Massively Overthinking: Has Blizzard’s sexism lawsuit changed your gaming plans?
Following last week's disturbing revelation that Blizzard has been covering up more than a decade of abuse and that the state of California is...
Facebook is building a multi-billion dollar virtual universe
Normally, the announcement of a new MMO or virtual world would elicit nothing but excitement from our quarter, but there's something ominous in hearing...
WoW Factor: Why does this latest Blizzard scandal feel so different?
I think anyone who has been a fan of World of Warcraft over the past two decades has been trying to parse out some...
Pearl Abyss has delayed Crimson Desert indefinitely
Earlier this month, when Pearl Abyss emerged from over six months of silence on Crimson Desert to post a mocap video, we speculated that...
Blizzard Day 9: Ubisoft stands in solidarity, Ashes of Creation buys Blizzard workers lunch
Blizzard Entertainment isn't the only video game studio experiencing backlash from its employees over sexism and abuse. The Division 2 maker Ubisoft has long...
Tower of Fantasy is a new MMO from Perfect World Entertainment with a sci-fi bent
Ah, Tower of Fantasy, a perfect title for a game that actually looks to be more science-fiction inspired than fantasy-inspired. Here, let's get your...
Bless Unleashed opens up with its founders packs ahead of launch
All right. So we have a release date on PC for Bless Unleashed (specifically, August 6th). We have a clear picture of any and...
Oculus pauses sales of the Quest 2 to address headset foam issue
If you were abut to buy yourself an Oculus Quest 2, you can't. Not right away, anyhow. A new notification from the team indicates...
Activision-Blizzard walkout organizers respond to Kotick, Kotaku exposes ‘Cosby suite’ attendees
In response to Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's letter to staff last night, organizers of today's walkout have issued a response arguing that his letter...
The Chronicles of Elyria class-action lawsuit has been split up between two states now
If you can peel your eyballs away from the gaming lawsuit dominating the headlines this week, there's another one you might want to pay...
Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick: ‘The leadership team has heard you loud and clear’
As ATVI stock dips and Blizzard employees plan a walkout tomorrow, Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has finally publicly addressed the company's workers in regard...
Pathfinder Online, Kickstarted for $1M in 2012, will sunset in November
I'm sorry to report that Paizo has announced the end of Pathfinder Online. MOP readers know that the MMO was Kickstarted for over a million...
GDC 2021: Biometrics, advertising, and charming communities in video games
While other gaming conventions do big game reveals, the beauty of GDC is that we hear about some of the cool tech and practices...
Blizzard workers plan walkout over sexism scandal, WoW team addresses playerbase
Axios is reporting that Blizzard workers have organized a walkout tomorrow to protest the company's handling of the sexual harassment and sexual discrimination lawsuit...
PAX West 2021 will require attendees to prove they’re vaccinated or COVID-free
PAX West won't be letting folks through the doors unless they're vaccinated or have successfully passed a recent COVID-19 test. The convention will require...
Old School RuneScape became a gold seller’s paradise fueled by Venezuelan hyperinflation
We can all agree that gold farmers in an MMORPG are a blight and that people shouldn't support such "businesses," but the problem of...
Paladins releases a new character – Rei – as Hi-Rez debuts a new logo and slogan
Are you ready for some new Paladins content? That's right, the multiplayer hero shooter from Hi-Rez Studio's sub-studio Evil Mojo has kicked out a...
GDC 2021: Accessibility in gaming means innovation for everyone
You may have noticed that accessibility comes up a lot whenever we cover GDC, and GDC 2021 won't be much different. However, while presentations...
PSA: Square-Enix is reprinting the Final Fantasy XIV lore books once again, and they’re up for pre-order
If you're a fan of Final Fantasy XIV and want more of the lore behind this game, the Encyclopaedia Eorzea volumes one and two...
Blizzard’s sexism scandal continues, 2500 devs sign letter condemning Acti-Blizz response
It's now been a week since California filed a brutal discrimination and harassment lawsuit against Activision-Blizzard following a two-year investigation. Last week and over...
