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Warframe and Anthem leads on the challenges of sustaining online games that go dark
Developers from Warframe and Anthem discuss the complexities of sustaining online games, particularly concerning server shutdowns and the challenges of making them playable post-closure. They highlight the significant technical, security, and financial hurdles corporations face in preserving these titles, contrasting with the demands of movements like 'Stop Killing Games'.
How to get Maw Fang in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain the rare Maw Fang resource in Warframe. Players must complete the Maw Feeding activity on The Duviri Experience, where they control a Maw Fish to eat smaller creatures. This activity can be found near ponds, with a guaranteed spawn location detailed in the article.
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.
Game History and Preservation
Developers from Anthem, SpaceCraft, and Warframe discuss the significant challenges of reverse engineering always-online games for preservation purposes. The 'Stop Killing Games' campaign highlights these efforts.
What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft and Warframe devs on the "massive undertaking" of reverse engineering an always-online game
The article discusses the challenges and importance of game preservation for live service titles, using Warframe as a primary example. It explores the difficulties of reverse engineering always-online games and the efforts of groups like Stop Killing Games to advocate for offline modes and legal requirements for game longevity. Experts like Scott McGregor and Mark Darrah weigh in on the technical and financial hurdles, while the piece also touches on the potential impact of such regulations on the future development of live service games.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Mesa, Chroma, Equinox
This guide for Warframe focuses on selecting the right Warframe, specifically detailing Mesa, Chroma, and Equinox. It discusses their strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, offering insights into their effectiveness in gameplay and potential build strategies.
Warframe kicks off Amir’s Shockwave on August 12
Warframe is launching its Amir's Shockwave in-game event on August 12th. Players can participate in challenges presented by Amir of the Hex to earn time-limited rewards, including a new syandana and Atomicycle regalia. A new six-day KIM adventure and associated cosmetic items will also be permanently added.
How to get Live Heartcells in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain Live Heartcells in Warframe, a resource primarily found in Hollvania and required for content related to Warframe: 1999. Players can farm these cells by defeating Technocyte Coda, earning them as rewards after specific missions, or by using a Quick Correct mod on their Parazon for a chance at a drop during mercy killings.
As Destiny 2 is laid to rest, Warframe is experiencing 'massive growth,' studio boss says
Digital Extremes president Sheldon Carter stated that Warframe has experienced 'massive growth' over the past few years, contrasting with the decline of its rival Destiny 2. While acknowledging the connections between the studios, Carter expressed that Warframe is now thriving, allowing for continued development of their second project, Soulframe. He also highlighted Warframe's accessibility across various platforms, from PlayStation 5 to older Android phones.
Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight
The Steam platform continues to see a high volume of retail simulator releases, with 14 new titles launched last week. Despite their often rudimentary appearance and similar gameplay loops, games like Boba Cafe Simulator and Mall Together have found significant audiences. Publisher PlayWay is noted for its prolific output and a strategy of announcing numerous games, potentially only developing those that gain sufficient wishlists.
The MOP Up: Warframe recaps the reveals of TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has released a recap of TennoCon 2026, detailing new reveals such as the Origin System and gameplay in the Tau system. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Pax Dei, The Planet Crafter's console launch, Fortnite's new skin, and content additions for Myth of Empires, Mu Online, EVE Frontier, MechWarrior Online Legends, The Finals, Crimson Desert, Orna, DayZ, and Scars of Honor.
"The desire for a world you can escape to is stronger than ever": How MMORPGs are flourishing in a multiplayer…
Despite the volatility of the live service game market, MMORPGs continue to flourish by evolving and serving dedicated fanbases. Developers of long-running titles like Final Fantasy 14, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Warframe emphasize community engagement, transparency, and adapting to changing player lifestyles to ensure longevity. These games offer players a persistent world to inhabit and evolve with, a concept that remains highly attractive in the current gaming landscape.
Soulframe is finally looking like the fantasy RPG I know it can be
Digital Extremes' upcoming fantasy RPG, Soulframe, is showing significant improvements since its early pre-alpha state. The combat has become faster and more dynamic, with distinct identities for its Pacts, and the narrative presentation is more cohesive and engaging. The game now feels like a living world, with a unique storybook-esque style that draws lessons from Warframe's success.
PlayStation Network down, as tens of thousands of players queue to play Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls newly-launched beta
Tens of thousands of players are experiencing issues connecting to the PlayStation Network, coinciding with the open beta launch of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls. Outage reports spiked this morning, impacting users across multiple regions. While there is no official statement from Sony, community reports and Down Detector data confirm widespread connectivity problems.
Vague Patch Notes: MMORPG guides are your friends
This opinion piece argues that using game guides, particularly for MMORPGs like Warframe and Final Fantasy XIV, is a valuable part of the gaming experience. The author contends that guides help players understand game mechanics and make informed decisions, rather than simply removing the challenge. Eliot Lefebvre suggests that guides are essential tools for navigating complex games and understanding meta-game strategies.
After years of failed MMO efforts, I have finally found my place in the genre with Warframe as a newcomer in 2026
A newcomer to the MMO genre finds a satisfying experience in Digital Extremes' Warframe, despite initial reservations about the genre's endless nature. The author contrasts Warframe's power fantasy and engaging combat with other MMOs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14, and expresses excitement for the developer's upcoming title, Soulframe.
30 minuter från Soulframe – fantasy-spelet från Warframe-skaparna
Digital Extremes, the creators of Warframe, have released a new video showcasing the current state of their upcoming free-to-play multiplayer game, Soulframe. The footage is from a demo of the upcoming 'Warsongs' update, which will add a significant part of the game's main story to the alpha version this fall. The game is currently in alpha with invited players testing a 'Prelude' version.
What developers can learn from this generation of game criticism
This article analyzes the impact of video essays and online game criticism on game developers, contrasting it with traditional reviews and playtesting. While direct, actionable advice is rare, developers find inspiration and insight from creators like Mark Brown, Noah Caldwell-Gervais, and Jacob Geller, influencing their design philosophies and understanding of player experience.
Morning Interviews
This interview discusses Warframe and the broader landscape of live service games in 2026. Developers from Digital Extremes share insights into the ongoing evolution and challenges of maintaining a live service model.
How to get the Shocking Claws Mod in Warframe
This guide explains how to obtain the Shocking Claws mod in Warframe. The mod can be purchased from The Business on Fortuna using specific tags earned from conservation activities. Fully ranked, Shocking Claws provides a significant boost to electrical damage and status chance for companion attacks.
