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Marvel Heroes is removing a la carte costumes and making lockboxes easier to get on consoles
If you're playing Marvel Heroes on console and were hoping for a change in how the game handles lockboxes and individual costumes, the good...
Diablo III previews the lore of the Necromancer and new patch 2.6 areas
You may well not need the lore behind Diablo III's Necromancer to enjoy the class. All you need to know is that it's a...
The Exiled is back on track after disappointing launch
So how are things going for The Exiled? The developers had been quiet for a while, and that's rarely the sign of good news....
World of Warcraft’s class design AMA examines the how and why of tuning changes
No matter what class you play in World of Warcraft, you're probably certain that the developers hate your class in particular and love some...
Call of Duty: WW2 will feature a shared social space
Everything about Call of Duty: WW2 seems like it's going to be peak Call of Duty, doesn't it? It's World War 2, which is...
Gloria Victis shows off the results of its combat upgrade
We don't mean to surprise you, but Gloria Victis involves a whole lot of fighting things. You have various sharp bits of metal that...
Overwatch promises to reduce duplicate item rewards in lockboxes
Since the only real form of progress in Overwatch involves skins, there's nothing more frustrating than opening a few dozen lockboxes and seeing every...
Skyforge adds a new Distortion and new Prestige ranking with its latest patch
Prestige is an important indicator of power in Skyforge, and it just keeps growing over time. The problem is that as it grows ever...
Hearthstone changes up card packs to make it easier to collect new cards
There's nothing quite like opening up a new card pack in Hearthstone only to find multiples of the same rare you already have and...
The Daily Grind: Are there MMOs you play on different platforms from your normal gaming?
When I'm playing an MMO, I'm playing it on my computer. My PC may be getting a bit older, but it's still a very...
Revelation Online takes a tour of Ersich Forest
We promise the population of Revelation Online that Ersich Forest is, in fact, a lovely and benevolent area. Sure, it seems nice on the...
Prevent the Fall adds in a new tutorial and quality of life improvements
It's nice to know what in the world you're doing, isn't it? That can be tricky when you're starting a new game, but the...
Neverwinter takes you on a tour of Port Nyanzaru
The eponymous city is obviously the main port of call for players in Neverwinter, but there are other cities worth visiting. The next major...
Check out The Crew 2’s gameplay in action
So what's it going to be like playing The Crew 2? If you said "a lot like playing The Crew," well... all right, you're...
Final Fantasy XIV hits a major instanced roadblock in Stormblood early access
Everyone knows there are going to be issues with an expansion on launch, and Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is no exception. Players have hit...
Revelation Online explores the motivation of the Pirate Crew faction
Pirates! It's pretty easy to understand the motivation of pirates most of the time; pirates want to get stuff by taking it from other...
Wurm Online discusses upcoming changes to creature behavior
The animals in Wurm Online aren't just there to be captured and/or killed by players. They're meant to act in a plausible manner, avoiding...
Pathfinder Online makes territory control more meaningful
Controlling territory doesn't mean a lot if anyone can still enter the territory you control, does it? Pathfinder Online players can make use of...
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood patch notes have been released
Tomorrow morning, Final Fantasy XIV players will be able to start moving through Stormblood, exploring new areas, leveling the new jobs, clearing new quests,...
Skyforge adds in character profiles
Prestige rank in Skyforge is a good metric for determining a character's overall power level, but it doesn't tell you much about the character...
