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Paragon celebrates a year of early access with a big patch
Has it really been a year since Paragon first went into early access? It certainly has according to the developers, and they would know....
PAX East 2017: The Elder Scrolls Online’s battlegrounds are exactly that
My absolute first appointment at PAX East 2017 was to stop by The Elder Scrolls Online display to check out the new battlegrounds coming...
PAX East 2017: Introducing Rend, a three-way survival sandbox from Frostkeep Studios
I don't really like survival games, typically -- I understand why a lot of people do like them, don't get me wrong, but I don't...
Wisdom of Nym: Abilitiy revisions for Final Fantasy XIV: Melee edition
I had really hoped for something a touch more substantial about Stormblood from this weekend's event, but we got what we got. Thus we...
PAX East 2017: Final Fantasy XIV’s Q&A panel
At the time of this writing, there's just over a hundred days until Stormblood launches, expanding the world of Final Fantasy XIV for the...
WildStar player analyzes the Primal Matrix and finds it wanting
The most recent WildStar patch hit just yesterday. You would think it would take a little bit longer for people to get really upset...
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating the Thieves Guild anniversary (discreetly)
Throwing a party for a guild of thieves generally seems like poor planning for the thieves. So while The Elder Scrolls Online is throwing...
WildStar launches the Power of the Primal Matrix
You can log in to WildStar today and get yourself a free level 50 character to celebrate the Power of the Primal Matrix update....
Funcom shares its future plans for Conan Exiles from the GDC show floor
It's full speed ahead for Conan Exiles development this year, with no plans to slow down the game's pace over the next several months....
Trove previews upgrades to its console inventory system
Sorting out your inventory in Trove is a bit different from the inventory systems of other games, but it still has the same core...
WildStar’s next update makes scaling down a little more viable
If you're at the level cap in WildStar, you're probably looking forward to the game's next update. If you aren't at the level cap...
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...
Jeff Kaplan chimes in on the power of Overwatch’s bird-watching robot and metagame balance
Do you think Overwatch has made Bastion too powerful? The good news is that yes, Jeff Kaplan agrees with you, as he's outright said...
Conan Exiles delays Xbox One version until later this year, corrects server patch issues
If you're eagerly anticipating playing Conan Exiles on your Xbox One, you're going to need to be more patient. The game's official Twitter account...
Final Fantasy XI announces the plans for its March version update
The days of doing everything in a full alliance have passed for Final Fantasy XI. Much of the content that used to require alliances...
Crowfall introduces the winged Fae Assassin
The next archetype hitting Crowfall should be familiar to anyone who traditionally enjoys sneaking up behind enemies and backstabbing their heads off, regardless of...
Aion is launching patch 5.3 on March 8
Is Aion one of those games for you that you keep meaning to check out again but need a good reason to do so?...
WildStar launches the Power of the Primal Matrix on March 8
Ready to start getting even more powerful after you hit the level cap in WildStar? You can do exactly that with the game's Power...
TERA offers players the chance to reserve a Paragon name
The Paragon class is on its way to TERA, which is a good thing; it's another class to play. But how do you know...
