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OrbusVR prepares for its wild zones and endgame dungeons for beta 3
It might seem a little early in OrbusVR's life cycle to be super invested in the endgame, but the release of the game's third...
LawBreakers drops a big update with competitive league, new maps, and customization
The latest update to LawBreakers is coming out on October 19th, and it uses the phrase "All-Star" a bit too often for anyone who...
The Black Death outlines the new profession system that starts you off as a plague doctor
There are no medical exams to pass when you start a new character in the next patch of The Black Death. You get to...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV patch 4.1 in review
Let me make an agreement with you, dear readers: this column about Final Fantasy XIV will not talk about the housing situation in Shirogane...
City of Titans outlines power set design for the game
As a spiritual successor to City of Heroes, there's an obvious line through City of Titans when it comes to powers. That does not,...
Final Fantasy XI’s October update improves gear purchasing and skillchains
You would think that if you've been playing Final Fantasy XI long enough to care about skillchains, you would probably have memorized the various...
Lord of the Rings Online drops update 21, immediately rolls back upgrades
Update 21 has arrived for Lord of the Rings Online, which means the two new dungeons that have been getting tested for the past...
Conan Exiles is moving forward with lava flow and combat revisions
Do you have strong opinions on the flow of lava? It's possible you're a trained scientist who knows when it looks right or wrong,...
The Division is rolling out patch 1.8 for console testing
Console players eager to test out the next addition to The Division are finally getting the chance to do so... in small numbers. The...
Neverwinter details the latest skirmish in the Swords of Chult module
So there's a merchant prince in Port Nyanzaru in Neverwinter, and wouldn't you know it, he's greedy. He's so greedy, in fact, that he...
Yes, you can still use artifact appearances in future World of Warcraft expansions
The bankers in Stormwind have seen some stuff, man. You can just see them chilling on their lunch breaks talking about how the Ashbringer...
Conan Exiles outlines its expanded system of food
What is best in life? Ham. Delicious, well-cooked ham, with some nice potatoes and an appropriate wine. Don't laugh, because that's an important aspect...
Wisdom of Nym: The key bits of Final Fantasy XIV’s 4.1 patch notes
Here we are, folks, staring down the barrel of the latest major patch. If you're feeling a minor set of trepidation simply because that...
Secret World Legends recaps Orochi Tower, plots upcoming adjustments
The Orochi Tower is where the story of Tokyo ends in Secret World Legends, a familiar fact to anyone who has played through this...
Neverwinter details more items to be found in the lands of Chult
When you're in a rush to leave somewhere, you forget things. Totally normal and natural, right? But Neverwinter presents a unique case for adventurers...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs do the best job with patch notes?
To the surprise of no one, working here involves reading lots of patch notes. Some games do a better job with this than others....
Final Fantasy XIV releases patch notes for patch 4.1
The next patch for Final Fantasy XIV is almost here, but just because the patch isn't coming out until October 10th doesn't mean you...
World of Warcraft’s Ion Hazzikostas talks randomness and Legendaries
There's been another live community Q&A session with World of Warcraft director Ion Hazzikostas, and if you're in the "highly frustrated" crowd of fans,...
The October version update is coming to Final Fantasy XI
The October update for Final Fantasy XI is on its way, what with this being the month of October and all. Saying that it...
Dauntless adds in a new sword dodge with patch 0.2.4
If you like wielding a sword in Dauntless, get ready to be more mobile. New dodge abilities are coming to all weapons, and swords...
