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Lord of the Rings Online and Magic Online are collaborating on Hobbit-themed freebies and bundles
Daybreak Game Company, which owns both Lord of the Rings Online and Magic: The Gathering Online, is offering Hobbit-themed freebies and bundles across both titles. Players can use the code LOTROMTGO2026 in either game to receive various in-game items, including booster packs, avatars, and account upgrades.
Cozy mini-MMO Palia celebrates its third birthday with free plushies
Palia, a mini-MMO developed by Singularity 6, is celebrating its third anniversary with in-game rewards for players. Despite not officially leaving beta, the game is offering a free "Happy Palia Third Anniversary Plush" to all players who log in before the end of Patch 0.206. The game has seen significant success, with its Royal Highlands expansion and recent Beauty and the Beach update contributing to its popularity.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 kommer även till Switch 2
Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be released on PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 on August 25. The co-op shooter will also launch for Nintendo Switch sometime in the fall, with a new trailer showcasing its cooperative gameplay and improved team mechanics for up to four players.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Daybreak Game Company and Cold Iron Studios announced that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will be released for the Nintendo Switch this fall. The cooperative third-person shooter features four-player co-op, enhanced class systems, and deeper progression mechanics within the Alien universe.
EverQuest II will open the GU132 Revelations of Malice beta next week
EverQuest II will launch the open beta for its upcoming Game Update 132, Revelations of Malice, on August 11th. The beta will run until August 24th, with the full update releasing on August 25th. Players will revisit dungeons such as the Ossuary and Castle Highhold, now in Fabled difficulty, and will need to own the Rage of Cthulhu expansion to participate in the beta.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a strong month for Xbox and Game Pass, featuring a diverse lineup of new releases. Highlights include the action RPG Beast of Reincarnation and the story-driven Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, both launching day one on Game Pass. Other notable titles span genres like survival horror, strategy, and multiplayer warfare, offering something for every player.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of August 2026
August 2026 is set to be a significant month for game releases across PC and consoles, featuring a diverse lineup of titles. Notable releases include the wholesome electronics repair sim ReStory, the post-apocalyptic adventure Beast of Reincarnation, and the cooperative exploration game Big Walk. The month will also see the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on Switch 2, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2, and the PS5 early access launch of Grounded 2.
EverQuest II begins testing personas, which let players level multiple classes on one character
EverQuest II has begun testing its new 'personas' feature, allowing players to level multiple classes on a single character. This system grants access to the same equipment and banked quests/achievements for each persona, with class-specific skills and gear sets being unique. The initial beta is running on Origins servers until August 2nd, followed by a beta for live servers.
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs whose fans I feel sorry for
This opinion piece discusses ten MMORPGs whose fans are felt to be underserved or unfairly treated due to various issues like poor publishing deals, legal troubles, corporate decisions, or a perceived lack of developer care. Games like Fractured Online, Ashes of Creation, The Elder Scrolls Online, and New World are highlighted for their fanbases facing significant challenges.
DC Universe Online expands its Supergirl tie-ins with Shadows Over Argo: Aftershock, now live
DC Universe Online has released Shadows Over Argo: Aftershock, the latest content update tied to the Supergirl movie. This update includes a two-week progression event with daily and weekly challenges, new story missions, an open-world boss, and elite versions of existing instances. The event runs until August 10th.
Game Jawn’s EverQuest Legends officially launches this afternoon – are you playing?
Game Jawn's EverQuest Legends, a reimagining of the classic EverQuest, officially launches today at 3 p.m. EDT. Developed in collaboration with Daybreak Game Company, the game features nostalgic elements with modern gameplay enhancements and a flexible class system. The $20 launch price includes the first month of subscription, with subsequent months costing $10. Developers caution that server stages and potential queues are expected due to high demand.
EverQuest Legends is adding playable Kerran for this week’s launch, set for tomorrow at 3p EDT
EverQuest Legends is launching tomorrow, July 28th, at 3 p.m. EDT with the surprise addition of the playable Kerran race. Developers Daybreak Game Company and Game Jawn confirmed the launch time and the inclusion of the humanoid cat race, which was updated from original models and will be available at launch. The Kerran race was previously only playable in EverQuest II and was a highly requested feature.
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 is coming early on August 25 for 50 bucks with gobs of Aliens cosmetics
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 is set to launch on August 25th for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5, priced at $49.99. The game will feature four-person co-op, a new horde mode, and a customizable Specialist class. A premium edition with cosmetic items will also be available.
Long-Awaited Aliens Game Gets PlayStation 5 Release Date
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the co-op third-person shooter from Cold Iron Studios and Daybreak Game Company, will launch on PlayStation 5 on August 25, 2026. The game will be available in a standard edition for $49.99 and a 40th Anniversary Premium Edition for $69.99, which includes cosmetic packs inspired by Ellen Ripley and Herk Mondo.
LOTRO Legendarium: Why LOTRO still matters in 2026
This opinion piece argues that The Lord of the Rings Online remains relevant in 2026 due to the enduring popularity of the Tolkien IP and the game's faithful recreation of Middle-earth. The article highlights the game's longevity, driven by a passionate development team and a dedicated community, suggesting it has a strong chance of continued success.
EverQuest and EverQuest II offer community and individual incentives for Extra Life fundraising
Daybreak Game Company is encouraging players of EverQuest and EverQuest II to participate in the Extra Life fundraising campaign for Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego. Community fundraising milestones will unlock in-game bonuses such as increased XP and loot, with individual rewards also available for donors and fundraisers.
DC Universe Online teases the sidekick system and ally mission systems in development
Daybreak's Dimensional Ink team is developing new features for DC Universe Online, including a sidekick system and an ally mission system. Executive producer Andrew Emerson also detailed ongoing improvements to early game streamlining, such as tutorial skip options and a 'warp to current mission' feature, aimed at improving the experience for new and alternate characters.
Vague Patch Notes: Long-term content vs. short-term content in MMORPGs
This analysis explores the distinction between short-term and long-term content in MMORPGs, using examples from Final Fantasy XIV, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Warframe. It argues that both types of content are crucial for player engagement and game longevity, with short-term content providing immediate experiences and long-term content offering sustained engagement.
MMO Week in Review: 213
Microsoft's significant layoffs have heavily impacted the Elder Scrolls Online live team, reducing its size to that of 2015-2018. This week also saw Warframe's TennoCon, Aion 2 previewing its monetization, Tencent acquiring the PlanetSide franchise, Star Trek Online launching Undiscovered, and Gamigo porting Fiesta Online to consoles.
EverQuest explains the ‘personal loot’ ruleset for its August progression server, Lethar
Daybreak Game Company has detailed the 'personal loot' ruleset for its upcoming EverQuest progression server, Lethar, launching August 26th. This system aims to encourage group play by distributing loot directly to players within a group or raid, with amounts varying based on group size. Lethar will also feature a phased expansion unlock schedule and a legacy character perk for experience gain.