Eliot Lefebvre
Shards Online patches in necromancy and dragon taming
The latest Shards Online patch is the biggest one since December, and it really covers all of the bases you can imagine. Do you...
Valve issues a statement against Steam-based gambling sites
It was more than two weeks ago, and the subsequent weeks have been taken up by all sorts of game announcements and some kind...
The Daily Grind: How much notice do you need before an MMORPG patch goes live?
There are some games where patches get so much advance notice that you feel like they're already here months in advance. Final Fantasy XIV's...
TERA kicks off its summer events all over again
Summer is here, and the weather outside is sunny, sticky, and unpleasant. Why not stay indoors and enjoy a virtual summer with none of...
Master x Master introduces Kat the Cat and V-Merang
If there's one thing Master X Master does not lack, it's characters for players to use. If there's a second thing it doesn't lack,...
Paragon unveils its newest character, Greystone
Dying, as a general rule, is not an effective combat strategy. You want to avoid dying when fighting people. But Paragon's newest character, Greystone,...
Heroes of the Storm patches in Gul’dan
Gul'dan is the newest addition to Heroes of the Storm, albeit with a somewhat loose definition of the term "hero." Maybe if you lean...
World of Warcraft outlines the demonic invasion hitting Azeroth
The Burning Legion is coming to World of Warcraft, and players have to fight them off. Sure, we're not going to be able to...
Skyforge kicks off anniversary log-in event, quest, and sales
Skyforge is prepping for its first year of operation since it soft launched into open beta. "Together, you have welcomed updates, rejoiced at changes,...
Pokemon Go designers discuss inspiration and development plans; trading is coming soon
How do you go from making Ingress to making Pokémon Go? We're using the hypothetical "you" here, if it weren't clear; you personally can't...
World of Warcraft is introducing a silence penalty with the Legion prepatch
Hello, trade chat, my old friend; I'm turning you back on again. Because the team on World of Warcraft has addressed your issues at...
The Black Death’s new update adds in the Beggar and the bounty system
In every game, you run across the person begging for a handout. The player who always asks for gold, armor, runs, items, weapons, and...
Neverwinter launches head start access on the PlayStation 4
You can play Neverwinter on your computer. You can play Neverwinter on your Xbox. But can you play it on your PlayStation 4? As...
Overwatch’s next hero is revealed as Ana
If you've been waiting until San Diego Comic-Con to find out the identity of Overwatch's next hero, you're in luck, because the news has...
AdventureQuest 3D is hitting open beta very soon
Are you sporting a Massively Overpowered cape in AdventureQuest 3D without anyone around to appreciate its sublime awesomeness? Be patient just a little bit...
Pokemon Go quickly hits the top of the mobile charts
If you're one of the few people left who have missed out on Pokémon Go thus far, you've missed out on the fastest game...
Asta’s next update includes a new battleground, more difficult raids, and a new world boss
The next big update for Asta isn't here yet; you'll need to wait until July 19th to take on the new content. That's the...
Evolve player population explodes following free-to-play transition
Player numbers matter. If no one is playing your game, players aren't going to start playing just to play on empty servers. As a...
Gloria Victis has sold 30,000 copies in early access
The early access switch was flipped on for Gloria Victis a month ago, which has been a big transition for the team. It's been...
Wisdom of Nym: The missteps of Final Fantasy XIV’s main scenario through Heavensward
There are going to be spoilers in this column. Let's make this entirely clear. If you read this column without having finished up Final...