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Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake
Consultant Christian Fonnesbech argues that switching main characters in game sequels is a significant business risk, as characters are a primary emotional connection for players and a valuable IP asset. While artistic choices like introducing female protagonists in Hades 2 can be successful, Fonnesbech questions their long-term business impact and suggests maintaining character continuity is crucial for franchise success, citing examples like Tomb Raider and James Bond.
Conan Exiles releases the second part of Legacy of the Giant-Kings on October 6
Conan Exiles is releasing the second part of its Legacy of the Giant-Kings update on October 6th. This update introduces new mysterious rifts leading to hostile arenas with valuable materials, and expands players' sorcery options with four new spells.
Conan Exiles shares October 1 updates to terms of service and procedures for official servers
Conan Exiles is updating its terms of service and official server procedures on October 1st. The changes clarify that administrator support is not provided for in-game losses except for extreme, game-wide issues, and that players may face account-level bans without prior warning. Funcom states these updates align with existing community safety guidelines.
Inside Tencent's long-term strategy: live service, AI tools, and evergreen titles
Tencent's long-term strategy for its global games division centers on building sustainable communities through live service titles and evergreen IPs, alongside investing in high-quality talent and synergistic partnerships. The company is also embracing AI as a tool to enhance developer efficiency and iteration, rather than replace human roles, while navigating challenges in global integration and outsourcing.
Inflexion deep-dives Conan Exiles’ Legacy of the Giant Kings, teases something for Nightingale after Gamescom
Inflexion Games provided an update on Conan Exiles' 'Legacy of the Giant Kings' arc, detailing the return of a legendary repair mechanic within a new dungeon. The studio also teased potential news for their upcoming game Nightingale following Gamescom, with director Aaryn Flynn suggesting announcements may come after the event.
Evening Patches
The first part of 'The Legacy of the Giant-Kings' expansion for Conan Exiles Enhanced is now available. Additionally, an unofficial patch, version 1.1 RC3, has been released for Super Mario Bros Remastered on PC.
Evening Multiplex
This article highlights official trailers for upcoming game content. It features the launch trailer for Conan Exiles Enhanced - Legacy of the Giant-Kings Part One and the official reveal trailer for Souls Of Bombarika.
Uh oh, Conan Exiles added an ominous swirling tear in the sky in its most recent patch
A recent patch for Conan Exiles has introduced a mysterious swirling anomaly in the sky, noticed by YouTuber Eradicati0n. This visual change is theorized to be a rift connected to the game's main questline and the 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings' dungeon, potentially hinting at the next major story development.
Evening Patches
Recent updates include the July hotfix for Conan Exiles Enhanced (2.0.2) and Marathon's 1.1.5.1 update. Mirror's Edge also received DLSS and Frame Generation support on PC, 17 years after its initial launch.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Conan Exiles has launched the first chunk of Legacy of the Giant-Kings with new story and QOL
Funcom and Inflexion Games have released the first part of 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings,' a new four-part story arc for Conan Exiles. This update introduces a new dungeon beneath the Unnamed City, new challenges, and numerous quality-of-life improvements including rebinding options, clearer thrall status, more save slots, and FSR frame generation functionality. Future parts of the story arc are still planned.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
The internet is agog at Captain America's hog
A new swimsuit skin for Captain America in the upcoming game Marvel Rivals has generated significant online discussion due to its prominent and animated depiction of male anatomy. This feature, noted for its jiggle physics, has drawn comparisons to similar elements in games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Conan Exiles, sparking debate about its appropriateness in a mainstream superhero title.
Conan Exiles announces four-part Legacy of the Giant-Kings story arc as the game sets new concurrency record
Funcom and Inflexion Games have announced 'Legacy of the Giant-Kings,' a four-part story arc for Conan Exiles Enhanced, with the first part launching on July 21st. This update follows a record-breaking surge in concurrent players for the game's Enhanced version and will introduce new content, including the ability to repair Legendary gear.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
Multiplayer ‘remains a clear focus’ for Dune Awakening, says Funcom in its single-player explainer
Funcom has clarified its focus for Dune: Awakening, stating that multiplayer remains a core element despite the addition of a dedicated single-player mode. The developer explained that the transition to single-player required significant technical infrastructure changes, shifting operations from server to client. While social hubs will remain, player-to-player trading has been removed in the solo experience, though players can customize resource rates and other settings.
Dune Awakening invites you over for first birthday tea, Conan Exiles Enhanced keeps enhancing
Dune: Awakening is celebrating its one-year anniversary on PC with a month-long in-game event featuring free cosmetic rewards and progression boosts. Meanwhile, Funcom has released a June update for Conan Exiles, addressing mod compatibility, NPC spawning, and server performance issues.
The MOP Up: Conan Exiles Enhanced has saddles to dye for
This week's MOP Up covers several MMO updates, including saddle dyeing for Conan Exiles, new titles in RIFT, and a dungeon difficulty system for TERA Console. Sea of Thieves' new mode has developer concerns, while War Thunder saw over 1.3 million players during an event. Other news includes updates for World War II Online, DC Universe Online, Fortnite Zero Build, RavenQuest, Myth of Empires: Throne, Fallout 76, MU Pocket Knights, BitCraft, and No Man's Sky.
Dune: Awakening has decided it's 'not an MMO' anymore
Dune: Awakening director Joel Bylos has stated the game is not an MMO, despite its large, connected world and player count. He explained that the game's focus on endgame progression through crafting rather than item levels differentiates it from traditional MMOs. Bylos also referenced his past work on MMOs like The Secret World and Conan: Exiles.
Eden Crafters Gameplay – Chill Survival Building Fun on an Alien Planet
Eden Crafters is a chill survival building game set on an alien planet, offering a sci-fi twist on titles like Conan Exiles and Valheim. The game features easy-to-learn controls, a flexible first/third-person camera, and a smooth grid-based building system. While resource gathering and material processing are simple, the oxygen system can interrupt gameplay flow. Overall, it provides a relaxed crafting experience with decent visuals for an indie title.