game mechanics
A new exploit hits The Division for unlimited damage
What's the ideal amount of DPS for a weapon in The Division? Higher numbers are better, definitely, but an endlessly climbing number probably seems...
Dungeons & Dragons Online previews the named loot of its next update
The next update for Dungeons & Dragons Online is bringing along some powerful new named items. But are they powerful enough? Will anyone like...
The Division gives everyone free Phoenix Credits to compensate for glitches
Have you endured some glitches in The Division? The developers are aware of the issues, and they're working to fix them. By way of...
TERA brings back the Abscess for a limited-time event
Do you want to venture into a dungeon called "The Abscess?" Of course you do not. That sounds disgusting. Your life would be objectively...
Star Citizen on power, insurance, and minimum viable products
Do you have a problem in your life with an increasingly skeptical car insurance provider? The first time you bring in your car covered...
Black Desert’s Korean version previews the Musa’s awakening
The Musa isn't yet here for North American Black Desert players, but you can still look forward to the awakening for the class. Korean...
The Division’s Falcon Lost Incursion has a glitch, and players will be punished for exploiting it
There are going to be glitches when dealing with something as immense and complex as an online game. It's nearly inevitable. Things will not...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most satisfying level up you’ve ever experienced in an MMO?
As much as I've been enjoying my time in Final Fantasy XI and seeing stuff that was previously inaccessible, one of the big things...
Gloria Victis further balances combat while improving account management
The last patch for Gloria Victis focused on combat balance, and this patch does too. Adjustments for player HP, passive abilities, and weapon damage...
Crowfall shares details on the upcoming Throne War test version
The current test module of Crowfall, Siege Perilous, is all about taking on a keep's defenses and taking control. In theory, anyhow; in practice...
EverQuest II introduces Experience Vials with its next major update
We all have a friend or two in MMOs that's a really good player but really lousy at actually leveling. Some people just don't...
Final Fantasy XIV kicks off the first season of the Feast today
Are you a bad enough dude to be considered the best Dark Knight in Final Fantasy XIV? If so, you probably are any given...
World of Warcraft previews the design of World Quests for Legion
The next expansion for World of Warcraft is trying something different for endgame. It's not the sprawling dailies of Mists of Pandaria, and it's...
The Daily Grind: What MMO has the most user-unfriendly interface?
Here's the stunning secret about Final Fantasy XI's interface: It gets passed off as being horrible because it was designed for a console, but...
Interview: Star Trek Online’s 11.5 mid-season update
Yesterday's Season 11.5 update for Star Trek Online is a bit of a hodgepodge, an assortment of several separate pieces all sitting in the...
Crowfall has kicked off external pre-alpha Siege Perilous testing
You don't know if you like Crowfall yet. Sure, you may have taken part in the Hunger Dome testing, but we're going to let...
Blizzard to WoW testers: Class orders will not be like garrison missions
If you've paid any attention to World of Warcraft during its present expansion cycle, you are probably aware that Garrisons have not exactly been...
The Division encounters bugs with loot and characters after patch 1.1
Yesterday was patch day for The Division, meaning fans got to hurry to the game flush with excitement, eager to download the patch and...
Skyforge’s Reaper’s’ Revenge adds new mount customization, vector stats
Mounts are pretty important in any game that offers them; they get you from place to place, they often provide assorted benefits, and they...
Star Trek Online launches Season 11.5 today
Are you tired of Star Trek Online's clunky old skill system? Are you eager to start showing your strategic side in space battles? Do...
