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Valorbound promises a full-loot PvPvE MMO with horizontal progression and ‘hardcore’ health management

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That headline sure makes this one sound like a big, snuggly time, doesn't it? But developer Team Scionica believes there's a market for an...

Palia gears up for pre-alpha test, reveals key characters

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I'm sure that more than a few of us in the MMORPG community are crossing our fingers that we get invited to the upcoming...
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Albion Online hints at a console launch and discusses future plans in an AMA

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With Albion Online now hitting mobile, the devs at Sandbox Interactive felt now was as good a time as any to open themselves up...

MMO Week in Review: Aion Classic is a harsh reminder about monetization and modern nostalgia servers

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Aion Classic raised all the eyebrows this week when it launched with a subscription with what is arguably an economic pay-to-win feature baked right...

Astroneer’s Jet-Powered update flies into the game with new aerial vehicles

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Remember when I first wrote about the Jet-Powered update coming to Astroneer and how it was a big deal because hoverboards? Now that the...

The MOP Up: Ultima Online welcomes Treasures of Wildfire

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A new event has arrived on Ultima Online's Origin server, bringing with it story and collections galore. Hey, it's something new to do during...

Swords of Legends Online offers a list of social features to help players come together

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Obviously, MMORPGs are better with friends, and while Swords of Legends Online has its fair share of solo-focused themepark questing, there are also a...

Guild Wars 2 players are celebrating Pride in-game and raising funds for charity this evening

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This past weekend is seeing another Pride event being run by the players of Guild Wars 2, and while yesterday's festivities have already come...
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Make My MMO: Fractured’s team is doubling in size thanks to what sounds like new investment

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This week in crowdfunded MMOs, MMO sandbox Fractured explained why it's not kept pace with its roadmap, but fortunately, it's all good news: The...

Star Stable frolics in the Midsummer Festival and posts its summer road map

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As summer soaks into the bones of human and equine alike, Star Stable has a full raft of events and updates to keep the...

Ashes of Creation shows off new areas, new outfits, and passive skills in livestream

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Like clockwork, the folks at Intrepid Studios have put together another Ashes of Creation development livestream that's full of previews, updates, and other nuggets...

Neverwinter’s upcoming Adventure system promises a streamlined questing experience

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Some of the biggest bullet points of Neverwinter's Module 21 update are obviously the new Bard class and the major level squish, but there's...

New World wraps up its world tour with Shattered Mountain

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With a name like "Shattered Mountain," you kind of know what you're getting into already. It's going to be less of a vacation at...
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Betawatch: Swords of Legends Online launches on July 9

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It is generally poor form to have the same game get the Betawatch header two weeks in a row, but here we are highlighting...

Vampire survivalbox V Rising highlights its gothic-horror atmospheric feel

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Hey, remember V Rising? It's Stunlock Studios' upcoming multiplayer survival sandbox - yeah, the Battlerite folks. The vampire-themed title just got a new dev...

Siege Survival Gloria Victis updates with The Lost Caravan scenario

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Siege Survival: Gloria Victis, the survival spinoff off MMORPG Gloria Victis, was fully released only a month ago, but it's already got a big...
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Final Fantasy XI brings back Celestial Nights starting on July 1

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Good news, Final Fantasy XI players! Celestial Nights return once more on July 1st, and players can talk to one of the moogles in...

MMO Business Roundup: EA’s executive compensation, Facebook’s Oculus shenanigans, KRAFTON’s IPO

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Welcome back to another quick roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news! Electronic Arts is still awful: Remember how EA shareholders voted against its compensation...

Secret World Legends begins official fourth anniversary event, intends to honor HolloPoint in-game

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When we first reported on the community's intention to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Secret World Legends themselves without active support by Funcom, we...

Shroud of the Avatar’s Release 91 introduces crates as daily questgivers

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The crates are talking to you in Shroud of the Avatar. Whispering desires into your ear. Compelling you to complete their tasks and promising...

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