Beckett Massive Online Gamer

DALLAS, TX (Jan 14, 2010) – Beckett Media LLC has released the 23nd issue (Mar/Apr 2010) of its Massive Online Gamer magazine, which looks back on the year of 2009 in MMORPGs and forward to the exciting releases of 2010. In particular, this issue includes coverage of two of the most highly anticipated MMOs of 2010, Star Wars: The Old Republic and Star Trek Online.

Bioware/LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Old Republic will pit Jedi versus Sith in a battle for galactic domination when it releases later this year. Aspiring Force-users get a preview of the eight classes in the game in MOG #23 and can follow that up with an interview with SW:TOR Producer Blaine Christine on the MOG web site:

http://www.massiveonlinegamer.com/news/announcements/358-exclusive-interview-with-biowares-blaine-christine

The magazine also takes a look at Cryptic’s Star Trek Online, sure to be a hit among Trekkies when it goes live Feb. 2. The article focuses on the starships that will be available in the game, including customization and upgrade options. Further coverage of all things Star Trek Online can be found on the MOG web site and take a sneak peek at what the MOG staff is doing in the beta for the game:

http://www.massiveonlinegamer.com/news/special-features/351-star-trek-online

http://www.massiveonlinegamer.com/news/gamepreviews/365-first-look-at-star-trek-online

Other features in the Mar/Apr 2010 issue include: more stunning art from World of Warcraft artist Alex Horley, two exclusive in-game codes for Wizard101 and AdventureQuest Worlds, a Gates of Andaron strategy guide, a review of the year 2009 in MMORPGs, leveling guides for the Storm Peaks in World of Warcraft, a Wizard101 deckbuilding guide, a profile of the free MMO Bright Shadow, an interview with Final Fantasy XI planner Yoji Fujito, and much more!

About Beckett Media LLC

Based in Dallas, Beckett Media LP is the leading publisher of gaming and sports collectible products in the U.S. Beckett also operates Beckett.com and www.MassiveOnlineGamer.com and is the premier publisher of gaming, entertainment, and sports collectibles magazines and books. Beckett, considered the world’s most trusted source in collecting, currently publishes more than 30 magazines.

About Beckett Massive Online Gamer

Beckett Massive Online Gamer is the premier print magazine covering massively multiplayer online games. Published six times a year, each issue includes news, strategies, tips, and exclusive codes that can be redeemed for in-game items. Massive Online Gamer can be found in over 50,000 retail locations, including Target, Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Blockbuster, Toys ‘R’ Us, specialty comics and gaming shops, major grocery chains, and other mass-market, specialty, and hobby retailers.

Beckett Media • Jason Winter

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www.massiveonlinegamer.com