As 2023 begins, there are quite a few options for you. Nick is here to tell you whether Albion Online, the open-world sandbox MMORPG from Sandbox Interactive, is the right choice for you this year.
Finally, after warding off PvP addiction, columnist Victoria is hooked on Crystalline Conflict. But why now, and why is it actually good?
MMOs are not lacking in space-themed adventures, but a few continue to stand out above the rest as worthy of your time and money. These are the 10 best sci-fi themed MMOs to pick up in the coming year.Â
Originally unveiled as Project Athia back in 2020, Forspoken tells the story of Frey, a New Yorker who sees themselves sucked into the fantasy world of Athia at the time of its greatest peril. How does Square Enix's latest AAA IP stack up though, and is Athia a world worth jumping down the rabbit hole to explore?
This week, while several of Microsoft's major game studios suffered layoffs, our indie devs plug away on shoestring budgets, with multiple games celebrating birthdays this week.
Its true many MMORPGs don't make the cut, and won't ever live up to the expectations the developers have for them. The real question is, can an MMORPG ever really recover from the brink of failure?
Last year when The Lord of the Rings Online teased the location of the next major expansion, Bradford was hoping for Mithlond. However, yesterday's announcement that it's in fact Umbar, it might have him more excited, especially as a Tolkien fanatic.
Next week, Season 28, Rites of Sanctuary heads to the Diablo III PTR with a new update, 2.7.5. Explore the mysterious Altar of Rites, unlock new powers, and more.
The Wilderness Boss Rework is here for Old School RuneScape, with Jagex also reprting a record-breaking community vote on the upcoming skill.
World of Warcraft's Trading Post is coming next week, opening up on February 1st. Blizzard doesn't want players to forget this, and as such has released a new trailer all about the new feature. However, as information starts to trickle out about how to get some of the cosmetics, players have already begun voicing concerns.
ArenaNet promises a 2023 Guild Wars 2 roadmap within a few weeks, and reveals when WvW quality of life details, balance change notes, and more content changes, will happen.
Zenimax has just announced the new chapter for 2023, The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom. Players will return to Eastern Morrowind, and a new class, the Arcanist, is being added to the game. Read on for Kevin's thoughts on what the studio has revealed so far.
Stunlock Studios has a new patch for V Rising, and announces that the open-world vampire survival game has sold over three million copies in Early Access. The team also promises details on this year's expansion soon.
Alyss, Tower of Fantasy's next simulacrum, gets an introduction video to hint at her complex past, show her weapon, Unyielding Blade, and more. Plus, the team readies half-year anniversary events.
As 2023 begins, there are quite a few options for you. Nick is here to tell you whether Albion Online, the open-world sandbox MMORPG from Sandbox Interactive, is the right choice for you this year.
World of Warcraft offers a preview of patch 10.0.7, which will bring new high-level content, new armor sets, and open the Monk class to new races.
A new round of Fresh Start servers for ArcheAge: Unchained opens on February 9th. This time, expect even greater buffs, boosted loot drops, and no content gates.
The Angry Miao Compact Touch is an innovative 60% keyboard with a capacitive touch screen. It types like a dream but is it worth its high cost of entry? Find out in our review!
 Broken Ranks is marking its first anniversary today, with some new statistics about the first year in service, some new events, a free week of premium, and events.
Disney Dreamlight Valley has released its 2023 roadmap, announcing new content and features to come this year. One piece of note is the arrival of multiplayer, coming sometime in 2023.
In today's Elder Scrolls Online reveal event, ZeniMax Online Studios officially announced Necrom, the next major Chapter update for the MMORPG which will release on June 5th.
Final Fantasy XIV brings its Valentione's Day event back on February 1st, with new rewards, a new emote, and more.
Originally unveiled as Project Athia back in 2020, Forspoken tells the story of Frey, a New Yorker who sees themselves sucked into the fantasy world of Athia at the time of its greatest peril. How does Square Enix's latest AAA IP stack up though, and is Athia a world worth jumping down the rabbit hole to explore?
Shane took the latest Warhammer 40,000-based game for a spin, earning favor with the God-Emperor in Darktide. But how does the co-op multiplayer extraction shooter fare?
