Genshin Impact Review - The RPG Files
Genshin Impact is a game that sort of crept up out of nowhere. The 'Breath of the Wild' inspired game from Chinese studio miHoYo has captured the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere. But is it a solid free-to-play RPG, or does it devolve into predatory microtransaction practices? Here is our full review.
Getting A Final Fantasy XIV House Is A Dizzying, Privileged Endeavor - The Eorzea Prospect
Yes, Victoria managed to snag a Free Company plot. No, it's not fair, nor straightforward -- and it shows how not all FFXIV players are built equal.
World of Warcraft - The Shadowlands Wait Has Officially Started
This past week the Shadowlands Pre-Patch went live for everyone currently playing World of Warcraft. However, this pre-patch is a bit different for two big reasons. The first is although all of the significant system changes have gone live, we have not started the pre-patch event, and we have absolutely no idea when that will start. Secondly, we have no idea at all when Shadowlands will launch. We could potentially be in the most prolonged pre-patch phase we have ever seen. This, of course, has
Marvel's Avengers' GaaS Tank is Running on Fumes
Marvel's Avengers dearth of content and recently announced delays have left its live service running on fumes. Mike offers his thoughts on the game's difficult situation.
Torchlight III - But As A Noob
Robin has played ARPGs beofre, such as Diablo III. However, she's new to the Torchlight franchise. So how is it to jump into the third installment with no prior experience with the IP? Welcome to Torchlight III As a Noob!
Red's Read on The Survivalists
Red Thomas walks readers through how he went from frustration to recommendation while playing The Survivalists. Minus a few minor issues, this could be a serious game to watch for fans of the survival genre.
EVE Online's Wild Changes The Last Few Days Have Got Me Hooked Again
There are so many unknowns in EVE Online right now thanks to the events of the last few days. What do all the gate fluctuations mean long term for New Eden? How will capsuleers recover and regroup with the formation of TrigSec, or T-Space? Bradford dives into why he feels more excited than ever to undock and fly in EVE Online.
The lip syncing and facial animation for Cyberpunk 2077 is looking to be a huge step up from Witcher 3 thanks to some new tech called JALI.
In a recent forum post by the Path of Exile team, Grinding Gear Games talks about the next expansion, and how development differs from previous expansions. The post outlines the hardships the team has gone through, and the hardships that continue to challenge them as they aim to release their next expansion in December. 23
According to public gathered and assembled data from one Redditor, it looks like the maximum average per backer to Star Citizen is just under $400.
The SHP9500s are some of the most well-regarded budget headphones money can buy. Does the SHP-9600s live up to their legacy? Find out in our full review!
The Make it Rain campaign for Final Fantasy XIV begins tomorrow, October 21, bringing a new quest and shiny rewards.
The latest patch for Final Fantasy XIV has released with a ton of content, items and fixes along with it for adventurers looking for more content. Patch 5.35 introduces new quests, new housing items, emotes and hairstyles, and a new PvP mode to name a few.
The latest article on the New World site acknowledges that previous tests have fulfilled their purpose, and now points to the next alpha phase where plans to test new designs, implement changes and hopefully break the game in hopes to better fix it, will be ongoing.
Path of Exile patch notes for 3.12.4b are here and provide a bunch of fixes along with some quality of life improvements.
The controversial mini-expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, War of Three Peaks, has finally been detailed by Standing Stone Games. On the expansions page, you can see what separates the different varied costs of War of Three Peaks, as well as check out a new trailer for the content update, which goes live today.
Genshin Impact is a game that sort of crept up out of nowhere. The 'Breath of the Wild' inspired game from Chinese studio miHoYo has captured the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere. But is it a solid free-to-play RPG, or does it devolve into predatory microtransaction practices? Here is our full review.
Google is sharing three straight days of free demos and content starting today. Here are the details.
Tabletop RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister is now available in Steam Early Access.
Mortal Online II received a community update which went over alpha combat in testing thus far, and more.
As the Crowfall team continues to share out new looks at their new specialization system, we now have our first look at the Druid class.
