Old School RuneScape
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MMORPG fans plead for in-game Jimothy pets after devs create mock-ups of the viral critter
Fans of MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and Old School RuneScape are petitioning developers to add "Jimothy," a viral raccoon with a spinal deformity, as an in-game pet or companion. While one developer, Deedee Creations, has created mock-ups for their game Squirrel with a Gun and hinted at future inclusion, the MMOs have only made temporary in-game models of the creature.
A religious war is raging right now, as people are dressing in robes and rushing into danger in Old School RuneScape
Players in Old School RuneScape are organizing large-scale, in-game religious wars, primarily following factions of Saradomin and Zamorak. These community-driven events involve players donning robes and engaging in battles within the Wilderness and other PvP zones, mirroring the game's lore without offering in-game rewards.
You Can Earn A $15,000 A Year For Mastering Your Favorite Game
The University of Silicon Valley has launched the Max Achievement Scholarship program, offering up to $15,000 annually to students who demonstrate exceptional mastery in video games. Applicants must complete specific, often rare, in-game achievements across over 50 listed titles or meet platform-specific criteria to qualify for Legendary or Mastery tiers.
Even though Old School RuneScape was 'not built to have a LAN setup at all,' it just had a live esports tournament with 4,000 attendees: 'We were doubting at times whether we actually can pull it off'
Jagex successfully hosted the Deadman All Stars esports tournament for Old School RuneScape in Chicago, drawing 4,000 in-person attendees and over one million online viewers. Despite the game not being designed for LAN events, the team overcame significant logistical challenges to create a special instanced version of the MMO for the competition, ensuring optimal conditions for players.
League of Legends' 'classic' mode has a release date, and it isn't just an old version of the game—players will vote on new patches, Old School RuneScape-style
Riot Games has announced that League of Legends Classic will launch on July 29, featuring a blend of Season 3 mechanics, modernized art, and community-voted updates similar to Old School RuneScape. The mode will bring back old champion builds, runes, masteries, and summoner spells, with plans to add more classic champions over time.
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.
Old School RuneScape’s new Blood Moon Rises grandmaster quest officially goes live today
The grandmaster quest 'Blood Moon Rises' for Old School RuneScape has officially launched, concluding a storyline developed over several years. Jagex has provided detailed information regarding quest prerequisites, challenges, monsters, and rewards, alongside updates on anticheat efforts and known issues.
THE BLOOD MOON RISES AS OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE BRINGS A 20-YEAR QUESTLINE TO A CLOSE
Jagex has launched 'The Blood Moon Rises,' the Grandmaster conclusion to Old School RuneScape's 20-year Myreque questline. This challenging late-game quest tasks players with entering Vampyrium to overthrow its vampyric ruler, Lord Lowerniel Draken, and introduces new creatures, skilling activities, and a solo boss encounter. The game is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
Morning Patches
Several games have received updates, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with patch v1.5.6, and Old School RuneScape's 'Blood Moon Rises' expansion. SpaceCraft also released a balancing patch, and Steam Deck received the SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta.
Morning Multiplex
This article discusses the lore and story progression of Old School RuneScape, specifically focusing on the 'The Blood Moon Rises' questline. It features discussions with community members and developers involved in the quest's narrative.
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.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article highlights recent game crossovers and collaborations, including a costume collaboration for Silent Hill f with Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, and Old School RuneScape's appearance in Phoebe Bridger's music video. It also briefly mentions a Casio collaboration.
OldSchool RuneScape shows up in Phoebe Bridger's Lost Boys music video
The popular MMORPG Old School RuneScape has made an appearance in the music video for Phoebe Bridgers' latest single, 'Lost Boys'. The game is shown being played by a character at work, with the footage originating from a popular YouTube video. This marks a significant mainstream media placement for the 25-year-old game.
MMORPG BitCraft’s latest update takes you treasure hunting across the seven seas
The MMORPG BitCraft has received a new update introducing carpentry and smithing professions, along with enhanced sailing mechanics for larger crews. The update also adds treasure map prospecting, a solo activity inspired by Old School RuneScape, and marks the game's anniversary since its early access launch in June 2025.
RuneScape freshens up Waterbirth Island’s visuals, Old School RuneScape adds bank tags
Jagex 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.
DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINAL
Jagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.
Engagement Ring
Old School RuneScape is experiencing one of its most significant years in terms of player engagement. This surge in activity suggests a strong and growing player base for the long-running MMORPG.
Old School RuneScape runs down its plans for the rewards from the Fractured Archive
Old School RuneScape is detailing plans for the rewards from its latest raid, the Fractured Archive. These new rewards include a hybrid armor set for magic and melee, new dual crossbows with unique ammo, and a whip-flail weapon. Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed items.
Old School RuneScape overhauls Trouver Parchment system in June 17th patch notes
Old School RuneScape has updated its Trouver Parchment system to change how untradeable items are handled upon death in the Wilderness. The rework categorizes untradeables into tiers, with higher-tier items now retaining their parchment permanently after a repair fee, rather than consuming it on each death.
'World of Warcraft Camelot' is a mysterious new branch of the MMO that Blizzard fans are convinced is the first real evidence of a remixed WoW Classic
A new version of World of Warcraft, codenamed 'World of Warcraft Camelot,' has been discovered on Blizzard's servers, leading players to speculate it's an enhanced 'WoW Classic Plus' version. This discovery coincides with Blizzard inviting streamers to their offices under NDA and follows a pattern of accidental leaks through internal server updates.
