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DINO NUGGETS TAKES THE CROWN IN AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE DEADMAN ALL STARS LIVE FINAL
Jagex crowned Dino Nuggets as the champions of the Old School RuneScape Deadman All Stars Season 3 Finale, held in Chicago. The event, sponsored by Twitch, Chipotle, and Starforge, saw over 4,000 spectators in attendance and over one million viewers online. This marked the first RuneScape event held outside the UK since 2001.
Camelot Unchained ramps up spawn rates for enemies and resources, applies its big stats rebalance and character wipe
Camelot Unchained has implemented a significant stats rebalance and a subsequent character wipe in its latest patch. The update adjusts various character attributes and stat scaling, with only personal bank items being preserved. Additionally, spawn rates for enemies and resources have been increased, and changes have been made to resource quality and drop guarantees.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL – THE ART OF SUCCESSION -RELICS OF ETERNITY- ANNOUNCED
SQUARE ENIX announced that the English edition of the art book for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail, titled 'The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity-', will be released on December 15, 2026. The book will feature illustrations covering game content from Patch 7.1 through 7.5 and includes a code for an exclusive in-game Lolly Cat minion.
The Daily Grind: Have you ever designed an MMO quest?
This article discusses the concept of player-designed quests in MMORPGs, referencing older titles like Star Wars Galaxies and City of Heroes that featured systems allowing players to create content. It also touches upon how players in games like Ultima Online and EverQuest would manually create quests using in-game resources and guildmates.
Guild Wars' devs tried to escape the MMO branding in 2005, citing all the things that would become genre staples 20…
Developer ArenaNet discussed the original Guild Wars' branding struggles, noting that despite efforts to market it as a Cooperative Online RPG (CORPG), it was widely perceived and awarded as a Massively Multiplayer Online RPG (MMORPG). This is contrasted with modern MMOs like Final Fantasy 14 and World of Warcraft, which incorporate more soloable content and NPC party systems, elements that Guild Wars originally emphasized to differentiate itself.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Former blockchain MMORPG Soulbound enters early access July 21 and offers a Steam Next Fest demo
The pixel art MMORPG Soulbound, formerly known as Worldwide Webb, will enter early access on July 21st and is offering a free demo during Steam Next Fest. The demo provides approximately seven hours of gameplay, with the studio promising a roadmap for the next 12 months detailing future content, balance changes, and new features.
The Stream Team: Hawthorne, SpiritVale, Caved In, Trine 6, and more Steam Next Fest multiplayer demos
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be showcasing various multiplayer game demos from Steam Next Fest, including Hawthorne, SpiritVale, Caved In, and Trine 6. Hawthorne is notably developed by former employees of Bethesda, BioWare, and Naughty Dog. The stream will focus on multiplayer and MMORPG titles, with a mention of interest in single-player games like Chonky Cat and Where We Used to Play.
WRUP: What I think the positions in soccer mean because I didn’t listen edition
This article humorously explores the author's lack of understanding regarding soccer positions, contrasting it with their engagement in various video games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe. It also touches on personal reflections about school life and social events.
The Daily Grind: Do you find it hard to play more than one class in your MMO?
This article discusses the common player experience in MMORPGs where individuals find themselves drawn to a single class, making it difficult to explore or enjoy others. It poses a question to the community about their preferences and experiences with class selection in games like Lord of the Rings Online.
Brace yourselves: FF14 has just pulled the ripcord and unleashed Dawntrail's most-wanted fashion item
Square Enix has released the 'Neo Citizen's Attire' cosmetic set for Final Fantasy 14, inspired by the character Sphene from the Dawntrail expansion. This new outfit, priced at $12, is a popular casual ensemble and is double-dyeable. The release follows the earlier 'Neo Queen's Attire' and is expected to be a strong seller on the game's online store.
The Stream Team: Welcome to AdventureQuest 3D’s Amityvale
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will explore the new Amityvale zone in AdventureQuest 3D, drawing parallels to her early experiences with horror media. The stream will focus on uncovering secrets and completing quests within the dark town, with rewards available for participants. The event is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Betawatch: EverQuest Legends’ preorders, ArcheAge’s reboot
This week's Betawatch covers several MMORPGs, including EverQuest Legends opening preorders for its July 28th launch and ArcheAge receiving a reboot for Chinese players. The article also highlights ongoing beta tests and demos for games like Embers of the Uncrowned and RF Online Next, while noting delays for Outward 2 and providing updates on Guild Wars 3's business model.
Guild Wars 3 is 'significantly more' of an MMO than the first game, but that doesn't mean it's like GW2: 'All three of our games can coexist as different experiences'
ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson clarified that Guild Wars 3 will be significantly more of an MMORPG than its predecessors, though it will not replicate the large-scale gameplay pillars of Guild Wars 2. This approach aims to allow all three Guild Wars titles to coexist as distinct experiences within the world of Tyria.
Where Winds Meet is adding village growth, pets, and a thieving goose on June 25
Where Winds Meet is releasing a major update on June 25th titled "Companions Make Home," introducing player housing and village management features. Players can restore their homesteads, recruit villagers, farm, and trade. The update also adds pets, starting with cats and a goose, which will develop bonds with players and unlock new interactions. Additional content includes a challenge tower, a PvPvE mode, and new minigames throughout July.
New World’s June update reduces the number of people required for raids and arenas
Amazon's MMORPG New World is receiving a June update that reduces the number of players required for raids and arenas. The update also adds new Steam achievements, triples territory XP and umbral drop rates, and disables the OPR/CTF PvP mode rotation on specific servers. The game is slated to sunset in January 2027.
Crowned Sun — Afro-Brazilian Fantasy MMORPG Now on Steam, Wishlists Open
IndigoWare has announced that Crowned Sun, a free-to-play 3D isometric MMORPG inspired by Afro-Brazilian mythology, is now available for wishlisting on Steam. The game will launch in Early Access on PC, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS, with a full release targeted for 2027. Crowned Sun features four playable peoples, classic dual Base/Job leveling, and a cross-platform experience.
Casually Classic: What were vanilla World of Warcraft’s strengths?
This article analyzes the core strengths of the original World of Warcraft, often referred to as 'vanilla WoW'. It highlights the game's accessibility compared to its contemporaries, the engaging nature of its side quests that encouraged exploration, the meaningful progression through distinct milestones, and the meticulously crafted, personality-filled zones that motivated players to continue leveling.
New FFXIV Dawntrail Art Book Arrives in 2026
Square Enix has announced that the "Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail: The Art of Succession – Relics of Eternity –" art book will be released in December 2026. This will be the eleventh art book for the MMORPG and the second dedicated to the Dawntrail expansion, likely covering later patches and featuring artwork of Queen Sphene and Sphene Alexandros XIV. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for August 2026.
World of Warcraft starts testing Update 12.1: Curse of the Ula’tek
World of Warcraft is testing Update 12.1, titled Curse of the Ula'tek, which is the first major chapter for the Midnight expansion. This update introduces the Coiled Isle zone, the Altar of Fangs dungeon, the Venomous Abyss raid, Season 2, Discord integration, and new delves. It also adds Lairs, instanced world boss encounters with scaling difficulty.