game mechanics
Dark and Light fixes bugs, improves NPC lives, and shows off water magic
It seems like just yesterday that Dark and Light was showing off its fire magic, but right now it's showing off its water magic....
Skyforge celebrates the summer through August and looks back at Outlaw design
Just because you're a deity doesn't mean you don't want to spend some time enjoying the summer. Skyforge knows what you like, and it's...
Citadel: Forged with Fire updates its UI and its server browser with the latest patch
Oh, user interfaces, you delightful vixens. You take up a good chunk of our screens as we play, and while we may not notice...
Wisdom of Nym: Why does Final Fantasy XIV feel so much better now?
It took me a very long time to cap out everything in Final Fantasy XIV when Heavensward was current. Until the moogle questline was...
Dark and Light’s Fire magic tree does exactly what it says on the tin
Do you find yourself curious about the Fire magic tree for Dark and Light? Are you wondering what it does? Because the answer is...
Final Fantasy XIV passes 10 million worldwide players and gets a small patch
Looking forward to more ranked PvP in Final Fantasy XIV or just the removal of the game's automatic logout? Both of those features have...
Wisdom of Nym: The losers we see in Final Fantasy XIV’s jobs
The biggest problem with jobs in Final Fantasy XIV isn't always mechanics. Sometimes it's a matter of perception. With 15 jobs to play in...
Guild Wars 2 adds WvW gliding and legendary armor upgrades on August 8
Being in one of Guild Wars 2's WvW maps has long meant that you can run, but you can't glide. Unable to briefly defer...
EVE Online is making guided void bombs weaker in its structure revamp
It's not as much fun to attack a structure in EVE Online when there's only one way to do it correctly. That's one of...
Revelation Online gets its own infobase courtesy of a fan
Item databases are always fun and useful for fans of a given MMO, and now Revelation Online has one. The Revelation Online Database doesn't...
Final Fantasy XI offers discounts and majorly redesigns Monk
Players of the most punch-drunk class in Final Fantasy XI will be learning to play a wildly different job with the game's August version...
The Elder Scrolls Online is adding a new PvP battleground and a new mode in Update 15
How would you like a new way to take on battlegrounds in The Elder Scrolls Online? The game's next major update is giving you...
Crowfall adds a targeting reticle to object interaction
Interacting with objects is a pretty core part of playing Crowfall. Some of these interactions are rather straightforward, like interacting with an arrow when...
Kritika Online patches Starhenge adjustments and Green Leaf damage decreases
Sometimes you go a bit too far. It happens. Kritika Online made some changes to Starhenge with its last patch to make the content...
Bless Online kicks off its Rebuild testing
So, let's talk a bit about Bless Online. It's been a long, strange road. First, the game's Western version gets cancelled. Then it's getting...
Albion Online updates players on server issues and offers compensation
Every game is going to have issues when it launches; the good ones acknowledge those issues and keep players updated on the state of...
Final Fantasy XI’s August update tweaks Monks and Ambuscade
The next version update for Final Fantasy XI is almost here, and it's going to be a big one for Monks. That's the focus...
The Daily Grind: What would make you stop playing your current MMO?
There are a lot of things that Final Fantasy XIV has done over the years that I'm less than enthusiastic about. Heck, some of...
OrbusVR starts up open alpha on July 28
If you've been longing for the chance to play an MMO in VR but haven't yet been in the closed alpha for OrbusVR, the...
DC Universe Online launches its far-reaching stats revamp
How do stats work in DC Universe Online? Before you answer, know that your answer is probably wrong if it doesn't take into account...
