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Star Wars Galaxies Restoration teases new species, a housing deco upgrade, and a combat tree overhaul

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Star Wars Galaxies fans always get a little sad every December as it marks the original MMORPG's deathiversary. But we're blessed to have multiple...
We bought you a bird.

Final Fantasy XIV returns Starlight to the game on December 16

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It's just about time to drench everything in red felt, silvery tinsel, and a heaping dose of hot cocoa. Wait, you probably shouldn't drench...

Path of Exile 2 plans to change dodge rolling, rewards, and checkpoints as it nerfs an over-performing build

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Path of Exile 2 is in early access, so obviously things are going to change; it's just a question of whether or not those...

Serbian post-apoc MMOFPS Pioner is set to launch in 2025

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OK, let me stop you right there. You were about to come yell at me in the comments that I spelled "Pioneer" wrong. But...
My old wounds are acting up and stuff.

Star Wars: The Old Republic GU 7.6 goes live today with Dynamic Encounters and new PvP season

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Finally, Star Wars: The Old Republic will give players the content they've been craving since the game launched: the chance to herd Banthas on...

Fantastic Pixel Castle shares new prototype gameplay and dev plans for its Ghost MMO

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Fantastic Pixel Castle's upcoming MMO codenamed Ghost (aka Greg Street presents Ghostboi Adventures Online starring Bobby Battle Crabâ„¢) is wrapping up its year of...

Mabinogi brings a celestial scythe-wielding new class in its December 12 Astrologer update

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What do reading the stars and swinging a scythe have in common? They're the tools of the trade for the upcoming Astrologer class that...
lol wut

Shroud of the Avatar promises ‘massive amount of dungeon work’ and bug fixes as Release 132 arrives

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The bug fixing will continue until gameplay improves, ideally: Shroud of the Avatar has put forth its latest set of update notes and newsletter,...

Vindictus seeks to stymie RMT bots by introducing a new currency that allows for in-game gold trading

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Despite the risks to game accounts and personal security, MMO players would still rather spend money with gold-farming bots than try to make in-game...

War Thunder discusses Firebirds patch adjustments, confirms upcoming use of BattleEye anti-cheat software

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The recently released Firebirds update to War Thunder could use some fixing up. That's the general message from a recent dev blog by Gaijin,...

Corepunk outlines plans for early level combat, loot updates, and additional new features

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Following what it calls a "very informative and active week," developer Artificial Core is ready to share the next series of updates planned for...

Soulframe talks up December pre-alpha updates, promises open testing and wolf mount next year

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The very last dev livestream of 2024 for MMO Soulframe wrapped up over the weekend, and developer Digital Extremes was once again ready to...
It's the same basic bench.

Final Fantasy XI brings its Starlight Celebration around once more on December 16

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Are you dreaming of a Vana'diel Christmas, just like the ones you used to know? The good news or bad news for Final Fantasy...

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Update 7.6 arrives December 10 with name releasing, improved visuals

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Star Wars: The Old Republic's last big patch of 2024 now has a release date: Tuesday, December 10th. Broadsword confirmed that Update 7.6 will be...

Star Citizen highlights the music that will accompany alpha 4.0’s Pyro system

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If you're a fan of the music that thrums along as you play Star Citizen, then you're going to be getting some new audio...

Star Wars Galaxies Legends teases multiple theme parks for 2025, recaps its annual financials

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Rogue server Star Wars Galaxies Legends is ending the year with one more newsletter for fans, and as usual, it's packed with recaps and...
Not cool!

Throne and Liberty shows off the glacial weapon skins added with its newest battle pass

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Throne & Liberty is keeping it cool with its new battle pass. Well, maybe not all that cool; after all, how cool is every...

SpaceCraft is an online sci-fi exploration and building sandbox headed for early access next year

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If you like interstellar travel, space exploration, and sci-fi empire building, and you're willing to take a chance on a smaller game in early...

CCP does not want you calling its blockchain game EVE Frontier a blockchain game

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The side projects of EVE Online are bursting with news today, as the integrated FPS EVE Vanguard has decided to open up its testing...

Crimson Desert’s latest promo trailer showcases the creepy Hexe Marie boss fight

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It's been a long time since Crimson Desert was announced, its entire gameplay style has changed multiple times, and at this point it is...