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Sky Mavis, the folks behind Axie Infinity, announced a brand new MMO set in the Axie universe titled Axie Infinity: Altia's Legacy. The original Axie Infinity remains the biggest Web3 NFT game with $4 billion in transactions. While the original Axie was one of the few crypto gaming success stories, it wasn't a particularly in-depth, which is a problem for [...]
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Nexon previewed the upcoming Season 2 Episode 2: Beyond the Void update for The First Descendant today in a developer livestream. The update launches later this month and includes a new Descendant Serena as well 2 new fields, new story content, and more. The First Descendant│Season 2 Episode 2: Beyond the Void Update Preview│Dev LivestreamWatch this video on YouTube Season [...]
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HoYoverse has unveiled Version 1.6 for Zenless Zone Zero, its stylish action RPG set in the cyberpunk city of New Eridu. Launching March 12, the update introduces a tense auction storyline, two new S-Rank characters, and fresh gameplay modes, including a third-person shooter segment. Version 1.6 Teaser - "Among the Forgotten Ruins" | Zenless Zone ZeroWatch this video on YouTube [...]
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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