What makes a successful living games franchise?
Successful games have often stood the test of time by creating a shared universe, a rich base onto which game makers can add layers of detail and complexity over time with new releases - something for which many forms of entertainment media, from books to games to films and TV shows, strive. But what else is in the magical formula to success?
5 Reasons To Invest In An Apartment In Final Fantasy XIV
Join Victoria as she breaks down some of the reasons why you might look at an apartment instead of home ownership in Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV And The Joys Of Having Everything On One Character
Leif was never really an alt person in MMORPGs, at least until Final Fantasy XIV sunk its teeth into him. Find out what helped change his approach to leveling alts.
A Journey Through Star Wars: The Old Republic
Two weeks ago, after completing my first Star Wars: The Old Republic column, I was a bit anxious about its next instalment. But just like that and out of the blue, they released the game on Steam.
Tennocon 2020: Warframe's Heart of Deimos Reveal
Revealed at Tennocon 2020, Aaron takes you through some of what is coming with Heart of Deimos, Warframe's next major update.
Marvel's Avengers Looks...Good?
With the release of the July War Table, I think I've finally crossed into highly anticipated territory with Marvel's Avengers. The game looks well-polished at this point and the team's willingness to show a good deal of gameplay (and allow players to play through a solid chunk of content in the beta) inspire confidence in me that Crystal Dynamics may have something solid on their hands.
Final Fantasy XIV - In A Content Drought, Players Are The Oasis
From roleplaying to real graduation ceremonies, FFXIV's players made Victoria's wait between patches lively and better than bearable.
In a move showcasing true craft in WoW Classic, a bunch of Horde players denied Alliance players from ringing the Scarab Gong. Here's how they did it.
It looks like preload for Marvel's Avengers is available now ahead of the beta which starts on PS4 tomorrow.
In the Sony State of Play livestream, a new action game, Hood: Outlaws & Legends was announced. While the video doesn't explain all that well what kind of game Hood: Outlaws & Legends is exactly, Focus Home Interactive explains that this is a new PvPvE multiplayer heist set in a medieval world.
Godfall is a melee focused action-looter that will release this holiday season on the Playstation 5. In the gameplay video, Keith Lee, the game director of counterplay games unveiled the weapon classes, as well as some in depth mechanics on how gameplay will work in Godfall.
![[UPDATE] TemTem Coming To PlayStation 5 Next Year](https://img.youtube.com/vi/mN_I5b8MwKw/hqdefault.jpg)
Pokemon inspired MMO TemTem is coming to PlayStation 5 next year, as announced during Sony's State of Play earlier today.
New legendary animals are here in Red Dead Online in this week's latest update, plus your regular discounts and more.
Earlier at Son'y "State of Play," Chinese Developer MiHoYo showed off a trailer of its upcoming open world RPG, Genshin Impact. The upcoming title will be hitting this Autumn 2020.
Looking for a high-speed NVMe? The US70 from Silicon Power supports PCIe 4.0 with a max speed of 5 GB/s. At $179 for the 1TB model, it's one of the cheapest Gen 4 SSDs around, but does it have the performance to compete?
A new location, MVP, and more are hitting Ragnarok Online in the latest update.
Robin has been looking forward to checking out Horizon: Zero Dawn since it first was announced years ago by Sony. Now that its coming to PC, we were able to take an early look at the experience. Just how does one of the best games of the PlayStation generation hold up on the new platform?
World of Warships receives Update 0.9.7, bringing with it German aircraft carriers.
Cross-platform is a major marketing term these days, and has become something that has started to find its way into the MMO space. Here are five MMOs you can play, both at home and on the go thanks for cross-platform play.
Last week we posted some information outlining what went on during Pantheon's State of the Game stream on July 30th. This week, a newsletter was posted on the official site with some answers to questions players might have, such as, what is a Shakeout?
Successful games have often stood the test of time by creating a shared universe, a rich base onto which game makers can add layers of detail and complexity over time with new releases - something for which many forms of entertainment media, from books to games to films and TV shows, strive. But what else is in the magical formula to success?
The Elder Scrolls Online twitter has dropped some information regarding its future on the upcoming Microsoft and Sony consoles, the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5. For those that already own Elder Scrolls Online on consoles, fear not, as the upgrade to PS5 and XBSX will be completely free.
We're taking another look at Overwatch and updating our thoughts on how it stands for players looking to get into the multi-player hero shooter in 2020. Does the experience still hold up?
Orcs Must Die! 3 brings the satisfying gameplay the series has been known for, however to Google Stadia. How does the latest entry into the series hold up?
