beta testing
Grab a Conqueror’s Blade closed beta key from My.com and MOP
My.com's MMO Conqueror's Blade is kicking off stage 1 of its closed beta today, and we've got keys to get you in!
"Conqueror’s Blade is...
Perfect Ten: Hit franchises that were almost made into MMORPGs
For my money, there are few more tantalizing and agonizing thoughts than the great "What Ifs?" of the MMO genre. What if one title...
Daybreak delayed EverQuest II’s new free-for-all PvP server, Nagafen [Update: It’s up now!]
Daybreak surprised the EverQuest II community last week by announcing it was resurrecting the sunsetted Nagafen server as a free-for-all PvP seasonal server that...
Kickstarted MMO OrbusVR: Reborn is launching out of early access in April
It's happening, folks: Virtual reality MMO OrbusVR: Reborn is planning to launch out of early access in April of this year. The voxel-based title...
The Division 2 shares more story and endgame details ahead of its February 7 beta
The first real beta test for The Division 2 kicks off on February 7th, but fans have got some new compiled information about the game...
Vehicle-based MMO shooter Steamcraft hits open beta today
This is the third post I've written on a Monday that follows a template: Here's a cool new game coming, BUT. This time 'round...
EVE Online’s new beta launcher allows custom settings for launching groups of accounts
CCP Games, what are you folks up to? First it was a brand-new get-acquainted-with-EVE-Online trailer for enticing newbies. Now the game itself is getting...
Camelot Unchained surpasses last week’s test, putting nearly 3500 bots and humans on a battlefield
Were you impressed by Camelot Unchained's news last week that it had managed to successfully put nearly 3000 humans and human-like bots (ARCs, autonomous...
MMOs you’ve never heard of: The Warhorn, Hammers End, Auteria, and Antaria Online
On the prowl for an indie RPG gem or two in the rough? We'll start this edition of obscure MMOs with The Warhorn, which sounds...
The Game Archaeologist: Dungeon Runners
Where do you rest on the spectrum of humor? If you find yourself giggling and snorting at dumb jokes, groan-worthy puns, and satire so...
Betawatch: Anthem weathers tester phase as public demo kicks off
The first demo for Anthem had certain problems because launch day on any sort of online game always does, as we've all no doubt observed...
Ubisoft apologizes for boorish shutdown reference as Division 2 looks ahead to private beta
Back in October, Ubisoft made the bold claim that it was actively avoiding becoming "openly political in games," specifically referring to The Division...
Black Desert drops new trailer for final Xbox One open beta event
Dang, I almost forgot that Black Desert is still on track for an Xbox One launch this year. Almost, but not quite. Indeed, as...
Ship of Heroes works on super speed, missions, and leveling, plus hunts for ancient City of Heroes videos
Last week, Ship of Heroes boss Casey McGeever gave a quick status update on the forums. Heroic Games has been focused on super speed,...
PlanetSide Arena previews its Echoes of Amerish map ahead of tomorrow’s closed beta
Just ahead of its first closed beta event tomorrow, Daybreak has released a new video walking through the experience of playing one of PlanetSide...
Camelot Unchained’s latest battlefield test included nearly 3000 players and bots, surpassing Kickstarter promise
Camelot Unchained's beta has gotten a bit wider this week with the addition of more backers into the testing phase. It's still beta one;...
Bethsoft says it’s listening to player feedback on Fallout 76’s planned Survival mode
Last week, Bethsoft stirred consternation over its plans for Fallout 76's Survival mode ahead of its March beta. The mode will essentially add pure...
The Daily Grind: What’s the best example of wasted aesthetics in an MMO?
If you somehow missed our award for meme of year, now's a good time to trot it back out because it could so apply...
The Cycle postpones its sixth alpha test for longer access while adding stress tests
Bad news first for fans of in-dev survival sandbox The Cycle. The game's sixth alpha test has been pushed back by two weeks, so it'll...
The Stream Team: How long can you last in Survived By?
Just how long can you last in the permadeath Survived By? This is a question that Massively OP's MJ feels needs answering... again. Beta...
