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Wizard101 celebrates its birthday with a free pack of goodies and housing items
Wizard101 is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a special in-game event, offering players a free pack of goodies and housing items by redeeming the code ENCHANTED18. Console players can also participate with school banners.
Perfect Ten: Subscription-free MMORPGs from before Dungeons and Dragons Online’s free-to-play transition
This article examines ten MMORPGs that operated without subscription fees before Dungeons and Dragons Online transitioned to a free-to-play model in September 2009. It highlights games like RuneScape, MapleStory, and Guild Wars, discussing their business models and impact on the genre's evolution towards free-to-play.
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.
Pirate101 brings its next update to the test realm, Wizard101 adds new chronicles for PC and console
KingsIsle has announced upcoming updates for both Pirate101 and Wizard101. Pirate101 is launching a test realm for its latest patch, 'The Trail Goes Cold,' which adds new story content and mechanics. Wizard101 is introducing new chronicles for PC and console players, featuring Barkingham Palace and Aquila respectively, along with new bosses and rewards, and is also preparing for the Fantastic Fright Fest event.
Wizard101 challenges its community to unlock four waves of rewards through August
Wizard101 has launched its Fantastic Fight Fest 2026 community event, challenging players to collectively achieve four reward tiers by participating in daily featured battles. The event, which concludes on August 28th, offers different rewards for PC and console players, including a free Krokotopia apartment for PC users and a scarab chariot mount for console players.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
The MOP Up: Runes of Magic has its summer fun times
Runes of Magic is hosting a summer event with in-game activities and clear water to escape the heat. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for The Division, Odin: Valhalla Rising, Persist Online, Uncharted Waters Online, Skull and Bones, Neverwinter, DayZ, EVE Online, Myth of Empires: Throne, Wizard101, Crossout, and League of Legends.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
Here are some of the Pride events happening across the MMORPG and multiplayer world
Multiple MMORPGs and multiplayer games are celebrating Pride Month with in-game events, cosmetic items, and charitable donations. Titles like Wizard101, Overwatch, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft are offering special content and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
The MOP Up: Broken Ranks throws new content at you In Cold Blood
Broken Ranks has released a new content drop titled 'In Cold Blood,' which challenges level 140 players with the Monastery of the Order of the Forgotten Dawn for legendary gear. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for RIFT, The Finals, Myth of Empires: Throne, Toram, Conan Exiles Enhanced, PlanetSide 2, Guild Wars 2, DC Universe Online, World War II Online, Neverwinter, Sea of Thieves, Magic Online, and Wizard101, as well as announcements from Ankama and the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
The MOP Up: Subnautica 2 just says no to gen AI
Unknown Worlds has confirmed that Subnautica 2 will not use generative AI, with all development being handled by traditional methods. The article also rounds up other recent gaming news, including delays for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, updates for Dungeon Fighter Online and SMITE 2, and new content for Hearthstone and PSO2.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Champions square off for first
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the top spot based on pre-loads alone, with Pokemon Champions and its Starter Pack in second place. The charts detail the top 30 all-games and download-only titles, featuring a mix of new releases and evergreen bestsellers.
Wizard101 adds a new Hidden Temple Gauntlet as a playable challenge dungeon tapping into 90s nostalgia
Wizard101 has introduced a new playable challenge dungeon called the Hidden Temple Gauntlet, designed to evoke 90s nostalgia. Players can team up with up to four friends to face familiar foes and temple hazards, drawing inspiration from the 90s Nickelodeon game show Legends of the Hidden Temple.
Evening Multiplex
This article rounds up recent official trailers for several games, including Beatrix, EXODUS, Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2, and Wizard101. Beatrix has a demo available on Steam, and Fortnite's new season is titled 'Showdown'.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 7, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen lead again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 7, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen retaining their top positions. These titles are expected to hold their spots until the upcoming release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream next month.
