MMO Halloween Roundup 2020
When it comes to in-game season events, there's no doubt in my mind that MMOs leave the rest of the gaming world wishing they had more treats to offer. With less than a week to go until Halloween, MMOs from A to Z - well, W at least - have hung their spooky decorations, pulled out all of their tricks, and readied bags full of treats for their players. We even hunted down a few of the Not So MMO games that may be of interest to you. Even though I haven't played in a couple of years, DDO's The Nig
MMOSide Chat - Have You Ever Been Burnt Out By A Single MMO, Or The Genre In General?
Bradford takes a look at burn out in MMOs, asking the question: "Have you ever been burnt out by a single MMO, or the genre itself?"
Torchlight 3 Review
Last week, Robert started his review in progress of Echtra Games' Torchlight 3. Robert had issues with the pacing, as well as the overall gameplay loop not feeling impactful - though he hadn't quite yet got to end game. Now that he's played through Torchlight's endgame, how does the full experience hold up? Here is our Torchlight 3 review.
Unlikely Game Sequels I'd Like to See
It's been a wild couple of years on this front and while I'm mostly satisfied at this point, there are some games that still haven't (and probably never will) see sequels. These are just a couple of sequels I'd still like to see.
For Glory! Four MMOs That Get Straight Into PvP Action
For those with steel-like nerves and an ultra-competitive personality, PvP in an MMO is all that matters. If you can't go around ganking level 10 players out in the starting town, what's the point of exploring the rest of the world? But diving straight into PvP can take some time. Here are four MMOs that let you jump straight into the blood pumping PvP action.
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A Journey Through SWTOR: A New Challenge
Join Falko as he discusses the challenges - or lack thereof - in SWTOR.
With promises of performance to match or succeed that of the colossal RTX 2080 Ti, last generation's juggernaut, for a fraction of the price, can the RTX 3070 offer performance and value to compete for mid-tier supremacy? Find out in our review!
Neverwinter's team made a quick announced earlier specifically for the PS4 version and the Masquerade of Liars.
ArenaNet has released a roadmap for Guild Wars 2's Icebrood Saga: Champions arc, which is a multi-chapter Living World story, that will conclude the saga altogether. The multi-update arc will carry the Icebrood Saga's ending all the way through May of 2021.
Someone has circumnavigated the Milky Way in Elite Dangerous. Yes. Seriously.
Several PvP changes were outlined in a recent Wurm Online patch. Here are some highlights.
Today's Black Desert Mobile patch introduces a lot of content for mobile adventurers. They are introducing a new zone, Cron Castle Royal Garden, a new Hadum World Boss, Kzarka, and as if that wasn't enough, Halloween has hit the game, with skulls and pumpkins galore.
Have questions on the manual cluster queue priority system? Well, the Albion Online team have published an explanation.
Cyberpunk 2077, a game announced in 2012 and has seen countless delays, has been delayed once again. While still hitting in 2020, CD Projekt Red announced today it's pushing the release of what is this year's most anticipated game by 21 days, now releasing on December 10th.
When it comes to in-game season events, there's no doubt in my mind that MMOs leave the rest of the gaming world wishing they had more treats to offer. With less than a week to go until Halloween, MMOs from A to Z - well, W at least - have hung their spooky decorations, pulled out all of their tricks, and readied bags full of treats for their players. We even hunted down a few of the Not So MMO games that may be of interest to you. Even though I haven't played in a couple of years, DDO's The Nig
Netmarble has announced their dark fantasy open world RPG A3: Still Alive is launching on November 10. Here are the details.
Bradford takes a look at burn out in MMOs, asking the question: "Have you ever been burnt out by a single MMO, or the genre itself?"
Halloween has taken over virtually everything, and RuneScape is next as it announced the Halloween event.
After player feedback, the ArcheAge Unchained team has announced some changes for ArchePass season 5.
Intrepid Studios have announced their Extra Life streaming participation for Ashes of Creation.
MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for Crypto Space Commander (CSC) that will give players a special crate containing limited edition Halloween themed ship skins! Get your free key now!
Last week, Robert started his review in progress of Echtra Games' Torchlight 3. Robert had issues with the pacing, as well as the overall gameplay loop not feeling impactful - though he hadn't quite yet got to end game. Now that he's played through Torchlight's endgame, how does the full experience hold up? Here is our Torchlight 3 review.
Ys Origin might have launched on PC back in 2006 but after more than 15 years the classic RPG is back on the Nintendo Switch. Ed takes you through whether or not this classic is worth another look.
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?
If you have 5 minutes, we have our Quick 5 Articles to get you caught up on this weeks news.
In today's latest content update for Black Desert Online players will now be able to use the Succession skills on four more classes, Musa, Witch, Wizard and Dark Knight. Succession allows players to utilize their classes original weapons instead of their Awakened weapons, along with new skills that are meant to be as powerful as Awakened kits.
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.
MMORPG.com has been given special gift keys for Crypto Space Commander (CSC) that will give players a special crate containing limited edition Halloween themed ship skins! Get your free key now!
MMORPG.com has recieved a limited number of beta keys for Dual Universe which will give players 3 months access to the beta test of Dual Universe! Check out this single-shard sci-fi MMORPG that takes place in a continuous, single-shard world. Get your key now!
To celebrate the launch of the newest update House Shattered, MMORPG.com has been given special Klingon gift packs for Star Trek Online to give our to our community! We have 5 keys for the Klingon Dahar Master Faction Pack and 50 keys for the Klingon Defense Force Elite Starter Pack. Enter for a chance to win now!
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!
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