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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...
Elite: Dangerous begins testing the 2.3 Commanders beta
Avatars! Multicrew ships! Balance changes! Nouns with exclamation points! Yes, the latest Elite: Dangerous patch has a whole lot of stuff contained therein, and...
Path of Exile shows off the many, many challenges of the Legacy Challenge League
When Path of Exile patch 2.6 launches, you're going to have some challenges to overcome. The Legacy Challenge League boasts 40 different challenges for...
DC Universe Online makes Weapon Combos more potent over time
Weapon combos are the main source of damage for players who focus on weapons in DC Universe Online. This is not a complex or...
Paladins bumps up Essence gains significantly for players
The Paladins community was not terribly happy with the changes made to the game's microtransaction model for, let's face it, entirely understandable reasons. Introducing...
MMO Mechanics: 2017’s take on the sandbox MMO
I am finding it hard to believe that we are two months into 2017 already, especially since I've had so many pressing Guild Chat...
Crowfall shows off the design of the Fort architectural set
The next big development milestone for Crowfall is work being done on the game's Eternal Kingdoms, a place for players to build a spot...
Path of Exile explains its rebalancing philosophy for patch 2.6
When The Fall of Oriath goes live, Path of Exile will undergo quite a bit of balance adjustment. But why wait until then? The...
Final Fantasy XIV previews a new trial and new deliveries for patch 3.55a
The bad news about Patch 3.55a for Final Fantasy XIV is the stuff it's not going to contain. If you're eagerly awaiting the conclusion...
Black Desert brings out the Dark Knight on March 1st
Good news, fans of knights with requisite darkness! Black Desert is bringing the Dark Knight to local shores on March 1st, allowing everyone in...
Age of Wushu 2’s days are for getting thirsty, but its nights are for assassination
Development continues on Age of Wushu 2, and the game is going to make you think about the time. Is it late at night...
Path of Exile shows off the unique items hinting at the power of departed gods
The ancient gods of Path of Exile have slumbered for thousands of years, and for all intents and purposes they have vanished from the...
