In the virtual world of directed content, instanced dungeons, and solo-friendly design philosophies, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes serves as a tidal wave of counter-programming. The game is an undeniable throwback to the MMOs of yore: it's harsh, deep, and it requires much in the way of time investment. When it emerges later this year, players craving that type of MMO will be very well provided for; the game is huge, reflecting its many years in development, and while we only saw a sliver of the game, we still came away with a great deal of new information.