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MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
In This MMO, Characters Continue Playing Even When Players Log Off
Klang Games, comprised of EVE Online veterans, is developing Seed, an ambitious MMO where characters and the virtual society continue to evolve even when players are offline. The game features continuous simulation, dynamic societies, and player-driven economies and politics, drawing inspiration from simulation classics like The Sims and Dwarf Fortress.
Nine-year-old colony building MMO SEED deploys a new cinematic trailer featuring Bjork as pre-release continues
The colony building sandbox MMO SEED, developed by Klang Games, has released a new cinematic trailer featuring a song by Bjork. The trailer aims to encapsulate the human element of player-managed colonies, highlighting the game's persistent world, collaborative governance, and economic features. SEED has been in pre-release testing since 2024, with ongoing discussions about its business model and player guidance.
Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onward
This week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
26th Annual Game Developers Choice Award Winners Revealed
The winners of the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 taking home multiple accolades including Game of the Year. The awards celebrate creativity, artistry, and technical achievement in the gaming industry. The article also briefly mentions other industry news, including game releases and developer updates.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 Launching March 25
HoYoverse's space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail will launch its Version 4.1 update, "Unraveled for Daybreak," on March 25. This update introduces the playable character Ashveil and features three major open zones: Belobog, Xianzhou Luofu, and Penacony, tied to the "Star Rail FEST" fan festival.
SEED Announced
Klang Games has announced SEED, an MMOG described as a society simulator. The developer, formed by veterans of CCP's EVE Online, released an official cinematic trailer showcasing the game's Icelandic roots.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
Welcome to Avesta! Klang Games reveals cinematic trailer in collaboration with Björk for SEED, an upcoming multiplayer simulation experience
Klang Games has released a new cinematic trailer for their upcoming multiplayer society simulator, SEED, featuring the song "Human Behavior" by Björk. The trailer showcases the game's persistent world, Avesta, where players control seedlings to build a new society through a player-driven economy and collaborative governance. SEED aims to be a large-scale simulation with real consequences for player actions.
28th Annual IGF Award Winners Revealed
The 28th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Award winners have been revealed, celebrating innovative indie titles. Titanium Court won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, while Poco took home Best Student Game. The ceremony honored excellence in design, visual art, audio, narrative, and audience choice awards.
Cakehoarder Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Content creator Cakehoarder has been announced as a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a retro gaming event. Cakehoarder is known for his extensive Nintendo GameCube collection and YouTube channel. The article also briefly mentions updates for Grand Theft Auto Online, SEED, Summoners War, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Crimson Desert, and MONGIL: STAR DIVE.
The Community Series Showcase Live in GTA Online
Rockstar Games is celebrating the GTA Online Creator community with a three-week event featuring Triple GTA$ and RP on The Community Series. Players can earn in-game currency through various weekly challenges and bonuses, with special vehicles and clothing items available. The article also briefly mentions new trailers and releases for SEED, Summoners War, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, Crimson Desert, MONGIL: STAR DIVE, and 007 First Light.
Björk’s “Human Behaviour” Official SEED Theme
Klang Games released a new cinematic trailer for their persistent life simulation MMO, SEED, featuring the iconic Björk song "Human Behaviour." The game allows players to control Seedlings on the planet Avesta, shaping its society through jobs, relationships, and crafting in an always-on world without NPCs.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.