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Fortnite updates with limited-time sniper shootout while players grumble over patch revert
It's not going to surprise you that there's a new batch of stuff out now for Fortnite. That's largely to be expected; if you've...
PAX East 2019: Dauntless talks launching, version 1.0, and the Epic Store
The fine folks at Phoenix Labs aren't bringing Dauntless to Steam; instead, they're heading to the Epic Store as planned. We can all speculate about...
Wisdom of Nym: All of the shards in Final Fantasy XIV
Look, the date of this article is a complete coincidence. Obviously, we're going to the First in Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion. We know that...
Final Fantasy XI introduces monthly Records of Eminence objectives with its April update
There's a lot of stuff to be gotten from Final Fantasy XI's Records of Eminence, but a lot of what you're getting amounts to currency...
Vague Patch Notes: The occupant’s dilemma in MMORPGs
This is the story of Stanley.
Stanley had a hobby, and that hobby was playing MMOs. Every day, he logged in to Final Fantasy XI, where...
The Daily Grind: How long does it take you to acclimate to a new MMO control scheme?
On some level, every MMO is going to feel like it has the wrong controls to me. The reason for this is simple: My...
Ashes of Creation explains the process for advancing and demolishing Nodes throughout the game world
Nodes are the central building block for Ashes of Creation, and seeing them level up or level down is a big element of what makes...
Closers brings a Task Force upgrade for Wolfgang along with an April Fools’ dungeon
Ladies, look at your Wolfgang. Now back to me. Now back at your Wolfgang in Closers, then back to me. Thankfully, he's not me. And...
Wisdom of Nym: Reactions to the Final Fantasy XIV Tokyo Fan Festival
So we've now had our final fan festival for Final Fantasy XIV, and for heaven's sake we managed to get one big hype-derailing moment...
The player endorsement system in Overwatch has actually cut down on toxic behavior
It turns out that when you reward players for being decent human beings in Overwatch, there's incentive for people to continue being decent human beings....
Aion launches Ereshkigal’s Rage on March 27 with Veilenthrone raid
What does Ereshkigal have to be angry about in Aion? Lots of things, really. There's nothing good on TV, there were no more muffins in...
Albion Online lays out its future roadmap with hideouts, hotspots, and customization
The Oberon update landed in Albion Online yesterday, along with news that the game is going free-to-play in just a few short weeks, but...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most jaw-droppingly absurd behavior you’ve seen in MMO group content?
Sometimes people do things that are dumb in MMOs. We know and accept this. Sometimes people think that dancing on a mailbox in World of...
Outlaws of the Old West drops bugfix patch and wipe while explaining how to rustle up your grub
When Outlaws of the Old West describes itself as being in early access, it means early access. That's why it has patches like the most recent...
Black Desert Online changes node war mechanics and encourages collecting cherry blossoms
The spring has arrived in Black Desert Online, and that means it's time for the traditional celebration of spring in the form of fighting over...
Star Wars: The Old Republic talks up under-the-hood changes for previews and objects
If you've ever wondered why any sort of visual effects on gear in Star Wars: The Old Republic would show up as blobs and messes...
BioWare discusses Anthem post-launch: ‘This is all a learning experience for us’
So, did you agree with our assessment of Anthem as a fun game with a lot of issues? It seems BioWare itself agrees with that...
Atlas previews its two new PvP modes due for the test realm in late March
There are people in Atlas who do not care for PvP. There's no version of PvP that will make those players happy. There are also...
The Daily Grind: What would cause you to stop playing your main MMO?
In the broadest terms, it's easy to know what makes you stop playing an MMO. Specifically, you're just not having fun any more, or...
Old School RuneScape improves its quest panel while providing plenty of sand storage
Do you need help storing sand in old school RuneScape? Good news, then, as the game's latest patch adds in a new Sandstone grinder that...
