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News, coverage and analysis tracking Atlas across the outlets.- Perfect Ten: Pirate MMOs that boarded and plundered our gaming PCsThis article highlights ten pirate-themed MMORPGs and online multiplayer RPGs that have sailed the digital seas. It covers a range of titles from obscure to well-known, discussing their development histories, gameplay mechanics, and current status, including games like Pirates of the Burning Sea, Sea of Thieves, and Skull and Bones.
Something for the SGF Weekend – 06/06/26This week's gaming news roundup covers announcements from Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and other showcases, including reveals for Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Several games received reviews, such as 007 First Light and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, while previews were offered for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Chivalware.
Everything from Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Palworld 1.0, The Wolf Among Us 2, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Atlas from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda. Several sequels and expansions were also showcased, including Alien Isolation 2 and Resident Evil Veronica.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favorEverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
- Wildcard is using the bones of its abandoned MMO Atlas to build naval content DLC for ARK Survival AscendedWildcard is repurposing assets and technology from its abandoned survival MMO Atlas for the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC in ARK: Survival Ascended. Co-founders Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak stated that Atlas was too ambitious, but its naval and water systems are being integrated into ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing players to craft ships and experience more dynamic waters.
From Minecraft to Monster Hunter: How Switch 2 is Revol... | TAGNintendo has released a new update for the Switch 2, version 22.0.0, which enhances the performance of older Nintendo Switch games when played in docked mode. The update also introduces social features like private friend notes and improved GameChat options. Separately, Tunic is receiving an upgrade for the rumored Switch 2, and a new anime series based on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been revealed.
'Insanely punishing' survival game Atlas is being distilled 'into a more accessible form' for Ark:…Studio Wildcard is incorporating elements from its earlier pirate survival game Atlas into the upcoming Tides of Fortune DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended. The new DLC will feature simulated ocean physics, buildable pirate ships, and easier ship maintenance compared to Atlas. This aims to make the ocean mechanics more accessible for Ark players.- ARK modder defends using assets from Studio Wildcard’s abandoned MMORPG AtlasA modder known as Nekatus has faced criticism for reusing assets from Studio Wildcard's abandoned MMORPG Atlas in the ARK: Survival Ascended update Astraeos. Nekatus, who identifies as a level designer rather than a modeler, defended the decision by stating that Atlas assets were available and unused by Studio Wildcard.
- Ark modder issues statement after being called "lazy" and "uncreative" for reusing assets from an abandoned gameA prominent modder for Ark Survival Ascended has addressed accusations of laziness and lack of creativity regarding asset reuse. The modder explained that their role as a level designer led to the decision to incorporate assets from the abandoned game Atlas.