lore
Blizzard says Sojourn was left out of Overwatch for so long for ‘story reasons’
There is no story in Overwatch. Even if you didn't know this before somehow, you probably picked up on this fact because the addition of a...
Tamriel Infinium: Who are Elder Scrolls Online’s Dragonguard?
Players of The Elder Scrolls Online were treated to the release of Dragonhold this week, the conclusion of the year-long “season of the dragon”...
Temtem shares the first backer-created creature design process
The critters of Temtem are the center of the action, being as the title is a Pokemon-inpsired game which funded last year. This is why...
Overwatch is getting a young adult novel focused on Orisa’s creator, Efi Oladele
Those of you who know your Overwatch lore no doubt recognize the name Efi Oladele, the creator of robotic hero Orisa in the wake...
World of Warcraft: Arcane Mages, Saurfang’s story, and the loot of the BlizzCon virtual ticket
If you're unhappy with the current state of Arcane Mage in World of Warcraft, there are three potential reasons for that dissatisfaction: You might feel...
WoW Factor: No, Battle for Azeroth’s story hasn’t paid off by the end of the war campaign
You know, I honestly had expected to do something else for WoW Factor this week, and then I was reminded that the war campaign was...
Wakfu’s latest update, the Return of the Thirsters, is now live
If you play Wakfu but don't follow the associated animated series, you might just think that "Return of the Thirsters" sounds like a vaguely bad...
World of Warcraft concludes war campaign with Reckoning cinematic, Aron Eisenberg memorial event is planned
It was pretty clear that all of the threads in World of Warcraft's war campaign for Battle for Azeroth would come together in a face-off against...
Ashes of Creation previews the lore and creation of its adorable otter mount
Who doesn't love an adorable otter? Maniacs, that's who. And if you get yourself an adorable otter that can also carry you on its...
Learn about storytelling and art design from the Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers leads
At this point most Final Fantasy XIV fans are familiar with the name Natsuko Ishikawa, the main scenario writer for Shadowbringers. She's the one responsible for...
Final Fantasy XIV’s final anniversary story casts a gaze toward its antagonist
Well, last week Final Fantasy XIV's anniversary fiction was just full to the brim of spoilers for those who have not yet finished the...
MMO Burnout: Greedfall is a pretty interesting swing for the fences, even when it misses
It's been said by me many times before now, but here it is again: I really appreciate a game that swings for the fences....
Final Fantasy XIV’s third piece of fiction for the anniversary is one gigantic spoiler
So, hey, maybe you haven't yet finished the main scenario for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers. That's fine, we're not judging what you do with...
Warframe of Mind: Where to look to find the lore in Warframe
When I mention the lore in Warframe, the response I usually get is "There's lore in Warframe?!?" I've even gotten this from some who...
Final Fantasy XIV’s second anniversary story follows the path of Estinien’s travels
The anniversary fiction for Final Fantasy XIV is as much of a tradition as the actual in-game event for the rising, and this year is...
WoW (Classic) Factor: The journal of Nieve Vinther – first entry
My name is Nieve Vinther. I am 28 years old and was born in the wake of the Second War of the Dark Portal....
The Rising returns to Final Fantasy XIV on August 26
Another year has passed, and that means it's time to celebrate the anniversary of Final Fantasy XIV once again with the annual return of...
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating on Final Fantasy XIV’s YoRHa raid
When we got the Return to Ivalice and Crystal Tower raid series in Final Fantasy XIV, it was very obvious where they were taking...
Wings Over Atreia: Aion would make a better TV show than it does a game
It is no secret that Aion has frustrated me significantly to the point I can't even log in and play anymore. I get too...
Pantheon’s July newsletter covers big trees, movement, and spell FX
You probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about the work that goes into making big trees in your favorite MMO. It's enough...