action combat
The Daily Grind: What cosmetic wearable options are missing in your favorite MMO?
Back in January, NCsoft opened a request thread for Blade and Soul players asking them what kinds of cosmetic items they'd like to see...
TERA Console patch takes aim at ‘severe gold inflation’ that’s hitting the game
When is a canceled game not completely canceled? When the PC edition is put to rest but the console version continues to operate, of...
PSO2 New Genesis shows off April’s new Slayer class and releases March’s content updates
Some MMO classes make players choose between a sword or a gun, but the Slayer class that's coming to Phantasy Star Online 2: New...
EG7 Q4 2022: Revenues are up thanks to mobile as LOTRO sees ‘mainstream resurgence’
Enad Global 7's Q4 2022 investor report dropped over the weekend, with a recap of the year for Swedish games corp EG7 and its...
NCsoft Q4 2022: Guild Wars 2 had a great 2022, Throne & Liberty is still launching by summer
There's good news and bad news in the Q4 2022 and FY 2022 financial report, and the bad news might help explain why NCsoft...
The MOP Up: SMITE delivers a ‘bonus’ update full of nerfs
SMITE delivered a "bonus update" to the MOBA's community this past week with several downward adjustments to various features. Speed buff got nerfed "by...
One Shots: Once upon a tavern…
Stop me if you've heard this before: A group of hardy adventurers arrives in a charming yet rough-hewn tavern to map out their future...
DC Universe Online swoons for Valentine’s Day feats and activities
Even superheroes (and supervillains) crave some affection and snuggles from time to time. Or so we assume, since DC Universe Online is taking a...
Q4 2022: Krafton threatens to launch a ‘create-to-earn’ platform in 2023
Korean games giant Krafton reported $1.47B US in revenues for the full year 2022 period, with operating profit up 15.5% year over year but...
Final Fantasy XIV, Guild Wars 2 communities erupt over GShade malware mod drama
We're back in the thick of the games modding controversy this week, this time over what was meant to be a benign mod -...
One Shots: Exterior design by nature
We've all witnessed plenty of examples of intriguing fantasy architecture and urban design in MMOs. But one style of design that I think is...
DC Universe Online patches in a new UI element and a new lockbox
Some updates are tiny, but the latest one for DC Universe Online is pretty meager in comparison to other patches the superheroing MMO has...
NCsoft West loses CEO, lays off 20% of staff, says Throne & Liberty is not impacted
With NCsoft's Q4 financials looming in February, the company has apparently opted to follow Silicon Valley's destructive lead and add to the layoff pile...
Vague Patch Notes: Floaty, samey, and janky – a treasury of MMO terms for bad combat
Any time you bring up The Secret World or Secret World Legends's bland, floaty combat, at least one person is going to chime in...
Blade & Soul further reduces 2023 content plans in new producer letter
Blade & Soul is ending its January with a producer letter that offers fans several teases for the year ahead. One of them is...
PSO2 New Genesis adds new combat sector, new boss, and updated Geometric Labyrinth in newest patch
The rest of the January patch content for Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis has now come online, opening up new content instances, some...
PSA: DC Universe Online is handing out character boosts for all players to mark its 12th anniversary
If you're somehow not at the top end of combat rating in DC Universe Online, then listen up: The MMORPG is using its 12th...
Vindictus celebrates 13th birthday with release of celestial Charon hero
Would you believe me if I told you that Nexon's Vindictus turns 13 years old this weekend? It's true, and as of this week,...
Blade & Soul celebrates seven years and the new year in latest update
Blade & Soul is throwing a party and you're invited. The game's latest update is hosting several celebratory events to mark the game's seventh...
DC Universe Online gears up for Shock to the System this spring
DC Universe Online is getting static. Sorry, we misspoke; it's not that the game is getting static in that it is fixed and unmoving,...
