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Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk Is Now Live
The Elder Scrolls Online's new Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk is now live across all platforms, including PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation. This season, running from April 2 to July 8, introduces new reward systems, player-focused improvements, class and combat redesigns, and new zones.
AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity just funded on Kickstarter for almost two million bucks
Artix Entertainment's Kickstarter campaign for AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity has successfully raised nearly $2 million from over 25,000 backers. The funding will support a full rebuild and reboot of the original AdventureQuest Worlds, bringing it to modern devices while keeping the older version and AdventureQuest 3D alive.
WoW raiders start celebrating world-first Midnight boss kill before watching it come back to life for a secret final…
Professional World of Warcraft raiders, including Team Liquid, celebrated what they believed was a world-first kill of the Midnight boss in the latest raid, only to discover a secret fourth phase. This unexpected turn of events has extended the race for the world-first title, with Blizzard Entertainment receiving praise for adding a surprise challenge. The difficult mechanics of the fight, such as symbol memorization, have required guilds to develop custom addons to aid in execution.
2-D MMORPG Kakele Online opens up a new FFA PvP server that forces everyone to start fresh
The indie 2-D MMORPG Kakele Online has launched a new "SA-Open PvP Black Server" featuring full-loot PvP with a focus on balanced combat and tactical targeting. This fresh start server resets all players to level one and includes adjustments to combat mechanics and map design to encourage territory battles.
Fractured Conquest confirms a 24-hour playtest for May 7 with new caves, features, and classes
Happy Cauldron Games has announced a 24-hour playtest for Fractured Conquest, formerly Fractured Online, scheduled for May 7th. This test will accommodate four times more players than previous sessions and introduce new features including nine weapons, five armor types, a cave system, proximity voice chat, and initial crafting/gathering mechanics. Two new classes, the Spellweaver and Anointer, will also be available for players to try.
Quinfall slows down patch cadence slightly but promises development ‘will not stop’
The developers of the MMORPG Quinfall have stated that while they are slightly slowing down their patch cadence, development will continue. They aim to reassure players concerned about the game's future, especially after other MMORPGs have shut down. The latest patch, 1.0.0.23, introduced a new PvP zone, rebalanced weapons, and increased the daily prize wheel limit. Quinfall is also forming a player balance testing team to refine game balance decisions.
World of Warcraft reveals secret phase of new raid boss to give us the best moment in Race to World First
During the Race to World First competition in World of Warcraft's new raid, Blizzard Entertainment revealed a secret fourth phase of the boss L'ura, surprising players and halting Team Liquid's premature celebrations. This unexpected reveal, which has been praised as a significant moment for the game, occurred after L'ura's abilities were adjusted to make the fight more manageable for guilds.
South Korean amusement park opens up a MapleStory-themed land
Nexon has opened a MapleStory-themed land called Maple Island at Lotte World Adventure in Seoul, South Korea. The attraction features four rides, themed merchandise, food, and beverages, aiming to provide experiences beyond the online MMORPG. A "MapleStory in Lotte World" festival is also being held with parades and special decorations.
Why Star Wars Galaxies May Have Been Closer to George Lucas Vision Than Most People Realized
Star Wars Galaxies is presented as more than just a sandbox MMO, but as a clear example of George Lucas's vision for Star Wars, allowing players to truly inhabit its world. The article discusses how the game embodied the essence of the Star Wars universe for its players.
The Daily Grind: Chase cam – yay or nay in MMORPGs?
This article discusses player preference for camera perspectives in MMORPGs, specifically contrasting first-person views with the 'chase cam' perspective that floats behind the player character. The author expresses a personal preference for the chase cam, finding true first-person views uncomfortable for roleplaying.
Best Android MMORPGs
This guide ranks the best MMORPGs available on Android devices, highlighting games that offer deep gameplay without excessive pay-to-win mechanics. Featured titles include Old School RuneScape, Villagers & Heroes, Adventure Quest 3D, and Black Desert Mobile, among others, catering to various player preferences from grind-heavy experiences to more casual play.
WoW Race To World First Thrown Into Chaos After Secret Boss Phase Reveal
The World of Warcraft Race to World First for the Midnight Season 1 final boss, L'ura, was thrown into chaos with the reveal of a secret fourth phase. Both Team Liquid and Team Echo have been battling the boss, with L'ura unexpectedly healing to full health after appearing defeated. The reveal has made the already challenging fight even more complex, with teams needing to adapt to new mechanics.
Sick of The Witcher 3's Roach? Its MMO mod now lets you ride other players instead
The Witcher Online, a multiplayer mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has received a major 2.0 overhaul. This update introduces features like item trading, synchronized horses and boats, and the ability for players to ride on other players' shoulders or in passenger seats. The mod aims to create a shared world experience similar to Red Dead Online, with enhanced player interactions and animal transformations.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has your favorite moon?
This article poses a question to MMORPG players about which game features their favorite moon. It explores various ways moons are depicted in MMORPGs, from being explorable locations to simply being a visual element in the sky, and encourages community discussion on the topic.
Legend of YMIR Brings Norse Mythology to Steam This April 7th
Legend of YMIR, an MMORPG based on Norse mythology and built with Unreal Engine 5, is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 7th. Pre-downloads will be available starting April 5th. The game will feature four distinct classes: Berserker, Volva, Archer, and Rune Fighter, with a focus on large-scale server battles and conquest content.
Camelot Unchained discusses the RvR-centric design of its factions, abilities, and economy
Camelot Unchained's latest video discusses its RvR-centric design, focusing on how factions, abilities, and economy are built around player-versus-player combat. The MMORPG will feature distinct realm playstyles, with crafting specializations and 19 gathering/crafting professions planned. The game is currently in backers-only early access, with a Steam release planned for later.
‘Another week, another month of progress’: Hollowed Oath builds out its world, NPCs, combat, and classes
God Mode Games continues to make progress on its MMORPG Hollowed Oath, with the latest build featuring expanded world lore, NPC dialogue, new combat mechanics like global cooldowns and ability states, and initial personal looting. The developers, who previously worked on an EverQuest emulator, are steadily building out the game's foundational systems.
WoW Factor: World of Warcraft’s never told a big story well, but it does organic tales better
This article analyzes World of Warcraft's long-standing issues with delivering compelling main storylines, contrasting them with the game's success in creating memorable organic, player-driven narratives and engaging side quests. While the overarching plot is often criticized as disjointed, the game's world design and smaller quest arcs provide a more personal and captivating experience for players.
WRUP: Our Chicken Vindaloo Contains A Normal Amount Of Tungsten Edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, including Lord of the Rings Online, Marvel Heroes Project TAHITI, Monster Hunter Wilds, MechWarrior 5, Warframe, Final Fantasy XIV, 30XX, Sunderfolk, and World of Warcraft. They also discuss discontinued sodas like Sun Drop, Slice, Crystal Pepsi, and Mountain Dew Game Fuel.
The Daily Grind: Do you play MMOs during work or study hours?
This article asks players whether they engage in MMORPG activities during work or study hours. It prompts readers to share if they check auctions, reset crafts, farm, or multitask with dungeon runs while technically supposed to be working or studying.