HyperX takes the Cloud II headset wireless, offering 7.1 surround sound and more while not tethering your head to a controller or USB port. Will dropping some cash on the wireless Cloud II take you to Cloud Nine? Read our review to find out.
Genshin Impact is a game that sort of crept up out of nowhere. The 'Breath of the Wild' inspired game from Chinese studio miHoYo has captured the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere. But is it a solid free-to-play RPG, or does it devolve into predatory microtransaction practices? Here is our full review.
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been a venerable MMO for almost a decade, but is it an MMO you can get into in 2020?
Star Wars: Squadrons gives vibes of the 90s' X-Wing vs TIE Fighter. But is the wave of nostalgia enough to overcome some of Squadrons' faults? Here's our review of the recently released starfighting sim.
Jonathan is an unabashed Battletoads fan from his childhood. So when Microsoft released its first title in the franchise in over two decades, naturally he was eager to check it out. Check out his thoughts in the latest Not So MMO review.
Spellbreak, a late to the scene battle royale is making quite the splash in on gaming sites lately and for good reason. Out of the development team at Proletariat Inc, previously responsible for a semi-popular Twitch plugin called Stream Legends, has spent the last few years working on their own unique take on the battle royale genre and the results are in and it's a homerun in my book.
Marvel's Avengers is in a unique predicament. Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the game, faces Infinity War level odds at delivering a premiere, iconic experience, that resonates with fans, and engages gamers, with an intellectual property that is widely beloved, harshly judged, and ever changing. Fans can be a game's greatest champions, or their harshest critics, but as this review will attest, sometimes a fan can be both.
Matt dove back into the world of The Outer Worlds, checking out the latest Noir-themed expansion from Obsidian: Peril on Gorgon.
In February of 2012 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning entered the vast RPG arena, looking to dethrone Skyrim and the other top role-playing games of the era. In 2020 THQ Nordic has taken the mantle, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning re-inserts the epic adventure into the spotlight, and the game holds up extremely well.
EArlier this month, V4, short for Victory Four, brought what it promises to be a high-end MMO experience to the palm of your hand. How does it fare? Here is our review.
Welcome back to the post-apocalyptic world of Remnant: From The Ashes - Subject 2923 DLC. The team at Gunfire Games has just released their new story DLC, and Kevin had a chance to take it for a spin. Here is our review.
Join Ed as he gives his full review of the mobile MMORPG, EVE Echoes. Does New Eden really fit in the palm of your hand?
Where do I even begin? I've been wrestling with this question for days now on how I should approach my review of Death Stranding for PC. This game, as much a symbolic rise-from-the-ashes for Hideo Kojima as it is an actual one, has been in my head for nigh on a full month.
Admittedly, I'm not very familiar with Yakuza Kiwami 2's predecessors, but I was extremely excited to pick up this gorgeous action-adventure to plant my feet in Kamurocho for the first time. Just how was it?
Back in the day Dark Souls (or Demon Souls if you're truly old school) made a big mark on the gaming community with its punishing gameplay. The game mechanics should be hard to master but ultimately work for you - not against. Enter Mortal Shell.
Fae Tactics achieves a rare feat in video games - being simplistic while simultaneously being overwhelming at the same time. Check out our review of this tactical strategy game.
The controversial mini-expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online, War of Three Peaks, has finally been detailed by Standing Stone Games. On the expansions page, you can see what separates the different varied costs of War of Three Peaks, as well as check out a new trailer for the content update, which goes live today.
Got a hot 5 to catch up on some of this week's top stories to hit MMORPG.com? Check out our latest Top 5 Articles video right here and join in the discussion.
Gamigo has announced that players interested in their MMORPG, ArcheAge: Unchained, can now check it out for free for three days thanks to a new trial by the company.
Today, Torchlight fans that have been waiting for Torchlight III to officially release will be happy to see the official launch trailer, celebrating the launch on PS4, XBOX One and PC. Nintendo Switch gamers don't have much longer to wait either, as the game will launch on the console on October 22nd.
