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'A Lot of Players Don't Want to Play a Monster' – WoW Forever Principal Designer Sheds More Light on Why the Skyborne Were Added
Blizzard principal game designer Kris Zierhut discussed the addition of the Skyborne race to World of Warcraft, noting that many players may not want to play as them. The full launch of World of Warcraft Forever is scheduled for November 4.
Blizzard Reveals Plan for World of Warcraft Forever Update Frequency
Blizzard Entertainment has outlined the content update frequency for the upcoming World of Warcraft Classic launch. The company plans to release new content at a slower pace compared to the modern version of World of Warcraft, focusing on a steady stream of additions.
The Big World of Warcraft Forever Interview: Blizzard Reveals Its Plan for the Next Great MMO
Blizzard Entertainment discusses their plans for the future of World of Warcraft Forever in an interview with IGN. The conversation touches on the game's development and its aspirations to be the next great MMO.
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft's class designer 'crammed as much' of the MMO into it so that even veteran tabletop players can experience something new
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book aims to translate the MMO's impactful classes and talents into a tabletop RPG experience. Designers James Wyatt and Ben Petrisor explain how they adapted WoW's restrictive roles and unique abilities, like those of Paladins and Hunters, into D&D's flexible ruleset, even introducing new subclasses like Barbarian and Bard.
Square Enix vets say devs of the future will need to 'master the use of AI', but the human touch will still be…
Veteran Square Enix developers Hiromichi Tanaka and Yoshinori Kitase believe future game creators must master AI, though human creativity remains essential for original ideas. They acknowledge the potential for AI to lower the barrier to entry for game development but also express concerns about idea theft and the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content, particularly impacting indie developers.
World of Warcraft: Forever devs address racial ability drama by creating even more drama, fans say Blizzard's…
Blizzard Entertainment is updating racial abilities in the beta for World of Warcraft: Forever, prioritizing "racial identity" which may lead to some races being more effective in certain combat roles. This decision has sparked significant community backlash, with players on Reddit and forums accusing the developers of bias and favoritism towards the Alliance faction, while others argue it reflects historical faction strengths or that the changes are simply poorly implemented.
You just can't win—despite Ghost of Yōtei selling millions of copies, 24 people are reportedly being let go…
Despite Ghost of Yōtei selling over 5 million copies, developer Sucker Punch Productions has reportedly laid off 24 employees, approximately 10% of its staff. This decision comes amidst broader challenges in the videogame industry, including rising development costs and market instability, leading to a critical view of the industry's health.
I have jumped in WoW: Forever's beta 7738 times, roughly 135 jumps an hour, and if you'd like to find out if…
Blizzard Entertainment has released a stats tracker for the closed beta of World of Warcraft: Forever, allowing players to see their in-game statistics. The author logged 57 hours and performed 7,738 jumps, averaging 135 jumps per hour. The game is set to launch on November 4th.
A World of Warcraft Forever modder is transforming the MMO into a first-person RPG
A modder named Arhkain is developing a project called 'Retro Forever' to transform World of Warcraft Forever into a more immersive first-person RPG experience. The mod aims to add combat animations and a first-person perspective, inspired by classic games like Hexen and Doom. While still in early stages and facing challenges with new combat mod restrictions, the project is gaining community interest.
New World of Warcraft Midnight patch notes are good news for Druids and Mages, but Rogues face nerfs
Blizzard Entertainment has released new class tuning changes for World of Warcraft's Midnight patch 12.1.5, set to go live with the weekly maintenance on Tuesday, October 27. The update includes buffs for Feral Druids, Restoration Druids, Marksmanship Hunters, Fire Mages, Affliction Warlocks, and Destruction Warlocks in PvE. However, Subtlety Rogues will receive an 8% damage nerf in PvE, with Blizzard citing that previous buffs overshot expectations. PvP also sees a range of buffs and nerfs across various classes.
World of Warcraft Forever is getting RP-PvP as a ruleset after all
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that Role-Playing Player vs. Player (RP-PvP) will be available as a ruleset option for World of Warcraft, contrary to previous statements. This option is expected to be available when name reservation begins on October 27th, with the game's beta concluding on October 23rd.
Star Wars: The Old Republic lead writer calls out BioWare for snubbing the MMO
Star Wars: The Old Republic lead writer Caitlin Sullivan Kelly expressed disappointment that BioWare's announcement of its closure did not mention the long-running MMO. While BioWare did not include SWTOR in its list of notable franchises, the article argues it was not a snub, as SWTOR is now a Broadsword game and the list focused on franchises rather than individual titles.
Evening Reading - October 21, 2026
Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare and layoffs affecting 400 employees. Other gaming news includes a permanent Pokemon store opening in London in 2029, and DICE and Respawn working on a new Star Wars shooter, reportedly Battlefront 3. Xbox Cloud Gaming rates and EA Sports' new 'open-world' football project were also mentioned.
WoW Forever Beta Extended to Friday, Name Reservations Go Live Tuesday
The beta for World of Warcraft Forever has been extended by a couple of days due to its popularity. Name reservations for the game are scheduled to go live on Tuesday.
The Daily Grind: What are some of your favorite MMO Halloween memories?
This article asks players to share their favorite Halloween memories from various MMORPGs, highlighting specific events like the Haunted Burrow in Lord of the Rings Online, the Headless Horseman's mount in World of Warcraft, and Dr. Kane's House of Terror in City of Heroes. It encourages reminiscing about past seasonal in-game activities.
Further Xbox layoff rounds reportedly planned for this month, November, and January, while a Game Pass overhaul is in the works
Xbox is reportedly planning further rounds of layoffs in November and January, following earlier cuts this year, with a total of 3200 employees expected to be affected. Concurrently, an overhaul of the Xbox Game Pass service is underway, aiming to offer subscribers more granular control over features like cloud gaming and multiplayer. The report also mentions ongoing development of a next-generation handheld console and a future console expected around 2028, with high projected costs.
In this age of pervasive slop maybe we should be grateful for Shrek 2 Remastered
Aspyr Media has announced that Shrek 2 Remastered will be released in November, bringing the 2004 game to modern platforms including PlayStation 5. The remaster appears to be a port of the original PS2 version, featuring local and online co-op. The article humorously notes the release date's proximity to Grand Theft Auto 6.
World of Warcraft’s Hallow’s End arrives once more
World of Warcraft's annual Hallow's End event has returned, featuring new candy buckets, themed cosmetics, and daily quests. Players can participate in familiar festivities like battling the Headless Horseman and collecting ghoulish garments until November 2nd.
World of Warcraft Forever previews the high-end leveling journey
World of Warcraft Forever is previewing its high-end leveling content, including new zones like the Riverglades and Mount Hyjal, which will be available after the current beta's leveling journey concludes. The Riverglades features knights and ogres, while Mount Hyjal includes the 10-player raid Barrow Deeps. The beta itself is also receiving improvements to capital cities and environmental effects like lightning storms and snowfalls.
MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly
Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.
