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Am I growing out of live service games?The author reflects on growing out of live service games, finding it increasingly difficult to re-engage with titles like Marvel Snap and Valorant after breaks due to constant updates and meta shifts. While acknowledging the appeal of thriving game ecosystems, the author now prefers more static multiplayer experiences like Counter-Strike 2.- RuneScape Dragonwilds teases Scorned Wilderness and its September 15 boss raidJagex has announced that the major RuneScape update, Scorned Wilderness, will launch on September 15th, featuring a boss raid against the God-Eater Kuldra. This update represents a culmination of learnings and is not the end of the game's development, with Shadows of Ashenfall planned for 2027. The update aims to move RuneScape closer to an MMO experience.
- MMO Hype Train: Can Scars of Honor overcome its generic WoW clone identity?Scars of Honor, an upcoming MMORPG from Beast Burst Entertainment, faces scrutiny over its generic identity and past crowdfunding failure. Despite a colorful visual style reminiscent of RuneScape and Albion Online, the game's features list offers little distinction from existing titles. The article questions whether Scars of Honor can overcome its "WoW clone" label and generate sufficient hype to succeed in the competitive MMO market.
- Morning Postmortems/RetrospectivesRuneScape has survived for 25 years by adapting and evolving, a testament to its enduring appeal. The article explores how the MMORPG has managed to maintain its player base and continue to thrive in the competitive gaming landscape.
- RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-upJagex has announced several upcoming updates for RuneScape, including mid-game rebalancing for skills like Agility and Divination, visual improvements for goblin enemy models, and the reopening of the seasonal Sunlight Sands event. The summer event offers skilling XP and new cosmetic items.
RuneScape Dragonwilds – Early Impressions of a Survival Take on a Classic World | Invision Game CommunityRuneScape Dragonwilds, an upcoming title from Jagex, shifts the traditional RuneScape experience towards a survival-first sandbox set on Ashenfall. Early impressions highlight a strong building system and a familiar survival loop, though combat and exploration currently lack depth and direction. The game is in Early Access, with potential for growth if core systems are expanded upon.
Phoebe Bridgers Follows Up RuneScape-Filled Music Video With Her Own Video GameMusician Phoebe Bridgers has released a browser game titled Lost Boys, inspired by her recent music video. The game features simple gameplay where players collect coins while avoiding obstacles, set to a chiptune version of the song. The music video itself gained attention for its inclusion of footage from the MMO RPG RuneScape.- MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffsThis week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
- Old School RuneScape posts a lead-up to Blood Moon Rises while RuneScape has a ‘chill June patch week’Old School RuneScape is building hype for its Blood Moon Rises grandmaster quest with an illustrated lore video summarizing 20 years of narrative. Meanwhile, RuneScape has released a 'chill June patch week' focused on bug fixes for player avatars, visuals, and sound effects.
Someone is playing World of Warcraft Classic on their mobile. Yes, they're a heathen.A Reddit user has successfully streamed World of Warcraft Classic to a mobile device using Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service. While the setup is described as 'cursed' and features a non-customizable interface with some latency, the user found it surprisingly enjoyable. This development raises questions about the future of MMORPGs on mobile platforms, especially with other titles like Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in development.- The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyondSteam'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.
Jagex confirms "landmark publishing partnerships" to bring RuneScape to Japan, South Korea, and South East AsiaRuneScape developer Jagex has announced two new publishing partnerships to bring RuneScape: Dragonwilds to Japan, South Korea, and South East Asia. These deals with Graph (Active Gaming Media) and H2 Interactive mark the first time Jagex will use third-party publishers for its games, as part of its RS25 strategy for global expansion. The game will feature localization in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Jagex: The RuneScape Company Expands RuneScape: Dragonwilds In Asia, Through Landmark Publishing Partnerships.Jagex, the company behind RuneScape, has announced its first third-party regional publishing partnerships for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Graph, a branch of Active Gaming Media, will publish the game in Japan, while H2 Interactive will handle South Korea and South East Asia. These partnerships are part of Jagex's RS25 strategy to expand the RuneScape universe globally with full localization support.- RuneScape Dragonwilds Final Early Access Update “Umbral Sands” Goes Live | Invision Game CommunityJagex has released the final major Early Access update, "Umbral Sands," for RuneScape Dragonwilds, introducing a harsh desert biome with survival mechanics, new enemies like the dragon Fuzan, and iconic RuneScape resources. This update precedes the game's full 1.0 launch on September 15, 2026, for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
- Morning PatchesThis article provides a brief update on recent patches and content for various games. It mentions the 'Eye on Ashenfall' update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the 'M.U.T.E. Protocol' event for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and notes the existence of unofficial patches and mods for Grand Theft Auto 4.
- Buffs, Nerfs, and BugsThe latest update for RuneScape's Dragonwilds, version 0.12, has been released, detailing known issues and vital information for players. The update includes information on buffs, nerfs, and bugs affecting the game.
- Morning MultiplexSeveral games have released new content and trailers, including Hell Galaxy with a new gameplay trailer coming this summer. Marathon's 1.1.0.3 update is live, Rainbow Six Siege features M.U.T.E Protocol: Flesh & Metal gameplay, and RuneScape has released Umbral Sands for Dragonwilds.
- RuneScape Dragonwilds launches Umbral Sands with Steam cheevos and a sunscorchy new regionJagex has released the Umbral Sands update for RuneScape Dragonwilds into early access, introducing a new desert region inspired by Gielinor. The update features dynamic weather, new bosses like Fuzan, crafting materials for a new gear tier, and Steam achievements. Known issues include bugs with retroactive achievements and a short delay on player attackability upon login.
UMBRAL SANDS UNLEASHED! RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS RECEIVES A FINAL MAJOR UPDATE AHEAD OF ITS SEPTEMBER V1.0 LAUNCHJagex has launched "Umbral Sands," the final major update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds' Steam Early Access period. This update introduces a new desert region with a dynamic environmental system, a new mount type, and a boss battle against Fuzan. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to officially launch its 1.0 version on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2, on September 15, 2026.- RuneScape freshens up Waterbirth Island’s visuals, Old School RuneScape adds bank tagsJagex has released visual updates for Waterbirth Island in RuneScape, adding more trees, snow, and improved textures. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape received a patch that introduces bank tags for item organization, tweaks to Leagues VI rewards, and adjustments to the item protection mechanic for PvP deaths.