Once Human, the open-world multiplayer survival game by NetEase, is giving mobile users another chance to dive into its gritty post-apocalyptic world in its latest technical playtest. Players eager to experience the mobile version can now sign up for the ongoing playtest, which is now in full swing on iOS, Android, and PC through the Loading Bay client. The test [...]
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Spellbreak may have been written off as a doomed battle royale, but like any good wizard, it’s pulled off a magical comeback. Launched in September 2020, Spellbreak garnered positive reviews for its unique spell-slinging gameplay, where players combined elemental abilities to rain magical destruction on their foes. Despite its initial appeal, the game struggled to maintain a player base and [...]
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New World: Aeternum’s open beta concluded earlier this week, and while we didn’t get player count specifics, Amazon Game Studios has shared plenty of juicy stats to hold us over until the full launch on October 15th. The most notable stat? Not a single player managed to take down the monstrous Sandwurm in Brimstone Sands. That’s right—168 brave (or reckless) [...]
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It looks like Lord of the Rings Online is revising its 2024 roadmap, and some highly anticipated updates are getting shuffled around. In a surprise update posted on the forums this week, the game’s lead designer, Orion, addressed a slew of player questions regarding the long-running free-to-play MMORPG’s future. One of the key takeaways? The much-awaited kinship system revamp (LOTRO’s [...]
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Dungeons and Dragons Online is finally catching up to its sibling Lord of the Rings Online with the announcement of its own 64-bit servers. According to Standing Stone Games, it’s now preparing to start public testing for the powered-up servers later this year. “We are getting ready for our first public test of the new 64-bit server soon using the [...]
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Well, it was bound to happen. Palworld, the smash hit Pokémon-like multiplayer survival game, has officially caught Nintendo’s attention. In a lawsuit filed this week, Nintendo subsidiary The Pokémon Company is accusing Palworld developer Pocketpair of patent infringement, setting the stage for what could be a lengthy legal battle over the game’s creature designs. “This lawsuit seeks an injunction against [...]
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Tower of Fantasy just rolled out its Version 4.3 update, Ethereal Rose, and it brought a lot more than just pretty petals. The update introduced a new chapter to the main storyline, new gameplay mechanics, and a new simulacrum—Meryl Ironheart. The new storyline kicks off after the dust settles from the chaos caused by Public Security and Aurora Industries. Players [...]
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It’s been a tough fiscal quarter for Square Enix, and even the mighty Final Fantasy franchise couldn’t save the day. In a recently published financial report courtesy of Eurogamer, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 both fell short of sales expectations for May 2024. “We released multiple new titles, including major [...]
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Grinding Gear Games has released the Path of Exile native client for PlayStation 5, finally and officially bringing the beloved free-to-play action RPG to Sony’s latest console, as opposed to playing it as a backward compatible PlayStation 4 title. The standalone client is now available on the PlayStation Store, promising improved performance and visuals tailored for next-gen console users. If [...]
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Albion Online is back at it with its fourth Paths to Glory patch, and this time it’s all about getting those combat numbers just right. Patch Four dropped earlier today, introducing a slew of balance changes aimed at fine-tuning abilities across the board. Some changes address previous errors. For example, abilities like Snare Charge, Flame Blast, and Electric Discharge were [...]
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