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AdventureQuest 3D’s latest questline tries to cure vampires and werewolves
AdventureQuest 3D has launched a new questline titled 'Uncovering Local Mysteries' that tasks players with finding a cure for vampirism and lycanthropy. Players can start the quest by speaking to the Herbalist Vere in Amityvale and may earn in-game rewards. Artix Entertainment also announced the winners of their Umbral vs. Celestial screenshot contest.
Kakao Q2 2026: ArcheAge Chronicles hits early access this year as Kakao centers MMOs and older gamers
Kakao has announced that ArcheAge Chronicles will launch in early access in Q4 of this year, with ArcheAge S and Chrono Odyssey slated for 2027. The company is refocusing on its core MMORPG competitiveness and is also researching games for players aged 50 and older, expecting tangible results by Q3 of next year.
In a fascinating use of free will, Old School RuneScape player spent 4,304 hours catching 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies to max out his fishing skill in the worst way possible
A dedicated Old School RuneScape player named Bosby has achieved level 99 in the fishing skill by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies, a process that took 4,304 hours over two years. Despite the highly inefficient method, Bosby completed the grind, catching over 500,000 fish in total. Developer Jagex acknowledged the player's unique accomplishment.
NCsoft Q2 2026: Lineage Classic is booming as NCsoft pours money into Guild Wars 3
NCsoft reported a 38% revenue increase in Q2 2026, largely driven by the booming popularity of Lineage Classic in Korea and ad revenue from the JustPlay mobile app. Despite a decline in Guild Wars 2 revenue from its Q1 peak, it remains up year-over-year. NCsoft is investing an additional $85 million into ArenaNet for the development of Guild Wars 3, which is slated for alpha and beta testing in 2027.
Choose My Adventure: EverQuest Legends is off to a clunky, slow, and intriguing start
The author shares their initial, clunky, and intriguing experiences with EverQuest Legends, a re-release of the original MMORPG. Despite not being a long-time fan, they find the game's slow pace and tactical combat surprisingly engaging, though progression feels arduous. The article discusses the player's choice to play a Kerran Bard/Warrior and seeks community input on whether to continue with the character.
Old School RuneScape player hits 99 fishing by just catching shrimp and anchovies. Jagex approves
An Old School RuneScape player, Robert 'Bosby', has achieved level 99 in Fishing by exclusively catching shrimp and anchovies over two years and three months. This accomplishment, totaling over 500,000 fish caught and 4,304 hours played, was officially recognized by Jagex.
Guild Wars 2’s Code of Creation update brings Visions of Eternity to an end on September 15
ArenaNet has announced that the final update for Guild Wars 2's Visions of Eternity, titled Code of Creation, will launch on September 15th. This update will conclude the current story arc with six chapters, introduce new explorable maps, a meta-event, a fractal, a raid, and a new mastery. The studio also confirmed an 18-month content gap before future expansions, during which Guild Wars 3's beta will be available.
Square Enix sees big lifts in Q1 2027 profits thanks to game sales and Final Fantasy XIV Evercold’s reveal
Square Enix reported a significant increase in operating income and profits for the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year, largely driven by sales of HD games and its MMORPG sector. The launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the reveal of the Final Fantasy XIV expansion Evercold were key contributors to the financial boost.
World of Warcraft brings a new zone, new housing updates, and a new prey season with Curse of Ula’tek
World of Warcraft: Midnight has released the Curse of Ula'tek content update, introducing the new Coiled Isle zone with group events, curse surges, a new dungeon, and boss lairs. The update also brings significant housing additions, including new neighborhood endeavors, blueprint saving, pet beds, and new house levels. Additional features include Discord and Battle.net integration, the start of a new prey season on August 18th, UI updates, and class balancing changes.
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite non-MMO survival sandbox?
This article asks readers for their favorite non-MMO survival sandbox games, contrasting them with the grind often found in MMORPGs like Runescape. The author expresses a preference for exploration over grinding, seeking recommendations for games like Valheim that offer a different experience.
The Stream Team: Braving Project Gorgon’s brain bug cave for the mantis in a hat
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is venturing into the brain bug cave in Project Gorgon to help a giant mantis named Azalak. In exchange for information about the brain bug creator, MJ must complete a favor for Azalak, which involves finding Commander Ferrows. The stream will cover this quest and other games like Guild Wars 2 and Return to Moria.
Eorzea everywhere: Why Final Fantasy 14 Belongs on Nintendo Switch 2
This article argues that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be an ideal platform for Final Fantasy XIV, offering a portable experience without compromising performance or controls. The author highlights how the game's controller-friendly design and touch functionality make it well-suited for the Switch 2's capabilities, allowing players to fit the MMORPG into busy lives.
BitCraft Online finally addresses long-standing stability problems and overhauls mining
Developer Clockwork Labs has addressed long-standing stability issues in the early access MMORPG BitCraft Online, attributing them to hardware provider problems and implementing upgrades. The latest update also overhauls the mining profession with new features and items, and continues the earlier fishing overhaul with new knowledge unlocks and equipment.
‘Flaming swords, here we go!’: Indie MMO Hollowed Oath focuses on improving combat feels
The indie MMORPG Hollowed Oath is focusing on improving its combat feel, with recent updates adding custom skill animations, enhanced particle and sound effects for staves and wands, and persistent weapon effects. The team also worked on reducing memory usage, improving targeting, and constructing the framework for "express delivery" quests. Future updates will include pet item loadouts, quick-use item slots, and a rebuilt ability bar.
One streamer’s WoW Classic leveling challenge run has revived a sleepy EU server
A streamer named Fred the Purifier has revitalized the underpopulated European World of Warcraft Classic server Celebras with a unique leveling challenge: reaching level 60 by only defeating undead enemies. This challenge has fostered a community of over 300 members in his guild, The Grand Crusade, and even spawned a rival group of undead players.
The Portal Skills [How to Get All Skill Books]
This guide details all the unlockable skills in the MMORPG The Portal, categorized by role (Universal, Cleric, Enchanter, Defender, Warrior) and explains how to acquire each skill book from Neria's Shop or through drops. It covers the effects and stat dependencies for various abilities, including offensive, defensive, and buffing skills.
The Daily Grind: How should maps and navigation be presented in MMORPGs?
This article discusses how maps and navigation should be presented in MMORPGs, with the author and readers favoring transparent map overlays similar to Diablo's. It contrasts this with more hardcore approaches that eschew in-game maps and quest markers, questioning what constitutes a 'crutch' in game design.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth multi-platform push and Final Fantasy 14 Evercold hype give Square Enix a welcome win as profits…
Square Enix reported an 88.6% increase in operating income for the quarter ending June 30, largely due to the performance of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and anticipation for the Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Evercold. The company noted improved user activity in Final Fantasy 14, with player counts exceeding one million.
MMO Week in Review: Palworld Online sets its sights on the MMORPG genre
Garena has licensed the Palworld IP from Pocketpair to develop a mobile-only MMORPG titled Palworld Online, set to launch in 2026. The announcement comes amidst other MMO news including updates for Guild Wars 3, Lord of the Rings Online, and Aion 2, as well as the official completion of Electronic Arts' acquisition.
Square Enix Reports 88.6 Percent Increased Revenue in Latest Quarter Due to Multiplatform Releases
Square Enix reported an 88.6% increase in revenue for the quarter ending June 30th, largely driven by multiplatform releases like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and strong performance from catalog titles. The company also noted anticipation for the next Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Evercold, and discussed the narrative conclusion of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, with potential DLC focusing on untold character stories.