Legends of Aria is a sandbox MMORPG that pays tribute to the games that inspired it from MMOs of yesteryear. Matt breaks down his thoughts on the debut title from Citadel Studios. Here is our Legends of Aria review.
Ghost of Tsushima is the latest exclusive for the PlayStation 4. Heavily inspired by samurai epics such as those from Akira Kurosawa, how does the latest game from Sucker Punch stack up?
Ancestors Legacy on Nintendo Switch is a port of the original RTS first launched on PC. How does the RTS experience stack up on the small, mobile console?
Desperados III is out and Red Thomas gives his take on how well the studio succeeded in the newest edition to the western-themed franchise. Red discusses gameplay, immersion, and of course the soundtrack as he notes the hits and misses in this virtual shooting gallery.
The Outer Worlds, from Obsidian Entertainment, was the surprise hit of late 2019. Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, all of that sci-fi goodness has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. This is our review.
With aspects of both a First-Person Shooter as well as a Real-Time Strategy games, Disintegration is a brand new type of game all on its own. But is it greater than the sum of its parts, or does it fail to even get off the ground? Here's our review of Disintegration.
For the last week, I've been heavily playing Riot Games' latest foray, Valorant. With several hours under me, Valorant accomplishes many things, notably, reminding us that Riot does indeed know how to build core gameplay experiences. However, it is not without its share of frustrations and flaws. This is our review of Valorant.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor takes players back to Skyrim, adding a new main story, changes to the vampire skill line and a new Antiquities system. How does the latest Chapter in the ESO story hold up? Here's our review.
Despite showing its age, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition lives up to being one of the greatest JRPGs in the last couple decades. Its story and gameplay are timeless and the amount of customizability and freedom that comes with the plethora of gear available makes it highly replay-able to boot. The additional content and the extra story epilogue makes this the best version of Xenoblade Chronicles available to date, as well as cements it as one of the best values in gaming on the Nintendo
Recently released on the PlayStation 4, Predator: Hunting Grounds pits four players against the eponymous Predator. Bowman took the title for a spin - here are his thoughts on the nostalgia-fueled shooter.
Bless Unleashed has been out for two months, and after a few review in progress notes, Bradford is finally ready to give a final verdict on the Xbox One Free-to-play exclusive.
Chris took the latest RPG from SEGA, Sakura Wars, for a spin. Find out what he thought of the action-adventure game based on the popular anime.
Phantasy Star Online 2 is a game that many in the west are only just getting introduced to. While the game has been released in Japan for nearly 8 years, this SEGA institution still garners a substantial amount of fanfare from its admirers around the globe. Now with a PC launch looming, and years-worth of content to explore, is Phantasy Star Online 2 worth the wait, or is it too little too late?
In the Sony State of Play livestream, a new action game, Hood: Outlaws & Legends was announced. While the video doesn't explain all that well what kind of game Hood: Outlaws & Legends is exactly, Focus Home Interactive explains that this is a new PvPvE multiplayer heist set in a medieval world.
Godfall is a melee focused action-looter that will release this holiday season on the Playstation 5. In the gameplay video, Keith Lee, the game director of counterplay games unveiled the weapon classes, as well as some in depth mechanics on how gameplay will work in Godfall.
Pokemon inspired MMO TemTem is coming to PlayStation 5 next year, as announced during Sony's State of Play earlier today.
Riot Games has announced that VALORANT will release Act II tomorrow, August 4th, which will bring a new Battlepass, a new Deathmatch mode, and a new agent to play. The Battlepass will cost 1000 VP and contain its own unique unlockables.
Black Desert has teamed up with Netflix's new series Cursed, rolling out new themed quests on PC, Console and Mobile platforms.
In the latest Marvel's Avengers War Table, a hulk-load of information was released including some beta rewards and the reveal of a new playable character, Hawkeye. For players that will be playing one of the several upcoming beta tests in August, the War Table has provided quite a bit of information as to what you can look forward to.
In the third part of an ongoing Dev Talk featuring the Roads of Avalon in Albion Online, Hideouts are the main topic of conversation. Game Director Robin Henkys goes into detail on all manner of topics, such as how you come to place a Hideout, and the challenges of living in Avalon.
Obsidian has announced Avowed, their next big first-person RPG during Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase leading up to the launch of Xbox Series X.
In case you missed it, Microsoft announced the return of Fable during their Xbox Games Showcase leading up to their Xbox Series X launch.
