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In a fascinating use of free will, Old School RuneScape player spent 4,304 hours catching 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies to max out his fishing skill in the worst way possible
A dedicated Old School RuneScape player named Bosby has achieved level 99 in the fishing skill by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies, a process that took 4,304 hours over two years. Despite the highly inefficient method, Bosby completed the grind, catching over 500,000 fish in total. Developer Jagex acknowledged the player's unique accomplishment.
One of the first Animal Crossing speedrunners spent 4,300 hours catching shrimp in an MMO "just to see if I…
An Old School RuneScape player named Carter 'Bosby' Larson has completed a 4,300-hour grind to reach Fishing level 99 by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies. The achievement, spanning over two years, was recognized by developer Jagex. Larson stated the experience was worthwhile due to the people he met and the personal challenge of seeing a long-term, albeit unusual, goal through to completion.
Old School RuneScape player hits 99 fishing by just catching shrimp and anchovies. Jagex approves
An Old School RuneScape player, Robert 'Bosby', has achieved level 99 in Fishing by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies over two years and three months. This accomplishment, totaling over 500,000 fish caught and 4,304 hours played, was officially recognized by Jagex.
RuneScape offers a closer look at API progress and several new plugins including a quest helper
Jagex has provided an update on RuneScape's API progress, showcasing several new in-game plugins that are under development. These include a highly requested quest helper, a house planner, a tile marker for route planning, an agility helper, and a farming timer. While no release dates have been announced, Jagex is working closely with plugin creators and improving submission guidelines.
After promising less invasive microtransactions, RuneScape dev Jagex rolls out one-time-use microtransactions then…
Jagex, the developer of RuneScape, faced player backlash after introducing one-time-use microtransaction cosmetics for player-owned houses. Following the negative reaction, the company quickly reversed the decision, announcing a 'buy once, unlock forever' model and refunding customers who made multiple purchases. This incident occurred shortly after a subscription price hike and Jagex's pledge to reduce invasive microtransactions.
RuneScape hypes plugins and upcoming league, OSRS tweaks Wyrmscraig and Sailing
Jagex is hyping the upcoming Equilibrium league for RuneScape, set to launch on August 10th and run until September 21st, with final reveals planned for an August 7th livestream. The company also announced plans to release official plugins and open its API dev environment to the public. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape is receiving updates to the Wyrmscraig area and the Sailing skill, including fishing improvements and various fixes.
RuneScape Dragonwilds confirms launch date: ‘September 15th is not the end of Dragonwilds’
Jagex has announced that RuneScape Dragonwilds will officially launch its 1.0 version on September 15th, concluding the Kuldra Saga. This date marks a milestone but not the end of content, with plans for multi-year development including new skills, quests, regions, and bosses. Further information will be shared closer to launch and at the Runefest event in October.
One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
Felipe Falanghe, the creator of Kerbal Space Program, discusses his gaming history and inspirations, including Flight Simulator 4 and a promotional Flash game for Top Gear. He shares his current playtime with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BattleBit, and his enduring love for Flight Simulator and Fragile Allegiance. Falanghe also touches on his journey into game development and the initial unambitious scope of Kerbal Space Program.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds revamps the agility skill and gives you Wipeout style courses to test your mettle on
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has released an update revamping the Agility skill with new mechanics like a horizontal dash, double jump, and a breakfall system to reduce fall damage. The update also introduces six Wipeout-style parkour courses with leaderboards and rewards for achieving gold medal times.
RuneScape Dragonwilds’ new agility update overhauls movement and jumping and recalling
RuneScape Dragonwilds has released a new early access patch introducing an Agility skill that enhances player movement and stamina. This update includes six new agility courses with leaderboards, offering rewards such as passive stamina consumption reduction, increased carry weight, and reduced fall damage. The patch also features a new quest, improved jumping mechanics, and performance enhancements.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Physical Editions Revealed As Deluxe Version Packs In Collector Goodies
Jagex has announced Standard and Deluxe Physical Editions for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, launching on November 5th, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Deluxe version includes exclusive collector's items and all digital bonuses. The game's digital launch is set for September 15th, 2026, with Update 0.12.1 currently available in Steam Early Access, featuring a significant overhaul to the Agility skill.
RuneScape begins reveals for its next league as Old School RuneScape introduces Wyrmscraig
Jagex has announced details for RuneScape's upcoming Equilibrium league, set to launch on August 10th, featuring new relics and alternative reality themes. Simultaneously, Old School RuneScape has released the player-designed Wyrmscraig island, introducing a new quest, boss, Slayer master, and crafting activities.
Old School RuneScape Unveils Wyrmscraig, a New Player-Designed Island | Invision Game Community
Jagex has released Wyrmscraig, a new island for Old School RuneScape, based on a player-designed concept. The island features new quests, high-level combat, skilling activities, and rewards, including a new boss, Mortimer the Slayer Master, and Golem Crafting and Goat Hunting activities. This update highlights Jagex's commitment to community involvement in game development.
Jagex’s current CEO dreams of RuneScape being the biggest MMORPG on the planet
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy expressed his ambition for RuneScape to become the number one MMORPG globally, aiming for at least three large, growing RuneScape titles serving a combined audience of millions. He also discussed the impact of recent monetization changes, lessons learned from RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and strategies for better serving Asian and U.S. markets.
Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, and AQ3D confirm that Jimothy pets are incoming
Several MMORPGs are introducing in-game pets based on the viral raccoon "Jimothy." World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2 have confirmed their versions are coming soon, with Guild Wars 2 setting a release date of August 11th. AdventureQuest 3D has already released its Jimothy pet and a related hat.
Jagex talks up RuneFest, OSRS tweaks gear and PvM, and RuneScape Monopoly opens preorders
Jagex is building excitement for RuneFest 2026, highlighting its planned reveals for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on-site quests, and fan atmosphere. The company also announced that pre-orders are live for Monopoly: RuneScape Edition and detailed recent summer updates for Old School RuneScape, including gear and PvM tweaks.
RuneScape Monopoly pre-orders are open, complete with Bob the Cat and cabbage tokens
Jagex has opened pre-orders for a special RuneScape edition of Monopoly, priced at £49.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US, with shipping expected to begin in October 2026. The game features locations and tokens from the MMORPG, including Bob the Cat and cabbage tokens. This collaboration is part of Jagex's plans for RuneScape's 25th anniversary and coincides with the relaunch of the official RuneScape Merch Store.
Runescape Dragonwilds Sells 1.3 Million Copies in Early Access, Surpasses Internal Forecast
Jagex is celebrating over 1.3 million copies sold for Runescape: Dragonwilds during its early access period, significantly surpassing their initial forecast of 200,000. CEO Job Bellamy attributed the success to a positive reception from Eastern audiences, particularly in Chinese markets, which defied the team's expectations.
Jagex wants classic British point-and-click MMO RuneScape to be bigger than World of Warcraft
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy aims for RuneScape to become the world's biggest MMO within five years, surpassing World of Warcraft. This ambitious goal involves growing the RuneScape franchise to encompass at least three major titles, including Old School RuneScape, RuneScape, and the upcoming RuneScape: Dragonwilds, to attract a combined multi-million player audience.
RuneScape CEO is serious about taking World of Warcraft's MMO crown: "Why not swing for the top?"
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy has stated the company's ambition for RuneScape to become the number one MMORPG brand globally, surpassing World of Warcraft. While acknowledging the significant gap, Bellamy believes Jagex can achieve this goal by executing their strategy correctly. The article also briefly mentions Final Fantasy 14 as another major player in the genre.
