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What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria is enjoying Super Mario Galaxy with her children, Bertie is exploring the unique RPG Esoteric Ebb and revisiting Slay the Spire 2, Marie continues her Easter tradition of playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Connor has made significant progress in Old School RuneScape.
Betawatch: RuneScape Dragonwilds’ dedicated servers, Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era’s release countdown
RuneScape Dragonwilds has received an update adding dedicated servers and new quest content. Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era is preparing for its early access launch on April 30th. Additionally, Stars Reach is introducing a new tutorial experience, and Petit Planet has opened signups for its beta test on April 21st.
Alpha sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach offers fans a roleplaying guide for its whimsical playable Fae
The developers of the sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach have released a roleplaying guide for players interested in embodying the Fae species. The guide details Fae speech patterns, behavior, priorities, and naming conventions, offering in-depth information for fans to enhance their roleplaying experience.
New MMO rebuilding 2008's AdventureQuest Worlds cleverly becomes 164,000,000% funded on Kickstarter by asking for…
Artix Entertainment's modern rebuild of AdventureQuest Worlds, titled AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity, has achieved massive success on Kickstarter, reaching over 164,000,000% of its funding goal. The Unity-based MMORPG is planned for PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, with existing accounts transferring over and weekly updates continuing for both versions.
PSA: Guild Wars Reforged and its DLC are super cheap for its 21st birthday month
ArenaNet is celebrating the 21st anniversary of Guild Wars with a significant sale on the classic game and its expansions, including Guild Wars Reforged and Eye of the North. The sale also includes the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack. A recent patch introduced a new dungeon in pre-Searing Ascalon and added Devona as a hero.
US FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Schedule Shared
Square Enix has revealed the schedule for the US Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, taking place April 24-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The event will feature keynotes from Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida, development panels, and concerts by The Primals. The MMORPG is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen is bolstering its unique Dire Lord class with a revamp this spring
Visionary Realms is revamping the Dire Lord class in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen this spring. The update will introduce Light Plate armor, replace the Essence mechanic with Blood Debt, and focus mastery selections on defensive or offensive abilities. The Dire Lord is described as a melee combatant with self-healing and essence manipulation abilities.
Where Winds Meet adds to its Hexi expansion with a new snowy region and the Heng Blade
The online multiplayer game Where Winds Meet has released the second part of its Hexi expansion, titled Liangzhou. This update introduces a new snowy region, a Raging Tides faction, additional world bosses, and the Heng Blade weapon, which features a new 'deflect-and-counter' combat system.
Elder Scrolls Online is turning 12 years old – here’s how to have your cake and eat it too
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the Anniversary Jubilee in-game event, running from April 2 to April 15. Players can earn bonus rewards, including a passive 100% XP buff, by participating in various in-game tasks. New rewards this year include Dapper Daredevil outfit style pages and fragments for the Thorn’s Bite Withersteed mount.
The Daily Grind: Do you appreciate a long maintenance mode before an MMORPG sunset?
This opinion piece discusses the sentiment surrounding the long maintenance mode of MMORPGs before their eventual sunset. The author expresses gratitude for Amazon keeping New World online for its remaining players, questioning the urge some have to demand immediate shutdowns once they are personally finished with a game.
Second Life Jousting is Back! A Fun Medieval Tournament Experience
A jousting tournament event in the virtual world Second Life is highlighted as an example of the diverse activities available beyond common perceptions. The article notes the skill involved in the competitions, the potential to earn in-game currency, and the friendly community that welcomes newcomers. The author, despite personal social anxiety, enjoyed spectating and encourages others to participate in such structured, community-driven events.
Massively Overthinking: So how panicked are we about the state of the games industry?
Industry veterans Brenda and John Romero expressed deep concern over the current state of the games industry, citing funding issues, AI concerns, and studio closures. The Massively OP staff discusses these worries, with some feeling resigned and others cautiously optimistic about a potential industry correction, particularly concerning the future of MMORPGs.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched its new in-game event, Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk. This event marks the beginning of a new narrative arc for the MMORPG.
MMORPG sandbox Trove kicks off its infamous spring festival Bunfest through April 14
The MMORPG sandbox game Trove has launched its annual spring festival event, Bunfest, which runs until April 14. Players are tasked with collecting eggs and defeating prehistoric bunnies and egg-themed enemies in new dungeons and Delves to earn crafting rewards and cosmetic items.
Black Desert Mobile gets a PC launcher, console and PC bring back flying donkeys and celebrate Easter
Black Desert Mobile has launched a PC launcher, allowing players to experience the MMORPG on a larger screen with improved visuals and the ability to run two instances simultaneously. The mobile version also received an O'dyllita boost server with doubled XP and progression rewards, alongside remastered fishing and UI updates. Meanwhile, the console and PC versions are celebrating Easter with egg-themed events and the return of flying donkeys, with additional updates for console including a new monster zone and class adjustments.
The Elder Scrolls Online – Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk is Now Live
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched its new content season, titled Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk. This update introduces new story elements and gameplay opportunities for players of the MMORPG.
Vague Patch Notes: The philosophies of player characters in MMORPGs
This article discusses the philosophies of player characters in MMORPGs, distinguishing between 'vessel' and 'representative' archetypes. It argues that games offering player choice in how they embody their characters, rather than mandating a specific backstory, lead to deeper player investment and a more interesting experience.
Treeverse Season 2 Debuts with Dual Drop Rates and Competitive Leaderboards
Endless Clouds has released update #52 for Treeverse Season 2, introducing new drops and gameplay enhancements, including dual drop rates with a third expected soon. While initially non-tradeable, these items can become permanent NFTs later. The season also features an evolving reward system with monthly content updates, localized tournaments, and boss hunts, alongside significant artistic and gameplay improvements.
NosFire Event Server Now Live in NosTale
Gameforge has launched the NosFire event server for its anime MMORPG NosTale, offering accelerated progression starting at level 80 with permanent double EXP and boosted drops. The event server will run for ten weeks until June 10, with players able to transfer characters to regular servers afterward. Additionally, all servers are participating in Easter-themed events featuring new raids and quests.
Stars Reach’s Open Horizons alpha update pulls the starting experience back off the rails
Playable Worlds has released an alpha update for Stars Reach's Open Horizons, addressing player feedback regarding the initial experience. The update moves away from a linear progression system towards a new 'Challenges' feature, reducing required missions while still offering guidance. It also introduces an in-game encyclopedia, clarifies skill progression, and includes updates to weapons and crafting.