Ashes of Creation is heading to Steam Early Access in December, but are we seeing this high-stakes moment as a stepping stone or is this a signal that the MMO industry is increasingly squeezed by failing projects and shrinking funding?
MiHoYo’s UE5 MMORPG ‘Research Project’ Marks a Bold Shift Away From Genshin Impact
In a recruitment call on Rednote, MiHoYo is asking for talent to build a ‘Photorealistic Fantasy’ MMORPG. But what can we really expect from this upcoming title?
The Impact of Amazon’s Withdrawal from MMOs
Emilien explores why Amazon’s shut down of New World matters more than you might think.
NCSoft Teases Mystery MMORPG at G-Star – Could It Be the Horizon Project?
While Western studios abandon MMORPGs, NCSoft might prepare its boldest one, and we’ll hopefully learn more a G-Star.
Soulframe Could Be a Glorious MMORPG, But Digital Extremes Is Holding Back Its Potential
Soulframe’s Pre-Alpha packs a punch in potential. But will Digital Extremes lean into the MMO vibe Soulframe is giving off?
 How Has Social Media Impacted Our Virtual Worlds?
The smartphone didn’t just shrink our screens. It shrank our virtual worlds into just games.
Opinion: Fantastic Pixel Castle’s Potential Fate Feels Like A Gut Punch For Those Of Us Who Cherished Its Refreshing Transparency
Bradford has been worried about the fate of Fantastic Pixel Castle ever since rumblings NetEase might pull funding. Last week’s news, then, has felt like something of a gut punch.
To what extent can an MMO reinvent itself?
The launch of Subclassing in The Elder Scrolls Online was an inflection point for the game. Emilien looks at whether an MMO can reinvent itself through the lens of this inflection point.
Are Magic: The Gathering Fans Dealing With Universes Beyond Fatigue?
Magic: The Gathering is seeing some of its most explosive popularity ever, thanks in large part to its Universes Beyond initiative. However, online sentiment is one of fatique with UB sets and a concern that the Magic IP is being lost in the mire. We asked the WotC team how it’s navigating UB fatique back at MagicCon Atlanta over the weekend.
Aion 2 Unveils Controversial Dual Subscription Model
Aion 2’s latest reveal –dual optional subscriptions–has fans more worried than excited.