Our latest coverage of Columns.
I can’t help but feel surprised at how much I’m enjoying Project Genom. Considering it’s Early Access the sci-fi MMO should have everything going against it—especially after countless other EA letdowns and a general player sentiment that too many games are releasing too early. And Project Genom is the perfect example of Early Access: the tutorial breaks, road textures fold [...]
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That's right folks, the guy, the fable, the oral history, Gumble will be streaming Project Genom at approximately 4PM MDT, or 6PM EST / 3PM PST. Find out if Project Genom is worth the Early Access price tag. From the Project Genom Steam Page: The game is in the alpha stage at the moment, so we strongly discourage those who [...]
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This week’s hottest eSports news and highlights for League of Legends, CS:GO, Dota 2, and Overwatch. Expect spoilers! Brackets from TeamLiquid. Contents (Click to Jump to Section) League of Legends NA LCS EU LCS LCK LPL Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Dota 2 Overwatch League of Legends 2016 League of Legends World Championship The biggest international tournament for the biggest eSport [...]
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It's the sole reason Leif Erikson set out to discover Vinland, to make sure the MMOs.com Podcast could happen. Where: https://www.twitch.tv/mmosdotcom When: That depends on where you live: 7PM EST 4PM PST On tonight's episode The Three Stooges... err amigos, will be asking how much a can of spray paint is really worth, the New World Mobile Order, why dead games can't [...]
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In a forum post a Nostalrius administrator made an arresting comment: Blizzard could announce Legacy servers at BlizzCon. I thought no one remembered Nostalrius. Blizzard's Blizzcon is on the 4-5 November, a month from now. This is the golden occasion for them to announce their plan for legacy realms, and potentially fulfil the dreams of millions of fans over the [...]
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Overwatch has ushered in Halloween with limited-edition Loot Boxes containing at least one seasonally-themed goodie, and a PvE brawl called Junkenstein's Revenge—lasting until November 1st. When the shadows grow long and the nights grow cold . . . And witches’ cauldrons bubble with potions untold. . . When spirits and ghouls and abominations appear. . . It can mean only [...]
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PvP MMO, with a sprinkling of MOBA combat, Crush Online has officially launched on Steam as a free-to-play title. At less than 1 gig what are you waiting for? Crush Online throws players into a large-scale war between three nations in a persistent universe. Gameplay is more in-line with traditional MOBA mechanics: top-down combat using skillshots and refining a playstyle [...]
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At MMOs.com we often discuss eSports and whether or not it's an overhyped bubble or the next big thing to shape the entertainment landscape. Thanks to Newzoo's latest report we can make some headway on our own internal debates. “The huge interest in esports from sports celebrities, clubs, media companies, and brands alike illustrate how games are leading the media [...]
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Peria Chronicles is still in development after a few setbacks, and the developers have been teasing their Facebook fans with new artwork—including loading screens and some character art. The banner image, and below, was posted to the game's Facebook with the line "Do you want to go with me?" Yes, we've wanted to go with you since G-Star 2014. While [...]
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The day I line up at the ballot box to vote for myself—November 8th—is also the day Eve Online is launching its next expansion, Ascension, which will allow pilots to roam the galaxy for free. Free players' skill points will be handicapped, enabling them to pilot select ships: Frigates, Destroyers, and Cruiser. If they want to unlock their full potential—launching [...]
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