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Witchspire’s Dormant Powers update adds salvaging, weapon crafting, spell gems, and a new familiar
The Dormant Powers update for Witchspire introduces a new familiar named Scrappy, alongside a weapon salvaging system and the ability to craft weapons with customizable primary and secondary abilities using spell gems. The update also includes new unlocks on the luminary tree and further customization options.
Betawatch: Enshrouded launches as Guild Wars 3 starts sharing social hubs
Enshrouded has officially launched into version 1.0, exiting early access. Meanwhile, Guild Wars 3 has previewed its first social hub, and World of Warcraft Forever is preparing for a server slam stress test. The article also lists numerous other games in various stages of beta and early access testing.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Should you work on your own games as an external development studio?
This article explores whether external development studios should also work on their own original games alongside client projects. While some studios like Redcatpig and Lab42 see internal projects as crucial for team motivation, skill development, and creative outlets, others like Code Wizards and Airship prioritize their service-based business model to avoid resource drain and client competition. The consensus suggests that while internal projects can offer significant benefits, careful management and clear focus are essential to balance them with external work.
Something for the Weekend – 04/07/26
This week's gaming news includes Sony phasing out physical disc production by 2028 and closing PlayStation Store access for PS3 and Vita again. Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital feature. Several games received release date changes or confirmations, including Onimusha: Warlords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Reviews were published for Rhythm Paradise Groove and WILL: Follow The Light, alongside previews for Fatekeeper, Witchspire, Dziady, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Splatoon Raiders.
Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOW
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
Witchspire Early Access Review – Magical survival and creature catching, but some co-op flaws
Witchspire is a magical survival game that streamlines common tasks through spellcasting and offers creature companions that can be leveled up and provide base support. Despite its early access status, the game is visually impressive and provides a fun single-player experience, though co-op has some notable flaws regarding character and loot ownership. The game also features engaging exploration mechanics like broom flying and teleport dashes.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffs
This week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
Progress Bar: Witchspire is comfort cozy survival gameplay with bewildering onboarding
Witchspire offers cozy survival gameplay with a strong magical theme, but its onboarding process is confusing for new players. The game features a limited character creator, an unclear magic school system, and a tutorial that lacks narrative context. Despite these issues, the core loop of gathering, crafting, and building is solid, with a unique Pokémon-like familiar system and a beautiful, immersive world that makes exploration rewarding.
One Shots: Yet another MMO without handrails
This week's "One Shots" column highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including The Secret World, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Witchspire, Final Fantasy XIV, and Guild Wars 2. Players shared humorous and scenic moments from their in-game adventures, with a call for readers to submit their own screenshots.
WRUP: What I think the positions in soccer mean because I didn’t listen edition
This article humorously explores the author's lack of understanding regarding soccer positions, contrasting it with their engagement in various video games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe. It also touches on personal reflections about school life and social events.
What We Played – The Adventures of Elliot, Control Resonant & Cat Quest 3
This week's gaming experiences include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Control Resonant, and Cat Quest 3. Other titles played include Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tour de France 2026, Lost Castle 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Witchspire, Destiny 2, Copa City, Bellwright, Crimson Desert, The Necromancer's Tale, 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, God of War HD, Umineko: When They Cry, Touhou: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Starseekers, and 33 Immortals.
How to get Beeswax in Witchspire
This guide explains how to obtain Beeswax in Witchspire, an essential crafting ingredient. Beeswax can be farmed by defeating Froblins in the Froblin Camp located in R'hyrrgar, west of Witchspire. Enemies in this area are level 15 and up.
How to get a Loof Horn in Witchspire
This guide explains how to obtain Loof Horns in Witchspire, a crucial item for upgrading your Hearth to level five and unlocking mid-tier crafting components. Loof Horns are acquired by defeating Granloof monsters, which are larger, ox-like creatures found in the Trampling Grounds in the Southwest corner of the starting island.
How to get Fine Wood in Witchspire
This guide explains how to obtain Fine Wood in Witchspire, a crucial resource for crafting items like the first flying broom. Fine Wood is acquired by chopping down larger trees with thicker trunks using a Logging Sickle, with a notable large tree located near the game's starting point.
All achievements in Witchspire and how to complete them
This guide details all the achievements available in the game Witchspire and provides instructions on how to complete each one. The article aims to help players unlock every achievement the game has to offer.
Best starting familiar in Witchspire
This guide helps players choose the best starting familiar in Witchspire, recommending Fien, the winged cat of the Nox element, due to its Uneven Field ability that slows and damages enemies. While Fien is recommended for the early game, players can tame other familiars later or find them in the world.
Best class in Witchspire and coven to choose
This guide explains the class and coven choices in Witchspire, noting that the differences are minor and primarily affect starting gear and elemental affinity. While there's no definitive 'best' choice, the Cloudpiercer coven is suggested for potential future flight bonuses, though elemental affinities are not yet fully implemented.
All Familiars in Witchspire and how to find them
This guide details all the familiars available in the game Witchspire and provides instructions on how to find each one. The article aims to help players collect every available familiar within the game.