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Massive Landmark patch revamps terminology, harvesting, and gear
A major patch has landed in Landmark in preparation for the title's full launch later in the spring. It's not a patch aimed just at veterans...
Hearthstone’s next expansion is Whispers of the Old Gods
The next Hearthstone expansion will drive you mad. It's all about madness. It turns out that all of the rumors whispered in dark places...
Mortal Online explains the Etherworld in depth
The latest patch for Mortal Online allows players to hide objects inside of the ether world, pick up and leave objects inside of the...
Final Fantasy XIV explores the team behind the story of Heavensward
Final Fantasy XIV continues offering players a look behind the scenes of the game's development with a second video today. The first one explored...
Shroud of the Avatar shows off kobold style
As players venture deeper into the underground of Shroud of the Avatar, they're going to run into kobolds. That's just the reality of things....
Wisdom of Nym: Odds and ends from Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 3.2
I spent all of the last column talking about Final Fantasy XIV's most recent patch, but boy, there's still more to talk about. Who...
World of Warcraft’s lore book previews the cosmology around Azeroth
If you've never cared about the lore behind World of Warcraft, the hardcover Warcraft Chronicles book releasing on March 15th is unlikely to change...
The Daily Grind: Would you be into an MMO with constant reboots?
As much as I love the current version of Final Fantasy XIV and want the programmers to be able to visit their families, part...
Final Fantasy XIV previews its story and dungeons in patch 3.2
The next patch for Final Fantasy XIV brings along a fresh pair of dungeons to the game, which won't surprise anyone. The dungeons in...
Final Fantasy XIV kicks off another celebration of Valentione’s Day
The house of Valentione is not one of the major houses in Ishgard, but it's still very important to players of Final Fantasy XIV...
Take a look at what’s coming in Elite: Dangerous’ next major update
The team behind Elite: Dangerous has a history of putting lots of stuff in each big numbered patch. While there's no firm date on...
Phantasy Star Online 2 still is not being localized, but the anime based upon it is
Good news, Phantasy Star Online 2 fans! Or hypothetical fans of the game who still have not played it due to the fact that...
WildStar’s next major update promises to be very, very cool (in an ice region)
Ready to enjoy some more chill time in WildStar? The game's next update has been announced, and it should be really cool. Literally cool....
Crowfall details the goddess Illara and launches its pantheon guide
There's no doubt that the gods of Crowfall are powerful. But the last of the lot to be revealed - Illara, mother of cats...
DC Universe Online ends the War of the Light on January 6th
The War of the Light is the DC Universe Online version of the elaborate battle between various different hues of power rings, and it's...
Skyforge examines the lore of Darnic Village
If you were asked to list the most obviously important places in Skyforge from a lore standpoint, Darnic Village wouldn't be on that list....
Crowfall updates founders on test stats while teasing more lore
The first major test for Crowfall had just shy of 5,000 people eligible to take part in the test antics, but only 59% of...
Wisdom of Nym: Everything you never needed to know about Final Fantasy XIV’s jobs and job stones
Part of me wonders if there's someone in the Blizzard Entertainment offices with a very close eye on Final Fantasy XIV. Is it a...
Final Fantasy XIV previews the new dungeons of patch 3.1
It's all right if you're tired of running Neverreap in Final Fantasy XIV; everyone is at this point. So it's a good thing that...
Crowfall details Zaleena, Daughter of Snakes
Serpent deities are always bad news when they show up. Actual snakes aren't malicious at all, but snake deities? They're mean. Crowfall's Zaleena, Daughter...