but still get exposed to it more than ever: in movie soundtracks, and even more: when playing games. It may not be recognised as 'music' at all, but more as sounds to create/enhance an environment - but still: that's what ambient music is about, isn't it? When The Chronicles of Spellborn was released early 2009, I decided to create a special mix from a selection of the sound and music that comes with it. --- originally published on Ambientblog ---
If you have listened to previous mixes on this weblog, you may have grown accustomed to the kind of format that they share. This one has a different approach. I noticed that a lot of people are unfamiliar with ambient music, but still get exposed to it more than ever: in movie soundtracks, and even more: when playing games. It may not be recognised as 'music' at all, but more as sounds to create/enhance an environment - but still: that's what ambient music is about, isn't it? When The Chronicles of Spellborn was released early 2009, I decided to create a special mix from a selection of the sound and music that comes with it. --- originally published on Ambientblog --- SOUNDS OF SPELLBORN PLAYLIST: ChelicerataSpellborn Intro English (voice: Anna Drijver)Parliament – GravesbowCharacter CreationTutorial Intro (voice: Anna Drijver)Atheneum – LargeroomLullabye (Music Credits)Mount of Heroes – Night ResearchTomb of the Ancestors – Burial GroundsSlywood – BealemeadowDungeon EntranceArena – InsideArena – Inside LowArena – Inside LowerRingfell – ShorathmesaRingfell – Shorathmesa – Shrine of CurrentsRingfell – Night – Shorathmesa MarshSlywood Tavern AmbienceTavern – Drowning MaidenTavern – The Gleaming CauldronParliament Tunnel SuspenceParliament TunnelsMount of Heroes – HowlersRingfell – SmokespiresTavern – Drowning MaidenRingfell – Day Shorathmesa ForestRingfell – Lower Exploration MusicExarchyon – Shardship ExplodesTrialcace lvl 50 – RuneExarchyon – CutsceneParliament – House ShroudSlywoodTavernTavern – The Grim LieTavern – Traiter's RestMount of Heroes – Research DayDeadspell Storm MusicTutorial Strange (voice: Anna Drijver)Music Menu: The Chronicles of SpellbornQuarterstone – Graveyard Night No MusicSlywood – Graveyard Music by Jesper KydAmbient atmospheric soundscapes by Matthew Florianz
VirginWorlds Podcast 130 is full of MMORPG news... first non-conference show in some time. Here are the topics: New Podcasts New supporters Archlord grows larger Blizzard pay-per-view Fallen Earth is 'content complete' Combat Arms Pirates of the Burning Sea SOE putting all MMOs on consoles. Everquest 3? Spellborn is real Stargate Worlds is real Star Wars Galaxies mobility Lars Koschin, President and CEO of Gameforge/ Ikarium RF Online leaving the west WAR sells The Pain Vests Top 20 Game Publishers Listener Mail What I'm Playing
And now, the final segments from GDC 2008. You thought it would never end, but this is it. Tune in. - Vivox integrating with SOE - Multiverse making great strides - Exanimus is one creepy MMO - You want to hear about Spellborn! - Raph Koster inspires us all Enjoy.
The Game Developers Conference has come to an end and I’ve put together a fantastic roundtable to recap the show. On the show I have Brent Lassi from VirginWorlds.com, Michael Zenke from Slashdot and Massively.com, and Michael Gordon Shapiro from MikeMusic.com (and the man responsible for the Gaming Steve theme song). Mike even sings a bit of his theme song on the show … something to behold. Enjoy! Gaming Steve Episode 71 Program Game Developers Conference Day 3 Recap How on earth did one guy create an MMORPG with a player base of 1.8 million people? The Chronicles of Spellborn is still alive and kicking. What are Cryptic Studios and Jack Emmert up to? What did game designers rant about this year? Why do game developers dress so poorly? What crazy game did Steve Meretzky design at this year’s Game Design Challenge? WebWars: EVE sounds freaking awesome. Why is Age of Conan – Hyborian Adventures going for an M-rating? Why is GDC the place to be if you want to get into the game industry. Finally, we get all goofy after three intense days. Download the show (56 minutes): Gaming Steve Episode 71 (MP3). Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). Add the Gaming Steve Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator.
Brenden of anotherhere.com joins Brent for another week of Massively Multiplayer Gaming News. Topics this week include:EverQuest 2-GU 36Free Realms -What can we say? SecondLife-Playboy, the tamest thing on the grid, probably. Vanguard-Dave Gilbertson isn't very talkative-Server merge is a realityWoW-On the decline - already?http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/15/world-of-warcraft-player-activity-in-decline/Listener SubmissionAlvin's review of Sword of the New World Profile of the WeekMark Kern of Red 5 Studios VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, Lord of the Rings Online and many many more. The VirginWorlds MMORPG Podcast is the flagship podcast of the VirginWorlds MMO Podcast Collective found at http://www.virginworlds.com
For once, there's nothing special going on and we have a normal news show. The MMO news this week is not voluminous, but it is rather interesting. Here is podcast 66. Prepare for a deep dive today. Anarchy Online turns 6 Blizzard is building something(s) EVE Online's Technology EverQuest II PvP Servers Merge E for All - Is it really for all? Lineage 3 heist Star Wars Galaxies demolition day Warhammer Online faces a slight delay Dev Profile of the week and What I'm Playing VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
GDC Summary and Highlights, EverQuest's 8th Anniversary, EverQuest II Game Update 33, Funcom goes digital, Gods and Heroes 'Posse' System, Guild Wars Eye of the North and Guild Wars 2, Huxley brings the twitch play, Kaneva mashes up MySpace and Second Life while preparing to beat down Linden Labs, Lineage II and the Chaotic Throne, Lord of the Rings calls all musicians, Spellborn makes you look cool, Sword of the New World keeps your hands full, Vanguard teleports you and MMO growth reached $1 billion in 2006. VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
Topics for the week: James Cameron and Avatar, Entropia Universe, Guild Wars, Final Fantasy XI, Spellborn, StrayBullet Games, Vanguard, World of Warcraft, The Noob Experiment and Profile of the Week. Thanks to Urban Mongral and Jenny for the special segments. VirginWorlds is a weekly news podcast covering Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPGS) such as World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Eve Online, Vanguard, and many many more. The main site can be found at http://www.VirginWorlds.com
Wow, 8 podcasts in October. That's sick. Topics this week: Dreamlords, Eve Online, Guild Wars, Green Monster Games, Horizons, Second Life, Spellborn, Vanguard, World of Warcraft, The BC Contest Winner, What I'm playing, Listener mail and Podcast News.