Warframe hosts millions of passionate fans. The best part about building up this community is that you now have a solid game with a great group of players who can communicate and provide feedback to make a much better product over time. Warframe is doing just that. They are planning their most ambitious expansion yet with Plains of Eidolon and players cannot wait to get a taste of the new content.
Destiny 2 – The MMOism of Public Events
One of the best features in Destiny 2 is the Public Event system. This idea has it roots as far back into MMOs as Warhammer Online in 2007 and 2008 when the game launched. Destiny 2 has taken the model and adapted it for players to boost their experience and leveling while exploring the narrative zones. It also brings in players from around the zone to join into an epic battle. One more thing, there are heroic versions as well.
EVE Online – Massive Theft from Circle of Two Lights Up the EVE Sky
The Judge, once an integral part of one of EVE Online’s biggest alliances (Circle of Two), has just perpetrated what many believe is the largest theft in the game’s history. The Judge has since joined The Imperium alliance and dragged along about 1.5M ISK as well as a “captured enemy HQ” once belonging to GigX, the leader of Circle of Two.
– The 10 Greatest MMORPGs of All Time – 2017 Edition
It feels like this is a list we should revisit every so often, especially as games change, games launch, and games die in the world of MMORPGs. The following is a list we compiled using something we like to call “our hearts and minds and asses”. Our Top 10 Great MMOs of All Time list is merely our own thoughts, put to paper. We absolutely welcome your own insight, and soon we’ll begin a poll of our users to catalog the Players’ Choice for 2017 too. Now, let’s get on with it!
Black Desert Online – Dedicated PvP Server Announced, Oktoberfest Ramping Up
Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss have announced that a dedicated PvP server will be coming soon with new rules that “negate the karma loss players normally receive after killing another player”. The goal is to bring open-world PvP to the forefront on this server. Feedback was provided by the Russian community after a recent test period. The PvP server will be live once this week’s maintenance is complete.
World of Warships – Wargaming & Team Rubicon Partner for Hurricane Relief
Wargaming has partnered with Team Rubicon to offer World of Warships players a number of special bundles. 100% of proceeds from the sales of these bundles (ranging in price from $5 to $25) will be sent to Team Rubicon, a charity operation with members transitioning from military service and offering them an opportunity to assist those affected by domestic and international natural disasters.
Overwatch – Junkertown Behind the Scenes & 2 More League Cities Added
Overwatch fans got a pair of nifty updates overnight. First, a new behind-the-scenes video was released about the upcoming Junkertown map. Junkertown takes place Down Under and begins on Roadhog’s farm, wending its way to the Scrapyard. According to devs, Overwatch lore about Omnics and the Australian government as you explore the map. Junkertown is expected to be released on September 19th.
Dead By Daylight – Play the Steam Version Free for Four Days
For the next four days, Behaviour Digital’s Dead By Daylight is free on Steam. All that’s required is to download, install and play. If you end up liking the game — and judging by 65,000+ Mostly Positive reviews, you will — you can score a copy at half off for $10 for the base edition or $15 for the Deluxe Edition that contains the digital versions of the soundtrack, art book and two masks for Payday 2.
Final Fantasy XIV – FFXIV Community Scores Big with $21k Raised for Charity
The Final Fantasy XIV community has done an amazing thing for disaster relief in raising $21,000. According to a post on the FFXIV forum, “several FFXIV content creators teamed up to host a 12-hour community event to raise funds for hurricane relief charity and managed to raise over $21,000. Over 300 players participated creating new characters in Siren and even a GM joined in.”
World of Warcraft – 100% of Adoption Fee from New Battle Pet to Go to Charity
From now through December 31st, 100% of the “adoption” (purchase) price of the World of Warcraft battle pet, “Shadow”, will be split evenly between the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to assist with relief efforts around the world. The US purchase price is $10, with the EU price at 10 Euros.