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Crystal of Atlan, a new cross-platform magicpunk MMORPG, has opened global pre-registration on the App Store, Google Play, and PC ahead of its official launch later this year. Players who pre-register can unlock in-game rewards and participate in a sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes like Apple devices, PS5 consoles, and Razer gear. CoA Pre-Reg Trailer: Unbreakable | Adventurers, [...]
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Blizzard has finally revealed plans for a player housing system in World of Warcraft, set to launch in 2025 as part of the game’s next major update. The feature, a decade-long community request, aims to blend customization, social interaction, and long-term progression while avoiding predatory monetization. What’s Coming in the Housing System? Three Design Pillars Self-Expression: Players can customize homes [...]
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MapleStory Worlds is now officially available on PC and Mobile in the Americas and Europe. The game originally soft launched back in October 2024 for PC only in North America, but now the soft launch has expanded to mobile and Europe. The game offers over 30 million MapleStory assets for creators to use. MapleStory Worlds is Nexon's bid to compete [...]
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WeMade, the South Korean gaming studio behind the Mir franchise, announced today the world's first "AI Boss" in an MMO. The boss is powered by Nvidia ACE which uses AI to analyse player behavior and adapt to past experiences to create a unique everchanging challenge. Currently all raid bosses in MMORPGs are scripted encounters that players can simply memorize to [...]
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Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios (Tencent) have announced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, a new adaptation of the popular MMORPG, bringing the world of Eorzea to mobile devices. This mobile version aims to offer a faithful recreation of the original game’s story, mechanics, and immersive features while making the experience accessible to a broader audience. The game will first launch in [...]
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Andrew Gower's Fen Research has officially released "Brighter Shores" on Steam Early Access, inviting players into a new fantastical medieval world. The game quickly hit 18,000 concurrent players on Steam already with 'mostly positive' reviews. This free-to-play MMORPG combines traditional adventure with a quirky twist, offering players the chance to battle creatures, master various professions, and embark on an array [...]
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Brighter Shores, the new MMORPG from Andrew Gower, co-creator of Runescape, is set to launch on November 6 on Steam through early access. Developed by Fen Research, this free-to-play game immerses players in the medieval fantasy world of Adothria, filled with diverse environments, eccentric characters, and a mix of perilous and quirky quests. Key Features: Early Access Launch: Available on [...]
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Dreamcube has announced the launch of the first season for Miraiabo GO, the free to play cross-platform pet collector survival game. Titled Abyssal Souls, the update adds new worlds, gameplay elements, and in-game events. Season One: Abyssal Souls is set to launch on October 31, 2024! Seasons Come and Go With Abyssal Souls, players are introduced to a new feature: [...]
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MapleStory Worlds soft launched today in North and South America today on PC. MapleStory Worlds is Nexon's attempt at the wildly popular user created content type of game that Roblox and Fortnite have popularized. Players can create their own worlds and games using MapleStory assets. Like Roblox, creators can also monetize their games. MapleStory Worlds - Global Soft Launch Trailer [...]
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Miraibo GO, A new multiplatform open world survival game has just launched after garnering over 1 million pre-registrations. The PC and mobile cross-platform title boasts 100+ creatures called Mira's that can be tamed and assigned various tasks as players explore and settle a lush world. Miraibo GO takes the open world survival and monster taming format to the next level [...]
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