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Pantheon Rise of the Fallen puts its combat and progression tweaks to the test on May 6
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen will test its combat and progression updates on its public test realm starting May 6. Visionary Realms will roll out changes incrementally each Wednesday, including class adjustments, attribute modifications, and combat formula updates. Players can expect bugs and unfinished elements as it is an early access MMORPG test build.
LOTRO Legendarium: Is there a way to fashion a ‘Classic’ LOTRO server on the cheap?
This article discusses the feasibility and potential design of a 'classic' server for Lord of the Rings Online, focusing on a budget-friendly approach that limits content to the Eriador region and caps player levels at 50. It explores ideas like slowing progression, adding more deeds, and implementing optional hardcore or reincarnation systems to maintain long-term engagement.
WRUP: He’s Chort edition | Massively Overpowered
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features discussions on Guild Wars 2, The Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV. Staff members also shared their thoughts on disappointing landmarks, with Mount Rushmore and Plymouth Rock being mentioned.
Loving MMOs in 2026 is an exercise in frustration, grief, and moving on
The current state of MMORPGs in 2026 is frustrating due to a lack of new titles and constant changes to existing ones, leaving players reliant on older games. This situation is attributed to the conflict between the long development cycles of MMOs and the short-term profit demands of shareholders, leading to cancellations and instability within the genre.
The Daily Grind: Is gliding more fun than flying in MMORPGs?
This article discusses the evolution and enjoyment of gliding mechanics in MMORPGs, comparing it to traditional flying. While initially underwhelmed by Guild Wars 2's gliding, the author now appreciates its contribution to player freedom without trivializing world traversal, noting its prevalence in recent survival sandboxes like Aloft, Palia, Nightingale, and Farever.
What we've been playing - "Meanwhile, Lara Croft and Breaking Bad's Walter White have just had their first child"
Several individuals share their current gaming experiences, highlighting titles like the visually striking cyberpunk game Replaced, the co-op party game Heave Ho 2, and the MMORPG Old School RuneScape. Other games mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Elden Ring, Pokémon Leaf Green, and Deadlock.
Betawatch: Neverness to Everness and Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era open their gates
Several MMORPGs have launched or entered testing phases, including the full release of Neverness to Everness and early access for Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era. TERA 2 is confirmed to be in development with Unreal Engine 5, while Scars of Honor and Gods, Death & Reapers are undergoing playtests and alpha phases respectively. Reaper Actual has secured further venture capital funding.
DC Universe Online announces Supergirl-themed Children of Krypton for June, speeds up travel in latest patch
DC Universe Online has released a patch that automatically grants characters the 'Boost' travel speed at level 4, allowing for faster traversal of the game world. The update also includes various bug fixes and item stack improvements. Additionally, Daybreak Game Company announced the upcoming Supergirl-themed update, Children of Krypton, scheduled for June.
The Intrepid board’s lawsuit against Ashes of Creation’s Steven Sharif has been dropped
The lawsuit filed by Intrepid against Ashes of Creation founder Steven Sharif and his husband John Moore has been dismissed without prejudice. Sharif claims the lawsuit was fabricated to cover up the board's alleged mismanagement and unethical behavior. Sharif's own lawsuit against the board members is still ongoing.
FFXIV The Maiden’s Rhapsody Event Back for FFXI Anniversary
Square Enix is bringing back the Final Fantasy XI 'The Maiden's Rhapsody' in-game event to Final Fantasy XIV for a limited time, starting May 8, 2026. This event, in celebration of Final Fantasy XI's 24th anniversary, allows players to obtain Iroha's armor set. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for August 2026.
Dungeons and Dragons is giving a hilarious magical bed mount to three-year subbers
Standing Stone Games has announced new rewards for Dungeons and Dragons Online's VIP loyalty program. Players who maintain a 37-month subscription will receive a unique 'delirious bed mount' with a glowing purple aura as the top-tier reward. Other rewards include store points and character slots.
Early access sandbox MMORPG Bitcraft’s latest patch adds a quest to let you bee yourself
The early access sandbox MMORPG Bitcraft has received a new patch that introduces a quest allowing players to obtain a bee mask. The update also includes a quest to unlock a new boat, the ability to gather auric metal with new crafting recipes, and various inventory fixes and improvements.
MMORPG Drakantos opens signups for its late May test of PvP modes, action combat, and free movement
Upcoming MMORPG Drakantos, developed by Wingeon Game Studios, will hold a closed beta test for its PvP modes on May 22-24. This test will focus on the game's new action combat system and free movement mechanics, which have been fundamentally reworked since the last beta. Players can sign up via Steam, and past testers will receive invitations for friends.
DC Universe Online – How Supergirl’s Story Arc Reflects the Evolving State of Superhero Media
Daybreak Game Company and Dimensional Ink announced the upcoming story arc 'Children of Krypton: Shadows Over Argo' for DC Universe Online, launching in June 2026 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This new arc centers on Supergirl's pursuit of the villain Kryb and explores themes of grief and complexity, reflecting the evolving landscape of superhero media.
Casually Classic: Six ideas that WoW Classic Plus should totally ‘borrow’ from Turtle WoW
This opinion piece suggests that Blizzard Entertainment should incorporate popular features from the defunct Turtle WoW private server into its upcoming WoW Classic Plus. Ideas include adding new races and class combinations, implementing transmogrification early, expanding guild features like shared vaults and guild quarters, introducing new professions like survival and gardening, adding more leveling challenges, and creating new zones and quests.
WoW Factor: Mike Ybarra is blaming Ion Hazzikostas for actually getting better at his job
Former Blizzard executive Mike Ybarra has criticized current World of Warcraft Game Director Ion Hazzikostas's leadership, suggesting the game has declined under his direction. The author argues that Hazzikostas has actually shown growth and made positive design changes, shifting focus beyond just raiding to include more player-friendly content like housing. The article contends that Ybarra's criticisms are misplaced and reflect a personal preference for past game states rather than the actual health of World of Warcraft.
RuneScape lays out its May update plan, OSRS focuses on fixing the Demonic Pacts league
Jagex has outlined the May update roadmap for RuneScape, featuring player character visual upgrades and a remastering of the Dungeoneering skill. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape's development team is primarily focused on fixing issues within its recently launched Leagues VI content, addressing various bugs and task-related problems.
The Best Star Wars Games Of All Time
This article ranks the best Star Wars games of all time, spanning various genres from flight simulators to RPGs and VR experiences. It highlights titles like Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, discussing their impact and gameplay.
World of Warcraft begins testing and teasing Midnight: Revelations’ raid, quests, and UI QOL
Blizzard Entertainment has begun detailing the upcoming 'Midnight: Revelations' update for World of Warcraft, which will include a new single-boss raid called Sporefall and the return of Turbulent Timeways with new Dragonflight dungeons. The update also introduces new void assault locations, a new mechanic called Omnium Folio, troll-themed quest arcs, and significant quality-of-life improvements to raid frames and damage meters.
Camelot Unchained posts roadmap, continues closed testing, and acknowledges lack of access
Camelot Unchained is continuing closed testing with regular updates, though direct player access through preorders is currently unavailable due to logistical issues. The latest build introduces a new archetype, the Devout, expanded chat channels, new trade skills like Cooking and Alchemy, and significant improvements to lighting and animations. The development team has also shared a roadmap detailing upcoming work on atmosphere, crafting, and new character classes.