"Stars Reach: A Living Galaxy Sandbox MMORPG" Raises Over $200k on Kickstarter In 1 Hour

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The team behind Stars Reach, a Kickstarter-funded science-fantasy MMORPG, has announced its campaign’s first milestone achievement, unlocking stretch goals to expand its vision of a fully reactive, player-driven galaxy. The game, already in pre-alpha testing, promises procedurally generated planets, environmental permanence, and a classless skill system where every action reshapes the world. Star's Reach is led by Raph Koster, who [...]

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NC America Relaunches Blade & Soul as Modern Remaster "Neo" with Free-to-Play Model

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NCSoft America has launched Blade & Soul Neo, a free-to-play remaster of its 2012 action MMORPG, on February 25 via the PURPLE platform (NCSoft's launcher). The update modernizes the classic MMO with enhanced graphics, reworked combat, and quality-of-life improvements while retaining its original story and faction-based PvP. Blade & Soul NEO will run alongside the original game, though it is [...]

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NetEase CEO William Ding Restructures Company with Layoffs and Studio Closures Amid Profit Push

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NetEase Inc., China’s second-largest gaming company, is undergoing a major restructuring under CEO William Ding, with hundreds of layoffs, studio closures, and a narrowed focus on high-revenue titles. The moves aim to bolster profitability amid slowing growth and fierce competition from Tencent and Mihoyo. Restructuring and Financial Context NetEase’s gaming division generated $11.6B in 2024 revenue, but growth has stagnated, [...]

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Lost Ark’s February Update “Call of the Wildsoul” Launches Feb 26 with Shapeshifting Class and Progression Revamp

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Amazon Games will launch Lost Ark’s February 26 update, “Call of the Wildsoul,” tomorrow, adding the shapeshifting Wildsoul class, revamping progression systems, and debuting seasonal events and cosmetics. Lost Ark: Patch Notes with Henry, The Call of the WildsoulWatch this video on YouTube Key Additions Wildsoul Class The new Specialist class channels animal spirits, toggling between Bear Form (tanky melee) [...]

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Black Desert March Roadmap Adds Hardcore PvP Server, Story Finale, and Quality-of-Life Tweaks

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Pearl Abyss has outlined Black Desert Online’s March 2025 updates, headlined by a Hardcore PvP Server (March 13) and the conclusion of the Atoraxxion storyline (March 20). The roadmap also previews quality-of-life improvements and cosmetic additions for the grindy MMORPG. The hardcore server and its unique mechanics will introduce a totally new kind of Black Desert experience. Developer’s Latest Updates [...]

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Dune: Awakening Launches May 20 with Free Character Creator and Benchmark Tool Available Now

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Funcom has announced May 20, 2025 as the release date for Dune: Awakening, its open-world survival MMO set on Arrakis. The game launches on Steam for $49.99, with pre-orders opening soon and including the Terrarium of Muad’Dib (a decorative base item). Players can now download a free Character Creator & Benchmark Mode on Steam to design their avatar and test [...]

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MU Online Season 19 Part 2 Update Expands Endgame with New Zone, Gear, and Level Cap

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WEBZEN has launched the second phase of MU Online’s Season 19 Part 2 update, introducing the Distorted Karutan hunting zone, a level cap increase, and gear upgrades. Available now, the update targets endgame players with high-stakes PvE challenges and streamlined progression systems. Key Additions Distorted Karutan Hunting Ground Access: Level 1,450+ characters can enter via Karutan 2 (76,65) or spend [...]

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Fellowship Public Playtest Hits Steam Next Fest with MOBA-Inspired Dungeon Crawling

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Arc Games and Chief Rebel—a studio staffed by veterans from World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Helldivers 2—will host a public playtest for their multiplayer online dungeon adventure (MODA) game Fellowship during Steam Next Fest (February 24–March 3). The test offers PC players their first chance to dive into fast-paced, team-driven dungeon runs ahead of the game’s 2025 Early Access [...]

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1 Launches February 26 with New Story, Characters, and Strategic Combat Overhauls

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HoYoverse has announced Version 3.1 "Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne" for Honkai: Star Rail, launching February 26, 2025. The update thrusts players into a desperate mission to save the Grove of Epiphany—a bastion of knowledge besieged by the black tide—while introducing two powerful 5-star characters, Tribbie (Quantum/Harmony) and Mydei (Imaginary/Destruction), and a dynamic day-night combat system. Version [...]

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Dungeon Fighter Online Teases Level 115 Cap With February Update

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Nexon has kicked off pre-registrations for Dungeon Fighter Online’s upcoming Sunken Depths season, launching March 18. The February update introduces teaser dungeons for the Level 115 cap, a defense minigame event, and free rewards to prepare players for the new storyline. Sunken Depths Pre-RegistrationWatch this video on YouTube Sunken Depths Pre-Registration Rewards Players who pre-register by March 18 gain: Awakened [...]

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