PvE stands for player-vs.-environment, where environment is generally taken to mean the world, NPCs, and AI.
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World of Warcraft’s 15th anniversary celebration starts today
After 15 years of World of Warcraft, you'd expect something of a blowout for the game's anniversary... and that's exactly what you're getting with...
The Daily Grind: Are you bummed about the faction divide in WoW Shadowlands?
During the World of Warcraft Q&A panel this past weekend, Blizzard confirmed that it's not planning on dropping any walls between the factions to...
Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.1 in review, part 1
I always think I can get these patch-in-review things done in one column. That never turns out to be the case. This time, though, I'm...
BlizzCon 2019: Jeff Kaplan hopes Overwatch 2 will change how game sequels work
If you're thinking of Overwatch 2 as basically DLC with new PvE modes and some tweaked character models, that's understandable; while the sequel has no...
Fight or Kite: PvP games to play if you’re still boycotting Blizzard
The past couple of weeks in the land of Blizzard have made for a wild ride. Some of us have extremely strong feelings and...
The Daily Grind: Is Overwatch 2 just the MMO we wanted before there was an Overwatch?
Going into BlizzCon, the only thing I really cared about was Diablo 4 - chiefly because I loved the Diablo franchise. It was all...
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2’s progression system allows for customizable playstyles
Don't fall too much in love with the new PvE story missions that are coming with Overwatch 2Â because then you'd miss out on something...
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2 angles toward PvE with co-op missions and hero leveling
It's the next evolution of Overwatch, and it's going to rock your trigger-happy world. At BlizzCon, the rumored Overwatch 2 was confirmed as a...
Aion Europe adds a 2,000-player PvP battle and a 12-player dungeon in update 7.2
The European version of Aion has launched its latest big update, with emphasis on "big." As in 2,000-person PvP battle and 12-person dungeon run...
Astellia Online is free to play again this weekend starting November 1
I always feel bad for games that run events on BlizzCon weekend because I always suspect they'll be underattended, but maybe this BlizzCon will...
Nexon’s mobile MMO Spiritwish has launched around the globe today
It's been a year since NEON Studio's Nexon-published mobile MMO Spiritwish hit closed beta in South Korea, and now it's officially landing here, having...
Guild Wars 2 fans are super unhappy about yesterday’s build template patch
Yesterday, we covered the release of Guild Wars 2's build template system, which had already come under fire from players grumpy over its complicated...
Lord of the Rings Online posts Minas Morgul patch notes
With its Minas Morgul expansion scheduled for next week, Lord of the Rings Online is all but ready for players to re-invade Mordor and...
Choose My Adventure: Torchlight Frontiers says goodbye to me with a hearty kick to the butt
It seems that the final week of Torchlight Frontiers wanted to see me out with some bruises on my butt. I don’t know whether...
Flameseeker Chronicles: Quality-of-life upgrades Guild Wars 2 still needs
Today, ArenaNet is finally launching the long-awaited build and gear template features in Guild Wars 2. While it has brought with it its fair...
Final Fantasy XIV launches patch 5.1: Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty
It's patch day once again for Final Fantasy XIV, and if you think that means the game has made tons of things available for players...
Lineage II updates raid bosses, hunting zones, questing, and vitality system October 30
A supplemental update to Lineage II's Fafurion update is on the horizon, bringing with it some new raid bosses to whale on and a...
Developers from World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, and Final Fantasy XIV talk about raid design
Raids. You either find them to be the apex of MMORPG content and challenge, or liken them as the source of community gatekeeping and...
Raph Koster’s new MMORPG will reward social gameplay, not just hack-n-slash
Since announcing he is building a new MMORPG with the apparently respectably funded new Playcraft studio, Raph Koster has been doing a long string...
Wisdom of Nym: Prepping up for Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.1
Here we are, people; the day before Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.1. It's happening tomorrow, so let's hope you've finished up anything you wanted...