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The Secret World kicks off Krampusnacht once more
Oh, you'd better have guns, you'd better have spells, or else you'll get dragged by a monster from hell; Krampusnacht is in The Secret...
Guild Wars 2’s Wintersday also features some hidden activities
Enjoying the Guild Wars 2 Wintersday festivities? Have you already seen all that's on offer? That's quite the accomplishment, seeing as how it's only...
Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Starlight Celebration on December 15
It's that time of year when the snow begins to fall once more... except it's definitely not snowing in Ul'dah. It's far too warm...
Skyforge kicks off 12 Days of Winter events
There's no shame in having a single holiday event to celebrate the winter holiday of your choice (although it's going to be Christmas in...
Twitch adds AutoMod system to stop nasty comments before they post
Streaming stuff can be pretty darn cool. We're fond of our own streams, just by way of example. But no one likes having stream...
Star Trek Online’s 3D-printed ships aren’t happening after all
Remember how Star Trek Online made a big announcement about getting custom ships 3D printed for players? That sounded cool right from the start....
The Daily Grind: What ridiculously specific award would you give your favorite MMOs?
Folks, I don't mean to alarm you, but our 2016 award spectacular starts tomorrow. Really! I know all of the results already and everything....
Activision brings Vicarious Visions in to work on Destiny
Some big things are happening with Destiny. We already knew that Destiny 2 was on its way, and there's the rumor that it's coming...
Paladins has over five million players from beta testing
For all of its major system overhauls, Paladins appears to be doing something right. A new video on stats from the game's open beta...
The Champions Online Winter Event stomps into town
Being a superhero means that every holiday - every single one of them - will be met with an array of themed villains. It's...
Take a look behind the curtain at The Matrix Online’s emulation history
The last message from The Matrix Online servers came back in 2009. The game is dead and gone. And yet there are still people...
Sea of Thieves announces its first technical alpha
After months of waiting and some tongue-in-cheek speculation that the game was nothing but a series of audio design diaries, Sea of Thieves is...
Revelation Online gears up for its second closed beta later this month
Weep no tears if you miss being able to play Revelation Online, for its closed beta will return soon. It's got plenty of improved...
EverQuest II celebrates a new Frostfell event with double the reward items
Christmas time is here in the real world, and while we're decorating trees and decking halls, it's important that we get our winter holiday...
Legendary Entertainment is making an e-sports film starring Will Ferrell
Well, it's official: No one gets to act as if e-sports or video games are anything less than mainstream at this point. Legendary Entertainment,...
Shards Online updates players on permadeath and targeting
It's been a while since we've checked in on Shards Online, so let's talk about death. No, not the game itself, but death within...
Eternal Crusade Q&A covers map imbalances and short-term development plans
Overwhelming force is a valid tactical decision, but it's not fun when you're playing a severely lopsided match in Eternal Crusade on either side;...
Overwatch players use the 3v3 format to create hide-and-seek; holidays arrive Dec 13
If you've ever played Monopoly with a child who doesn't care about anything beyond getting to play as the hat rather than getting everyone's...
Jukebox Heroes: Massively OP’s guide to grabbing 120+ MMO soundtracks
One of the most common questions that I'm asked from my adoring throngs on the street is, "Justin, where oh where can I get...
Supergiant’s next game, Pyre, will feature a multiplayer mode
If you played Transistor or Bastion, there's probably no universe in which you will not also be buying and playing Pyre. Supergiant Games kind...