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Explaining Genshin Impact’s impact: The reinvention of gachapon
Yes, I know Genshin Impact isn't an MMORPG. It's not even an MMO; it's just regular old multiplayer. But when its first four days...
Spellbreak brings new weekly quests, deathmatch, and Halloween cosmetics on October 22
A storm is gathering in the battle royale title Spellbreak. A prologue of things to come. How do we know that? Because we've been...
Ghost of Tsushima’s multiplayer Legends mode will arrive to PS4 players on October 16
The spectacular single-player adventure of Ghost of Tsushima would be a lot better with other people around, but I suppose we're all going to...
Fall Guys season two brings medieval fantasy-themed costumes and rounds on October 8
The phenomenon battle royale title Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is about to get medieval on its players. While that certainly can be taken literally...
WoW Factor: The stuff I’m genuinely excited for in World of Warcraft Shadowlands
For the first time in the past three expansions, I am not in the beta for World of Warcraft's next expansion. This is fine. It's...
Bless Unleashed launches for PS4 on October 22, with preorder packs live now
The Bless IP never seems to give up, and so it is with the Bless Unleashed PS4 version. We knew it was coming, of...
Warframe begins the Great Ensmallening, adjusts Xaku on PC, talks future updates
Oh look, there's another bundle of Warframe things going on. Let's hop in! Players on PC are now able to enjoy a fresh update that,...
The Survivalist: First impressions of Conan Exiles’ Isle of Siptah expansion
Framed. Convicted. Exiled. Now, shipwrecked? What do the fates have in store for me next? Perhaps this Isle of Siptah will be my redress....
The Stream Team: Mo Mania the Third, stream-athon extravaganza
You know what they say, the third Mo Mania's the charm! And we're starting up the third Mo Mania stream-athon right now with plans...
Funcom reveals Conan Exiles Isle of Siptah expansion, offers free Steam weekend and sale for original
Back in January, Conan Exiles players were wary when Funcom told its investors about "continuing to develop the game with a paid map DLC";...
Minecraft Dungeons releases a frost-filled new DLC and a ‘Hero Edition’ for Nintendo Switch
We're only in the early vestiges of autumn in our part of the hemisphere, but in the co-op roguelike world of Minecraft Dungeons, it's...
Sea of Thieves adds dog companions and timed vault raids with today’s Vaults of the Ancients
It's time once again for another monthly update for Sea of Thieves, and as we've been reporting for the past few weeks, this one's...
Massively Overthinking: How we deal with burning out of MMOs
Back in August, MOP's own Justin wrote a piece on his Bio Break blog about moderation in gaming that resonated with me. He described...
Dauntless will make hunting with friends literally more rewarding with Slayer Links
It's entirely possible to play Dauntless solo, but the game is leagues better with friends around, and though most teams can be formed by...
Old School RuneScape reworks the Costume Room in the latest update
Cosmetics are an important part of any MMORPG experience, and for players of Old School RuneScape, that experience is getting a bit more refined...
Massively Overthinking: The MMOs we intentionally avoid
A few weeks back, I read a Twitter thread about people who avoid specific games and types of games, and the folks chiming in...
Google Stadia is getting an exclusive Bomberman battle royale game on September 1
If you thought that stuffing Tetris into the battle royale subgenre was wild, then you ain't seen nothin' yet. Say hello to Super Bomberman...
RuneScape introduces a traveling artisan and begins taking nominations for the Golden Gnomes awards
This week in RuneScape we have traveling artisans, some Golden Gnomes, and a couple of little fixes to share. It's just another Monday for...
Ashes of Creation will now self-publish in EU/CIS regions, says its split with My.Games was amicable
Yesterday, Intrepid Studios announced that it would be breaking from its partnership with My.Games and will take over publishing duties for in-development MMORPG Ashes...
The Division 2 previews cosmetic gear customization for Update 11
The Division 2 has a specific look for its characters, and that look involves appearing as if you were shopping at whatever sporting goods...