High on Life is a game developed by Squanch Games. It is a fun romp through a unique world created by Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty. So long as players are prepared for the style of humor of Rick and Morty this is an enjoyable experience. It has slick visuals with constantly wise-cracking guns all wrapped up as a decent FPS. Check out Kevin's review.
With the Final Fantasy VII Remake story train now barreling down the tracks, it was only a matter of time before Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII reappeared over a decade after its launch, built from the ground up for a new audience. Does it work?
Marvel's Midnight Suns provides robust strategy, a nuanced story, and character creation, but how does it stack up against other Tactical Strategy RPGs? Let's dive in with our Marvel's Midnight Suns review.
It's been three weeks since Dragonflight, the newest expansion for World of Warcraft launched; with the first Season of content and raiding well underway, it is time to finally put a number to this expansion. How does it stack up? Here's our review of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the two newest entries into the mainline Pokemon series, bringing an open world to the whole of the game for the very first time. But does the experience hold up to make for an exciting new Pokemon title, or do the technical issues weigh it down like a Snorlax? Here's our review.
Embers Adrift is the new kid on the block, having released after years in development last month by developer Stormhaven Studios. But does it stack up well, and is it worth the asking price and recurring subscription? Here's our review.
Dual Universe is ambitious. It aims to create a living, breathing player-driven universe where every interaction is driven by the players, but ultimately falls well short thanks to an unpolished, unfinished experience.
God of War Ragnarok follows up 2018's excellent installment in the franchise, putting players back in the shoes of Kratos. Big shoes to fill again, so does Ragnarok deliver a thrilling conclusion to the duology? Read on in our review.
Robin has been plodding along in Wrath of the Lich King Classic since it launched last month, and has now gotten to a point where she can render a verdict. Does the World of Warcraft Classic expansion hold up? Find out in our review.
Victoria 3 is a behemoth of a strategy simulation, and Bradford has spent nearly 60 hours diving headlong into the politics and economics of the Victorian Age. So how does it hold up and is it a worthy addition to Paradox's lineup?
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a sequel to 2019's excellent A Plague Tale: Innocence. Has the dev team at Asobo knocked it out of the park a second time? Check out our review.
Gotham Knights is coming out this week after multiple delays, but did the extra time help it achieve greatness? Learn more in our review.
Overwatch 2 is simply more Overwatch - which is to say it's quite good. The changes are meaningful, and while there are issues and problems with the free-to-play sequel, the foundations there are very, very good. Read more in our review.
World of Warcraft's Trading Post is coming next week, opening up on February 1st. Blizzard doesn't want players to forget this, and as such has released a new trailer all about the new feature. However, as information starts to trickle out about how to get some of the cosmetics, players have already begun voicing concerns.
The long-teased Witcher crossover event with Lost Ark has finally got a release date. Coming on January 18th, players will be able to work with series regulars such as Geralt of Rivia, Dandelion, Triss Merigold and more in a new story and daily quests to earn new items inspired by the Polish fantasy epic.
Black Desert is ramping up its push for the two Twin Classes in the MMO, and this time it's through the first of a four-part dramatized audiobook about the Maegu and the Woosa.
The latest livestream by the Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis team broke down quite a bit of content, giving fans a look at what's to come for the next six months, from now through June.
NCSoft released a new director's cut look at its upcoming MMORPG, Throne and Liberty, this morning, revealing more about the game, as well as when players should be able to get their hands on it next year.
Ashes of Creation's latest stream is a special one, as the team at Intrepid took a look back on 2022, as well as introduced many of the new faces brought into work on the upcoming MMORPG.
The latest New World dev video talks to the sound design team about some of the favorite sounds in the MMORPG. The video goes into some of the sound philosophy but also explores some Easter eggs in the game.
The long-awaited Patch 6.3 finally has a release date, with Final Fantasy XIV seeing the update coming on January 10th. The new patch, titled "Gods Revel, Lands Tremble," was detailed in full today during a Letter from the Producer LIVE, which highlighted the new content, such as an upcoming raid, new Ultimate challenge, and more.
