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City of Heroes Rebirth devs release a new launcher to support the community’s rogue servers
The City of Heroes Rebirth team has released a new launcher to support unlicensed rogue servers for the MMORPG. This 'City of Heroes Multiverse Launcher' acts as a shared entry point, allowing individual servers to customize their appearance and provide players with a unified way to download the game and updates. The launcher consolidates several small servers under the Homecoming banner, offering a convenient alternative for players.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Night Market limited time event is live today through June 17
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched its first event zone, the Night Market, which is available until June 17. Players can explore Fargrave, join one of three factions, complete tasks, and tackle a 12-person trial for rewards including the Night's Den home. This event also coincides with the Golden Pursuits campaign, offering additional rewards for player activities.
Guild Wars 2 has begun teasing Visions of Eternity’s The Only Way, launching May 12
ArenaNet has begun teasing "The Only Way," the next part of the Guild Wars 2 expansion Visions of Eternity, set to launch on May 12th. The content will focus on mapping and story, with influencers sharing glimpses of a new map, a jumping puzzle, and a potential otter Ranger pet. A spoiler-filled recap video confirmed the name and release date for this quarterly patch.
Empires of EVE author has launched the Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book
Andrew Groen, author of the Empires of EVE books, has launched a Kickstarter for his new MMORPG history book, "The Archive: Epics of Virtual History." The book aims to preserve the cultural history of virtual worlds by documenting significant events and moments within games like EVE Online, World of Warcraft, and Runescape. The Kickstarter has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
WoW Factor: The times when World of Warcraft’s story did everything right
This article analyzes the narrative strengths of World of Warcraft, particularly highlighting Mists of Pandaria as a peak for its deliberate pacing and earned story moments. It contrasts this with the perceived lack of consequence and rushed plot developments in the recent expansion, Midnight, arguing that modern WoW's stories feel unearned due to their speed. The author advises current writers to adopt a slower, more methodical approach to storytelling, drawing parallels to the successful character development and faction conflict resolution seen in Mists of Pandaria.
Gacha MMO Neverness to Everness officially releases globally today on PC, PS5, and mobile
Hotta Studios' gacha MMORPG Neverness to Everness has officially launched globally on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The game features an urban anime setting where players act as Esper Zero to maintain balance between reality and anomalies, with additional activities like side jobs and companion dating. Launch events and in-game rewards are available, though player reception on platforms like Twitter and Reddit indicates a mixed experience with some bugs and crashes reported.
AION Dread Blade Update Introduces New Hybrid Class and Dungeons | Invision Game Community
NC America has released the Dread Blade Update for its MMORPG AION, available on the PURPLE platform for both Classic and Ascend servers. The update introduces a new hybrid class called Dread Blade, which combines magic and weapon combat, alongside four new dungeons, system enhancements, and in-game rewards. Key improvements include the removal of downgrades and a fail-safe enchant system to enhance the player experience.
Perfect Ten: MMORPGs that indulge in character multiclassing and subclassing
This article lists ten MMORPGs that feature multiclassing or subclassing systems, allowing players to combine different classes for unique character builds. Games like City of Heroes, Dungeons and Dragons Online, and Elder Scrolls Online are highlighted for their robust or mandatory multiclassing mechanics.
Dune Awakening has officially split the Deep Desert into PvE and PvP instances with this week’s patch
Dune Awakening has implemented a PvE and PvP split for its Deep Desert instances with the 1.3.20 patch. This change allows players to choose between PvE-focused or PvP-enabled areas, addressing player preference for PvE content. The update also includes adjustments to boss health, drop rates, and performance optimizations.
Final Fantasy 14's Unreal trials are such a brilliant way to reintroduce old fights for new players and I wish we…
The article praises Final Fantasy XIV's Unreal trials as an innovative method for reintroducing older Extreme trials to current players. These trials scale down older content to the current level cap, allowing players to experience them with their full modern kits, which is seen as a valuable and developer-resource-friendly approach to engaging with legacy content.
World of Warcraft brings Overlords of Outland to WoW Classic Burning Crusade on May 14
Blizzard Entertainment is releasing the Overlords of Outland patch for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic on May 14th. This update introduces two new raids, Tempest Keep and Serpentshrine Cavern, along with new daily reward factions, profession recipes, and the start of Arena Season 2. A behind-the-scenes video detailing the work on Quel'Thalas and Silvermoon City was also released.
Guild Wars Reforged’s latest patch brings a new dungeon and ghost hero to Post-Searing Tyria
Guild Wars Reforged has received a new content update, adding the Forsaken Tunnels dungeon to Post-Searing Tyria, accessible to players in Reforged mode. Completing the dungeon unlocks the Ghost of Althea as a hero. The update also includes skill balancing tweaks as part of the game's 21st anniversary celebration, which runs until May 6th.
NC AMERICA’S AION EMERGES WITH NEW DREAD BLADE UPDATE
NC America has released the Dread Blade Update for its MMORPG AION on the NC's PURPLE platform. The update introduces the new hybrid Dread Blade class, four new dungeons, and various quality-of-life improvements. This content is available for free on Classic and Ascend servers.
The Daily Grind: Have you ever lied about yourself in MMORPGs?
This article discusses the prevalence of players lying about their identities in MMORPGs, drawing on personal anecdotes from the early days of the genre to the present. The author expresses a desire for more genuine interactions, citing EVE Online as an example where such deception diminished the experience.
Children’s Week has returned to World of Warcraft with new Silvermoon City content
World of Warcraft's annual Children's Week in-game event has returned, featuring new content in the refurbished Silvermoon City. Players can participate in various activities with an in-game orphan to earn themed pets and transmog gear. The event is available in both the core game and World of Warcraft Classic until May 4th.
DC Universe Online delays Patrol 2 patch, gives out free character slots for its spring recruitment event
DC Universe Online is offering free character slots from April 28 to May 25, 2026, as part of its Ultimate Recruitment Event. Players completing their Mentor storyline will receive rewards including a ring, aura, currency, and buff items. The Patrol 2 patch has been delayed to May 5th.
FFXIV Free Trial Now Includes Shadowbringers Expansion
The free trial for Final Fantasy XIV now includes the Shadowbringers expansion, in addition to the base game and previous expansions Heavensward and Stormblood. This update allows new players to reach level 80 and access all jobs and races from these expansions. Restrictions on gil, Party Finder, trading, and market board usage remain in place.
Lord of the Rings Online’s pricy Rivendell housing arrives Thursday, and we wants it, precious
Standing Stone Games has announced that the premium Rivendell housing for Lord of the Rings Online will be released on Thursday, April 30th at Noon Eastern. This premium housing requires a subscription and must be purchased with cash-shop currencies like mithril coins, with prices ranging from 360 to 1110 mithril. The update also includes new decorative items and adjustments for older housing decorations.
PSA: The Guild Movie has opened signups for its impending Kickstarter
Actress Felicia Day has announced signups for a Kickstarter campaign to fund a full-length movie based on the web series The Guild. Fans can sign up to be notified when the crowdfunding drive begins, with a target release for the film set for 2027. The movie aims to reunite the original cast for a new adventure.
MMORPG The Quinfall announces a new project to name and shame cheaters and RMT bots
Vawraek Technology, the developer of the MMORPG The Quinfall, has announced a new 'Wall of Shame' project to publicly list banned players. This initiative aims to increase transparency regarding rule violations such as real money trading and cheating. The studio previously stated that around 100 RMT accounts were actioned.