Here’s how to sign up for Moonlight Blade’s open beta
Upcoming Wuxia MMO Moonlight Blade is going into open beta on July 1st. Yes, I know, why are we writing about this because there's no guarantee that it's even coming to the West, right? Well, here's why: Steparu has a brief guide for getting into the beta, which isn't IP-blocked and which is yours to experience if you don't...
Albion’s summer alpha is underway for founders
Albion's summer alpha is officially a thing, if you're a legendary founder, that is. Sandbox Interactive updated its website with a post that highlights the new stuff, including hellgate dungeons and 5-on-5 PvP battles, new missions and factions, new resources, and three new landscapes (the Grasslands, the Redwoods, and the Deadlands).
If you haven't purchased a founder's pack yet, SI...
Emotica Online harnesses the awesome power of emoji
We remember back when emoticons were the only symbols needed to convey basic human emotions and tones in text chat. Of course, now emoticons are practically dinosaurs and emoji icons are the annoying wave of the future.
And if you can't get enough emoji, now there's a game for you: Emotica Online. Yes, it's real, and yes, it's all about...
Dark Age of Camelot newsletter covers Otherworlds campaign, future plans
If you're eager to unlock new stat caps in Dark Age of Camelot, you're getting your chance over the summer. The Otherworlds campaign will be released in regular stages over the course of the summer, culminating in an intertwined PvE/RvR conflict. It's one of the big highlights of the most recent newsletter from the game, which also discusses the...
Pathfinder Online’s new settlement mechanics improve customization
The power to customize settlements in Pathfinder Online lands for players in the game's next Early Enrollment release, v10. Previously, these settlements were composed of predesigned templates based on type: Rogue, Cleric, Crafter, Wizard, and Fighter. Now landowners will be getting two large, six medium, and 10 small slots to mix and match buildings in a custom configuration that better meets individual...
Blizzard and Netease partner for a Chinese release of Overwatch
You are probably not terribly worried about whether or not Overwatch is going to get a Chinese release for the same reason that most Chinese gamers are nor terribly worried about whether or not their new games will get US releases when those games aren't actually launched. Sure, it'd be nice, but it's not super-relevant while you wait for...
HEX prepares for July’s Armies of Myth card set
HEX is about to get a whole lot bigger. The MMO/card game hybrid is getting ready to release its third set to players on July 14th.
Called Armies of Myth, the set introduces 20 new champions and 250 additional cards. To keep things interesting, the set will also introduce a few new keywords, expanded art, and the ability to open...
Sword and Bored: Troll bridge
Mo's favorite antagonists, the underwear ninjas, demonstrate how to properly guard the exit from the PvP zone.
Chaos Theory: ‘Never say never’ for The Secret World housing
I have to admit, so many dreams were shot down this past week when the news came out suggesting that personal housing would never make it into The Secret World. I felt as if my soul had been crushed a little; I know I am not alone in my desire to live more fully in that fantastic world via my own...
Win a pair of Gunnar Heroes of the Storm glasses from Massively OP
Massively OP is pleased to present a prize giveaway this week to celebrate the formal launch of Heroes of the Storm earlier this month: Gunnar Optiks has sent us a sweet pair of Heroes of the Storm Siege glasses and a set of HOTS Sonya sleeves to fit them, all for you. Gunnar's eyewear are intended to help gamers (and anyone else who stares at a computer...