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SMITE patch adds Medusa, clan system [Keys gone now!]

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The latest SMITE patch is no joke: It features Medusa, whose speed and high burst damage support what Hi-Rez calls a "more assassin-like playstyle."...

Cabal II reveals its ‘Abysmo’ unique dungeon system

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You can color us surprised at the response to Cabal II, ESTSoft's inbound action MMO, but fortunately North American gamers won't have to wait much longer...
Who do you pray to when you're the deity? Do you say 'oh my' a lot?

Skyforge open beta due out this summer

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Ready to rock with the gods in Skyforge but not ready to pay for a founder's pack? You won't have to wait much longer....

Diablo III previews upcoming Season 3 rewards

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Diablo III players who want to take part in a brand-new season of play don't have much longer to wait. The third season starts...

EverQuest II cuts expansions, debuts DLCs with Rum Cellar

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With everything that has happened over the last couple of months, players are understandably curious and concerned about of the future of Daybreak Games'...
Fifteen years, what?

Habbo arrives on Android devices

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Habbo is probably not a game that occupies a big chunk of your mental real estate, due in no small part to the fact...

Crowfall reorganizes after Kickstarter, prepares for summer pre-alpha test

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While Crowfall may be running silent following its Kickstarter campaign, it doesn't mean that the team is coasting. On the contrary, things might have...
Guns hurt more when you're shot in the back, I can only use this gun for that, sorry, don't make the rules.

SWTOR’s outfit designer loses weight restrictions

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Here's some good news for all you Star Wars: The Old Republic fashionistas. The game's upcoming outfit designer will not feature armor weight restrictions,...
Right in half.

Star Citizen whale talks purchases vs. donations

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If you've been hiding under a rock for the past couple of years and have no clue about the crowdfunded beast that is Star...

Elite: Dangerous begins Mac beta test

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Mac users, you are cleared for departure. Set a course for the beta star system and engage, although be warned: It may get a...
Can't we go back to mushroom people? That'd be keen.

EverQuest II is testing class balance updates

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EverQuest II's latest producer's letter is a bit lower key than previous entries, perhaps, but no less vital for it. The letter outlines new...

Trove’s Fish ‘N’ Ships update is live

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Fish and chips is a dish of English origin consisting of battered fish and french fries, preferably served with tartar sauce for the fish...

Ghost in the Shell Online heading to North America first

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Ever get bummed when MMOs are released in Asia and then, eventually (or perhaps never) ported to other regions? Well, this time around one...
Eff a robot.

Skyforge unveils high-end content and kicks off a beta PvP event

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So what awaits you at the end of the road in Skyforge? Sure, you become a deity, but what are you actually going to...
Yes, sir. Infinite twinkies. The good kind, even.

Star Trek Online lays out Delta Recruitment rewards

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Star Trek Online is launching into a big storyline soon, but like most storylines you would expect for a game that's been running for...

Raptr steps into video social media with Plays.tv

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Raptr's new platform called Plays.tv could be compared to Twitch because it focuses on video games, but it's probably more like Vine or Instagram...

Guild Wars 2 tweaks the personal story for a solo finish

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If you -- like a certain unnamed but devastatingly handsome Massively Overpowered writer -- have stalled out on the final stage of Guild Wars...

Massively OP Podcast: Episode 8

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Justin and Bree discuss Crowfall, Skyforge, LOTRO, Dungeon Fighter Online, Pillars of Eternity, EverQuest's progression server, and wardrobe systems in WildStar, RIFT, and SWTOR, with mailbag questions on the MMORTS genre and how F2P cheapens gameplay.

Neverwinter launches on Xbox One

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You've played the MMO while sitting hunched forward at your computer -- now it's time to enjoy Neverwinter while slouching back on your couch...

Descent: Underground gets the thumbs-up from Steam Greenlight

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Just as Descent: Underground passed the halfway mark in its Kickstarter funding, the project also got the official greenlight from Steam. Descent was approved...