Rift

With endless rifts that constantly alter zone dynamics and one of the most complex class systems we've ever seen, Rift is a welcome breath of fresh air in the fairly stagnant world of MMORPGS. Now it faces the challenge of offering the same great experience for its endgame.

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10 ways MMOs aren't nearly as cruel as they used to be

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Feature MMOs sure have evolved over the years. Here are 10 features we can't play without.

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Rift MMORPG going free-to-play in June

By Connor Sheridan published

Trion World tears the Rift wide open...

How to build a better boss fight

By Lucas Sullivan published

Designing a large-scale MMO boss fight is no easy feat, but these principles are a good place to start...

The Top 7... Classic gamer rivalries

By Adam Harshberger published

Brother versus brother, fanboy versus fanboy...

Rift developer lays off up to 40

By Connor Sheridan published

Times are rough at Trion Worlds: up to a third of the team behind Rift is gone and End of Nations development shake-ups abound...

The 12 most intriguing MMO races

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Stand out from the pack with these racial picks

The art of Rift: Storm Legion - Learn what inspired Rift's colorful (purple) world

By Hollander Cooper published

We talk Dark Crystal, purple, and more

Hawken to get Oculus Rift support at launch

By Andrew Groen published

Adhesive Games announced today that their upcoming mech sim, Hawken, will offer support for the Oculus Rift virtual reality display when it launches later this year...

Notch wants Oculus Rift support for 0x10c and possibly Minecraft

By Andrew Groen published

Apparently, Mojang's Notch is smitten with the idea of the new virtual reality visor Oculus Rift that he's hoping to support the platform with Minecraft and the upcoming 0x10c...

Oculus "Rift" head-mounted virtual reality is the latest Kickstarter sensation

By Andrew Groen published

One of the quiet hits of E3 has just made its public debut in the form of a Kickstarter, and the public (with the aid of John Carmack) is rallying to make this project happen...

Rift: Storm Legion expansion announced with teaser

By Andrew Groen published

The world's most underrated MMO is finally getting an expansion pack called Storm Legion, and we've got the first details along with a new trailer...

Rift: Check out everything Trion added in the year since launch

By Hollander Cooper published

Telara has changed

Rift goes free-to-play (until level 20) starting today

By Hollander Cooper published

Rift lite gives you a taste of Trion's MMO

Trion Worlds attempting Guinness World Record for in-game weddings

By Matt Bradford published

Rift players needed for Valentine's Day promo

EA adds 10 new partners to Origin

By Matt Bradford published

EA is beefing up its digital downloading library with the addition of ten new publishers and developers to its online Origin service. Did your favorite studio make the cut?...

Trion Worlds hacked; Rift players account information possibly compromised

By Hollander Cooper published

Better change that password right quick

GRs weekend giveaway: Rift boxed copies and time codes

By GamesRadarTylerNagata published

Enter now for a chance to win free time with one of the finest fantasy MMOs released in years

The Platinum Chalice Awards 2011, Part 2 The Best Games of 2011

By GamesRadar Staff published

The biggest achievements of the year, honored with the glittering trophies and glowing tributes they truly deserve

Rift's Instant Adventure is live, check out this trailer

By Hollander Cooper published

Adventure awaits... instantly!

Exclusive: Rift's "Instant Adventure" going live next week

By Hollander Cooper published

Jump in, kill stuff, jump out starting next week

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