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Crimson Desert interview clarifies the game’s multiplayer vs. single-player aspects
So where exactly does Crimson Desert sit on the spectrum of single-player vs. MMORPG? The answer, according to a new interview from MMO Culture,...
Gran Saga previews the big transformations attached to its Gran Weapons
Why stop at just having a saga that's grand? Sorry, not grand, it's Gran Saga and you may be faintly wishing you could buy a...
Atlas patches in the ability to tame and ride dolphins
So, is Atlas meant to be a serious nautical simulation? The answer is quite obviously no because the newest patch to the game adds the...
The Daily Grind: What sort of repeated content do you find least fun in an MMO?
Every MMO has repeated content. It's part of the very nature of the games. Maybe you're repeatedly doing a dungeon, or repeatedly grinding enemies,...
Prosperous Universe explains the benefits to its Early Access world reset
When Prosperous Universe heads into early access, there's a whole raft of resets incoming to bring the world back to its clean and unsullied state....
World of Warcraft kicks off the Beasts of Prodigum event in Torghast
There's already a fair amount of randomness in Torghast runs in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, but the new Beasts of Prodigum event adds a whole...
Final Fantasy XI adds new Odyssey bosses for weapon upgrades
Another version update has arrived to Final Fantasy XI, and it brings with it a new chance to upgrade your weapons! Yes, you can make...
Gran Saga launches in South Korea on January 26
It might look like a number of other games you can think of, but it's a PC and mobile MMORPG entitled Gran Saga, and...
The Daily Grind: What moments make you feel powerful in MMOs?
Playing MMOs puts you on a certain power trajectory, one that curves forever upward. Over time, you gain more and more power and abilities....
Final Fantasy XI is adding new boss areas to Odyssey in January
The January version update for Final Fantasy XI approaches, and it's adding some boss new content. Wait, sorry, that was out of order; it's adding some new...
Elyon’s Korean version adds a new 300-player faction battlefield
If you enjoy a good PvP match, it stands to reason that you'll enjoy a lot of PvP matches even more. Elyon's newest addition to the...
World of Warcraft previews the challenges and rewards of Torghast’s Twisting Corridors
Torghast in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands does not welcome intruders, but usually there's a limit to how much progress you can make in a given...
Final Fantasy XIV outlines plans for the final session of Ishgard Restoration ranking
Soon it will be time for Final Fantasy XIV to help rebuild Ishgard once again. In fact, the newest preview from the team implies...
Final Fantasy XIV’s Naoki Yoshida teases the next expansion while saluting frontline health workers
The new year is here, and Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida has greetings for the playerbase as he always does. Yoshida...
Astellia Online’s patch tomorrow lets you break down mounts while adding daily login rewards
Good new to mount owners in Astellia Online - with the game's next patch tomorrow, you can disassemble your mounts! Not your starter mount,...
Crowfall recaps an eventful 2020 as it pushes forward to launch in 2021
At one point we used to joke about how many times Crowfall had delayed its full alpha and its beta testing... but no more,...
Dual Universe introduces the full rundown on its detailed blueprint DRM systems
One of the goals of the open creative structure in Dual Universe is to allow designers to sell their designs to other players. But how...
Skyforge shows off new mechanical exoskeletons for its deities
The last update of the year for Skyforge arrives today, and it brings with it the new exoskeleton... except it should more accurately be called...
World of Warcraft is making Torghast easier and faster to clear in response to player behavior
Torghast isn't too hard for what the developers had intended in World of Warcraft, but it is too hard for how players had actually been...
Atlas Rogues brings Nix and Aurora into its roster with its newest update
The nice part for Atlas Rogues is that it has a lot of the eponymous rogues to add into the game just based on...
