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Skyforge’s next major update hits the live servers on November 12th
Thus far, the various invasions that hit the world of Skyforge have been repelled with some regularity. What would you expect? The players have...
Final Fantasy XIV previews the upcoming Lord of Verminion mini-game
If you've got an extensive minion collection in Final Fantasy XIV and want to throw down to see if your minions can beat up...
Take a look at the first planetary combat footage for Elite: Dangerous
In Elite: Dangerous, space is a dangerous place. That's kind of implied right off by the name; it's not called Elite: Everything is Safe...
The Division discusses the effects of weather and lighting
Weather can have a pretty big impact on your day-to-day life, even if it's just the difference between being stuck inside over the course...
Wisdom of Nym: The cancelled future of Final Fantasy XIV
Every game has stuff in it that's dummied out. There are ideas that the developers brought to a certain point without ever finishing, and...
Final Fantasy XIV unveils a trailer for its next patch
The first major patch for Final Fantasy XIV goes live on November 10th, and as usual, it's packed with things to do. There are...
ECO finishes its account system, keeps moving toward alpha testing
Account systems are boring, but they're also pretty necessary for an online game. Sure, you only notice them when they're bad and/or obtrusive, but...
Crowfall shows off the Champion’s design
Everyone has preferences about classes and playstyles in MMOs, and if you're the sort of player who plays only characters built like trucks wielding...
Trove explains its new player marketplace
You - yes, you - are the most perfectly creative player in Trove. You know it, your friends know it, and your enemies pretend...
EverQuest II shows off deities and infusions
There's more to the next EverQuest II expansion than simply exploring new areas; players are going to have new systems to help along the...
Trove patches in Halloween decorations and alters stats
You can decorate your personal space in Trove however you like; if you want pumpkins and spiders crawling about year-round, that's your business. But...
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up early access for Knights of the Fallen Empire
The day that Star Wars: The Old Republic fans have been waiting for is finally here. Dedicated subscribers to the game can log in...
Wisdom of Nym: The state of Final Fantasy XIV’s healers
One of the damage dealers in the party can't stay out of damaging effects because moving interrupts his casts, and he thinks finishing a...
Guild Wars 2 shows off its new action camera
The combat of Guild Wars 2 sits in an interesting place between full-on action combat and more traditional combat mechanics, but it definitely edges...
Destiny addresses major bug before Trials of Osiris return
Competitive content that's meant to push players to their limits is something less than effective when bugs muck up the process. The Destiny team...
WildStar patches in some economic improvements
WildStar offers some robust options for customizing gear in both appearance and stats, but some of those systems were just a bit more pricey...
World of Warcraft patch 6.2.3 is bringing Valor back
Between the Timewalking token system and Apexis Crystals, World of Warcraft has been providing players with a variety of currencies to purchase rewards after...
Shroud of the Avatar goes recursive with Release 23
Shroud of the Avatar is the most recent game that Richard Garriott has worked on, so why not spend your time in that game...
Take a look at the gameplay of Black Desert’s Witch
There's still no hard information on when Black Desert is coming westward, although the game is currently in open beta in Russia and it...
Wisdom of Nym: Surpassing Final Fantasy XIV’s cross-class legacy
In one respect, Final Fantasy XIV is an incredibly flexible game. You are never actually locked into a single role or job; even if...
