Starting October 26th, players can jump into the free-to-play team-based shooter, THE FINALS, as Embark Studios is hosting its first cross-platform open beta test for the game.
Interview: Black Desert Online Devs’ Community Efforts Show Its Passion For Its Players
Community is the lifeblood of an MMORPG, and keeping that community engaged in meaningful ways is key to Black Desert’s success over the past few years. We talked with Pearl Abyss America CEO Jeonghee Jin as well as a few content creators over the weekend about its approach to engaging and growing that community.
Fractured Online Is Relaunching On Steam November 8th Despite Having ‘Barely Any Budget Left’
Fractured Online will be relaunching into Early Access on Steam next month, hitting the platform on November 8th. The launch comes as the Dynamight Studios team states that the company has "barely any budget left" with the members working unpaid for months.
Fallout 76 Quest Designer Says The Studio’s ‘Hubris Caught Up’ With Them When Discussing Troubled Launch
In a recent interview with YouTube channel MinnMax, Bethesda veteran Bruce Nesmith touched on Fallout 76’s disastrous launch, stating that the team’s "hubris caught up" with them. He goes on to say that the studio was starting to talk itself into thinking it was "infallible," thanks to all the critical acclaim.
Final Fantasy 14’s Naoki Yoshida Would Like To Make An MMO As Chaotic As Ultima Online
Over the weekend, during Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in London, the MMO’s director Naoki Yoshida said he’d like to make an MMO as chaotic as Ultima Online, but it would have to be outside of FFXIV.
World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore Players Are Dying On Average Every 1.5 Seconds
World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore players are furiously trying to avoid the permadeath, but almost three million characters have left Azeroth, never to return in the course of its life since launching this summer.
Steve Sinclair Takes Over As CEO Of Warframe Developer Digital Extremes [Updated]
Steve Sinclair, who previously worked as creative director on the studio’s flagship MMO, Warframe, is now taking the mantle of CEO of Digital Extremes. This comes after long-time CEO and Founder of Digital Extremes, James Schmalz, steps down from his role.
LOTRO Delays Corsairs Of Umbar Expansion To November 8th
The Lord of the Rings Online has been gearing up for its trek south of Gondor, keen to take in the more southernly climes of Umbar, however players will have to wait a smidge longer as the next expansion has seen a delay.
Star Citizen’s Single-Player Campaign, Squadron 42, Is Now ‘Feature Complete,’ Entering Polish Phase
Star Citizen’s single-player campaign, Squadron 42, is now "feature complete," according to Cloud Imperium Games’ Chris Roberts in a video released over the weekend at CitizenCon.
Dawntrail’s Dual-Wielding Viper Is One Of Final Fantasy XIV’s Next Jobs, Starts At Level 80
Today at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in London, Square Enix revealed the upcoming job releasing with the next expansion, Dawntrail. Today’s keynote also showcased more of the upcoming land of Tural, as well as dropped a new extended teaser trailer for the expansion.