Old School RuneScape
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What we've been playing - "Meanwhile, Lara Croft and Breaking Bad's Walter White have just had their first child"
Several individuals share their current gaming experiences, highlighting titles like the visually striking cyberpunk game Replaced, the co-op party game Heave Ho 2, and the MMORPG Old School RuneScape. Other games mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Elden Ring, Pokémon Leaf Green, and Deadlock.
RuneScape lays out its May update plan, OSRS focuses on fixing the Demonic Pacts league
Jagex has outlined the May update roadmap for RuneScape, featuring player character visual upgrades and a remastering of the Dungeoneering skill. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape's development team is primarily focused on fixing issues within its recently launched Leagues VI content, addressing various bugs and task-related problems.
Old School Runescape Leagues' regional restrictions have only fueled my love for Varlamore
The author expresses a newfound appreciation for the Varlamore region in Old School RuneScape, largely due to the restrictions imposed by the game's limited-time Leagues mode. This mode, which offers accelerated progression and limited area access, has encouraged exploration of Varlamore's content and skills in ways not typically experienced on a main account.
Old School RuneScape releases its Demonic Pacts league, RuneScape puts out Game Jam quality-of-life features
Old School RuneScape has launched its Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts mode, featuring demonic pacts, relics, and boss echoes. Meanwhile, RuneScape has released several quality-of-life updates from its Game Jam, including improved boss enrage mechanics, world hopping, boss portal sorting, a potion UI, and a rune pouch upgrade. Jagex is also polling player feedback on potential rewards for the upcoming Blood Moon Rising quest's leechfin fishing activity.
11 Games That Pay Real Money in 2026 (PC, Browser & Competitive Games)
This guide explores games that offer real-money earning opportunities in 2026, focusing on titles with competitive earnings, player-driven economies, or service-based systems. It highlights games like Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, detailing how players can earn through skin trading, tournaments, game creation, and more, while cautioning against fraudulent schemes.
What we've been playing - "I started with maple trees behind the bank"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences across various titles. Connor details a deep grind in Old School RuneScape, Victoria discusses a 25th-anniversary item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Bertie recounts a successful run in Slay the Spire 2 on a Steam Deck, and Kelsey describes the chaotic start of their island in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
10 Best open world RPGs to play in 2026, from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Elden Ring
This ranking highlights the 10 best open-world RPGs available on modern platforms, emphasizing games that create immersive worlds players won't want to leave. The list includes titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Elden Ring, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with descriptions of their unique 'vibes' and gameplay experiences.
RUNEFEST TICKETS ARE SET TO GO ON SALE 30TH APRIL
Jagex announced that tickets for RuneFest 2026 will go on sale April 30th. The event will take place on October 3rd and 4th in Birmingham, UK, and will be the largest RuneFest to date, accommodating 6,000 attendees. Two ticket tiers, Standard and Gold, will be available, with early bird pricing and pre-order merchandise options.
OSRS Leagues 6 turns the MMORPG's progression on its head, with a demonic twist
Old School RuneScape's sixth seasonal league, 'Demonic Pacts,' has launched, introducing a new progression system starting players in Varlamore with unique demonic pacts and relics. This limited-time event offers accelerated XP rates and new gameplay mechanics, challenging both veteran and new players with a fresh take on the MMORPG's core experience.
RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region
Jagex, the developer behind the RuneScape series, has announced the expansion of RuneScape: Dragonwilds into the Asia-Pacific region, with localizations planned for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean this summer. CEO Jon Bellamy stated this move signifies a commitment to making RuneScape a truly global franchise. The announcement follows Jagex's recent $3 billion lifetime revenue milestone and previous localization efforts in Latin America.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new updates, including The Last Caretaker's 3.5 update, No Man's Sky's Xeno Arena 6.33, and the launch of Old School RuneScape's Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts. Titan Quest II also received the Samson Update #2.
Morning Multiplex
This article highlights several recent game updates and trailers, including a shadow drop trailer for The Last Caretaker - Update 3.5. It also features a comprehensive guide to Old School RuneScape's Leagues VI and mentions the game Pragmata.
Old School RuneScape Leagues VI Is Live – Demonic Pacts Brings Insane Power Boosts and New Mechanics |
Jagex has launched Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts for Old School RuneScape, a limited-time mode featuring accelerated progression, new mechanics like the Demonic Pacts skill tree, and echo bosses. This event, running for eight weeks, offers a fresh start for all players with boosted XP rates and exclusive demonic-themed rewards that carry over to the main account. The mode is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with full cross-platform progression.
Old School RuneScape's latest League is out now, pushing thousands of players to cry at kids and get haircuts for the devil
Jagex has launched the sixth limited-time League event for Old School RuneScape, titled 'Demonic Pacts'. The event, running until June 10th, features new servers, a unique skill tree with 'demonic pacts' that alter gameplay, and special rewards for players who complete tasks. Over 150,000 players have already joined the event shortly after its release.
RuneScape releases overhauled auras, Old School RuneScape opens new SA servers and preps Leagues VI
RuneScape has received an overhaul of its auras, removing time-gating and reducing meta necessity for effects like Five-Fingered Discount and Lumberjack. Old School RuneScape is preparing for Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts on April 15th, with new servers now open in South America. Additional updates include changes to PvP death mechanics in the Wilderness and Last Man Standing rewards.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: how to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. Hosted by Jane Douglas, the 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Sword Art Online JRPG Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, and MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. Chris Thomas, Galaxies Founder, stated the event aims to give gamers a reason to be excited by showcasing a diverse range of titles.
Galaxies Spring Showcase: How to watch and what to expect
The Galaxies Spring Showcase 2026 will take place on April 16, 2026, featuring over 50 games and seven world premieres. The 60-minute event will include updates and trailers for titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Atomic Heart's DLC Yerba Buena, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, and Directive 8020. The showcase will be streamed on IGN and other platforms.
OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE SUMMONS A DEVELOPER DIARY AHEAD OF MAKING DEMONIC PACTS FOR LEAGUES VI
Jagex has released a developer diary detailing Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts, a limited-time game mode for Old School RuneScape launching on April 15th. This mode features accelerated XP rates, new mechanics, a 'demonic pacts' skill tree, and returning 'Echo Bosses'. Old School RuneScape is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
Roadmaps and Plans
Jagex has outlined the plans for Old School RuneScape's upcoming Leagues VI, titled Demonic Pacts. This developer diary details the expected content and features for the new league, providing players with a roadmap of what to anticipate.
RuneScape’s early April patch targets game performance, OSRS activates mobile character switcher
Jagex has released a patch for RuneScape that addresses frame drops and improves overall game performance, particularly in the new Havenhythe zone. Additionally, Old School RuneScape has activated a mobile character switcher, allowing players to switch between Jagex Account-linked characters directly from their mobile login screen.