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Aion Classic EU’s huge summer patch adds the Soul Reaper class and new player tutorial
Aion Classic Europe has released Update 5.0, introducing the new Soul Reaper class, which combines physical and magic attacks with rapid combos. The update also features a new tutorial instance called Land of Shadows designed to help new players, along with several new instances and improved starting gear.
Casually Classic: What clues did Season of Discovery hold for WoW Classic Plus?
The article analyzes Blizzard Entertainment's Season of Discovery for World of Warcraft Classic as a precursor to a potential 'Classic Plus' version of the game. It examines the experimental features introduced, player feedback, and lessons learned that could inform future Classic WoW developments, particularly regarding lore integration and game balance.
Classic MMORPG Ultima Online just launched a brand-new festival event ahead of its 29th birthday
Broadsword has launched a new seasonal in-game event called Shardfall for the classic MMORPG Ultima Online, ahead of its 29th anniversary. The event involves players fighting Mondain's Echo, supplying cities with resources, and earning various rewards including new books and housing decor. This update also includes quality-of-life improvements and preparations for the upcoming Halloween event.
Storyboard: Why is ERP still the punchline of MMORPGs?
This opinion piece questions why Erotic Roleplaying (ERP) in MMORPGs remains a consistent punchline and subject of mockery within the gaming community. The author suggests that this humor stems from discomfort and overinvestment, serving as a defense mechanism to avoid deeper discussions about sexuality, objectification, and personal investment in game characters. The article argues that while some ERP can be genuinely strange, the universal ridicule of it prevents a more nuanced examination of its cultural implications and players' own engagement with game design and character representation.
Albion Online showcases the Dragon Sanctuary launching with next week’s Dragonfire update
Sandbox Interactive's Albion Online is launching the Dragonfire update next week, which includes the new Dragon Sanctuary PvE encounter. Players can access this high-tier challenge by obtaining a waystone, facing bosses like Maeve and Azaryon the Fire Dragon, and earning rewards such as new armor and rare drake eggs.
Xbox Gamescom 2026 Day Two: 19 Games and Announcements You Need to Know About | Invision Game Community
Xbox's second Gamescom 2026 showcase highlighted a diverse range of upcoming games, emphasizing discovery over blockbuster reveals. The presentation featured new titles like Rogue Fortune, PUBG: DED.NET, Cassette Beasts 2002, and Militsioner, alongside updates for established franchises such as Dune: Awakening, Planet Zoo 2, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Many of these titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass, showcasing the breadth of experiences coming to the Xbox ecosystem.
The Daily Grind: What’s the right number of buttons for an MMO hotbar?
This article discusses the optimal number of buttons for an MMORPG hotbar, exploring player preferences and design challenges across various games like Guild Wars, Lord of the Rings Online, World of Warcraft, and Star Wars Galaxies. It questions why a universally accepted 'sweet spot' for hotbar design remains elusive despite player feedback.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
The Stream Team: Crowd control during a Dungeons & Dragons Online Outbreak
Massively OP's MJ will guide players through the 'Outbreak' quest in Dungeons & Dragons Online, part of the Song of Druid's Deep arc. The quest involves managing a contagious outbreak in the Eveningstar War Hospital that turns villagers violent. MJ will stream the gameplay live, with the full video available afterward.
Massively Overthinking: Are you your own worst enemy in MMORPGs? How?
This article discusses how players often ruin their own enjoyment of MMORPGs through excessive overthinking, setting unrealistic expectations, comparing games unfavorably, and consuming too much external information. Contributors share personal anecdotes about rushing through content, burnout, and the negative impact of social media on their gaming experience.
Pantheon’s latest test server patch fixes bugs and expands mastery options for several classes
Pantheon's latest test server patch focuses on bug fixes and expanding mastery options for several classes including Warrior, Dire Lord, Shaman, Cleric, Wizard, Enchanter, Druid, and Paladin. The update also introduces Healing Spell Power as an item stat and allows searching for Mastery nodes by partial name.
EverQuest opens the Lethar progression server, EverQuest II beta tests Origins server’s Shadow Odyssey
Daybreak Game Company has launched a new time-locked progression server for EverQuest named Lethar, featuring the Serpent's Spire expansion and a level cap of 75. Concurrently, EverQuest II is beta testing the Shadow Odyssey expansion for its Origins progression server, with the beta running until September 8th.
WoW Factor: Yes, there really is too much to do in World of Warcraft Midnight
The author expresses feeling overwhelmed by the amount of content and weekly tasks in World of Warcraft's latest patch, "Curse of Ula'tek." Despite the game's history of content droughts, the current eight-week patch cycle is perceived as too fast, leading to an exhausting experience for players, especially those with multiple characters.
Stars Reach’s latest early access patch buffs character speed and adds craftable player vendors
Playable Worlds has released a new patch for the early access MMORPG Stars Reach, addressing performance and stability issues, including server crashes and rubberbanding. The update also overhauls character movement speed, improves inventory management with a 'merge all' option, enhances structure placement, adds craftable player vendors, and refines the player market.
Where Winds Meet sets Hidden Mountain finale for September 16 as it counts 100M players
NetEase announced that the Hidden Mountain finale update for Where Winds Meet will launch on September 16th, introducing new bosses and an extraction mode. The update also features a new martial arts set inspired by "Drunken Master" and a Ghost Month event. The game has surpassed 100 million players.
Corepunk’s latest patch encourages you to follow any and all (in-game) rumors
Corepunk's latest patch, v0.116.1, introduces improvements to its war campaign, combat systems, and UI. The update encourages players to utilize the in-game rumor system to locate objectives more effectively and fixes several bugs related to small points, attack-move functionality, and client stability.
The Daily Grind: Do you feel sympathy for MMO studios when big leaks happen?
This article discusses the differing levels of sympathy players might have for game studios when leaks occur, particularly in the MMORPG genre. While acknowledging the frustration of studios like Rockstar Games over Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, the author expresses more sympathy for MMO developers whose planned reveals, such as for Warframe's TennoCon, are spoiled by leaks.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Game Revealed Early
Sony has revealed that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be the first game added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in September 2026, marking the MMORPG's console debut. The game will launch day one into the catalog on September 15, with the full lineup to be announced by September 9. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is described as a cooperative survival adventure set on the continent of Ashenfall.
Solo MMO tanking sim Don’t Lose Aggro has launched a big gameplay update and playtest
The solo MMO tanking simulator Don't Lose Aggro, developed by Oren Koren, has received a major early access update and launched a playtest during Gamescom. This update introduces an increased party size, expanded companion behavior, new combat mechanics, and improved UI. The game, which simulates MMO raid tanking in a single-player roguelike format, is available on PC.
Netmarble’s popular PC/mobile MMO Vampir is coming westward, opens global registrations
Netmarble announced the upcoming global release of its PC and mobile MMORPG, Vampir, which previously launched in South Korea and other Asian regions. The game features a dark vampire theme and gothic horror setting, with cross-platform support planned for Android, iOS, PC via Netmarble, and the Epic Games Store. Pre-registration is now open, offering players a variety of rewards.
