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The Daily Grind: Are you upset that Guild Wars 3 seems to be ditching the zerg?
ArenaNet has indicated that Guild Wars 3 may move away from the large-scale 'zerg' gameplay that defines Guild Wars 2. While some players enjoy the low-stress mass participation, others, like the author, are open to a potential shift towards smaller-scale content, reminiscent of other MMOs like World of Warcraft.
Whatever happened to Legends of Aria’s custom server reboot Legends of Aria Eternal?
The reboot of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal, previously known as Shards Online, has seen little progress since its announcement. Recent updates have focused on artifact crafting, with no new major announcements from developer Derek Brinkmann. The game has a Steam page listed as 'coming soon,' but its development status remains uncertain.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Fourleaf Fields, Ancible Online, Kando Realm
This article rounds up lesser-known MMORPGs, including Four Leaf Fields, which is in playtest on Steam with no release date. Ancible Online, a 2D pixel MMORPG, will be shutting down on July 26th, 2026, after a short early access period. Kando Realm, a F2P 2D PC and mobile MMO, launched its early access six months ago and is expected to release in the fall.
Indie throwback MMO Hollowed Oath rebuilds its chat system and approaches 100 unique NPCs
The indie MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing 100 unique NPCs and has rebuilt its chat system with enhanced functionality. Development updates also include the addition of dual-wielding auto-attacks, improved pet AI, and new stealth mechanics. The game world is expanding with new city locations and a Golemancer tutorial questline.
Someone Made A Single-Player Version Of World Of Warcraft, Powered By AI
A World of Warcraft player has created a private server populated by 1,800 AI-powered bots that mimic real players by completing quests, leveling professions, and engaging in combat. These bots utilize DeepSeek AI for communication, though their actions are not influenced by the AI. The concept has drawn mixed reactions, with some seeing potential for single-player MMO experiences and others viewing it as a dystopian example of the 'dead internet theory'.
A team of Anarchy Online F2P ‘froobs’ defeated the MMORPG’s final raid boss after two years of prep
A dedicated group of free-to-play players in the MMORPG Anarchy Online successfully defeated the game's final raid boss, known as the Beast. This achievement was accomplished after two years of preparation, with the players overcoming significant gear and strategy limitations faced by free accounts.
The Guild reunion movie’s Kickstarter page has an official release date
Actress Felicia Day announced that the Kickstarter campaign for a reunion movie of the MMORPG comedy web series The Guild will launch on Monday, July 20th. The campaign aims to fund a full-length feature film, intended for release next year to coincide with the show's 20th anniversary.
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.