Blizzard will let you change your name on Battle.net (for $10)
So let's walk back through this procedure. You had to choose a name for yourself on Battle.net because you wanted to play World of...
Project Gorgon revamps armor bonuses and food perks
"I'm hip-deep in changes to all kinds of systems," says Project Gorgon's Eric Heimburg in a blog post this week, "and still trying different...
Skyforge brings in new MOBA-like PvP mode
Hey kid! Want a little MOBA in your MMO? It won't be the first time that something like this has happened, but Skyforge has just...
The Stream Team: Happy birthday, ArcheAge!
It's Friday! MassivelyOP's MJ doesn't need another reason to celebrate, but here's one anyway: ArcheAge turns two years old today. Ah, those terrible twos. MJ...
WoW Factor: Assessing the zones of WoW Legion’s Broken Isles
I've now made my way through all of the zones in World of Warcraft: Legion twice. There's something to be written about that, which...
Elite Dangerous’ 2.2 The Guardians hits PC beta next week
Frontier announced in this morning's newsletter that the beta for Elite: Dangerous'Â 2.2 patch, dubbed The Guardians, will kick off next week.
"We’re thrilled to let...
DragonCon 2016: Garriott expounds on Shroud of the Avatar’s farming, food, and fancy footwork
Many people look at a game for its combat, however, there are many who also want a game with a variety of non-combat features....
Ascent: The Space Game’s got a new trailer, ‘and it’s not hideous!’
"Throw away your old screenshots! We've got a new video!" Ascent: The Space Game's James Hicks declared in note to press this week. "And...
PSA: Black Desert is $10 for 10 days
It's always a great day when a buy-to-play game goes on sale because then you can pick it up and just sit on it...
Star Citizen: Around the Verse teases Citizen Con, Roberts endorses Dual Universe
On this week's Around the Verse, Star Citizen's Chris Roberts and Sandi Gardiner are back and teasing Citizen Con, which kicks off October 9th. The...
RIFT outlines Starfall Prophecy’s new legendary skills
When it comes to RIFT's new legendary skills, the magic numbers to remember are five and three. Players will get five legendary skills as they...
H1Z1 delays King of the Kill launch, opts to stay in early access for a while longer
Last we heard, H1Z1 was getting ready to officially launch its PvP title, King of the Kill, on September 20th. Well, plans have changed,...
The Daily Grind: Do MOBAs and shooters compare with modern MMORPGs when it comes to social play?
Last month in an Overthinking topic, Massively OP's Andrew Ross issued what I thought was a provocative opinion:
"I'd argue Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone,...
Marvel Heroes is getting a massive simplification overhaul
Marvel Heroes is due for a massive overhaul, one Gazillion is calling "the biggest systems update in the history of" the game.
Lead Systems Designer...
The Stream Team: Doing The Secret World’s dungeon randomizer for Doomboard
The Doomboard will be mine! MassivelyOP's MJ has been chanting that in her head for three weeks, and she's working hard to get her...
Massively Overthinking: Prestige systems in MMORPGs
Last week, an interesting question dropped into our team inbox. It was from a game developer -- I don't know for which game --...
Eternal Crusade plans pre-launch patch with guild-vs.-guild, new world map, and the return of PvE
Behaviour Interactive is counting down the days until the launch of Eternal Crusade. Yes, the game is officially launching on September 23rd for the...
TERA gives clearance for dragon flight next week
Unlike some MMOs that keep trying to ground their population, TERA has given the clearance for unbridled flight. And not just your normal, average...
Dragon’s Dogma might be coming overseas
Fans of Dragon's Dogma outside of Japen have a new ray of hope that they may one day see the game arrive in their...
Final Fantasy XIV previews apartments and its side stories for 3.4
The housing system in Final Fantasy XIV is appreciably robust... if you can actually get a house. Otherwise, it's somewhat lacking. Luckily, the upcoming...