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Still humming with life 21 years later, Konami's Master of Epic is a wonderful time capsule of the experimental…
Master of Epic, a Japanese-only MMORPG released in 2005 by Hudson Soft and now published by Konami, is examined as a time capsule of experimental MMO design. Despite a slow start and a unique skill system that rewards player experience over traditional leveling, the game has maintained a dedicated niche audience due to its immersive, friction-filled gameplay that encourages player attention and exploration.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 45
This article highlights several underappreciated games, including the puzzle game Spooky Express, the genre-bending Jail Dice: Roll to Break, the challenging roguelike shmup Rick Henderson, and the flawed but ambitious MMO Champions of Regnum. Each game is presented with its unique mechanics and appeal, encouraging readers to discover these hidden gems.
Camelot Unchained shares another look at enemy, weapon, and building artwork development
City State Entertainment provided an update on the development of their RvR MMORPG, Camelot Unchained, showcasing new artwork for enemies, weapons, and building kits. Art lead Eben Schumacher hosted the preview, which included concept art and model renders, alongside brief discussions on the Veil stealth mechanic and weapon stat variations.
The Daily Grind: How long is too long for early access MMOs?
This article discusses the appropriate length for games to remain in early access, using Valheim's five-year tenure as a prime example. It highlights reader sentiment that extended early access can be detrimental to the system and questions how long is too long for MMORPGs and multiplayer titles to stay in this development phase.
Sword of Justice Version 1.2.0 Update Introduces New School, Innovative Gameplay, and Abundant Content - GameHaunt
The latest update for the MMORPG Sword of Justice, titled 'Roaring Thunder,' is now live on PC via Steam. This free content patch introduces the new Dragonsvelte class, a 12-player raid called Mirror Sky Pavilion, an 8v8 PvP mode named Stormblade Clash, and a new ocean zone called Eastern Edge Sea. The update also adds an auto-chess mini-game, new mounts, pets, and outfits, along with a system that allows players to swap classes without starting over.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
SWTOR 7.8.1 Masters Enigma Arrives This Week With Darth Jadus, Date Nights, and Spring Abundance
Star Wars: The Old Republic's Game Update 7.8.1, titled Masters Enigma, is set to launch on March 10. The update will introduce new story content featuring Darth Jadus, 'Date Night' missions with Kira and Torian, the Spring Abundance event, and Twitch Drops.
SWTOR 7.8.1 Master’s Enigma Arrives This Week With Darth Jadus, Date Nights, and Spring Abundance
This guide details the Star Wars: The Old Republic Galactic Seasons 8 objectives for June 2025, running from June 3rd to June 30th. Players can earn seasonal rewards by completing various activities including Uprisings, Flashpoints, and World Bosses.
The MOP Up: Trove tests ‘tiny quests’ missions for your allies
Trove is testing a new 'Tiny Quests' system that allows players to send allies on short adventures for experience and loot. This week's news roundup also includes updates on World War II Online's fundraising, RIFT's Arclight Ascendancy event, and Terraria's successful 1.4.5 update, which saw a significant player spike.
The Division 2 breaks its own concurrent Steam record, 7 years after it was first released
Tom Clancy's The Division 2 has achieved a new all-time concurrent player record on Steam, reaching over 26,000 players during its 10-year anniversary celebrations. This resurgence is attributed to new content, a clear roadmap, and the limited-time Realism Mode, which coincides with the upcoming extraction experience, The Division 2: Survivors.
Ashes of Creation Legal Update
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation remains in limbo over a month after going offline. Legal disputes, including a lawsuit and counter-suit involving Rob Dawson, have emerged since the game's shutdown.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Follow Us, Torebia Island Odyssey, and Iron Swarm
This news roundup highlights lesser-known multiplayer games, including the two-player co-op horror title Follow Us, the indie MMORPG Torebia: Island Odyssey inspired by Ragnarok Online, and the MMOFPS Iron Swarm featuring gun-toting ants. Follow Us has a demo available, Torebia: Island Odyssey is in development with dev blogs and a trailer, and Iron Swarm has received a visual overhaul and is selling early access bundles.
One Shots: What Santa does in the off season
This week's One Shots column features community screenshots from various MMOs, including World of Warcraft and Warframe. Players shared their in-game moments, from in-game events and character customization to exploring game worlds.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 2, 2026
This article highlights new game releases scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Notable titles include Scott Pilgrim EX, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Slay the Spire 2, and Marathon, launching across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
100,000,000% Funded. AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity Creates New Kickstarter World Record
Artix Entertainment's upcoming MMORPG, AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity, has set a new Kickstarter world record by surpassing 100 million percent funded in just two and a half days. The campaign aims to bring the beloved browser-based MMO into a modern, cross-platform future, preserving its charm while updating visuals and performance. This overwhelming community support highlights the enduring loyalty of its player base and the demand for revived classic gaming experiences.
PSA: Dungeons & Dragons Online is dishing out another massive free quest pack for its 20th anniversary
Standing Stone Games is offering a significant free quest pack, character upgrades, and access to specific races and classes in Dungeons & Dragons Online to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Players can redeem the coupon code NATURAL20 in-game until March 24th to claim these bonuses. The celebration also includes double remnant rewards and free daily dice rolls for subscribers.
Casually Classic: Is WoW Classic actually challenging?
This analysis explores the debate surrounding the challenge level of World of Warcraft Classic, concluding that it is both challenging and not, depending on player perspective. While the game offers accessibility compared to older MMOs, it also presents unforgiving encounters and requires player preparation and research, especially for those unfamiliar with its mechanics.
WoW's recent revamp of Silvermoon for Midnight is so good, I'm starting to wonder if the MMO's model of a 'new exciting continent every 2-3 years' was ever the right way
The upcoming World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion's revamp of older zones like Silvermoon is praised for its detail and scope, prompting a discussion on whether Blizzard's traditional 'new continent every few years' model is optimal. This approach focuses on enriching existing areas rather than constantly introducing new ones, potentially avoiding the 'continent creep' issue common in long-running MMOs.
Ousted Ashes of Creation director wins restraining order against his own board: "I categorically deny I mismanaged funds or caused the company's shutdown"
Steven Sharif, the ousted director of Ashes of Creation, has obtained a temporary restraining order against the board of Intrepid Studios, led by Rob Dawson. Sharif denies allegations of mismanagement and claims the board is attempting to seize company assets and IP for their own enrichment. The legal battle follows mass layoffs and the apparent shutdown of the studio.
Equinox Homecoming officially launched with a bug-fixing patch and over 1,000 concurrent players
Equinox: Homecoming, an MMO developed by Blue Scarab, has officially launched on PC. Despite some players feeling it was rushed, the game saw a spike in concurrent players reaching over 1,100 on Steam. A post-launch patch has been released to address various bugs.