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Game Jawn’s EverQuest Legends officially launches this afternoon – are you playing?
Game Jawn's EverQuest Legends, a reimagining of the classic EverQuest, officially launches today at 3 p.m. EDT. Developed in collaboration with Daybreak Game Company, the game features nostalgic elements with modern gameplay enhancements and a flexible class system. The $20 launch price includes the first month of subscription, with subsequent months costing $10. Developers caution that server stages and potential queues are expected due to high demand.
Yoshi-P says he 'upgraded' his mindset when it comes to relaxing his views on keeping Final Fantasy 14's…
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida has updated his stance on character customization, allowing players more freedom in how they present their characters. Previously resistant to changes like removing racial warpaint or allowing gear to be mismatched across jobs, Yoshida now sees these as aspects of roleplaying. This shift in mindset is reflected in upcoming features for the Evercold expansion, offering greater player choice.
Jagex’s current CEO dreams of RuneScape being the biggest MMORPG on the planet
Jagex CEO Jon Bellamy expressed his ambition for RuneScape to become the number one MMORPG globally, aiming for at least three large, growing RuneScape titles serving a combined audience of millions. He also discussed the impact of recent monetization changes, lessons learned from RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and strategies for better serving Asian and U.S. markets.
I'm pretty sure we know Final Fantasy 14 Evercold's second job, unless Soken's playing a big trick on us
The Final Fantasy XIV community is speculating that the upcoming ranged physical DPS job in the Dawntrail expansion will be a 'falconer' utilizing a crossbow. Evidence includes sound cues from composer Masayoshi Soken, visual elements in the trailer, and ties to Norse mythology, where birds are prevalent.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Yoshida hints at bigger housing overhauls coming to the game during Evercold
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida discussed upcoming housing system improvements during a fan festival. He indicated that major overhauls are planned, including a more accessible UI and a potentially highly-requested feature that could involve more accessible or instanced housing, with some updates expected during the Evercold patch cycles.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has the best critter-breeding system?
This article discusses the history and quality of critter-breeding systems in MMORPGs, highlighting Star Wars Galaxies and No Man's Sky as notable examples. It questions which MMORPGs currently offer the best systems for players.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach Update Downtime
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update (patch 0.205) is scheduled to go live today, July 28, 2026. The update will introduce new events like the Shimmerfly Migration and the return of Insect-A-Palooza, along with a new Flutterfox Ranching Animal and a duo dance emote. Maintenance will begin at 7 AM PT and is expected to last three hours, with the game going live again at 10 AM PT across all platforms.
NIGHT CROWS Kicks Off Summer Part 2 ‘Crimson Sun Festival’… New Class ‘Gauntlet’ Launches Simultaneously
The MMORPG NIGHT CROWS is launching the second part of its summer event, 'Crimson Sun Festival,' on July 28, coinciding with the release of a new melee class called 'Gauntlet.' The Gauntlet class features two stances, TAISUN and YUSU, offering distinct combat styles. A free class change event and a new server, 'Crow Frontier,' are available to support players experiencing the new class.
Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th
Final Fantasy XIV is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th, with preorders now available. The MMORPG requires a separate subscription, though the first month is free. The game will be one of the largest releases on the platform, requiring 117.2 GB of storage space. The upcoming Dawntrail expansion is also mentioned as a reason to start playing.
The Stream Team: Etch A Sketching Project Gorgon’s Serbule
Massively OP's MJ is exploring Project: Gorgon and has taken to sketching the map's fog of war, comparing it to an Etch A Sketch. She will be live streaming her artistic exploration of the Serbule region tonight at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Quinfall plans a focus on improving PvP content and rewards, boss difficulty, and party mobs in future patches
Developer Vawraek Technology has announced upcoming patches for the MMORPG The Quinfall, focusing on improving PvP content, rewards, boss difficulty, and party mob experiences. Future updates will also reintroduce weapon type change and armor weight adjustment coupons, add individual rewards to clan wars, and implement a tag and ping system for large-scale fights. The studio also committed to more frequent communication with players through bi-weekly development updates.
WoW Classic’s Burning Crusade Anniversary servers gate-crash the Black Temple next month
The Black Temple raid is coming to World of Warcraft Classic's Burning Crusade Anniversary servers on August 27th. This update will also introduce the Netherwing faction and Arena Season 3. The Burning Crusade expansion has seen significantly higher player engagement compared to the original vanilla version of the game.
Here are all the big reveals from Black Desert’s Heidel Ball, from the Agent class to Edania Part 2
The Black Desert Heidel Ball event revealed the new Agent class, a swift pistol-packing character with teleportation abilities, launching July 30th for PC and August 6th for consoles. The event also announced Edania Part 2, concluding the game's first saga with new bosses and zones, alongside various quality-of-life improvements like a combat analyzer and faster character swapping.
At 117GB, Final Fantasy 14 is about to be the biggest game on Switch 2, beating Square Enix's previous monster RPG…
Final Fantasy 14 will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with a substantial 117.2GB file size, consuming nearly half of the console's 256GB storage. This makes it the largest single game file on the platform, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The large size is attributed to the MMORPG's base game and five major expansions.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold's new DPS job will be revealed in October, but Square Enix is already dropping some big,…
Square Enix will reveal the next new DPS job for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at the Japanese Fan Fest on October 31, 2026. Composer Masayoshi Soken teased fans with audio snippets, leading to speculation that the new job could be a Falconer-type class, similar to concepts seen in previous Final Fantasy titles.
Ion Hazzikostas on World of Warcraft’s Ula’tek story, PvP, and griving himself a B or B- grade on addons
World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas discussed the upcoming Curse of Ula'tek story, which continues the narrative of The Midnight expansion. He also shared his self-assigned grades for the expansion's progress, noting that Player vs Player content needs more attention despite a shrinking player base, and that housing has been successful. Hazzikostas also addressed the handling of addons, giving himself a B or B-.
Wisdom of Nym: Reactions to Final Fantasy XIV’s second fan festival
The author shares their reactions to the announcements made at Final Fantasy XIV's second fan festival, including details about the new "Bastion" job and speculation about a "Falconer" job. They also discuss new customization options, open-world content, and a crossover raid with Final Fantasy VII.
Raph Koster on the birth of MMORPGs and sandboxes as the ultimate expression of social gaming
Raph Koster discusses the origins of MMORPGs and sandbox games, tracing their roots from MUDs to modern titles like Ultima Online and World of Warcraft. He highlights how sandbox games represent the ultimate expression of social gaming by fostering interdependency and allowing players to engage in ways that matter to each other.
Fallen Earth’s latest multi-month server shutdown is finally being turned around by Little Orbit
Little Orbit is making progress on restoring the MMORPG Fallen Earth after multiple server shutdowns. CEO Matt Scott confirmed that internal servers are now functional, with players able to log in and enter the game world. Development on the Unity version is also advancing, with basic login and character systems implemented.
EverQuest Legends is adding playable Kerran for this week’s launch, set for tomorrow at 3p EDT
EverQuest Legends is launching tomorrow, July 28th, at 3 p.m. EDT with the surprise addition of the playable Kerran race. Developers Daybreak Game Company and Game Jawn confirmed the launch time and the inclusion of the humanoid cat race, which was updated from original models and will be available at launch. The Kerran race was previously only playable in EverQuest II and was a highly requested feature.
