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Palia says closed beta feedback is a ‘tsunami engulfing’ the studio, vows clarity on pricing bundles
It's been almost a week since cozy life sim Palia triggered its soft launch via a persistent beta that finally dropped the NDA. Now...
First Impressions: Palia is missing the depth MMO life-skillers are hoping for
"Life-sims" are another of those game genres that I like in theory, but less so in practice. Most have graphical styles I find off-putting,...
Tarisland outlines planned changes to dungeons, raids, and the Universal Hall
The post-beta processing continues from Tarisland; first Tencent talked about class adjustments, then about PvP, and now it's zeroing in on PvE updates that...
Cabal’s mobile spinoff, Cabal Return of Action, runs through a closed beta test this weekend
The 15-year-long Cabal Online series is about to get its newest member -- and you have a shot to participate in an early preview...
Betawatch: Palia’s closed beta means the end of its NDA
Yes, Palia has finally moved into closed beta testing and has open beta right around the corner. We even had an interview about it. The...
Fae Farm teases its farming systems in new video ahead of September launch
We're in the middle of a whole cozy game revival this week thanks to Steam's Wholesome Games 2023, and it just so happens to...
The Stream Team: Peeking in on the cozy closed beta of Palia
Today is the day when Palia begins its wider beta testing, and MOP's Chris is joining in! Whether it's comfy adventure, unfocused exploration, or...
Singularity 6 interview: Palia is the cozy cottagecore sandbox to beat as it begins closed beta
The label "cozy" is in increasing danger of becoming a watered-down label thanks to how much it's being used in culture these days. Yet...
‘Adventure shooter MMORPG’ Ashfall begins downloading for this week’s closed beta on PC and mobile
It's been a little while since we heard some major news out of Ashfall, NetEase's self-described "adventure shooter MMORPG" for PC and mobile; we...
Cozy MMO Palia discusses 2023 content plans on the eve of closed beta
Singularity 6 is pumped for Palia's closed beta, set for tomorrow with open beta to follow a week later, and now the team has...
Betawatch: Tarisland is shocked to discover people like PvP
So Tarisland ran a poll for its players, and it turns out that people like PvP! And crafting! And gathering! And they don't like...
ExileCon 2023: Previewing Path of Exile 2’s Monk and Sorceress skills
During the sneak peek press preview ahead of ExileCon 2023, Game Director Jonathan Rogers highlighted many different things. So. Many. Things. But in this...
ExileCon 2023: Path of Exile 2 is now a true sequel with a closed beta June 7, 2024
ExileCon 2023 kicked off this evening as Path of Exile fans have gathered both live in New Zealand and in front of screens all...
Tarisland vows to boost endgame PvP, crafting, and exploration following beta feedback
Tencent's Tarisland devs have descended on Discord again, this time to discuss player beta feedback on the don't-call-it-a-WoW-clone's endgame. The studio says that it...
NetEase’s post-apoc MMO Ashfall plans NA PC closed beta August 3rd
When last we checked in on NetEase's post-apoc MMO shooter Ashfall, it was running a spring closed beta - and delaying its launch to...
Betawatch: Wayfinder has found the way to early access in August
Good news, everyone, Wayfinder has found the way. Specifically, it has found the way to charge people for early access ahead of its free-to-play...
Cabal Return of Action is an auto-playing mobile version of MMORPG Cabal Online
For over 15 years now, Cabal Online has stayed alive, but now it's headed to mobile devices in the form of Cabal: Return of...
Evercore Heroes struggles to get enough matches going in its paid closed beta
So here's a situation that everyone could see coming. You have a competitive MOBA-like title that you want to put through closed beta testing,...
The MOP Up: Torchlight Infinite plans a ‘basic online feature’ for a future patch
When will Torchlight Infinite grow the online game it clearly aspires to be? The studio addressed co-op expansion in a recent Q&A, saying, "We...
Betawatch: A date for Palia’s multi-stage beta
Soon, Palia, it will be your time to enter the beta space. You've existed for so long in the alpha arena that you may...
