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Shroud of the Avatar has plans to attract more players and keep them around

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In the hopes of attracting and encouraging more player investors in Shroud of the Avatar, Portalarium took to Reddit for a Q&A session that...

Exclusive: Wizard101 Q&A dev diary on its PvP update and monstrology evolution

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Kid-friendly MMORPG Wizard101 is on the cusp of a big update -- in fact, it's already landed on the official test server as of this...

Conan Exiles begins partial wipe of official servers

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Get ready to watch the world burn. Well, part of the world. Conan Exiles is wiping official servers this morning. Well, part of them. "We've...
I can't say it would be worse, exactly.

The Daily Grind: Are there MMOs you play on different platforms from your normal gaming?

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When I'm playing an MMO, I'm playing it on my computer. My PC may be getting a bit older, but it's still a very...

Blizzard is offering a third round of BlizzCon tickets, so don’t despair (yet)

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Did you miss out on your last attempt at snagging BlizzCon 2017 tickets? Of course you did. Those things sell out faster than unicorn...

Ashes of Creation’s post-Kickstarter pledge store is live

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Wallets at the ready, peeps: As promised, Ashes of Creation is following up its massive Kickstarter run with a more local, homegrown crowdfunding effort...
I TRUSTED YOU

Perfect Ten: MMO grouping advice you shouldn’t bother giving

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It's time for a new expansion in Final Fantasy XIV, and that means for me that a lot of people are going to not...
Make it PAIN

Final Fantasy XIV is hit by a DDoS attack causing network difficulties

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Is there any better time for DDoS attacks than right after the launch of a new expansion? Apparently not; Final Fantasy XIV reports today...
Needs more space dragons.

The Daily Grind: Does an MMO’s reputation keep you from playing it?

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If I could shed a lot of cynicism and years, I think I could've been an EVE Online player. I've always loved sci-fi more...
Teaching!

EVE Online updates to new forums

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When you're done wheeling, dealing, and backstabbing in EVE Online, the official forums are the ideal place to talk about all of that (while...

The Chicago Pokemon Go Fest was sold out in less than a minute

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Following the huge reveal of Pokemon Go's summer content plans -- detailed in yesterday's massive overview and interview by MOP's Andrew Ross -- Niantic...
Four stars!

Neverwinter deploys the Shroud of Souls update to consoles today

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It's time for console players to head to the River District in Neverwinter. The game's latest patch for the console editions of the game...
Oh, I remember loot, yes.

Path of Exile previews a familiar boss in the next Fall of Oriath beta patch

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It's always good to see a familiar face. Unless that face belongs to a boss, of course; then it's a mixed emotion. When Path...
don't make

What’s it like when you stop being a gold farmer in World of Warcraft?

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For a very long time, selling gold in World of Warcraft was a path to making money. It was unethical and against the terms...
I did not get a handle on my fixation with robots.

Today’s MechWarrior Online patch adds resistance heroes, tweaks sub privileges

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MechWarrior Online is rolling out a big patch today with a whole lot of 'Mechs to try out. The update includes new Inner Sphere Resistance Hero...
And you might be exiled from the game, too.

Conan Exiles is instituting a new ping block on official servers

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Officially, the reason behind the region blocking in Conan Exiles is to make sure that players are always on a server that can support...

The Elder Scrolls Online recaps the big events of E3 while players get hit with surprise bans

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If you're fond of The Elder Scrolls Online and have managed to tear yourself away from Morrowind for a few minutes, you probably already...
INTO KUGANE

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood has launched today

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The time is finally here. While pre-ordered players were able to play from Friday onward, Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood officially launches today. Players of...
Yes, it's just nice.

Revelation Online takes a tour of Ersich Forest

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We promise the population of Revelation Online that Ersich Forest is, in fact, a lovely and benevolent area. Sure, it seems nice on the...
Stand forever.

Prevent the Fall adds in a new tutorial and quality of life improvements

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It's nice to know what in the world you're doing, isn't it? That can be tricky when you're starting a new game, but the...