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Who’s a good doggy? RIFT is because it’s hosting Corgi Month
RIFT is celebrating Corgi Month throughout June with various in-game activities. Players can participate in special rifts where they transform into corgis, herd sheep, and engage in other themed events like a companion contest and an online quiz. The event is inspired by former Trion Worlds employee Scott Hartsman's passion for corgis.
Revivified MMO Defiance brings back the Ex Inanis event, begins reviewing Expeditions
The MMO Defiance has relaunched its Ex Inanis Runners event, marking over a year since its revival by Fawkes Games. This update focuses on reward consistency, gameplay support, and system fixes, including adjustments to the Karma System. Fawkes Games is also beginning to review and potentially rebalance Expedition reward structures and drop distribution.
A year past the relaunch, Defiance is still delivering content, including next week’s Ashes of the Elderwood
The sci-fi MMO Defiance, relaunched by Fawkes Games under Gamigo's oversight, continues to receive content updates a year after its relaunch. The upcoming Episode 5: Ashes of the Elderwood will introduce a new area, class, progression systems, dungeons, PvP and PvE features, and quality of life improvements, marking a new chapter for the game previously known as Last Chaos.
Perfect Ten: Old MMORPGs we used to talk about all the time but aren’t mentioned today
This article discusses ten MMORPGs that were once highly anticipated and frequently discussed but have since faded into obscurity. Games like Tabula Rasa, RIFT, Mythos, The Secret World, and Marvel Heroes are highlighted, with reasons for their decline ranging from studio closures and mismanagement to shifting player interest and lack of sustained development.
Dead As Disco is Blowing Up - Viral Rhythm Brawler with 300M+ views hits 1M players and has a big announcement at Triple-i Initiative Showcase
The viral rhythm brawler Dead As Disco has surpassed 1.2 million players and garnered over 300 million views across social media. Developer Brain Jar Games, founded by industry veterans, will reveal major news about the game at the Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th. The game features music-synced combat, custom music integration, and a strong emphasis on player creativity.
ProbablyMonsters is betting on an Xbox 360-esque bonanza of single-player AA kookiness
ProbablyMonsters is focusing on the AA gaming space, aiming to create unique single-player experiences reminiscent of the Xbox 360 era. Despite initial low sales for titles like Storm Lancers and Ire: A Prologue, the company, led by new executives David Reid and Harold Ryan, is committed to this strategy, believing it allows for greater creative freedom and potential profitability compared to AAA or indie development.
Dead As Disco Hits the Dance Floor with over 1.2 Million Players Brawling to the Beat!
The demo for Brain Jar Games' debut title, Dead As Disco, has surpassed 1.2 million players. This music-matched Beat 'Em Up, developed by industry veterans, features combat that syncs to the beat and has achieved a 98% "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. A major announcement for the game is expected at the Triple-i Initiative Showcase on April 9th.
Jobs Roundup: March 2026 | ProbablyMonsters expands its leadership team
Several gaming companies have announced new executive appointments. ProbablyMonsters added Jonathan Lander, David Reid, and Mark Subotnick to its leadership team. Kasedo Games appointed Timea Edvi as publishing director, Sixteen Tons named Sebastian Nußuam as CCO, and Microsoft Gaming welcomed Alison Zeng as strategic partner manager. Additionally, Adam Orth has become COO at Midwest Games, and Arah Collins joins Escape Velocity Entertainment as senior narrative designer.
PROBABLYMONSTERS EXPANDS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE ITS NEXT PHASE OF PORTFOLIO AND PUBLISHING GROWTH
Independent video game company ProbablyMonsters has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jonathan Lander as Chief Publishing Officer, David Reid as Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Subotnick as Chief Product Officer. These additions reinforce the company's integrated development and publishing strategy as it scales its portfolio of original titles.
MMO Jukebox Song of the Week: ‘Main Theme’ from Atlas Reactor
This week's MMO Jukebox features the 'Main Theme' from Trion Worlds' Atlas Reactor, a track described as catchy and thumping EDM. Despite the game's missed potential, the music is highlighted as a memorable aspect, with the author encouraging readers to share their own favorite MMO music tracks.
Against the odds, RIFT reaches its 15th anniversary and hands out free patron time
The MMORPG RIFT is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a returning in-game event, the Carnival of the Ascended, running until March 19th. Gamigo is offering three free days of Patron subscription time via a voucher and has implemented in-game boosts until March 8th.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
