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WildStar player analyzes the Primal Matrix and finds it wanting
The most recent WildStar patch hit just yesterday. You would think it would take a little bit longer for people to get really upset...
See the origin of everyone’s favorite turret robot in the latest Overwatch comic
Who's afraid of a robot in Overwatch? Other than just about everyone, seeing as how an enormous robot war is pretty close to everyone's...
Nexon is heavily affected by China’s new game import laws
Getting non-Chinese games into the Chinese market is a lengthy and challenging ordeal as it is, but the latest set of Chinese restrictions for...
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating the Thieves Guild anniversary (discreetly)
Throwing a party for a guild of thieves generally seems like poor planning for the thieves. So while The Elder Scrolls Online is throwing...
WildStar launches the Power of the Primal Matrix
You can log in to WildStar today and get yourself a free level 50 character to celebrate the Power of the Primal Matrix update....
Conan Exiles will have no boners on Xbone
As it stands right now, players in Conan Exiles may stride across the land with mighty swords or short stabbing implements held high in...
Star Wars: The Old Republic opens up direct sales of the Unstable Arbiter’s Lightsaber
When Star Wars: The Old Republic first introduced the Unstable Arbiter's Lightsaber with one of its random item packs, players were unhappy about it....
Funcom shares its future plans for Conan Exiles from the GDC show floor
It's full speed ahead for Conan Exiles development this year, with no plans to slow down the game's pace over the next several months....
Trove previews upgrades to its console inventory system
Sorting out your inventory in Trove is a bit different from the inventory systems of other games, but it still has the same core...
WildStar’s next update makes scaling down a little more viable
If you're at the level cap in WildStar, you're probably looking forward to the game's next update. If you aren't at the level cap...
Mass Effect: Andromeda will have free DLC expansions
Worried about getting bored with Mass Effect: Andromeda's multiplayer component? If it's anything like the previous game in the series, it should be robust,...
Gigantic developer Motiga lays off roughly a fifth of its employees
It seems fair to say that Gigantic's development has had a troubled history, what with the game having hopped publishers, changed platforms, and seen...
Defiance prepares for its Armistice Day celebration
In Defiance lore, Armistice Day is a pretty big deal. It's not just an excuse for a holiday; it's the end of the Pale...
Diablo III is ending Season 9 on March 17
Have you done everything you wanted to do in Diablo III's Season 9 challenge? If not, the good news is that you still have...
Wurm Unlimited patches up to version 1.3 today
Good news for fans of Wurm Online, as the Wurm Unlimited version patches up to patch 1.3 today. That means both versions of the...
EverQuest II kicks off a Brewday celebration
Is the world of Norrath awash in problems in EverQuest II? Do you see destruction and demise at all corners with no obvious solutions?...
Jeff Kaplan chimes in on the power of Overwatch’s bird-watching robot and metagame balance
Do you think Overwatch has made Bastion too powerful? The good news is that yes, Jeff Kaplan agrees with you, as he's outright said...
Conan Exiles delays Xbox One version until later this year, corrects server patch issues
If you're eagerly anticipating playing Conan Exiles on your Xbox One, you're going to need to be more patient. The game's official Twitter account...
Final Fantasy XI announces the plans for its March version update
The days of doing everything in a full alliance have passed for Final Fantasy XI. Much of the content that used to require alliances...
Eternal Crusade discusses the rationale and timing behind its free-to-play shift
In the near future, Eternal Crusade is offering a free option for players to jump in and start playing without any need for purchase,...