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'Golden goose' indie games get Gabe Newell's attention, says Steam expert: 'You're like a little goblin that has a magical power to turn straw into gold'
Indie game advisor Chris Zukowski discussed the 'golden goose' phenomenon on Steam, where games achieving around $150,000 in sales and 500 reviews gain Valve's attention. He described the process as 'the breath of Steam,' where developers must convert wishlists into sales, a task Gabe Newell relies on them to perform. Maintaining this status requires continuous effort through DLCs, bundles, and promotions.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Review
The World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion offers enthralling new zones and a satisfying endgame loop. The review highlights the quality of the new content and its potential to re-engage players.
World of Warcraft improves its new Prey system and gives out free WoW Classic flying mounts
Blizzard Entertainment has updated World of Warcraft's Prey system, increasing journey progress points to address player feedback and improve access to Nightmare Mode. Additionally, players can obtain a free Voidfeather Dragonhawk flying mount on Burning Crusade Classic servers by completing the Midnight intro scenario before May 15th.
The new Crimson Desert patch adds private storage at base camp and nerfs a few bosses—also, Pearl Abyss knows the…
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, addressing player feedback with quality-of-life improvements such as more fast travel points, improved UI responsiveness, and increased food effectiveness. The update also includes game balancing changes, nerfing specific enemies and bosses while improving stamina consumption for blocking and parrying. The developer is actively listening to player feedback to refine the game post-launch.
Frasier Pinball, Horses In Among Us, And More Of The Best Gaming April Fools' Day Jokes Ever
This article rounds up some of the most memorable April Fools' Day pranks from the gaming industry over the years. It highlights jokes from publications like GameSpot and IGN, as well as from developers such as Innersloth, Blizzard, and Sega, covering a range of humorous and sometimes prophetic fake announcements.
Games Inbox: Is Marathon worth playing?
Readers discuss various gaming topics, including Bungie's time-limited Marathon event, the effectiveness of game advertising for titles like World of Warcraft and Fortnite, and skepticism towards pre-ordering Crimson Desert. There's also a comparison of PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch sales, with a preference for the PS5 for AAA titles, and reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of Resident Evil Requiem.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest celebrates 27 years and a lawsuit settlement in its favor
EverQuest celebrated its 27th anniversary with a lawsuit settlement that favors Daybreak Game Company, keeping emulators offline. This week also saw layoffs at Amazon for Lost Ark developers, Facebook scaling back VR metaverse ambitions, and discussions around various MMORPG updates and industry trends.
Crimson Desert team apologizes after players find AI art in the game: 'Our intention has always been for any such…
Developer Pearl Abyss has apologized after players discovered likely AI-generated art assets in Crimson Desert. The company stated that experimental AI tools were used for early-stage iteration on 2D visual props, with the intention of replacing them with finalized art that met their quality standards.
A World of Warcraft puzzle that hid a secret mount suddenly got a new step in Midnight
A hidden, multi-step puzzle in World of Warcraft, originally added for the game's 20th anniversary, has received a new step. Players discovered a tenth orb was lit by coincidence while solving another puzzle, leading to a new mystery involving the 'Oddsight Focus' item. This discovery has reignited community efforts to uncover the full solution for the secret mount, Incognitro, the Indecipherable Felcycle.
One Shots: Danger just out of focus
This week's community screenshots feature players from Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, Marvel Heroes, Skate, and City of Heroes. The images highlight in-game events, character designs, and humorous situations encountered by players in their MMO adventures.
Blizzard Legend Rob Pardo Drops Truth Bomb on Gaming’s Layoff Epidemic at GDC
Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo delivered a keynote at GDC 2026, urging game industry executives to cease the wave of layoffs. Pardo emphasized that development teams are more valuable than the games themselves, highlighting the human cost of prioritizing profits over people. He called for a more sustainable, human-centered approach to studio management.
World of Warcraft: Midnight's class balancing is steering the MMO headfirst into a mistake that's been…
This article analyzes the class balancing in World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion, suggesting that the current approach of focusing on two-minute burst windows is a mistake. The author contrasts this with Final Fantasy 14's meta, highlighting how this design choice negatively impacts gameplay outside of coordinated boss fights, particularly for solo content and alt characters. Blizzard's reactive nature is noted as a potential factor in addressing these issues.
WRUP: Plersky edition | Massively Overpowered
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Palia, Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, Project Gorgon, Monster Hunter Wilds, Skate, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite re-read books.
Crimson Desert Wrestling Moves Are The Cream Of The Crop
Crimson Desert offers a deep combat system with engaging mechanics, as highlighted in this review. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming titles like World of Warcraft, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Pragmata, alongside guides for Crimson Desert's early game and skills.
WoW Factor: The Arcantina is the (second) best addition to World of Warcraft Midnight
The Arcantina, a new tavern feature in World of Warcraft Midnight, is highlighted as a significant and cozy addition to the MMORPG, despite not impacting power progression. This feature, accessible after completing Arator's Journey, offers a roleplaying hub with lore figures, interactive elements, and weekly quests that reward housing items.
WoW: Midnight's Player Housing Is Great, If You Can Afford The Decor Grind
World of Warcraft: Midnight introduces a robust player housing system with extensive customization options, allowing for significant creativity. However, the system is criticized for a grindy decor acquisition process and the potential for microtransactions to overshadow the experience, though the core functionality is praised as a strong foundation for future updates.
World Of Warcraft: Midnight Review - Back At It Again In Quel'thalas
World of Warcraft: Midnight, the 11th expansion for Blizzard's MMORPG, offers an approachable endgame, player housing, and a nostalgic campaign set in Quel'thalas. The expansion continues the evolution of the game with new systems like Prey for outdoor world challenges and built-in UI tools, while also revamping iconic locations like Silvermoon City. Despite some pacing issues and less impactful class changes, Midnight provides a compelling experience for both new and returning players by blending modern gameplay with homage to the past.
Crimson Desert launches to 239,000 players on Steam but 'Mixed' reviews, and it's mostly because of how…
Crimson Desert has launched to 239,000 players on Steam, but has received 'Mixed' reviews. The game is noted for its numerous systems and complex control scheme, though the combat is described as deep and satisfying. The article also mentions the author's personal gaming history with titles like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14.
Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of you
This article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
World of Warcraft players go back to work on a year-old mystery after one of them accidentally unlocks the 10th orb in a…
World of Warcraft players have discovered a new puzzle element related to the Felcycle mount, unlocking the 10th orb in a mystery that spans multiple expansions. The solution was found accidentally while players were working on a separate puzzle for the Mind-Seekers cabal. The purpose and reward for this new phase of the puzzle remain unknown, but the community is actively investigating.
