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World of Warcraft: Forever increases its population cap ahead of a "mega dungeon"
Blizzard Entertainment has increased the population cap for the World of Warcraft: Forever beta ahead of its November launch, with senior designer Josh Greenfield teasing a large new dungeon. The developer also confirmed the beta is attracting more players than expected, leading to further cap increases.
World of Warcraft Forever’s campfires become more useful and more annoying
A new campfire mechanic in the World of Warcraft beta has become a target for griefing, with players intentionally placing them to kill new players. Blizzard Entertainment is addressing this issue while also enhancing the functionality of campfires and closing an exploit used by bots to farm herbs.
Stop trying to make a console war out of which WoW is better, you're all exhausting
This article argues against the divisive discourse surrounding different versions of World of Warcraft, including Classic, Retail, and the new Forever beta. The author finds the passionate arguments about which version is superior to be exhausting and unhealthy, suggesting that players should appreciate the variety offered by each iteration rather than engaging in a 'console war' mentality.
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.
World of Warcraft: Forever dev teases new 'mega dungeon' to get lost in for hours like the good ol' days
World of Warcraft: Classic senior game designer Josh Greenfield teased a new 'mega dungeon' inspired by the beloved Blackrock Depths from the original game. This type of large, multi-boss dungeon, which can take hours to complete, is being considered for WoW: Forever, a version of the game that doesn't need to adhere to modern MMO streamlining. The tease included an image hinting at a dungeon related to the Timbermaw faction.
World of Warcraft Forever Preview – Can Blizzard Bring Back The Magic? | Invision Game Community
World of Warcraft Forever aims to recapture the magic of the original game by expanding the level 1-60 Azeroth with over 1,000 new quests, new zones, dungeons, raids, a new playable race called the Skyborne, and reworked classes. Blizzard is focusing on making the journey to level 60 meaningful again, incorporating player feedback from WoW Classic and Season of Discovery. While the preview highlights significant additions and a strong sense of nostalgia, the ultimate success of the project hinges on whether it can make endgame achievement and social interaction feel as rewarding as the original.
Why Game Pass Is Stalling and What a Circana Analyst Thinks About It | Invision Game Community
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella believes Xbox Game Pass is facing stalled subscriber growth due to the inherent limitations of the subscription model for games, arguing that most players only engage with one or two titles annually. Xbox executive Asha Sharma is exploring strategies like price reductions and ad-supported cloud gaming to improve profitability, though the effectiveness of these measures will not be clear for at least a year.
World of Warcraft Forever adds a ‘pro-social’ feature to help groups get quest drops evenly
World of Warcraft Forever is introducing a 'recent allies' feature to help players group together and a system to evenly distribute quest drops among party members. Lead developer Josh Greenfield explained the 'pro-social' approach aims to make the experience less 'feast or famine.' The beta has also seen another population cap increase.
I'm sure whoever chose to charge for WoW: Forever beta access is feeling very chuffed, given Blizzard's had to…
Blizzard Entertainment has successfully sold beta access for World of Warcraft: Forever, a reinvented version of Classic, for $60, despite the game being part of the standard subscription and progress being wiped. The high demand has forced population cap increases twice, indicating a profitable early access model for the company. The author finds the game enjoyable with its quality-of-life improvements and new quests.
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.
I'm loving WoW: Forever, but I can't help but miss the music of my other beloved MMO
The author expresses enjoyment for World of Warcraft: Forever's old-school feel but finds the game's sparse use of music jarring compared to Final Fantasy 14. While appreciating WoW's ambient sound design, they miss the constant, themed musical scores present in FFXIV, particularly those composed by Masayoshi Soken.
What we've been playing - "I curl up on my sofa and breed my army of battle cats"
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences. Bertie encountered game-breaking bugs in Dawnwalker but found satisfaction in fixing them, while Kelsey is enjoying Mewgenics on the Nintendo Switch, especially with its touchscreen support. Mat discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Marie finds joy in the chaotic fun of Untitled Goose Game, and Connor is captivated by the World of Warcraft beta.
Bukan Cuma Nonton Film: Cara Menjadikan Perangkat Streaming Pusat Cloud Gaming di Ruang Tamu
Modern streaming devices can be transformed into powerful cloud gaming hubs, eliminating the need for expensive consoles or PCs. By leveraging cloud gaming technology, users can play high-end titles on their TVs using devices like Android TV boxes, Apple TV 4K, or Fire TV Stick 4K. This guide details how to optimize hardware, network connections, and select the right cloud gaming service like NVIDIA GeForce NOW or Xbox Cloud Gaming for an enhanced living room entertainment experience.
Blizzard Dev Doubles Down on World of Warcraft Forever Being for Classic Players
Blizzard Entertainment appears to be reinforcing the distinction between the 'Retail' and 'Classic' versions of World of Warcraft. The article suggests that the success of 'World of Warcraft Forever' has exacerbated the existing divide between these two player bases.
World of Warcraft Forever discusses beta player reactions, Skyborne, and planned future adjustments
Blizzard Entertainment is discussing player reactions from the World of Warcraft beta, including feedback on the campfires system and the Skyborne design. The developers also addressed concerns about Druid forms, layering bugs, leveling speed, and plans to adjust blue-letter gear rewards. Inappropriate character names are being removed from the beta, and players are encouraged to complete a survey.
Blizzard Insists Actual Humans Are Reading Through All the WoW Forever Beta Character Names It Banned Players for This Week
Blizzard Entertainment is banning players for creating offensive character names in the World of Warcraft: Forever beta, warning against attempts to circumvent the system. The company insists that actual humans are reviewing these names.
You can properly test talents in the WoW: Forever beta, now
The beta for World of Warcraft: Forever has reduced the cost of resetting talents to one silver, allowing players to more freely test the refreshed talent system. This change is temporary for the beta period, with subsequent resets costing more but dropping back to one silver after an hour.
Blizzard's first big World of Warcraft Forever patch notes bring plenty of class tuning changes
Blizzard Entertainment has released a significant patch for the World of Warcraft Classic beta, focusing on extensive class tuning and balance changes. The update also introduces improvements to campfires, a new cooldown manager for select classes, enhanced controller support with new layouts and targeting options, and refined audio design.
World of Warcraft: Forever has recaptured the original MMO's magic, something I thought was impossible
The author expresses renewed enthusiasm for World of Warcraft, particularly with the beta of World of Warcraft: Forever. This new iteration successfully blends nostalgic elements with fresh content and design choices, recapturing the magic of the original MMO in a way that previous Classic versions only hinted at.
Evening Reading - September 24, 2026
Shacknews' Evening Reading for September 24, 2026, rounds up various gaming news items including updates on Dragon Quest 11, Total War: Warhammer 3, Marathon, and Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities. The digest also touches on changes for Quake Champions and Counter-Strike 2, and mentions State of Decay 3's development.
