EverQuest 2 Begins Beta Testing For Its 21st Expansion—Scars of Destruction

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EverQuest 2 has officially began beta testing for its much-anticipated 21st expansion, Scars of Destruction. The beta test offers a sneak peek into what’s shaping up to be a massive content drop and will run until the expansion’s full release on November 8, 2024, coinciding with the game’s 20th anniversary. You’ll get to dive into new quests spanning Adventure, Signature, [...]

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Puzzle MMO Islands of Insight Set to Go Offline Permanently In October

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After what seems like just a brief flash of brilliance, Islands of Insight, the ambitious puzzle MMO from Lunarch Studios and Behaviour Interactive, is sadly shutting down its online servers on October 30th, 2024. First launched in early 2023, the game quickly garnered a niche following for its shared-world puzzle mechanics, but not enough to keep the lights on. Initially [...]

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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Cuts Nearly 400 Jobs As Corporate Reshuffling Continues

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Microsoft’s gaming division, specifically Activision Blizzard, is once again in the layoff spotlight, with around 400 employees facing the axe. Following a memo from Xbox boss Phil Spencer, it was confirmed that the cuts would hit Blizzard Entertainment hard, with roles across California locations—such as Irvine, Santa Monica, and Playa Vista—being targeted. These layoffs are primarily hitting “corporate and supporting [...]

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Nintendo’s Recent US Patent Applications Could Spell Trouble For Palworld

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It’s no secret that Nintendo loves to flex its legal muscles, especially when it comes to protecting its beloved Pokémon franchise. So, when Palworld—a game described by some as “Pokémon with guns”—caught the attention of Nintendo’s lawyers, things were bound to get messy. Last month, the gaming giant officially took legal action against Palworld developer Pocketpair over alleged patent infringement. [...]

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Overwatch Canceled Netflix Animated Series Amid Executive Poaching Drama

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Overwatch fans may never get to see their favorite heroes animated on the small screen, as Blizzard’s once-in-development Netflix series has been quietly shelved. The reason? A lawsuit between Activision Blizzard and Netflix over the poaching of former Activision CFO Spencer Neumann. Yep, it turns out Netflix wooed the exec away mid-contract, and the fallout killed several Blizzard projects, including [...]

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Genshin Impact Version 5.1: The Rainbow Destined to Burn Arrives October 9

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Genshin Impact is ready to dazzle players again with its upcoming Version 5.1 update, charmingly titled The Rainbow Destined to Burn—because nothing screams impending danger quite like a poetic patch name. Arriving on October 9, this new update brings more of what fans have come to expect: a fresh batch of characters, quests, and quality-of-life improvements to keep players hooked. [...]

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Throne and Liberty’s 2024 Roadmap Is Packed with Events and Boss Fights

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NCSoft and Amazon Games recently unveiled its 2024 development roadmap for Throne and Liberty, giving players a glimpse of what they have in store for the global version of the Korean MMORPG. The roadmap promises an exciting lineup of updates, events, and content releases designed to keep players engaged throughout pre-order early access and in the months after its highly [...]

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Ashes of Creation Previews Lionhold Starting Zone Ahead Of Next Month’s Alpha 2

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Intrepid Studios’ highly anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation, is about to enter its second phase of alpha testing on October 25th. Known for its player-driven world and innovative systems, Ashes of Creation has been teasing fans with sneak peeks for years, and Alpha Two phase is shaping up to be its biggest testing phase yet. In a recent development stream, [...]

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