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MMO Week in Review: I want to believe
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates and announcements for numerous titles including Stars Reach, EverQuest Legends, Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV. Key stories include Stars Reach's official early access date, Elder Scrolls Online's post-layoff roadmap, and Guild Wars 3 revealing its composers. The article also touches on game development, business practices, and player sentiment across various MMORPGs.
One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
Felipe Falanghe, the creator of Kerbal Space Program, discusses his gaming history and inspirations, including Flight Simulator 4 and a promotional Flash game for Top Gear. He shares his current playtime with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BattleBit, and his enduring love for Flight Simulator and Fragile Allegiance. Falanghe also touches on his journey into game development and the initial unambitious scope of Kerbal Space Program.
Old School RuneScape players are getting their boats stuck Suez Canal-style thanks to a narrow river in its new island:…
Players of Old School RuneScape are encountering an issue on the new Wyrmscraig island where their boats can become stuck in a narrow river leading to the Wyrmscraig Cavern. This glitch, which occurs due to the game's sailing mechanics simulating turning time, has led to humorous situations with multiple players getting wedged and others gathering to watch. An NPC in the game even warns players about this potential navigational hazard.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates. Disney Dreamlight Valley launched its Pixel Perfect Update, Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD added Classic Mode, Old School RuneScape released the Wyrmscraig update, and Palworld version 1.0 is now available.
RuneScape begins reveals for its next league as Old School RuneScape introduces Wyrmscraig
Jagex has announced details for RuneScape's upcoming Equilibrium league, set to launch on August 10th, featuring new relics and alternative reality themes. Simultaneously, Old School RuneScape has released the player-designed Wyrmscraig island, introducing a new quest, boss, Slayer master, and crafting activities.
Old School RuneScape Unveils Wyrmscraig, a New Player-Designed Island | Invision Game Community
Jagex has released Wyrmscraig, a new island for Old School RuneScape, based on a player-designed concept. The island features new quests, high-level combat, skilling activities, and rewards, including a new boss, Mortimer the Slayer Master, and Golem Crafting and Goat Hunting activities. This update highlights Jagex's commitment to community involvement in game development.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, and AQ3D confirm that Jimothy pets are incoming
Several MMORPGs are introducing in-game pets based on the viral raccoon "Jimothy." World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2 have confirmed their versions are coming soon, with Guild Wars 2 setting a release date of August 11th. AdventureQuest 3D has already released its Jimothy pet and a related hat.
Jagex talks up RuneFest, OSRS tweaks gear and PvM, and RuneScape Monopoly opens preorders
Jagex is building excitement for RuneFest 2026, highlighting its planned reveals for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on-site quests, and fan atmosphere. The company also announced that pre-orders are live for Monopoly: RuneScape Edition and detailed recent summer updates for Old School RuneScape, including gear and PvM tweaks.
A PvP holy war has broken out in the Wilderness of Old School RuneScape
A player-organized holy war has erupted in the Wilderness PvP zone of Old School RuneScape between followers of Saradomin and Zamorak. The conflict began with players attempting to disrupt PKers and has escalated into a planned confrontation at the Chaos Altar, with both factions rallying players to their cause.
Skyrim and Stardew Valley mods weren't enough: rotund icon Jimothy the viral raccoon invades D&D as a Wizards-approved "cryptid" who is "hurling garbage and making friends"
Wizards of the Coast has officially added the viral raccoon known as Jimothy to Dungeons & Dragons as a playable cryptid with unique abilities like 'Compact Frame' and 'Hurl Garbage.' This follows numerous fan-made mods and developer tributes to the raccoon, which has gained widespread internet fame due to its unique appearance.
"What makes an MMO truly special": Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players have become monks and started a holy war after a pilgrimage got out of control
Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players organized a "holy pilgrimage" in the game's PvP-enabled Wilderness zone, leading to an in-game "holy war" between followers of the gods Saradomin and Zamorak. This player-driven event, which involved players dressing as monks and engaging in factional conflict, highlights the unique community dynamics within MMOs.
Jagex wants classic British point-and-click MMO RuneScape to be bigger than World of Warcraft
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy aims for RuneScape to become the world's biggest MMO within five years, surpassing World of Warcraft. This ambitious goal involves growing the RuneScape franchise to encompass at least three major titles, including Old School RuneScape, RuneScape, and the upcoming RuneScape: Dragonwilds, to attract a combined multi-million player audience.
RuneScape rebalances the mid-game, Old School RuneScape adds the isle of Wyrmscraig July 29
Jagex has released a mid-game rebalance for RuneScape, streamlining skills like Fletching, Agility, and Divination, while also adjusting progression for God Wars dungeons and item drop rates. Concurrently, Old School RuneScape is launching the player-designed island of Wyrmscraig on July 29th, featuring new quests and activities. A beta version of the Jagex Launcher is also available for Linux users.
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.