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Grand Theft Auto VI’s development reportedly hit by internal delays
It could very well be that Rockstar wishes it had never publicly announced Grand Theft Auto VI at this point. It was bad enough...
Grand Theft Auto Online’s new raid mixes chickens and trains together
Grand Theft Auto Online's once let you drive or fly pretty much any vehicle in the game up to now -- with one big...
Rockstar developers push back against corporate demand to return to physical offices in April
Apparently, Rockstar Games believes that the only way it can get its next big release out the door is by mandating employees to work...
The MOP Up: Lost Skies gets downright cozy inside of its ships
Lost Skies'Â February dev blog showed off some UX work, early prototypes of its weapon damage system, and some super-cozy ship interior concepts. Also, the...
APB Reloaded releases phase one of its fully rebuilt matchmaking system
This past weekend, Little Orbit CEO Matthew Scott hinted at an upcoming feature release for APB Reloaded, which was noted as part of the...
APB Reloaded is sunsetting its console versions – in fact, the Xbox server is already permanently offline
We've got some bad news for the APB community: Last night, Little Orbit announced that it's sunsetting APB Reloaded's console versions.
"The decision to discontinue...
Massively Overthinking: The 2023 MMO trainwrecks (almost) nobody noticed
This might be one of the most important Massively Overthinkings we do all year, and it's a pretty salty one. We always come away...
Police use a World of Warcraft account to track down and arrest a man allegedly hiding a minor
We have our first Florida Man story of 2024 on our corner of the internet, primarily because tracking down and finding him involved using...
Vague Patch Notes: MMOs are still just games you rent
When I was a teenager, I accidentally stole a few games from a video rental place. You might wonder how you accidentally steal something,...
APB Reloaded launches holiday events, adds a new vehicle, and checks in with matchmaking progress
Ever since Little Orbit CEO Matt Scott appeared online with news about the long-dormant Fallen Earth, it got us to thinking about the studio's...
The MOP Up: Valheim’s Christmas surprise
As the nights turn frosty in Valheim, a strange wintry cheer spreads through the land. Could it be... could it be a plum pudding...
Final Fantasy XIV fans recreate the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer in the game
In Final Fantasy XIV, at no point do jack someone's sweet ride before evading the po-po because you robbed a bank. You do sort...
Grand Theft Auto VI announced for 2025 – but PC and multiplayer mentions are missing
Following last night's unfortunate leak of Grand Theft Auto VI's promised video debut, Rockstar came out this week to officially confirm that it is...
Grand Theft Auto Online brings vehicle robberies, drift races, and a new subscriber benefit this month
What does the month of December hold for Grand Theft Auto Online? Quite a lot according to Rockstar Games, which has pulled together a...
Some Assembly Required: Grand Theft Online roleplay is a tough nut to crack
A few months ago, I discovered the world of Red Dead Online roleplay. The possibility of interacting with other players and discovering mechanics in...
MMO Business Roundup: Gaming addiction, GTA6, Ubisoft layoffs, Epic v. Google, and more
Welcome back to another roundup of MMO and MMO-adjacent industry news. There's been a lot this week, so we'll keep 'em brief!
Addiction: A woman...
Design Mockument: Can an open PvP full-loot system for MMOs be designed fairly?
I have an interesting relationship to open PvP design in MMORPGs, or at least I find it interesting. I don't think this kind of...
APB Reloaded’s Halloween event returns – but for PC only
A warning has been issued to all APB Reloaded units notifying them of a dangerous Headless Horseman in the vicinity. This is due to...
Remember that report about cops fired for playing Pokemon Go on duty? There’s video now, and it’s worse
Way back in 2016 and 2017, it was rare to see a month go by without some sort of dreadful story about Pokemon Go...
Grand Theft Auto Online celebrates Halloween with thematic modes, extra rewards, and a spooky mask
The world of Grand Theft Auto Online is dangerous enough without Halloween hijinks complicating matters, but that's precisely what's happening across Los Santos as...
