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LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at the Mordor expansion
This retrospective review of the Lord of the Rings Online Mordor expansion, released in 2017, highlights its divisive reception. While the expansion aimed to continue the narrative after the destruction of the One Ring, players found its gameplay mechanics, including the 'shadow' debuff and dense mob encounters, to be a grindy chore. Despite some visual interest and later tuning, the expansion is ranked low among LOTRO's content.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown – 10 New Details Worth Knowing
Crimson Desert's first paid expansion, Charting the Unknown, launches October 29th for $25 and introduces numerous new systems. Players can build and customize their own ships, engage in naval combat against human and ghostly enemies, craft dive suits for underwater exploration, and establish new strongholds and businesses. The expansion also features new enemy factions, bosses, and a boss rush mode, aiming to elevate the base game experience.
Hearthstone lets players command old gods and assemble new minions with its newly released expansion
Hearthstone's new expansion, Reign of the Black Empire, has been released, introducing four new Old God cards (C'Thun, N'Zoth, Yogg-Saron, Y'Shaarj) with unique abilities. The expansion also features the 'assemble' keyword for combining minions, Titan-forged cards, a new tavern pass, arena updates, and the start of the journey feature.
Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire - 10 decks to try on Day 1
Hearthstone: Reign of the Black Empire has launched, introducing 145 new cards and a new mechanic. This guide presents ten decks from professional players and streamers to try on day one, covering various classes and strategies including Mech Hunter, C'Thun Warlock, Manastorm Mage, Egg Demon Hunter, Holy Paladin, Combo Rogue, Yogg Druid, Blood Death Knight, Armor Control Warrior, and Blade Priest.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Helm’s Deep
This retrospective examines the Helm's Deep expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, released in 2013. While the expansion introduced significant changes like trait trees and the controversial epic battle system, its landscape and story elements are praised for their connection to the source material and overall quality, despite the mixed reception of its core mechanics.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launch trailer – Capcom puts huge action RPG on Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has released the launch trailer for the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, now available for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces a new region, challenges, weapons, abilities, and character customization options. Recent title updates for Dragon's Dogma 2 have improved quality of life, framerate, and save slots.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Finally Coming to PS5 in January Alongside First Expansion
Forza Horizon 6 is confirmed to be releasing on PlayStation 5 in January, coinciding with the launch of a major expansion for the game.
Ron Perlman ger oss en titt på Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2, is set to release on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The expansion, narrated by Ron Perlman, will take players to the snowy region of Norgan and features a dragon antagonist. It includes twelve Lost Rites dungeons, new character customization options, and approximately 25 hours of gameplay.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Review
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an engrossing expansion that introduces interesting new characters and vibrant enemies. The content offers a compelling experience for players.
EverQuest II kicks off its annual prelude event, EverQuest kicks off beta testing for Favors of Fortune
EverQuest II has launched its annual 'Path to Sedition' prelude event, which sets the stage for its upcoming expansion, Descent to Val’zyroth, featuring new quests and rewards. Meanwhile, the original EverQuest has begun beta testing for 'Favors of Fortune,' including the Dark Elf Bard race/class combo and new content accessible via pre-ordering the expansion.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – Everything You Need To Know
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen introduces a new frozen region called Norgan, twelve challenging dungeons known as Lost Rites, and new companions. The expansion also adds a Relics system for powerful, randomized equipment that can alter builds, and increases weapon build slots to six. Performance has been improved across platforms, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X receiving a 60fps mode, and PC system requirements being lowered.
EverQuest II announces the Descent to Val’zyroth expansion arriving later this year
Daybreak Game Company announced the upcoming expansion for EverQuest II, titled Descent to Val'zyroth, set to release later this year. The expansion will take players into underground realms, introduce new factions, and feature a new personas system. A beta is scheduled for October 13th, with a developer livestream on November 18th.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Have Differences if You Finish Blood and Wine First
The upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titled Songs of the Past, will feature story differences based on whether players have completed the Blood and Wine expansion. Developer Fool's Theory confirmed that while players can start the new content after the base game, choices and dialogue will reflect prior expansion completion. The expansion, set to release in 2027, aims to explore Geralt's relationship with Dandelion.
Lord of the Rings Online: Wolves of Mordor targets October 21 launch, pushes out pre-orders and neighbour system
Standing Stone Games announced that the next expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, Wolves of Mordor, is set to launch on October 21st. The expansion introduces new zones, a survival system, and were-wolves to Mordor, alongside a new neighbor system for player housing. Pre-orders are available in three editions: Standard, Collector's, and Ultimate.
Get ready for The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past with a breakdown of everything you need to know about the new expansion
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set to release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. Developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, it introduces a new region called Letten and continues Geralt's story as he searches for Dandelion. The expansion will also benefit from enhancements made in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
RuneScape Drops Havenhythe Part II with New Areas, Quests and Storylines
Jagex has released Part II of the Havenhythe expansion for RuneScape, introducing the largest area expansion in the game's 25-year history. This update adds four new areas, a standalone Bangolin quest, and continues the Sanguine storyline towards its climax. Players will encounter new creatures, skilling activities, and rewards, including a new mining activity and rare item drops.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Riders of Rohan
This analysis looks back at the 2012 expansion 'Riders of Rohan' for Lord of the Rings Online, highlighting its strong promotional efforts and thematic connection to the films. While it introduced popular elements like war-steeds and expanded the game world, the feature proved divisive due to its handling and technical issues, particularly with server lag.
EverQuest Legends plots new areas, new race, and a new-look Rulers of Kunark in a producer’s letter
EverQuest Legends producer Dave Youssefi has outlined a roadmap for upcoming updates, including new areas like Nektropos Castle and Lake Nerius, and a new race in October. The Rulers of Kunark expansion is slated for mid-December, featuring a level cap increase to 55, auction houses, collections, and the Reincarnations system. Further plans for 2027 include additional raid zones, a new race in Kunark, the Rujarkian Hills area, and two major expansions.
Not So Massively: Reacting to the Not So Massively news of BlizzCon 2026
BlizzCon 2026 featured surprising announcements for several Blizzard titles, including a new hero for Heroes of the Storm and a significant expansion for Warcraft III: Reforged titled The Forsaken Kingdom. The event also revealed Diablo V, signaling a move away from Diablo IV, and a new StarCraft shooter, though details were scarce. Overwatch received a new hero and reworks, while Hearthstone announced a new expansion.
After playing Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, this huge expansion is the second wind the game needs
An early hands-on preview of the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion reveals a significant upgrade for the base game, introducing a new vertical zone, Skybound Eyrie, and enhanced monster AI. The expansion also adds the Boost Bracer system, allowing players to enter a powered-up state with unique super attacks, aiming to increase combat intensity and provide a fresh challenge for experienced hunters.
