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MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
XL Games sells off most of the ArcheAge property to Kakao Games-owned entity
XL Games has sold the majority of the ArcheAge intellectual property, including sequels and ArcheAge S development, to Kakao Games' Align Studio for approximately $30 million. XL Games will retain ownership of ArcheAge Chronicles and ArcheAge War, and the right to develop new games.
Circle and Kakao ink MOU to test USDC-powered payments across South Korea
Circle and Kakao Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore blockchain-driven payment infrastructure in South Korea, focusing on stablecoin transactions and cross-border remittances. The partnership aims to integrate Circle's stablecoin technology with Kakao's extensive ecosystem, including Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank, potentially impacting web3 gaming and simplifying GameFi transactions.
New God Save Birmingham Update Video Shows Enhanced Dynamic Combat, Weather System Upgrades, and More
Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studio released a new developer update video for God Save Birmingham, showcasing enhancements to its dynamic combat, survival mechanics, and weather system ahead of the upcoming Closed Beta Test. The update highlights new weapons, farming, resource gathering, and the impact of weather on gameplay. The beta test is scheduled to begin on June 22.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
Odin: Valhalla Rising Marks Its First Anniversary with New Bard Class and 2026 Roadmap
Kakao Games and Lionheart Studio are celebrating the first anniversary of the MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising with a major update introducing the new Bard class and special in-game events. The update is available on PC, iOS, and Android. A roadmap for 2026 was also revealed, detailing upcoming content such as expanded guild features and a new story chapter.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Adds Quick Expeditions and Phantom Arena in Update 1.3
Ocean Drive Studio and Kakao Games have released update 1.3 for Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, adding Quick Expeditions and the Phantom Arena mode. The update also introduces adjustable enemy difficulty settings via the Enemy Mastery Slider. Update 1.3 is available now on PC and will be released soon for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.