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Elite Dangerous brings ship balancing, a new operation encounter, and the Anaconda Mk II in latest update
Elite Dangerous has received a new update introducing ship balancing, a new operation encounter called Found Adrift, and the Anaconda Mk II ship. The update also includes buffs to several existing ships like the Mandalay and Asp Scout, alongside bug fixes and improved PvE encounters.
MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly
Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.
Make My MMO: Shroud of the Vibecoders
Richard Garriott, co-founder of Shroud of the Avatar, claimed the game is now bug-free due to AI tools, a statement met with skepticism given the game's troubled history and funding methods. The article also provides updates on other crowdfunded MMOs, including Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, Elite Dangerous, and OrbusVR.
Elite Dangerous wants crime to actually pay for players with its December Law and Disorder update
Frontier Developments has detailed its upcoming 'Law and Disorder' update for Elite Dangerous, focusing on making criminal activities more lucrative and viable. The update introduces nuanced crime detection, new ways to pirate goods, and a criminal record system that attaches to the player character rather than ships. Adjustments to PvE and PvP crime mechanics are included, with further details on smuggling promised.
The Galaxies Showcase returns on October 15, with announcements from ZA/UM, Embark Studios, and Frontier Developments
The Galaxies Showcase is returning on October 15th, featuring new announcements from developers such as ZA/UM, Embark Studios, and Frontier Developments. The stream will be broadcast on IGN's YouTube channel, Facebook, Twitch, and other platforms, starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s impending beginning, Ship of Heroes’ inevitable end
This column tracks the status of crowdfunded MMOs, highlighting upcoming early access launches for Loftia and Monsters & Memories. It also reports on the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's delay and layoffs, and updates on various other crowdfunded titles.
WRUP: A tribute to Beepalus Slimon, also known as ‘Mr. Beepy,’ because I was asked to do this edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' feature highlights community and staff plans for the weekend, with mentions of City of Heroes, Guild Wars 2, Elite Dangerous, Lord of the Rings Online, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, and Diablo IV. The article also includes a humorous, albeit strained, tribute to a character named Beepalus Slimon.
Elite Dangerous confirms a change to its crime system in December and a new internet spaceship in October
Frontier Developments is updating Elite Dangerous' crime system in December, adding more weight to criminal actions and new hiding places for players. Additionally, the new Anaconda Mk II spaceship will be released in October, initially available via the cash shop before coming to the in-game sandbox.
"Crowdfunding is fundamentally a marketing and a community exercise" – What developers need to know about funding a game with Kickstarter in 2026
Crowdfunding, particularly on platforms like Kickstarter, remains a viable, albeit challenging, method for game developers to secure partial funding and build community. While headline figures have decreased since 2015, 2025 saw $26 million raised across 443 successful projects, with 55 exceeding $100,000. Success now requires a near-complete game, significant marketing, and an engaged audience, shifting crowdfunding's focus from a funding source to a marketing and community exercise.
Elite Dangerous players are building interstellar highways across the in-game galaxy
Players of the space simulation game Elite Dangerous are actively constructing vast interstellar highways across the in-game galaxy. These player-driven infrastructure projects, such as the Sanguineous Rim Highway, connect numerous stations and outposts, facilitating trade and expansion within the sandbox MMO environment.
DelanClip Fusion Pro review: Once you try head tracking, there’s no going back
The DelanClip Fusion Pro offers an immersive head-tracking experience for PC simulation games, significantly enhancing gameplay in titles like DCS World, Elite Dangerous, and various racing sims. While requiring some initial setup and costing £90, its wireless design and effective tracking make it a worthwhile upgrade for cockpit-based gaming on a monitor.
Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s prospects, Squadron 42’s postponements
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs. Stars Reach has launched into early access with server issues but is actively patching. Squadron 42 has been delayed again, citing Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reason, adding to its decade-long postponement. Pantheon Rise of the Fallen continues its slow development on a combat revamp, with player numbers declining significantly.
Elite Dangerous launches mining updates, surface mining, and the Rhino mining vehicle
Elite Dangerous has launched a significant update introducing new space mining features, including surface mining gameplay and the "Rhino" SRV mining vehicle. The patch also brings adjustments to mining yields, resource density, and adds new commodities like magnesite and rubies, alongside bug fixes and a new "Under Siege" operation.
Elite Dangerous previews the Rhino, surface mining, and a new operation arriving September 2
Frontier Developments has provided more details on the upcoming Rhino mining buggy for Elite Dangerous, which will introduce new surface mining gameplay. The update also includes a new dungeon-like operation called Under Siege. The Rhino, surface mining, and the new operation are scheduled to be released on September 2nd.
Elite Dangerous unveils the Rhino mining buggy and hints at new surface mining gameplay
Frontier Developments has revealed the Rhino, a new six-wheeled SRV for Elite Dangerous focused on surface mining. This vehicle will feature a three-player cockpit, significant cargo space, and will require a unique vehicle bay on larger ships to deploy. The Rhino will also introduce new surface mining gameplay mechanics, with further details expected soon.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Elite Dangerous attacks operations issues and teases its next new vessel
Frontier Developments has been working to address issues with Elite Dangerous' operations feature since its release last month, releasing patches and performing maintenance for reward weirdness, UI behavior, and latency. The studio is also teasing the game's next new vessel with a screenshot, with more details expected on August 6th, leading to speculation it will be a mining-centric planetary ship.
One Shots: Quick, save your game!
This week's "One Shots" feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Dungeons and Dragons Online, Elite Dangerous, Fallout 76, Final Fantasy XIV, and Equinox: Homecoming. Players are encouraged to submit their own memorable in-game moments for a chance to be featured.
This free software aims to turn Sony headphones into a head tracker for '200+ PC games'
A new open-source software allows users to utilize the motion sensors in compatible Sony headphones, such as the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5, for head tracking in over 200 PC games. This free tool, available on GitHub, captures orientation and gyroscopic data from the headphones and passes it to OpenTrack, enabling head tracking without additional hardware like webcams or infrared trackers.
