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The Icebind feels like "Warframe 2014" in all the best ways, and now you can finally play it
Digital Extremes has released The Icebind, a new six-player cooperative mode for Warframe, which aims to provide a challenging experience reminiscent of the game's early days. Community Director Megan Everett clarified that The Icebind is not a raid but a mode designed for coordinated squads, addressing player requests for more challenging content. The mode currently requires a full six-player group and features performance-based loot, with plans to potentially support smaller squads in the future.
WRUP: Horror movies of 2027 edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features community members discussing their gaming habits, including Pokopia, No Man's Sky, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Warframe. The discussion also touches on horror movies and Halloween costume ideas, with participants sharing their thoughts on upcoming films and dream costumes.
Warframe ignites the Nights of Naberus once more for Halloween
Warframe's annual Nights of Naberus Halloween event has returned, featuring Daughter in the Necralisk offering new treats like glyphs, a landing craft skin, and a poster. Players can also participate in a new seasonal alert involving punching ghosts and trade for spooky void treasures.
Warframe of Mind: Chilling with the Iceblade of Narin update
This article discusses the recent Warframe update, focusing on the new frame Narin and the Entropic Eximus enemies. While the new frame and her abilities are fun to use, the author notes a lack of narrative cohesion and lore, which detracts from the overall experience. The update also introduces changes to Riven stats and a new six-player mode without matchmaking, which are met with mixed feelings.
The Daily Grind: What’s your reason for not playing an MMO you want to like?
This article discusses why players sometimes choose not to engage with MMORPGs they might otherwise enjoy. It uses examples like Warframe and Star Wars: The Old Republic to illustrate how core game mechanics or the absence of specific community features can be dealbreakers for individual players.
Featuring a host of our favorite games from this year and 2 of our favorite gaming devices, you can now place your votes for the best in gaming in the Golden Joystick Awards 2026
The nominations for the 44th annual Golden Joystick Awards 2026 have been announced, with games like Resident Evil Requiem, Big Walk, and 007 First Light receiving multiple nods across 21 categories. Voting is open until October 23, and the winners will be revealed on November 11. This year's nominations are noted for their diversity, featuring both indie hits and AAA blockbusters.
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.
The Stream Team: Our Journey Continues in No Man’s Sky’s 10th anniversary expedition
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is covering the 10th anniversary expedition for No Man's Sky, titled 'Our Journey Continues.' This expedition revisits previous updates, offering players a chance to experience content they may have missed, with developers providing insights into the design process.
WRUP: A tribute to Beepalus Slimon, also known as ‘Mr. Beepy,’ because I was asked to do this edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' feature highlights community and staff plans for the weekend, with mentions of City of Heroes, Guild Wars 2, Elite Dangerous, Lord of the Rings Online, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, and Diablo IV. The article also includes a humorous, albeit strained, tribute to a character named Beepalus Slimon.
Warframe of Mind: The big guide to picking a frame – Nidus, Octavia, Harrow
This guide provides an in-depth look at three Warframe characters: Nidus, Octavia, and Harrow. Nidus is highlighted for his evolving Infestation-based abilities and flexibility, Octavia for her unique rhythm-based gameplay and powerful buffs, and Harrow for his high-risk, high-reward "battle cleric" playstyle that rewards aggressive engagement.
All Corufell Prime Relics in Warframe
This guide details how to acquire all the necessary Prime Relics to obtain the Corufell Prime scythe in Warframe. It outlines the best farming locations for Lith, Meso, Neo, and Axi Relics, and explains the process of opening Prime Relics through Void Fissure missions.
Vague Patch Notes: How do you know you’re done with an MMORPG?
This article explores the concept of knowing when a player is truly 'done' with an MMORPG, moving beyond common reasons for quitting like complaints or community drama. It suggests that players should identify their core motivations for playing, such as character customization or social interaction, and recognize when those specific goals have been met, even if the game itself offers endless content. The piece highlights that this self-awareness allows for a satisfying conclusion to a player's engagement with a game.
Warframe’s Iceblade of Narin is live now
Warframe's latest update, Iceblade of Narin, introduces the new eponymous Warframe, which can be unlocked by defeating new Kuva-themed Eximus enemies on the Zariman. The update also includes a Banshee rework, new deluxe skins, Riven changes, and the addition of Citrine Prime. Future content includes the Glacial Defiance mission and a prelude to reaching Tau.
How Riven trait locking works in Warframe
This guide explains the new trait locking system for Riven Mods in Warframe, a feature that allows players to lock a single stat while rerolling others. The system ensures that the number of traits on a Riven Mod remains consistent during the reroll process, provided a trait is locked.
Warframe's Iceblade of Narin update "represents how Digital Extremes has evolved"
Digital Extremes has released the Iceblade of Narin update for Warframe, introducing a new ice-themed Warframe and revisiting locations from The War Within. Community Director Megan Everett highlighted how Narin represents the evolution of the studio's Warframe design, offering a more poetic and visually advanced take on the ice element compared to the original Frost Warframe. The update also includes new zones and enemies, with the Glacial Defiance mode delayed slightly for polishing.
How to get Entropic Kuva in Warframe
Entropic Kuva is a new resource in Warframe, introduced in Update 44: The Iceblade of Narin, required to purchase parts for the Warframe Narin. It can only be obtained from Entropic Eximus enemies that spawn in missions on the Zariman. Fighting Void Angels during these missions will also cause additional Entropic Eximus units to appear.
How to get Narin in Warframe
This guide explains how to acquire the new ice-themed Warframe, Narin, in Digital Extremes' free-to-play action game, Warframe. Players can obtain Narin's parts from Zariman drop tables or by trading Entropic Kuva for blueprints. Alternatively, Narin can be purchased directly from the in-game Market.
All Steflos Prime Relics in Warframe
This guide details the specific Relics required to obtain the Steflos Prime in Warframe: Lith A13, Meso D9, Neo Y2, and Axi S21. It also provides recommended farming locations for each Relic type, such as Hepit in the Void for Lith and Ukko for Meso, and suggests utilizing Void Fissure missions to open them.
All Citrine Prime Relics in Warframe
This guide details how to acquire all the Relics needed for Citrine Prime in Warframe. It outlines the specific Relics required (Meso C11, Neo C11, Lith S19, Axi C12) and recommends optimal farming missions for each type, including Capture missions in the Void and Disruption missions on Mars, Eris, and Lua. The guide also explains how to open Prime Relics using Void Fissures and suggests grouping with other players for better reward odds.
'Guardians make their own fate.' Destiny 2 players and creators celebrate following Bungie's shock U-turn, as the studio admits: 'Your voices mattered'
Bungie has reversed its decision to cease content updates for Destiny 2, following significant community backlash and a sustained campaign by players and content creators. The studio announced that Destiny 2 is once again considered foundational to its future, and work has begun on restoring previously removed content. This decision has been met with widespread celebration from the community, though some express caution about future expectations.
