Astellia Online has now officially announced an October 29 sunset
Yesterday afternoon, the MMO community raised a collective eyebrow at the realization that Astellia Online and Astellia Royal had vanished from Steam without so much...
The Daily Grind: Has there been a demographic shift in who plays MMOs, and why?
I feel as if we've heard thousands of arguments about shifting demographics in the MMO industry. The prevailing wisdom is that many gamers "age...
Star Trek Online shares some epic Klingon heavy metal
It's time to bang your bumpy, circlet-adorned, honorable combat-loving head. Star Trek Online was apparently in the mood to rock when singer/songwriter Jason Charles...
Fiesta Online pushes out huge Realm of the Gods expansion
Gamigo's anime MMO Fiesta Online is having a heckuva month, as the colorful title just got its biggest expansion to date: Realm of the...
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis drives SEGA profits in Q2 2021
Despite falling off the radar due to how much has happened in the MMORPG space this summer, Phantasy Star Online 2's New Genesis re-launch...
The Elder Scrolls Online previews one of the lorebooks of the Waking Flame DLC
We all know why you play The Elder Scrolls Online. It's not for exciting combat, it's not for boundless exploration, and it sure as...
Neverwinter is selling charity item bundles to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Would you like to get your Neverwinter character a big fluffy stag mount and a bunch of other goodies while also helping out a...
Whatever happened to Astellia and Astellia Royal?
So it's been quite some time since we heard anything about Astellia (which is buy-to-play) or its free-to-play cousin Astellia Royal, hasn't it? And...
Fight or Kite: Crowfall’s latest release brings RvR and ‘pop-up PvP’ to the forefront
It’s been about a month since the release of Crowfall, and the team at ArtCraft hasn’t let off the gas yet. This past week...
DC Universe Online’s next update arrives to PTS with a new social hub, endgame tweaks, and an allies system
Remember when DC Universe Online said that its August update was going to be "a significant departure" from its usual episode formats? If that...
Wisdom of Nym: A letter to new players and old hands in Final Fantasy XIV
The population surge in Final Fantasy XIV must be stopping. It absolutely must be nearly over at this point or already over. It absolutely...
SWTOR: Legacy of the Sith’s combat styles ‘separate story from gameplay’
Forget a new planet or the resurgence of the Republic vs. Empire conflict in Star Wars: The Old Republic -- when Legacy of the...
Black Desert’s Corsair awakens with swashbuckling otter crewmates on August 11
The Corsair class of Black Desert already has some pretty neat tricks by all accounts. After all, being able to slice up enemies, call...
Bless Unleashed will now let PC founder’s pack buyers redeem their rewards on all servers
This past weekend, we checked in on the PC launch of Bless Unleashed, which had a number of problems including one where founder's pack...
Lord of the Rings Online leak outlines legendary item revamp
Many Lord of the Rings Online players would finger the game's outdated, obtuse, and convoluted legendary item system as the biggest sore spot. And...
The Daily Grind: How do you know when it’s time to throw in the towel on your favorite MMO?
Over the weekend, MOP reader Joey tipped us off to the news that the last major German World of Warcraft fansite has put a...
MMO Week in Review: New World’s delay, Bless Unleashed’s launch, Blizzard’s dumpster fire
Doesn't it feel as if J. Allen Brack stepping down as head of Blizzard was a long time ago? But it was only Tuesday,...
Runes of Magic offers an FAQ ahead of its upcoming server merges
Server merges! They're fun for the family, assuming that the family in question has some really weird definitions of fun. Also, they're coming to...
The MOP Up: Wild Terra 2 invites you to have a good time on, uhhh… Plague Island
With a name like "Plague Island," you know you're in for a great time! This zone will be the first seasonal continent that Wild...
PSA: Ashes of Creation’s Alpha One test shifts its end date to August 15
As the month of August rolls on and Ashes of Creation's final round of Alpha One testing progresses, many players were perhaps looking at...
