As the gaming industry continues to evolve, one interesting sector that is always on my mind is browser-based gaming. When you consider how many people boot up, log on, and zone out pretty much every day, it’s amazing to think of the possibilities afforded to those making games that don’t require their users to be tied to a specific console or even platform. Obviously, a lot of the games in this genre are rather casual at the moment, but as new tech and new ideas begin to surface, companies are coming out of the woodwork to develop and support browser-based games that actually have, hold your breath, DEPTH! One such game to serve as an example is The Legend of Katha, a new browser-based multiplayer RPG that looks to blend tactical thinking with a unique art style and a compelling story inspired by Indian Mythology. We recently had the chance to catch up with Arjun Gupte, the Vice President over at Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd, the company behind the game. Arjun runs the creative and leads the team in Bangalore working on the game, so who better to answer some questions about what The Legend Katha’s goals and the state of browser-based gaming.
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When Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Product Management Director Aaron Greenberg talks, people tend to listen. Why? Mostly because he’s never afraid to speak his mind, talk a little trash (you know what we’re talking about Kaz Hirai), and deliver clues into what gamers can expect from the future of the Xbox brand. Well, that trend continues as we recently had the chance to catch up with Aaron to discuss the topics gamers want to know about the most; OnLive, the future of digital distribution, XBLA Community Games, MMOs on the 360, exactly when he expects a PS3 price cut, and a whole lot more.

We know, that’s a lot of ground to cover…Good thing Aaron likes to chat;)

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We recently got the chance to catch up with Bill Roper, Design Director over at Cryptic and main man behind the upcoming MMO Champions Online. In our interview, we reveal new details about the game, it’s development, what makes it unique, and what Bill brings to the table for the highly-anticipated MMO. Oh, and we also drop a few exclusive images you’ll wanna check out as well.

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Star Trek Online is going to be a big deal…with such a huge universe to pull from and a literal legion of fans, the game has the potential to fulfill many a fantasy while providing a refined MMO experience few franchises can offer.

Well, we recently caught up with Cryptic’s Craig Zinkievich, Executive Producer on Star Trek Online, to find out all about the highly-anticipated title and deliver some exclusive new in-game images (which you can click to enlarge).

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We recently got the chance to catch up with Jerry Holkins (better known as Tycho) from Penny Arcade. Aside from being hilarious, he knows his way around a console or three. Well, we decided to get the low down on what’s happening with PA and deliver as his thoughts on the topics that gamers care about the most. What did he have to say? Find out below in this edition of EpicBattleAxe’s Choice Cuts.

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