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Overwatch is back in beta with new progression, new skins, and a new mode
After taking an extended winter break, Overwatch is back to the beta grindstone once again. But it's not the exact same game that you...
Ghost in the Shell Online spotlights Maven
Whom will you play in Ghost in the Shell Online? This week, the game is making the case for white-haired Maven, a talented special ops...
Take a look at the endgame setup in Bless Online’s current beta
The level cap is going to be where you spend the lion's share of your time in any online game just by the nature...
Trove’s new character power ranking system rolls out today
What level is your favorite character class in Trove? There are rather more answers to that question than you might think. Sure, there's the...
SWTOR continues the expansion story with today’s Anarchy in Paradise release
It's time to get angry, break things, and start some fires in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Patch 4.1 Anarchy in Paradise arrives today, and...
Star Trek Online previews the new Tier 6 flagships
The Odyssey-class cruiser, the Scimitar-class warbird, and the Bortasqu'-class battlecruiser serve as the flagships for each of their respective factions in Star Trek Online....
Skyforge releases Marsh of Knowledge patch notes
Skyforge is bringing you March in February. Specifically, it's bringing the March of Knowledge. The patch is called March of Knowledge, anyway, which seems...
ARK: Survival Evolved adds in giant birds and grappling hooks
Everyone knows that ARK: Survival Evolved is a survival game. But what do you do once you know that your survival is assured and...
How Diablo III’s set dungeons are built
There's a new kind of challenge in Diablo III with the advent of Set Dungeons, specific challenges with pre-determined sets. The latest entry on the...
Neverwinter details the ins and outs of the upcoming mount changes
Mounts are important in any game. It's nice to be able to choose a noble steed that represents your preferences and your character's personality...
Final Fantasy XI prepares for its February version update
The story of Final Fantasy XI has come to a close, but the developers aren't done giving players stuff to do. The game's next...
SMITE rolls out Season 3 with a new map, new skins, and new mechanics
The third season of SMITE has begun! Will Brad reveal his love for Dylan? Will anyone realize that Rachel is carrying Simon's child? Does...
Asta outlines the changes coming to its open beta version
Localizing a game rarely means that it can have huge new features implemented, but it does usually mean that balance can be tweaked to...
Trove now allows you to make a toilet that lets you fly
Do you see the people flying in the header image? Have you thought that you want to be able to do that in Trove,...
Chris Roberts answers another ten questions for Star Citizen fans
Ready for another round of answers for Star Citizen fans from the project's brain trust? Chris Roberts has sat down for the 76th installment...
Take a look at what’s coming in Elite: Dangerous’ next major update
The team behind Elite: Dangerous has a history of putting lots of stuff in each big numbered patch. While there's no firm date on...
Paragon’s guide to cards for testers
Pretty much every MOBA has some system in place for upgrading your chosen hero as you play. Paragon is making use of a card...
Wisdom of Nym: What we know so far about Final Fantasy XIV’s next patch
So we know what's going on with the next patch for Final Fantasy XIV, or at least as much as could be released during...
Crossout enters its next phase of testing complete with factions
If you've ever played a game focused around vehicle combat and thought "hey, this would be better with Mad Max-style customized war vehicles," you...
Skyforge’s next major update makes sweeping changes to the Resistance system
Knowledge may or may not be power in the real world, but it's certainly a powerful part of Skyforge in the next major update....
