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DC Universe Online launches its next major event on April 5
The next big event in DC Universe Online pits heroes and villains alike against Starro, a mind-controlling interstellar starfish. That's just a fun phrase...
The Daily Grind: What MMO April Fools’ Day joke makes you sad it’s just a joke?
It's not really difficult to tell when an announcement is an April Fools' Day joke; they're usually pretty obvious. Final Fantasy XIV's announcement of...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Hatching-tide offers you an egg mount in this trying time
There has never been a Hatching-tide event in Final Fantasy XIV that has not been at least a little weird. This year, however, it's...
Skyforge prompts players to investigate the Emerald Stream
There's a new outbreak of a heretofore unknown species of Phytonides in Skyforge, which is... not normal, but it's well within the usual wheelhouse...
EVE: Valkyrie offers doubled experience for its first anniversary
Did you think that EVE: Valkyrie had been out for a whole year? Before you saw the headline, that is. Actually, perhaps you did...
Hearthstone’s upcoming season will see ‘mammoth’ celebrations
As soon as Hearthstone players start trampling through Un'goro Crater (metaphorically), the Year of the Kraken will end. It'll be time for the Year...
Mass Effect: Andromeda launches its first multiplayer weekend event
While the player character is working hard to do the heavy lifting of finding a new home in Mass Effect: Andromeda, players support the...
Chronicles of Elyria clarifies server and domain selection process moving forward
The staff behind Chronicles of Elyria has been on a whirlwind tour of events, and you can read all about it in the most...
Final Fantasy XI players gather cherished memories for anniversary celebration
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise, but it also marks the 15th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI. And yes,...
BlizzCon 2017 to be held on November 3-4
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and another BlizzCon every year even if Blizzard has absolutely nothing new to announce. Then again,...
Star Trek Online urges players once more into the Breach on console
The Breach queue in Star Trek Online has been trimmed up nicely for console players, shortened to the most interesting portions of the queue...
The Daily Grind: What were you disappointed to not hear about from PAX East?
As the man on the ground at PAX East this year (and every year), I bear the brunt of your displeasure if there was...
The Daily Grind: What MMO news are you hoping for from PAX East?
It's that time of year again when I go shipping up to Boston, because I live the closest and thus must continue to cover...
Aion gets enchantment fever, orders Patch 5.3 to bed rest for a few extra days
It's always best to get the bad news out of the way first, rip that bandage off and all that. So here it is:...
World of Warcraft tests dino madness, has its very first Mists of Pandaria timewalking event
Do you believe in coincidences? How about meticulously planned cross-media marketing synergies? Either way, prepare to have your mind oh-so-slightly blown as World of...
Defiance prepares for its Armistice Day celebration
In Defiance lore, Armistice Day is a pretty big deal. It's not just an excuse for a holiday; it's the end of the Pale...
Diablo III is ending Season 9 on March 17
Have you done everything you wanted to do in Diablo III's Season 9 challenge? If not, the good news is that you still have...
EverQuest II kicks off a Brewday celebration
Is the world of Norrath awash in problems in EverQuest II? Do you see destruction and demise at all corners with no obvious solutions?...
Final Fantasy XIV brings out new delivery and weapon quests with patch 3.55a
Ready to take on Proto-Ultima with several other people? Ready to finish off your anima weapon quests? Or are you just looking forward to...
DDO celebrates 11 years while LOTRO promotes its community
On February 28th, 2006, Turbine branched out into a new franchise by launching Dungeons and Dragons Online. In the years that followed, DDO would...