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Bless’ action combat is currently ‘a bit wonky’

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Inquiring minds want to know if Korean fantasy import Bless is an actual action MMO or the usual tab-targeting mishmash with a twist. Steparu has...

World of Warships makes history come alive (and shoot you)

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In honor of World of Warships' official launch today, we're celebrating what makes this naval combat game come alive. Previously, I explored the details and...
Springtime for ArcheAge.

ArcheAge adds $250 item pack to its store

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Sometimes everything comes down to timing. Take ArcheAge's latest store pack, for example. In and of itself it's just a $250 pack, which is...

The Daily Grind: What makes a good MMO spiritual successor?

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News of Divergence Online's third crowdfunding campaign sparked a bit of discussion about MMO spiritual sequels earlier this week. Stained Glass Llama's sci-fi sandbox purports...

Star Trek Online is revamping a few Cardassian episodes

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Star Trek Online content designer Jaddua Ross has revealed the first episode in the game's updated Cardassian Struggle arc. Spoils of War will kick...

DC Universe Online’s GU52 is live

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Game Update 52 went live in DC Universe Online earlier today, according to the superhero MMO's Twitter feed. Patch notes for the drop were...

Ghost in the Shell shooter now taking closed beta apps

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Nexon's attempt at a Ghost in the Shell online shooter is now taking closed beta signups. First Assault, which the firm bills as a...

Elder Scrolls Online’s Imperial City DLC is now on consoles

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Cyrodiil's capital district is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 systems. Elder Scrolls Online's Imperial City DLC pack includes new PvE and...
Nothing but sad things to say.

LEGO Minifigures Online now available on Android devices

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Owning an Android device is sometimes a frustrating experience when it seems that every app has to come out for iOS first and Android...

World of Tanks rumbles its way to the PlayStation 4

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If you are one of the 150 million people who've ever played World of Tanks but you just weren't content with the many devices that can already...

Albion Online’s missions are like quests, but not exactly

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Top-down PvP sandbox Albion Online has released a new video highlighting the game's missions and factions. Lead designer Robin Henkys and technical director David...

BioWare bangs the SWTOR story drum in new teaser vid

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BioWare has published a brief Star Wars: The Old Republic video featuring lead writer Charles Boyd. He says that the Knights of Fallen Empire...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 30: Slumbering MMOs

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Justin and Bree discuss WildStar, SWTOR, UO, ArcheAge, Asheron's Call, Otherland, Elite, GW2, and RIFT, with mailbag questions on early access MMOs.

GTA Online gets teen wolf, freemode events, and bug fixes

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Grand Theft Auto Online now features Teen Wolf. That's really all you need to know, but you might also want to know that freemode...
You would think this would just be patched in pre-launch at this point.

Blade & Soul’s website talks skills and skill trees

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NCsoft has updated Blade & Soul's western website with a bit about the game's skill trees. You'll earn a skill point with each character...

Echo of Soul sunsets in Korea next month [Updated]

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Hangame announced yesterday that it will sunset MMORPG Echo of Soul in its native Korea. Hangame thanked players for their loyalty since the game's launch...

Final Fantasy XIV demos ‘VR Titan Suppression Battle’ at Tokyo Game Show

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If you happen to be in Tokyo for the Tokyo Game Show this week, make sure to drop by the Sony booth to gawk, as...

Not So Massively: Destiny loses court case; MOBAs try new toxic chat punishments

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Destiny's ex-composer Martin O'Donnell won a major court case against his former employer, giving him back shares in the company that are now worth...

Guild Wars 2 teases another elite spec

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ArenaNet teased what appears to be another Guild Wars 2 elite spec via the game's Facebook page this afternoon. Oh, and this is probably...

Skyforge’s Battle History, account security explained

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Skyforge's Aelion's Call update launches on September 16th. One of the new features that it brings to the table is the Battle History, which...