Daybreak Game Company, colloquially known as just Daybreak, is what remains of the formerly Sony-owned studio SOE. The company was renamed following its purchase by investment firm Columbus Nova in early 2015. It is known best for the EverQuest and PlanetSide franchises, as well as Star Wars Galaxies, DC Universe Online, H1Z1, Vanguard, Dragon’s Prophet, The Matrix Online, Free Realms, and Clone Wars Adventures.
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‘Throwback MMO’ Monsters & Memories shares updates on concept art, character textures, and a dungeon
It's been a long while since there was any major updates coming from Monsters & Memories, the self-described "throwback MMO" from EverQuest and DC...
PlanetSide 2’s Arsenal update arrives to PC players today – here are the patch notes
The sizeable Arsenal update for PlanetSide 2 - the one that promised lots of changes to infantry weapons - is now officially live for...
Perfect Ten: Conversations with anthropomorphic MMO studios IV: The Voyage Home
I swear before whatever deities you want to name, I cannot get away from this. I've done everything I can to avoid these anthropomorphic...
EverQuest II heralds the return of Bristlebane Day until April 6
The self-described "silliest holiday in all of Norrath" is back again for EverQuest II players. It's time once more for the return of Bristlebane...
Kickstarted VR MMORPG Ilysia launches its second alpha today
MMORPG Ilysia is gearing up for its next alpha, Team 21 Studio announced on Discord and YouTube last night. "For those that have access,...
EverQuest II launches 64-bit servers and clients in July, EverQuest unleashes Bristlebane Day
As promised in Daybreak's roadmap earlier this year, EverQuest II is following in EverQuest's footsteps and finally upgrading to 64-bit servers and clients. The...
Into the Super-Verse: No, I do not want Daybreak’s Marvel MMO
Greetings, true believers! This particular column is actually not the result of reader requests but specifically from our editor, who has long noted that...
Classic EverQuest kicks off spring with the return of Stomples Day
If it seems like it's too early to kick off an MMO Easter-themed event, too bad. EverQuest's Stomples Day is fun. Think of it...
PlanetSide 2’s Oshur continent arrives to PS4 players today
It's been a very long time in coming, but at long last players of PlanetSide 2 on the PlayStation 4 (yes, they clearly still...
SWG Legends’ latest update buffed Bespin travel and improved house placement
It takes a lot to get me excited about a quality-of-life patch, but Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends has pulled it off...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 365: Free Middle-earth
Justin and Bree discuss LOTRO's monetization shift, NCsoft's Throne and Liberty, Albion Online, New World, Elder Scrolls Online, Elyon, and ArcheAge, with adventures in LOTRO, DDO, WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2, and SWG Legends, plus mailbag topics on SSG support and our favorite MMO zones.
PlanetSide 2 begins public testing of its massive Arsenal Update
PlanetSide 2 is getting a huge Arsenal Update, and it's so big the devs at Daybreak's Rogue Planet Games are eager to show it...
The Daily Grind: What are the best MMOs for weird schedules?
I have a lot of reasons for playing SWG Legends: its crafting is unbeatable and its housing is still good, and also it's the...
Battle Bards Episode 211: Shops and services
When the Battle Bards get loaded up with money and jewels in MMOs, they head back into town for a shopping spree! And if...
PlanetSide 2’s next update is bringing changes to weapon attachments, directive weapons, and overall balance
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. For example, the next big update coming to PlanetSide 2 is called the Arsenal Update....
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the best animal taming mechanics?
I saw a fun thread on Reddit a while back that made me all nostalgic for Ultima Online. The player was looking for MMOs...
EverQuest turns 23 years old and throws a bash to match
It's a very happy birthday to EverQuest, which marked its 23rd birthday this week following its release back in March 1999. Let's just absorb...
EverQuest II is kicking off its own Community Resource Council with applications launching March 18
"Mom," cries EverQuest II, "I want a community resource council!"
"You don't need a community resource council," replies the game's mother, currently staring at the hand-knit...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 364: Turtle power!
Justin and Bree discuss Elite Dangerous console, EVE Online's P2W controversy, Guild Wars 2's turtles, and WoW's expansion reveal, with adventures in DDO, WoW Classic, SWG Legends, and GW2, plus mailbag topics on WoW free-to-play and New World's MMO pedigree.
The Daily Grind: Are you irritated by paid server transfers in MMORPGs?
A few weeks back, MOP's Eliot covered a World of Warcraft sale that caught my attention: Concurrent with the launch of Eternity's End, Blizzard...
