The Consumer Electronics Show comes to Vegas once a year to look with fond recollection on the last 12 months of sales and ingenuity.  The amount of sales in previous years incites the crowds into the excitement that each exhibitor brings to the show, as they look towards the new year.  Each of the conference centers that hosts the event, along with the multitude of hotels and suites that serve as a conduit for the experience, becomes packed with people.

If you’re wondering what Curt Schilling and 38 Studios are doing lately, well, wonder no more. They are doing what they’ve been involved in for the last several months.

Keeping quiet…

Earlier this week, we met with Curt Schilling and Mary Kirchoff, the Chief Marketing Officer of 38 Studios, in an intimate gathering at The Venetian here in Las Vegas. They are taking the time to sit and answer as many questions as possible… without revealing too much. This makes it difficult for us who are anxious to hear what is under the covers, but I must say Curt was quite excited to share with us - and then rather disappointed at the slight shake of the head Mary gave him when he asked if he could give us just a small peek at the product.

We still love you, Curt. Thanks for trying!

'Tis the season... but now that the holidays are almost over, it's time for us to look to the new year.  And... as is tradition... it's time to set out your resolutions.  But hey, it never really works out unless we've got support to help us stay on track - or are really, really dedicated to the cause.

Well, okay... the threat of ultimate humiliation is also another key factor in people succeeding with their resolutions.

But we won't giggle.  I promise!  Oh.  Wait.  That wouldn't be any fun, now would it?

Okay, okay... enough kidding around.

*Ahem*

We here at Allakhazam would love to hear your New Year's Resolution!  But... we don't want just any... give us your MMO-related ones.  And if you have the best one, you can win a one month Premium account!  That's right... get one month free of ads... one month of account bonuses... yay!

SOE and Virgin Comics announced a new Indian based MMO taken from the world of comic book Ramayan 3329. Recently we sent an interview to Virgin Comics CEO Sharad Devarajan. He was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk about how Virgin Comics will be participating in the development of this new game.

Allakhazam.com: How has the US release of Ramayan 3329 been received so far?

Sharad: The comic series has done very well, particularly as we have launched the first graphic novel into bookstores throughout the country.

Allakhazam.com: What prompted the move to try and release it as an MMO?

Sharad: We are great admirers of the work being done by Sony Online Entertainment and SOE was a big fan of the mythic world that was presented in Ramayan 3392AD which felt familiar to fantasy fans but unique in its asian characters and archetypes.

 

When you're preparing to sail the high seas, be sure to take with you a few necessary items. A few changes of clothing, for there is no telling how long you may be away. Some heavy round shot, bar shot, and langridge - just in case you are set upon by unsavory characters. A heavy mast and new sail. Those seas can be rough! Naturally, some gold doubloons. Your coin purse should not be light when traveling to distant lands.

And rum, don't forget the rum! Several kegs, at least. I mean, really... it gets cold out there in the middle of the ocean, right?

This last week, I had an opportunity to take a tour of Pirates of the Burning Seas, the upcoming release from Flying Labs Software and Sony Online Entertainment. I learned quickly what was expected of a good pirate, and how to be properly prepared in every situation. It was so much fun, I thought I'd share the experience with you!