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Warframe and Top Cow to produce exclusive comic book series

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Well here's a fun bit of news: Warframe is getting a physical comic book run. Digital Extremes announced today that it's signed Top Cow...
El barfo.

World of Warcraft player reaches level cap through pet battles alone

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It never fails to amaze us how some MMO players will create extreme challenges in their games -- and overcome those challenges. Take Kruithne,...
Well, bye...

The final PlayStation 3 has rolled off of the assembly lines

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So long to the PlayStation 3, it seems; after a decade of manufacturing, the final edition of the console has been made, and the...
You have to want it.

Final Fantasy XIV prepares to unveil a trial at E3 2017

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It's almost time for E3 2017, and there are going to be all sorts of new and exciting games on display. Final Fantasy XIV:...
Cold analysis.

Wisdom of Nym: The future of PvP in Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

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We've got less than three weeks until early access starts for Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. That is honestly kind of crazy. By the end...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO deserves a second chance from you?

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Sometimes we are not very fair to MMOs when we try them for the first time. Maybe we're not in a good mood or don't...

One Shots: Action arrested

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In tossing out a screenshot challenge last week revolving around combat action shots, you'd think that this would be a piece of cake. After...
nub

The Daily Grind: Do you like sharing player rage stories in MMOs?

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We've all partied with them. The people who could take the simplest mechanic and screw it up. Players who think that "don't stand in...
Badging like you do.

WRUP: Reasons to order your badger through the mail edition

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Lately, we've gotten a lot of questions about our new mail-order badger system. "Why should I order a badger through the mail," you ask,...

The Daily Grind: How much of an MMO must you play to issue good criticism?

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World of Warcraft Community Manager Ornyx sparked a bit of a wildfire on the game's forums this past week as in response to a...
Tiny ball on too big lawn.

Betawatch: Shot Online Golf is hosting its first beta test (May 26, 2017)

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Golf! It's technically a sport, but it's mostly a waste of space and resources under the guise of one. Rather than actually wasting water,...
BIG TIME

Gloria Victis massively increases the size of the world

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It's a great big world out there, full of opportunities for adventure. It's also a great big world in Gloria Victis, made even bigger...
Mander-mander-mander &c

Make it Rain returns to Final Fantasy XIV on May 29

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You've still got some time before Stormblood releases. What are you going to do in Final Fantasy XIV until then? Gamble, obviously. The Make...
Someone is excited, probably.

Heroes of the Storm celebrates its second anniversary

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It's been two years since Heroes of the Storm first launched, which seems a little weird; it feels like it's been less time. But...
Gold?

Secret World Legends outlines how its free-to-play model allows you to unlock things without cash

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The good news for Secret World Legends players is that you won't need to pay money for the game. You won't even need to...
Here in my car, I feel safest of all.

Grand Theft Auto Online posts a teaser of its upcoming Gunrunning update

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Guns are a pretty important part of Grand Theft Auto Online. If you're going to play a hardened criminal, you probably want to have...
Oh, and let's not forget this freaky lady.

Shroud of the Avatar unveils its patch notes for release 42

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The end is coming to Shroud of the Avatar. The next patch for the game, release 42, allows players who have succeeded at the...
Two times!

ArcheAge doubles up everything for Memorial Day

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Everything is better doubled. Get a paycheck? It'd be even better if it were two paychecks. Got a car? You could have two cars....
It's bugging me.

The Elder Scrolls Online shows off what you get for pre-ordering Morrowind

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Want to grab a little extra when you start your adventure in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind? You should probably pick up the expansion's...
ORBS AROUND ME

Choose My Adventure: Finding a hat in Neverwinter

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When we last left off in Neverwinter, I was finding out whether or not people wanted me to purchase the game's subscription-but-not-really. You voted...