Final Fantasy XIV has paused its automatic housing demolition timers across North American servers in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. The suspension affects players on the Aether, Crystal, Dynamis, and Primal data centers, giving those impacted by the storm some much-needed peace of mind. In FFXIV, if you don't step into your in-game home [...]
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It’s official—Path of Exile 2 is finally gearing up for early access, and fans of Grinding Gear Games’ dark, chaotic world are buzzing. The highly awaited sequel is set to launch into early access on November 15, 2024, and players who snag a supporter pack will be among the first to dive in. For those who’ve managed to reach a [...]
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Albion Online’s next major update, Horizons, is on the horizon and it promises to shake up the treacherous Outlands zones and beyond. And like clockwork, Game Director Robin Henkys is back with a new developer video where he breaks down the major changes that Horizons will bring to the free-to-play sandbox MMORPG’s open world, right from the comfort of his [...]
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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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After years of shifting and evolving, New World is finally on its way to a big reboot with New World: Aeternum. This revamped version of Amazon’s MMORPG is set to launch on October 15th, and with it comes an intriguing new raid—The Hive of Gorgons. But don’t expect this to be just another dungeon. The Hive of Gorgons is New [...]
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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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After what feels like a millennium of waiting, Throne and Liberty has finally seen the light of day. First announced back in 2011 as Lineage Eternal, this game has been through several rebrands, delays, and tweaks, before finally landing in the hands of players worldwide. The game initially launched in South Korea at the end of 2023, and it was [...]
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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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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 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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