Events

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NetEase’s post-apoc MMO Ashfall plans NA PC closed beta August 3rd

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When last we checked in on NetEase's post-apoc MMO shooter Ashfall, it was running a spring closed beta - and delaying its launch to...

Old School RuneScape discusses integration of its Sailing skill, RuneScape begins another XP boosting event July 28

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Adding a new skill to Old School RuneScape isn't just a question of plopping it into the game, apparently; there are lore implications and...

Elder Scrolls Online’s big crafting festival returns this week

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With such a heavy emphasis on crafting in Elder Scrolls Online, it makes perfect sense that ZeniMax might whip up a festival that caters...

Neverwinter’s summer festival event is coming back once again on July 27

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The summertime season is almost back in the world of Neverwinter, and that's not just because of the city's name: This week will see...

Tower of Fantasy’s July 25 and 26 server merges will condense players into their respective individual regions

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Tower of Fantasy has completed server merges plenty of times before, but the shared world RPG's next one is going to be what we...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet brings out a very Normal gorilla

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We now know what the July 28th-30th and August 4th-6th Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tera raid 'mon will be: Rillaboom. While we've had some tough...

The MOP Up: Gamescom and QuakeCon prepare to storm August

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As the end of summer approaches (ack! how?), gaming conventions rev up again - and that includes big industry galas like GamesCom and in-house...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon GO Routes are already problematic and unsafe

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Pokemon Go and Niantic by the time you read this, will have launched a new feature: routes. While we covered the event and a...

Path of Exile offers an event schedule and travel details for next weekend’s ExileCon

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Next weekend is a big deal for Path of Exile fans, as ExileCon is kicking off between July 29th and 30th in Auckland, New...

The Stream Team: Stepping into the Solstice celebration of Destiny 2

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The Solstice of Heroes event is happening in Destiny 2 right now, which means it's time for MOP's Chris to strap on his Warlock...

Warhammer Online Return of Reckoning lets players craft special jewelry during the Twilight’s Tide event

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For fans of the Warhammer fantasy IP, having a celebration turn into a time when there are even more demonic and chaotic threats is...
I DID NOT WANT TO DO THIS AGAIN

Final Fantasy XI offers up Aern weapon skins for the Absolute Virtue family

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If you were big into Final Fantasy XI back in the day, you probably have long-standing memories of dealing with the various Jailers and...

Warframe showcases giveaways being held during TennoCon and starts a 10th anniversary event

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It's likely that most people attending or watching Warframe's TennoCon this year are doing so to hear what's next for the multiplayer action shooter,...
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Diablo IV’s first seasonal content, Season of the Malignant, is available today

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The dictionary definition of "malignant" can mean evil or malevolent, but it can also means highly infectious or destructive and is frequently used in...

PlanetSide 2 adds new implants and construction targeting lasers, heralds double XP weekend

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Summer events are reinforced in Daybreak's PlanetSide 2 today with the launch of the July 19th PC update. The release reiterates the ongoing Tides...

Sky Children of the Light opens its Steam page, prepares for public PC testing with a world record concurrency attempt

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The smaller scale multiplayer game Sky: Children of the Light is definitely trying its level best to balloon into MMO size. Developer thatgamecompany is...

Fractured’s PvP-centered server war relaunch pretest has begun and runs through July 30

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As promised, the indie team at Dynamight Studios has officially begun Fractured's relaunch pretest as of today. This is expected to be the largest...
Yay, a thing we didn't want.

Activision Blizzard is laying off workers in its esports division amidst future uncertainty regarding Overwatch League

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Amidst all the other signs of robust health that you can see written across the state of Overwatch 2, you can add the Overwatch...

New World’s Summer Medleyfaire is live now with new songs and content

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Early this morning, Amazon patched up New World as planned with update 2.0.1. The highlight of the release, of course, is the return of...

The Stream Team: Blowing through Guild Wars 2’s Festival of the Four Winds

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What? Massively OP's MJ sidetracked by another Guild Wars 2 festival? Well, can you blame her: It's the Festival of the Four Winds! And...