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Allods Online outlines the upcoming Spark Talents system
Why should you stop advancing your character in Allods Online just because you've hit the level cap? The game's next major update is going...
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has a roadmap for 2018 coming soon
So what's actually going on for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds? Most of the news we've heard about the game this year has been focused around jumping...
Overwatch’s Kaplan discusses upcoming hero changes and the subsequent plans
The next round of hero changes for Overwatch is currently on the test server, so you can feel free to try them out if...
WoW Factor: How could multiclassing work in World of Warcraft?
Not so long ago, our editor-in-chief was talking about how World of Warcraft needs some form of multiclassing system. So let's talk about how...
World of Warcraft restores mobile auction house functionality
It was a quiet night last night for World of Warcraft datamining, but there was still some news to be had with the latest...
The Daily Grind: Would you cheat in an MMO if you could get away with it?
A friend of mine in Final Fantasy XI cheated at one point in a way no one was ever going to find out. He...
Just Survive tests a patch for weapon tiers
If you were lucky enough to get a particularly high-tier weapon in Just Survive, you probably like the game's various weapon tiers, because it...
Crowfall’s latest development stream is all about hello and goodbye
If you missed the most recent development livestream from Crowfall's team, you can watch it now just below. And it's covering a lot of...
World of Warcraft explains hunter pets in Battle for Azeroth while datamining unearths more secrets
We're not going to blow anyone's mind by stating that pets are pretty central to the experience of playing a Hunter in World of...
Fortnite outlines a new roadmap for Battle Royale and removes submachine guns
The designers behind Fortnite's Battle Royale mode have plans. What are those plans? You'll need to go on a dangerous mission to retrieve them...
Black Death patch 0.24 lets you drag and drop to your heart’s content
Yes, it's true, the latest patch for Black Death adds lots of drag-and-drop functionality. Want to drag something onto your new quick slot bars?...
Wisdom of Nym: What cosmetic features could other jobs get in Final Fantasy XIV?
About a month back, I got a comment in this column with an absolutely spectacular question. We've got two cosmetic systems that basically only...
Final Fantasy XIV shows off the Forbidden Land of Eureka
Players of Final Fantasy XIV are still knee-deep in exploring the game's most recent patch, but you won't have to wait until the next...
Crowfall explains its new approach to character selection with the Crypt
As it currently stands in Crowfall, you are not the character that's marching around. You are a little shining blue crow, which is what...
Conan Exiles is working on making the UI more communicative and creatures more expressive
The team behind Conan Exiles has been working hard over the past week, but a lot of that work has gone to the art...
Wakfu’s newest patch adds in battlefields for PvP conquest
Do you think of Wakfu when you think of games with a solid PvP base? Possibly not. But you might change your tune about...
Datamining hints at story quests coming to Pokemon Go
The thing about datamining is that it doesn't always paint a picture of where a game is going; it paints a picture of where...
Neverwinter details the rewards of the Lost City of Omu
There's no pretense that the real treasures in Neverwinter are the friendships you make along the way. The real treasures are treasures. They are...
World of Warcraft adjusts classes and offers advice on unlocking Allied Races
So, do you have your allied races for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth unlocked yet? Possibly not. Heck, you might be wondering how...
Saga of Lucimia discusses running after your corpse when you die in a pit
Show of hands, readers: How many of you have had great fun dealing with corpse runs, trying to retrieve your gear from the spot...
