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War Thunder’s two-part documentary series Frog Fathers is heading to streaming platforms November 10
Gaijin Entertainment's documentary series 'Frog Fathers,' focusing on WWII Naval special ops missions, is now available on streaming platforms in the U.S. and Canada. The two-part series, originally released in 2024 and 2026, explores events during the Normandy landing and the Battle of Okinawa.
MMO Week in Review: Destiny 2’s revival, Aion 2’s stress test
This week's MMO news covers Destiny 2's revival with unvaulted content, Aion 2's stress test, and Ultima Online's 29th anniversary. Dune Awakening launched on consoles, Elder Scrolls Online discussed experimental features, and Microsoft continued layoffs. World of Warcraft Forever is impressing players, while other news includes The Division 2, Marathon, Warframe, and various other MMO updates and discussions.
War Thunder's Sky Odyssey update brings overhauled Bombers, a new map, and a whistle-stop tour of new military…
Gaijin Entertainment has released the Sky Odyssey update for War Thunder, introducing overhauled bomber mechanics, new vehicles from Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia, and a new map set in the Falkland Islands. The update also addresses player behavior by implementing a proximity-based reward system for kills when players abandon their vehicles.
War Thunder adds new Greek vehicles and new permanent modes in its Sky Odyssey update
The Sky Odyssey update for War Thunder introduces new Greek military vehicles, including the Leopard 2HEL tank and the Rafaele EG fighter jet, which are integrated into the Israel tree. The update also adds several permanent game modes, such as Naval Enduring Confrontation and Bullet Hell, along with a new ground battles map in the Falkland Islands and various other vehicle and gameplay enhancements.
Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII review - still the premium HOTAS to beat
The updated Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog MKII remains a premium choice for flight simulation enthusiasts, offering excellent build quality and extensive programmability. While it provides a realistic experience, especially for the A-10C replica, the high price point and lack of a twistable Z-axis for rudder control are notable drawbacks. It is recommended as a first purchase or upgrade from simpler controllers, but existing owners of the original HOTAS Warthog will find little reason to upgrade.
War Thunder’s Sky Odyssey update adds Greek forces and a Falklands map this September
Gaijin Entertainment's War Thunder is releasing its Sky Odyssey update in mid-September, introducing Greek military vehicles and a new Falkland Islands map. The update also features modern aircraft systems, improved bomber damage models, and new displays for modern aircraft.
The MOP Up: World of Warcraft’s doggo raises $1.3M for Habitat for Humanity
World of Warcraft successfully raised over $1.3 million for Habitat for Humanity through sales of the in-game pet Roofus. Blizzard donated 100% of the purchase price during the promotion. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Pokémon Go, Myth of Empires, MapleStory, and Raven2, alongside announcements for RuneFest 2026 and delays for No Rest for the Wicked.
Whatever happened to Gaijin’s sci-fi PvPvE extraction game Star Wrath?
Gaijin Entertainment has delayed the open beta testing for its sci-fi PvPvE extraction game Star Wrath to the first quarter of 2027. The decision was made following closed beta testing, which indicated that core gameplay elements require further refinement to prepare for a larger player base. The studio assures that the game has not been abandoned and is being actively developed.
War Thunder makes plan for more active bomber play, more Nuclear Escalation gameplay, and new maps for the next patch
War Thunder is planning updates to improve bomber gameplay and the Nuclear Escalation mode in its next patch. The upcoming update will also introduce new vehicles, improved tooltips, a new sensor view, and a new battle map set in the Falklands.
The MOP Up: RIFT’s Razorback Roundup is back, yeehaw!
This week's MMO news roundup includes the return of RIFT's Razorback Roundup event, updates for Marvel Rivals and Uncharged Waters Origin, and news from various games like Wizard101, Fiesta Online, and Gloria Victis. Gamigo announced upcoming releases, while War Thunder reported on bans, and Myth of Empires: Throne secured a publishing deal.
The MOP Up: Dark Age of Camelot rotates its Sigilbound Frontiers event
Dark Age of Camelot's Sigilbound Frontiers event is live until August 13th, featuring a Sigilbreaker boss spawn. Other MMO news includes Hearthstone's new battleground season, updates for World War II Online and MapleStory Idle RPG, a Palworld card game, War Thunder adjustments, Apex Legends' Marked season, and details on Scars of Honor's First Watch system.
Massively Overthinking: Which MMOs are a lot more popular than most people realize?
This article discusses the phenomenon of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) that are significantly more popular than mainstream perception suggests. Games like Elder Scrolls Online, Albion Online, RuneScape, and Guild Wars 2 are highlighted for their substantial revenue and player bases, despite often being overlooked by general gaming media. The discussion also touches upon the separate fanbases of Eastern MMORPGs and the tendency for some players to underestimate the continued success of established titles like World of Warcraft.
Let's play a quick round of 'Which game has more DLC?' to test your knowledge of videogame add-ons
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of which video games have the most downloadable content (DLC). It features a 'Higher or Lower' format, comparing the number of DLC packs for various titles such as Train Simulator Classic, Cities: Skylines, and Stellaris. The quiz aims to engage readers by challenging their understanding of games with extensive add-on content.
War Thunder to put 128-player boots-on-the-ground battles in action in Infantry's "largest map" yet
Gaijin Entertainment is preparing the Infantry update for War Thunder, which will introduce controllable FPS characters and 128-player battles on its largest map yet. A closed beta test for the update is scheduled for July, featuring new troop transport vehicles and significant changes to soldier classes and equipment.
War Thunder readies its next infantry closed beta test and nukes thousands of cheaters from orbit
Gaijin Entertainment is preparing for the third closed beta test of War Thunder's mixed arms infantry mode, featuring 128-player battles on a new African map, new weapons, and a five-passenger vehicle. In related news, the company reported banning over 2,100 accounts for botting and cheating in July, alongside thousands of other bans for various offenses.
War Thunder’s modern infantry battles are expanding to 128 players with new Africa map
Gaijin Entertainment is expanding War Thunder's modern infantry battles with a new Africa-inspired map called Kivu, designed for up to 128 players. This third stage of closed beta testing will introduce troop transport vehicles, revised soldier classes, and changes to the respawn system. The Kivu map is four times larger than previous test locations and features five capture points, integrating infantry combat with existing tanks, helicopters, and support vehicles.
War Thunder to Test Modern Infantry Battles in Africa
Gaijin Entertainment is launching the third closed beta test for infantry battles in War Thunder in July, featuring a new 128-player "Kivu" map set in Central Africa. This update introduces troop transport vehicles, revised marker logic for Arcade Battles, and class-based weapon presets to enhance large-scale combat dynamics.
Former staffer accuses War Thunder studio of Steam review manipulation and data security lapses
A former Gaijin Entertainment developer, Evgeniy Kononenko, has accused the studio behind War Thunder and Enlisted of manipulating Steam reviews and having data security lapses. Kononenko claims evidence shows developers were instructed to write positive reviews and that former employees retained Steamworks admin access for over a year. He also alleges retaliation after raising internal concerns.
War Thunder introduces more vehicles, missile flight model tweaks, and a new historical battle event
The Heavy Cavalry update for War Thunder has been released, introducing new vehicles like variants of the M1 Abrams and Italy's Palmaria tank, along with the F-101C Voodoo fighter jet. The update also refines missile flight models and adds anti-radiation missiles and electronic support measures. A new 'Pages of History' event celebrating New Zealand ace Colin Gray will begin on July 1st.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.