Black Desert Mobile is happy to introduce one of the most interesting classes that Pearl Abyss has to offer, the Tamer class. In addition to the Tamer class the latest update brings plenty of other features, such as the Black Sun.
Phantasy Star Online 2 has another NieR: Automata collaboration happening on October 13th. The new collaboration packs have several types of cosmetics, such as hairstyle and outfits, Mag evolution devices, weapon skins, and some furnishings.
Join Robin as she uboxes the Collector's Edition of the upcoming World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.
Bless Unleashed will host its 5-day closed beta test on November 4th. Players that participate will receive exclusive rewards that will be available when the game launches on PC in 2021.
Got a hot 5 to catch up on this week's news? For our Top 5 Articles this week we've seen some fantastic releases, a studio closure, and the largest battle to hit the MMO stage, in the history of gaming.
Earlier this week a major battle in World War Bee 2, the ongoing player war in EVE Online, ravaged the FWST-8 system. Attacking a Keepstar that PAPI was trying to establish, Imperium and Goonswarm prevented this from happening in what ended up being the largest battle in MMO, and video game, history.
For players on PlayStation eager to hop into Namco's MMORPG, Bless Unleashed, head start access has come your way. A full 14 days before the official release on October 22nd, players can hop into Bless Unleashed today, assuming you shelled out for the Ultimate Founder's Pack.
The latest tweet on the official Valorant twitter account has provided details, including an announcement video, of their new character, Skye. Skye will provide much needed support to her allies, and looks to be a welcome addition.
If you've been playing Star Trek Online then you may be glad to hear that the newest season, House Shattered, is now available for PC players. Console players will receive the update on Xbox One and Playstation 4, January 12th, 2021.
Ghost of Tsushima's long-awaited co-op mode, called Legends, will be out on October 16th, alongside a shiny New Game+ mode, per the PlayStation blog.
Want to get caught up on MMORPG news and only have 5 minutes? Here are the top 5 stories we've reported on this week of September 28th - October 2nd.
MMORPG.com has been given keys for Gloria Victis on Steam that will give players full access to the game on Steam - a $19.99 value! Get your key and jump into this breathtaking medieval MMORPG now!
MMORPG.com has been given beta keys for HyperBrawl Tournament on Steam! These keys will allow you to play the game through October 4th, right up until the game launches. Get your key now and check out this new sport/brawling title now!
MMORPG.com has been given 100 Starter Pack codes to give away to our community! Each code is valued at $4.99 and feature 600 in-game gold and the Bewitching Glimmer outfit. Enter for a chance to win one of these prizes now!
MMORPG.com has been given gift keys for Conqueror's Blade that will give players some cool in game items. The Draconic Attire offers warlords a majestic cosmetic item for their steads imbuing them with the raw fury and elegance of the mystical dragon! The pack also includes a three-day premium account and four well-made grapeshot cannons to assist with the destruction as they gallop on to conquest and glory! These keys are valued at $20.00. Get your key now while they last!
MMORPG.com has teamed up with Gameforge to help celebrate their most recent major update to Metin2! This new update - "Conquerors of Yohara" will add an entire new continent as well as a level cap increase. To celebrate this we will be giving away gift bundles valued at $45USD! Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given gift keys for the R2Games version of GOT: Winter is Coming. These keys will give players in game items such as Reset Talent, 30 minute speed ups and more! Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given gift keys for CSC to give to our community. These keys will give players 5 random in game ships as well as 50 modules. Get your key now while they last!
MMORPG.com has been given codes that can be used to give players access to World of Warships on PS4 and XBox One. New players can use these codes to access the game until September 14th. In addition to the free access you will receive some free in-game bonuses! Get your key now!
MMORPG.com has been given 20 codes for Supremacy 1: The Great War that will give players High Command (premium account status) for 1 month - values at $25.00! We are going to give these out using a sweepstakes event where you can enter for a chance to win!
MMORPG.com has been given beta keys for Bless Unleashed on the PlayStation 4. The beta test will run from Aug 20, 2020 until Aug 24, 2020. Players can redeem the key starting August 18th. Get your key now!
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!