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Former EverQuest emu devs have begun a Kickstarter for their new MMORPG, Hollowed Oath
God Mode Games, formerly known for the EverQuest emulator Heroes Journey, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new MMORPG, Hollowed Oath. The game is set in the world of Orrathis and features a multiclass system and extensive character customization. The developers are seeking $100,000 to fund development, with stretch goals including additional content and systems.
Guild Wars 2 formally reveals The Only Way’s new zone, Eternity’s Garden, coming May 12
ArenaNet has revealed details for the next update in Guild Wars 2: Visions of the End, titled The Only Way, which will introduce the new zone Eternity's Garden on May 12. This update continues the story following the Commander's investigation into the Inquest leader Vloxx. It will also feature new mastery tiers, relics, legendary items, and updates to the Wizard's Vault.
EverQuest Legends shows off its updated UI along with a lengthy gameplay demo
EverQuest Legends showcased its updated user interface and provided an extensive gameplay demonstration in a recent livestream. The demo highlighted visual improvements and gameplay tweaks while retaining the classic EverQuest aesthetic. The stream also featured a humorous in-game message about faction standing with Crushbone Orcs.
Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity Update ‘The Only Way’ Launches Next Tuesday
ArenaNet announced that the Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity update, 'The Only Way,' will launch on Tuesday, May 12. This update introduces a new map called 'Eternity's Garden,' continues the expansion's story, and adds new masteries, relics, and rewards. Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is available for $24.99 on Steam and the official Guild Wars 2 website.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPGs would you like to see on the Switch 2
The article discusses the potential for MMORPGs, specifically Final Fantasy XIV, to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. It highlights the convenience of playing a full-fledged MMORPG on a mobile console, while also noting potential issues with subscription models. The author poses the question of which other MMORPGs players would like to see on the upcoming platform.
Shard Legends: Clan Wars Arena Introduces Faction Honor Currency
Shard Legends: Clan Wars has updated its Arena system to integrate player-versus-player combat with city politics through a new Reputation system. Players and their cities earn Reputation from every Arena match, contributing to faction standings regardless of the outcome, encouraging strategic participation and strengthening alliances. The update also notes significant performance improvements and a substantial increase in Average Revenue Per Paying User.
The Fifth Family – Modern Online Mafia RPG
The Fifth Family, a modern online mafia RPG, has launched on web, desktop, iOS, and Android, combining deep progression, competitive multiplayer, and a noir presentation. In its first five weeks, the game has garnered over 1,500 registrations and a growing community, featuring systems like ranked Street Intel missions, weekly Arena PvP, Street Racing, and the Iron Fist Gym for stat progression.
Aion Classic EU begins a new event, Elsword celebrates 15 years, OGame gets a new server
Gameforge has announced new events and updates across several of its MMORPG titles. Aion Classic EU has launched a Fire Dragon King event, OGame has opened a new Yi-SWAN server, Metin2 received guild system updates in patch 26.0, and Elsword is celebrating its 15th anniversary with various community events and giveaways.
Wisdom of Nym: Impressions of Final Fantasy XIV’s Trail to the Heavens content (with no story spoilers)
This article provides an early look at the new content in a recent Final Fantasy XIV patch, focusing on a new dungeon, trial, and alliance raid without story spoilers. While the alliance raid is praised for its spectacle and interesting mechanics, the dungeon and trial are found to be mechanically simpler and less engaging than previous content, though they serve their structural purpose within the game.
Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends just overhauled its housing tools for Star Wars Day
The rogue server SWG Legends for Star Wars Galaxies has released a significant update for its housing tools, coinciding with Star Wars Day. The new decoration mode gizmo offers free-movement, rotation, and snapping capabilities, greatly improving the user experience for players customizing their in-game houses. The patch also includes new systems for bounty hunting, guilds, and various bug fixes.
Rumor: Blizzard is quietly testing WoW Classic Plus with influencers
A rumor suggests Blizzard Entertainment is testing a new version of World of Warcraft Classic, potentially dubbed 'Classic Plus,' and has invited content creators to their Irvine headquarters for a preview. This follows a notable increase in engagement with the experimental Season of Discovery servers, indicating player interest in new Classic content.
Final Fantasy takes over Switch 2! Pure Nintendo Podcast E160
The Pure Nintendo Podcast discusses Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, alongside the demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The hosts also touch on Star Wars Monopoly, Mario Galaxy movie news, and other Nintendo-related topics.
Ragnarok Online’s 30-Year IP Renewal Could Keep Prontera Alive Until Players Reach Senior Age
Gravity has secured a 30-year renewal for the Ragnarok Online intellectual property, extending its rights until at least 2056. This move ensures the continued development and longevity of the MMORPG franchise, which has been a flagship property for the company for over two decades. The renewal allows Gravity to pursue new projects within the Ragnarok universe without immediate concerns about license expiration.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
Final Fantasy XI outlines its bonus plans for its 24th birthday and Vana’versary coming in May
Final Fantasy XI is celebrating its 24th anniversary in May with a Vana'versary event running from May 13th to June 9th. Players can expect numerous in-game bonuses, including increased experience, capacity, and skill gains, across four additional bonus phases. Future updates will also introduce combat and magic skills to the alter ego points system and automatic acceptance of Records of Eminence objectives.
The Daily Grind: Would you start playing an MMO you know is going to shut down?
This article discusses the dilemma of whether players would start an MMORPG that is known to be shutting down soon. It explores the motivation behind experiencing a game before its inevitable closure and questions how long of a window would prompt such an impulse.
New World of Warcraft Midnight update throws Hunters an essential lifeline, with Warriors and Shamans also on the rise
Blizzard Entertainment has detailed the upcoming World of Warcraft Midnight update, focusing on class tuning adjustments. The update aims to bolster underperforming classes like Marksmanship Hunters, Warriors, and Shamans, while nerfing others such as Augmentation Evoker and Unholy Death Knight. Significant changes are also being made to the Alleria fight in the Mythic Voidspire raid and PvP combat pacing.
HoYoverse Trademarks Nodusfall and Vassago for Future Projects - GameHaunt
HoYoverse has trademarked "Nodusfall" and "Vassago," indicating two new game projects in development. Nodusfall is described as a science-fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, targeting a late 2026 release for PC and consoles, while Vassago appears to be an action RPG with occult themes, potentially releasing in 2027. These titles mark HoYoverse's shift to Unreal Engine 5, aiming for more mature themes and advanced visuals compared to their previous Unity-based games like Genshin Impact.
Apogea – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Apogea is a medieval fantasy MMORPG that emphasizes skill-based progression and fair play without pay-to-win mechanics. Players can choose from knight, mage, or rogue vocations, engage in PvP, and explore a diverse world filled with secrets and challenges. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s cozy beta, Book of Travels’ demise
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting that Loftia has entered beta while Book of Travels will sunset its MMO version to become a solo offline game. It also covers the status of other titles like Eldramoor, Camelot Unchained, and Ashes of Creation, alongside crowdfunding efforts for an archive of classic MMORPG drama and a movie about The Guild.