World of Warcraft
News, coverage and analysis tracking World of Warcraft across the outlets.- One Shots: Reflecting on a job well doneThis week's community screenshot showcase features players from Final Fantasy XIV, Baldur's Gate 3, World of Warcraft, and Guild Wars 2. The submissions highlight various in-game moments, from completing difficult grinds to experiencing significant story events and humorous character interactions.
Fan World of Warcraft servers face shut down as Blizzard wins Turtle WoW caseActivision Blizzard has won a copyright infringement lawsuit against the fan-operated private server network Turtle WoW. The District Court of California ruled in favor of Blizzard, ordering an immediate cease and desist for Turtle WoW and any successor projects. While a settlement has been reached, the ruling effectively signals the end for the third-party server group.
World of Warcraft didn't scare the RuneScape devs, who were getting "tens of thousands of new accounts every single day" in 2004 and could barely build servers fast enough for the MMO to keep upRuneScape developers at Jagex were not concerned about the launch of World of Warcraft in 2004, as they were experiencing rapid growth with tens of thousands of new accounts daily and struggling to scale their servers. RuneScape's success was attributed to its lightweight design, allowing for fast content implementation and compatibility with most computers of the era, differentiating it from Blizzard's offering.- WRUP: You gonna cry editionThe Massively OP staff discusses their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Guild Wars Reforged, Lord of the Rings Online, Warframe, Final Fantasy XIV, Throne and Liberty, World of Warcraft, and New World. A bonus question prompts readers to share the dumbest thing they've done to win a low-stakes challenge.
WoW's next patch drops in just over a week, bringing a whole heap of world content and yet another gearing method…World of Warcraft's upcoming patch, scheduled for April 21, will introduce new overworld content including void assaults and incursions, alongside a new method for upgrading Mythic and Hero-tier gear. While not a major content update with a new raid, the patch aims to provide players with more activities for endgame progression and cosmetic collection.
YouTube Premium's New Price Hike Is Bad News For Gamers Already Drowning In SubscriptionsGoogle is increasing the monthly subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music in the US. The individual YouTube Premium plan will rise from $14 to $16, and the family plan from $23 to $26. These price hikes are attributed to providing a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on the platform.- Massively Overthinking: Are you looking for a ‘forever game’ in your MMORPGs?This article discusses the concept of 'forever games,' particularly within the MMORPG genre. While some developers aim to create infinitely replayable experiences, others argue for self-contained, satisfying single-player games. The staff shares their personal definitions of 'forever games,' with some seeking long-term MMO homes and others valuing quality over sheer quantity of content.
- World of Warcraft Fans Think Blizzard Is About to Try and Revisit Its Least Popular ExpansionFans of World of Warcraft speculate that Blizzard Entertainment may be revisiting one of the game's least popular expansions based on recent hints. The upcoming expansion, World of Warcraft: Midnight, features a purple aesthetic and the return of a purple character, who brought news suggesting a return to a previously disliked expansion.
World of Warcraft player housing was sorely lacking PvP so Blizzard is dropping its own version of prop huntBlizzard Entertainment is introducing a prop hunt mode to World of Warcraft's player housing system in patch 12.0.5. This new feature will allow players to disguise themselves as household objects to hide from others, adding a PvP element to the existing housing tools.- Vague Patch Notes: No, Epic Games is not the bellwether of the game industryThis article critiques the notion that Epic Games is a bellwether for the game industry, arguing that its success is primarily tied to the battle royale mode of Fortnite, a cash-in on a trend rather than a creative vision. The author contends that Epic's over-reliance on Fortnite and the underperformance of the Epic Games Store, coupled with questionable business strategies, led to recent layoffs, contrasting this with more diversified companies like Blizzard and Square Enix.
- Casually Classic: WoW Classic’s secret weapon is strong class identityThis article analyzes the strong class identity in World of Warcraft Classic as a key factor in its enduring appeal, distinguishing it from class balance issues. It highlights how Blizzard Entertainment's design choices, from character creation to class quests and artifact weapons in later expansions, reinforced the unique fantasy and experience of each class.
World of Warcraft's current storyline is "like a Saturday morning cartoon," former Blizzard quest designer says: "Where are the stakes?"Former Blizzard quest designer Eric Covington criticized the current storyline in World of Warcraft, comparing it to a "Saturday morning cartoon" and questioning the stakes. He expressed concern over the pacing and resolution of recent events, particularly the conclusion of the Midnight act within the ongoing Worldsoul Saga.
World of Warcraft gets a perfect recreation of Counter-Strike's most iconic map, and it's even got GooseA World of Warcraft player has recreated the iconic Counter-Strike map Dust 2's A Site using the game's player housing system. The detailed build includes elements like the site marker, barrels, crates, and the famous goose. The creator noted the difficulty of the project due to spatial constraints and material limitations.- WoW: Midnight snittar 84 i betyg – låser FZ High Score säsong 8World of Warcraft: Midnight has received an average score of 84 out of 100 on Opencritic, based on 22 reviews. This score was higher than the predicted average of 81. The article also discusses the results of a prediction contest related to game review scores.
Creative World of Warcraft player uses housing tools to recreate Counter-Strike's iconic Dust 2 map, complete with a car made out of wood, doormats, and fruit platesA creative World of Warcraft player has utilized the game's player housing tools to meticulously recreate the iconic Dust 2 map from Counter-Strike. The impressive build includes a notable car constructed from in-game items like wooden shelves, doormats, and fruit plates, showcasing the potential of Blizzard's housing system.
New No Man's Sky Xeno Arena update adds a full-fledged Fight Club for your alien petsThe new Xeno Arena update for No Man's Sky introduces a creature-collecting and battling system where players can form squads of their tamed Xenos to fight in holo arenas. Developer Hello Games, led by Sean Murray, has added new Xeno types with unique abilities and elemental affinities, drawing inspiration from games like Pokémon and Palworld. The update also includes a player progression path and daily challenges, positioning it as a significant multiplayer addition to the space exploration game.- World of Warcraft unlocks March on Quel’Danas raid finder and story modeBlizzard Entertainment has released solo-friendly options for the March on Quel'Danas raid in World of Warcraft: Midnight. Players can now access the raid through the raid finder and story mode, concluding the initial endgame content rollout for the expansion. A lore recap is also available to help players catch up on the expansion's events.
No Man's Sky Becomes Pokémon in Latest Free Game-Changing Update on PS5, PS4The latest free update for No Man's Sky, titled Xeno Arena, introduces pet battling mechanics inspired by games like Pokémon. Players can now collect, train, breed, and battle alien creatures in arenas found on space stations and the Nexus, or build their own. This update adds a new layer of exploration and player interaction to the sci-fi exploration game.
World of Warcraft Voidspire Raid OverviewThe Voidspire raid in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1 features six bosses and is located in the Voidstorm zone. Normal and Heroic difficulties launched on March 17, 2026, with Mythic and Raid Finder rolling out later. The raid is designed for level 90 characters and offers new tier set tokens and best-in-slot weapons.- Massively OP Podcast Episode 561: From Season Zero to confusing heroesThe Massively OP Podcast episode 561 covers Guild Wars Reforged's update, Elder Scrolls Online's Season Zero, and the upcoming Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss layoffs at MechWarrior Online, the role of nostalgia in MMOs, and the concept of single-player MMOs.