Diablo IV finally has a street date after years of development. Coming June 6th, 2023, Blizzard Entertainment revealed a new trailer as well, showing Hell and its denizens in full cinematic glory.
Airship Syndicate and Digital Extremes have been working on a new online action RPG for a while now, and the two developers unveiled that project officially tonight at The Game Awards. Wayfinder was announced, showing off some of the gameplay in this upcoming co-op title.
Baldur's Gate 3 has a release window after years of early access. Coming in August 2023, the full version of Baldur's Gate 3 will take players to some incredible places in the Forgoten Realms alongside some familiar faces from the series.
EverQuest II's latest expansion, Renewal of Ro, launches today, bringing new quests, content and a new zone to the old MMORPG.
The latest episode in Amazon Games' New World Forged in Aeternum series touches on the lore of the MMORPG. Not really just the lore itself, but some of the insight into crafting the lore itself.
GStar 2022 is kicking off in Korea, and Kakao and XLGames have started with a bang, announcing that the upcoming ArcheAge 2 will not only be released on PC but also on consoles. We have an exclusive interview with studio lead Jake Song talking about the MMO and what players can expect.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen is looking back on 2022 while we're still in November, giving a retrospective on the year that still currently is. However, the team is looking at all they've done this year in a new video, as well as touching on the subject of pre-alpha.
Inkbound, the upcoming rouglike from Shiny Shoe, is hosting a technical preview of its upcoming game today, giving players a chance to jump and check it out for themselves! We've teamed up with Shiny Shoe to give away codes for the technical test ahead of tomorrow's wider test.
Netdragon and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give players a little holiday cheer from now through January 21st. The in-game gift pack gives special holiday themed decorations, items and more to celebrate in the F2P MMO.
Level Infinite and MMORPG.com have teamed up to giveaway in-game item keys to players, gifting in-game items to help on their journey.
Kakao Games and MMORPG have teamed up to give away in-game cosmetic codes for ArcheAge, giving players the Dark Shaman Raiment Outfit cosmetic. This is in celebration of the new Fresh Start server coming to ArcheAge later this month.
Kakao Games and MMORPG have teamed up to give away in-game cosmetic codes for ArcheAge Unchained, giving players the Dark Shaman Raiment Outfit cosmetic. This is in celebration of the new Fresh Start server coming to ArcheAge later this month.
NCSoft and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give away 40 codes giving in-game items to celebrate the launch of the Musician class!Â
Guild Wars 2 is teaming up with MMORPG.com to give readers a chance to score a nice care package from ArenaNet celebrating its upcoming Extra Life stream this year.
World of Warships turns seven this month, and developer Wargaming is celebrating by giving away game codes for new and existing players to get some in-game currencies!
To celebrate the launch of Guild Wars 2 on Steam, ArenaNet and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give five (5) copies of the Complete Collection away to lucky readers!
Wargaming.net is celebrating 3 years of its mobile title, World of Warships Legends, and is giving away a VIP care package to one lucky fan!
Kakao has teamed up with MMORPG.com to give away 6000 Black Eagle Glider codes for both ArcheAge and ArcheAge Unchained.
Cryptic Studios and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give away 5 Wondrous Air Pack codes to celebrate the launch of Neverwinter's latest module, Dragonslayer. These codes will work with the PC version of the MMORPG and give access to a new mount and companion.
Cryptic Studios and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give away 5 Wondrous Air Pack codes to celebrate the launch of Neverwinter's latest module, Dragonslayer, as well as the MMO's 9th Anniversary. These codes will work with the PlayStation version of the MMORPG and give access to a new mount and companion.
Cryptic Studios and MMORPG.com have teamed up to give away 5 Wondrous Air Pack codes to celebrate the launch of Neverwinter's latest module, Dragonslayer, as well as the MMO's 9th Anniversary. These codes will work with the Xbox version of the MMORPG and give access to a new mount and companion.
IGG and MMORPG.com have teamed upt to give away a massive trove of in-game items for the mobile MMORPG, Mobile Royale. These keys see players get access to over $150 worth of in-game items.