Official Site:Â RuneScape
Studio: Jagex Games Studio
Launch Date:Â January 4, 2001
Genre:Â Fantasy Sandbox
Business Model:Â Hybrid F2P (Optional Sub, Cash Shop)
Platform: PC, Browser
runescape
Vague Patch Notes: What is good meaningful leveling in MMORPGs?
All right. So we are here at long last, at the end of Leveling Month, although it's actually more like Month And A Bit....
Old School RuneScape reduces downtime and improves its winter boss fight
The great GM knows that all of us have gone through an endless parade of boss fights in MMOs. But most of those encounters...
Brighter Shores confirms November launch date following October 22 closed beta
Back in August, we learned that Brighter Shores, the new MMORPG en route from Jagex and RuneScape co-founder Andrew Gower, was targeting November 5th...
RuneScape dates Group Ironman and tweaks Gate of Elidinis, OSRS delays mobile UI updates to November
Sure, there's Halloween things to expect out of RuneScape, but the month of October is also bringing some other non-spooky things to players as...
The MOP Up: Path of Exile 2 prepares to talk about early access
While it feels like we've been waiting ages for Path of Exile 2, it's actually on the way, and sooner than one might think....
Old School RuneScape adds new areas, quests, and profession activities in Varlamore The Rising Darkness
Are you ready for Varla-more? Because that's what has arrived in Old School RuneScape this week with Varlamore: The Rising Darkness, which adds some...
RuneScape introduces the Gate of Elidinis, its newest non-combat boss encounter
Usually when an MMORPG adds a boss fight, that means player characters are preparing weapons and fireballs to hurl at a gigantic monster's ankles...
Old School RuneScape holds open beta of a warmth meter added to the Wintertodt boss fight
Wintertodt. It's not just a really hard name to read; it's a unique boss in Old School RuneScape that's fought with skills instead of...
RuneScape launches its new Ode of the Devourer quest
Jagex has been making a lot of noise about it, and this week it's finally here: The Ode of the Devourer quest has officially...
Old School RuneScape adds Araxxor cheevos and buffs crystal shard earnings in latest patch
You would think that taking down a giant spider boss in Old School RuneScape would be enough of an achievement, but Jagex has decided...
Old School RuneScape unveils new quests, new bosses, Leagues V, and custom servers
Did you miss out on watching Old School RuneScape's Summer Summit 2024 presentation? Worry not because Jagex has summarized all of its reveals, and...
RuneScape Necromancers now have a new ghost friend to summon thanks to the latest patch
The best thing about being a Necromancer is that you can make friends in a rather literal sense, and now thanks to the most...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 483: Singing the Blues Protocol
Justin and Bree discuss the demise of Blue Protocol, WoW's War Within launch, RuneScape's sub fee hike, and Wizard101's console ambitions, with adventures in LOTRO, WoW, and Guild Wars 2, plus mailbag topics on MMO cosmetic gear, Ultima Online as a survival game, and sticking to a vision as MMOs age.
Old School RuneScape counts over 160K players online during the holiday weekend
This past Monday was the Labor Day holiday (and a long weekend) for those of us living in the US of A, and it...
RuneScape fans revolt over Jagex’s second subscription fee hike in three years
Welp, the party is over for RuneScape fans: Jagex has once again announced that it's raising the price of the game.
"Membership pricing has been...
Old School RuneScape permabans over 200 accounts for cheating in Deadman Apocalypse
Last week Old School RuneScape pointed out how results for the recently completed Deadman Apocalypse competition were arriving late as a result of some...
RuneScape says it’s ready to address microtransactions but needs ‘community consultation’
Last month saw RuneScape earn itself an eyebrow raise when developer Jagex asked players a variety of questions about the MMORPG's microtransactions, particularly since...
Old School RuneScape shares progress on the Sailing skill, continues to investigate Deadman foul play
It's been quite some time since we heard much about Old School RuneScape's Sailing skill - there was confirmation of phase one's completion in...
RuneScape-inspired Brighter Shores says it won’t officially be complete until PvP arrives
With the early access launch of Brighter Shores planned for this fall, one big question's on the table for this RuneScape-inspired MMO: Will it...
RuneScape finally unveils 2024-2025 roadmap – including a ‘new area expansion’ in late 2025
RuneFest was unfortunately pushed off into next year thanks to circumstances beyond Jagex's control - but the studio has found ways to deliver info...