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Overwatch promises to reduce duplicate item rewards in lockboxes
Since the only real form of progress in Overwatch involves skins, there's nothing more frustrating than opening a few dozen lockboxes and seeing every...
Skyforge adds a new Distortion and new Prestige ranking with its latest patch
Prestige is an important indicator of power in Skyforge, and it just keeps growing over time. The problem is that as it grows ever...
Hearthstone changes up card packs to make it easier to collect new cards
There's nothing quite like opening up a new card pack in Hearthstone only to find multiples of the same rare you already have and...
Star Wars: The Old Republic explains how the developers listen to community feedback
Feedback is important for every MMO, and that includes Star Wars: The Old Republic. But where does feedback come from? If the developers never...
Final Fantasy XIV is hit by a DDoS attack causing network difficulties
Is there any better time for DDoS attacks than right after the launch of a new expansion? Apparently not; Final Fantasy XIV reports today...
EVE Online updates to new forums
When you're done wheeling, dealing, and backstabbing in EVE Online, the official forums are the ideal place to talk about all of that (while...
Neverwinter deploys the Shroud of Souls update to consoles today
It's time for console players to head to the River District in Neverwinter. The game's latest patch for the console editions of the game...
Path of Exile previews a familiar boss in the next Fall of Oriath beta patch
It's always good to see a familiar face. Unless that face belongs to a boss, of course; then it's a mixed emotion. When Path...
What’s it like when you stop being a gold farmer in World of Warcraft?
For a very long time, selling gold in World of Warcraft was a path to making money. It was unethical and against the terms...
Today’s MechWarrior Online patch adds resistance heroes, tweaks sub privileges
MechWarrior Online is rolling out a big patch today with a whole lot of 'Mechs to try out. The update includes new Inner Sphere Resistance Hero...
Conan Exiles is instituting a new ping block on official servers
Officially, the reason behind the region blocking in Conan Exiles is to make sure that players are always on a server that can support...
The Elder Scrolls Online recaps the big events of E3 while players get hit with surprise bans
If you're fond of The Elder Scrolls Online and have managed to tear yourself away from Morrowind for a few minutes, you probably already...
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood has launched today
The time is finally here. While pre-ordered players were able to play from Friday onward, Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood officially launches today. Players of...
Record of Lodoss War Online is now playable in the West
Do you ever wish that more imported games would just launch without fanfare? Record of Lodoss War Online has apparently done just that; Gravity...
Revelation Online takes a tour of Ersich Forest
We promise the population of Revelation Online that Ersich Forest is, in fact, a lovely and benevolent area. Sure, it seems nice on the...
Prevent the Fall adds in a new tutorial and quality of life improvements
It's nice to know what in the world you're doing, isn't it? That can be tricky when you're starting a new game, but the...
Neverwinter takes you on a tour of Port Nyanzaru
The eponymous city is obviously the main port of call for players in Neverwinter, but there are other cities worth visiting. The next major...
Check out The Crew 2’s gameplay in action
So what's it going to be like playing The Crew 2? If you said "a lot like playing The Crew," well... all right, you're...
Final Fantasy XIV hits a major instanced roadblock in Stormblood early access
Everyone knows there are going to be issues with an expansion on launch, and Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is no exception. Players have hit...
Revelation Online explores the motivation of the Pirate Crew faction
Pirates! It's pretty easy to understand the motivation of pirates most of the time; pirates want to get stuff by taking it from other...