![[UPDATE] Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Coming 2021](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8iR5IKhomK4/hqdefault.jpg)
During the Xbox Game Showcase today, SEGA showed off a trailer of the upcoming expansion for Phantasy Star Online 2, titled 'New Genesis.'
Pearl Abyss has released their newest class for Black Desert Online, The Hashashin as a timed console exclusive for western audiences. The Hashashin is a sand dwelling warrior with powers bestowed by the native Valencian god Aal and has the ability to wield the power of the sandstorm to attack its enemies.
Conqueror's Blade developer Booming games has been hard at work on their newest Ottoman-inspired expansion, Blood of the Empires. Players can expect a new server, new maps, and new units as some of the additions with this new expansion.
Fans of the creature collection MMO TemTem may be happy to know that Crema will release the Kisiwa Island update tomorrow, July 21st. To celebrate the release, the announcement is accompanied by an official release trailer that details a lot of what you can expect from the new island, including new Tems you may encounter!
A recent Star Citizen Live was all about Beast Armors.
Wurm Online has been around for quite some time, but now they are bringing their unique brand of MMO to steam! With a planned release date of July 24th on the horizon, Code Club AB has released a new trailer depicting what players on steam can look forward to.
MMORPG.com has been given codes for Neverwinter that will give players the Gift of the Noble Guard pack. We have 25 codes for Xbox One and 25 codes for PlayStation 4. These gift packs will give players Cape of the Noble Guard, Stone of Health and more! These prize packs are valued at $15 each. Enter for a chance to win now!
MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for the PC version of Crossout that will give players a Beach Buggy vehicle in game! This fast and efficient buggy isqually good in combat for catching and shooting the enemy, and on the beach — for recreation and carefree racing. Get your free key while they last!
MMORPG.com has been given 150 Steam keys for Population Zero to give away to our community! These keys will give you full access to the game and have a value of $15 each. Enter for a chance to win one now!
MMORPG.com has partnered with Perfect World Entertainment to bring an exciting sweepstakes event for Star Trek Online in celebration of their latest seasonal update: House Divided! There are a total of 55 prizes to give away including 5 Federation Fleet Admiral Faction Packs ($50 value) and 50 Federation Elite Starter Packs ($20 value)! Enter for a chance to win now!
MMORPG.com has been given 50 codes for the Gift of the Twisted Noble for Neverwinter! These codes are valued at $15 each and feature the Cape of the Twisted Noble, Stone of Health and more! Enter for a chance to win one now!
MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of keys for the Year One Pack for Conqueror's Blade. These packs are valued at $20 and will give players three glorious cosmetic items to ensure warlords are looking their best as they prepare for the second year of conquest! Get your key now!
MMORPG.com and Webzen have partnered up to celebrate holiday and give out gift coupons for your favorite Webzen MMOs. Get your code now while supplies last! Players can first select from one of the Webzen games MU Online, C9, Flyff and Rappelz. Players can then receive a code granting a free item pack for the selected game!
MMORPG.com has been given gift keys for Conquer Online that will give players lots of in game stuff including a garment and mount armor! Conquer Online has drawn a large number of players by virtue of its unique charm. Following Trojan, Ninja, another classic class in CO, is about to awaken! On Apr. 21st , Ninja will have a thorough change and bring you a brand-new experience with respect to visual effects and operations!
MMORPG.com has been given keys for the second and final closed beta test for Hunter's Arena: Legends to give to our community! The game combines elements from both MMORPG & Battle Royale games and creates a new kind of adventure. Get your key now and redeem on Steam!
MMORPG.com has been given beta test keys for Epic Chess to give out to our community. These Steam keys will give you access to the beta test from April 8 until April 13, 2020. Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given a limited number of closed beta test keys for Population Zero - the upcoming sci-fi survival MMO where you and hundreds of other players will fight for survival in a dangerous alien world. Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given beta keys for the upcoming Shadow Arena on Steam! Brought to you by the team that created the award-winning MMORPG Black Desert - Shadow Arena features MOBA, battle royale, and MMO genres to create an arena fighter. Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given private beta keys for Six Temples to give away to our community. Six Temples is a multiplayer fantasy-action PC game based on territory control. Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given 25 Steam Keys for Valnir Rok to give away to our community! These keys are valued at $19.95 and will give you full early access to the game on Steam. Valnir Rock is an online sandbox survival roleplaying game inspired by Norse mythology.
MMORPG.com has been given 25 keys for the Bless Unleashed Exalted Founder Pack. These keys are valued at $39.99 each and will give players tons of cool stuff for Bless Unleashed. Enter for a chance to win a key now!
