On February 26th, the Red Dead Online beta client will be receiving a significant update to bring some major changes to the multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2. Players will find new Free Roam Events, several new Showdown Modes, new weapons, clothing and emotes, quality of life improvements and major balance updates. Players will also find a more rapid, weekly cadence that will include additional content and promotions.

Star Trek Online captains have a lot to look forward to with a pair of announcements from the development team. First off the bat, PC players will be able to take part in a new Featured Task Force Operation called Pahvo Dissension starting today. Next, console captains can look forward to the Mirror of Discovery launch on March 5th.

The Atlas team has published the latest "Captain's Log" to update players on plans for the next major update to the game. It begins with a note about recent patches that have brought about changes to the game to simplify and reduce the "steepness of the climb necessary to experience some of the later game content". From there, the letter discusses changes coming with specific regard to land ownership and protection and introduces the ISO Blackwood map coming with the March update.

The latest newsletter is out for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. In it, readers are informed about what the team has most recently been working away on. In January, for instance, animations have gone under the microscope as well as the foundational phases for the Faerthale zone, though not much will be revealed...yet. In addition, there is a lengthy look at the foundation of the game world itself and a Q&A with Brad McQuaid.

Ubisoft is betting big on its pirate-themed MMO, Skull & Bones. The company has announced its partnership with Atlas Entertainment to bring out a series ahead of the release of the game itself. "Ubisoft is known for creating innovative video games that combine immense worlds with rich narratives," says Danielle Kreinik, the executive co-producer along with Jason Altman.

Last March, we took our first look at the ErgoDox EZ Shine. Since that time, ZSA Technology Labs has completely refreshed the split keyboard with the ErgoDox EZ Glow. We didn't think it was possible, but there's even more programmability than ever, and it features an enhanced design with per-key LEDs and doubleshot PBT keycaps. The ErgoDox EZ will change the way you game for the better.

MMORPG.com has been give closed beta keys for KurtzPel - a 3rd Person, Anime-Inspired, Action Battle Game created by KOG, the developers of Grand Chase and Elsword Online. Get your key now and get in the beta!