Chris Neal
League of Legends asserts that its new anti-cheat tech isn’t bricking player PCs
Earlier this week saw patch 14.9 roll out to League of Legends, which included the release of Vanguard, Riot's bespoke kernel-level anti-cheat program. Unfortunately,...
Star Citizen runs down alpha 3.23’s feature set including the return of Invictus event and a new hoverbike
Cloud Imperium continues to promise that Star Citizen's alpha 3.23 is right around the corner, which is a similar refrain provided in this week's...
World of Tanks shares its calendar of events for May and closes out its replay video series after 10 years
If you thought World of Tanks clapping hands with Star Trek for an event was weird, have a look at the other things that...
V Rising stirs up hype for its 1.0 launch with new trailer and updated website
V Rising continues to make sure people are extremely aware that it's leaving early access on Wednesday, May 8th, and it's doing so with...
Lineage II debuts a commemorative anniversary trailer as NCsoft works to address server crashes
A milestone like 20 years of operation is the perfect reason to celebrate in big style, and that's just what Lineage II is looking...
EVE Online kicks off its Capsuleer Day anniversary event and wraps up the next phase of Vanguard testing
Happy 21st birthday, EVE Online! You're old enough to drink now! But before players head to their local package store, perhaps they'll will want...
Final Fantasy XIV checks in with Dawntrail benchmark updates and release timing
As most players of Final Fantasy XIV already know, the benchmark tool for Dawntrail is getting an update to address player complaints about lighting...
MapleStory adds a new class and a 19th anniversary zone, maps out future May and June updates
It's time for MapleStory to mark 19 years of operation by opening Mayple Island. And no, that misspelling isn't a twisting of the MMO's...
Walmart now has a digital storefront for real-world goods operating from inside of Roblox
Buying things online from Walmart's website? Like some kind of boomer? That's so last decade. If you want to take your digital Walmart shopping...
Destiny 2 opens the Pantheon boss rush mode for players in latest update
This week is opening the opportunity for Destiny 2 players to become Godslayers. That's the rather dramatic hook for the game's latest update, which...
The Stream Team: Finishing the fight and the adventure of Cat Quest II
That's right, MOP's Chris and his best friend are back one last time for some Cat Quest II shenanigans as they near the final...
Bethesda’s Todd Howard on why crossplay and cross-progression may not happen for Fallout 76
With interest in Fallout 76 seeing a new high thanks to the just-released TV series, the question of whether the multiplayer title will allow...
Helldivers 2 releases another balance patch affecting weapons, ricochet, and solo players
This week saw yet another balance pass slide its way across the entirety of Helldivers 2, as Arrowhead continues to tweak the knobs of...
Embers Adrift opens in-game mail service, adds map improvements and a new fast travel feature
Can you believe that the digital citizens of Embers Adrift have been living without a postal service for this long? How are they expected...
Sea of Thieves Season 12 launches with new weapons, new items, and the PlayStation 5 playerbase
Today is a big day for the Sea of Thieves as the piratical gankbox has launched its Season 12 update, which is bringing with...
Tarisland discusses updates to fishing gameplay as it celebrates over 1M pre-registrations
Fishing is one of the best in-game activities that an MMO can provide and I will not be taking questions on this matter, yet...
ArcheAge’s player-run rogue servers are booming as the retail MMORPG’s sunset is looming
Now that fans of ArcheAge know for certain that their sandbox will be shutting down in June, there are some who are perhaps looking...
Star Citizen allows third wave of testers to alpha 3.23’s PTU, talks about upcoming UI changes
Now that access to the PTU of Star Citizen is linked to overall account activity, players have been waiting for their turn in line...
Choose My Adventure: Necro Kitty proves to be a reasonable Elder Scrolls Online tank
I've had some minor grouping experiences in The Elder Scrolls Online before. I was around for some of the game's early days when people...
Evercore Heroes, back from the dead, talks new game flow and the rationale for rebirth
Now that we know Evercore Heroes is returning from its competitive team vs. team PvE origin to a co-operative roguelike, there might be some...