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Interview: World of Warcraft Cataclysm Classic Team Talks Changes And More With Its Upcoming Expansion

Perhaps the most divisive expansion in the history of World of Warcraft, Cataclysm, is slated to launch into Classic on May 20th. We had the chance to chat with the devs about some of the changes being made, as well as why some pre-expansion events are missing in this go-around.


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No Rest for the Wicked Early Access Review

Kazuma dives into No Rest for the Wicked, the latest game from Ori and the Blind Forest team Moon Studio. How does it stack up in Early Access? Here is our review.


Interview: Lost Ark Thaemine Raid Weaves Complex Mechanics and Narrative Together

Lost Ark's Thaemine Legion Raid recently launched into the MMOARPG, and we sat down with the developers to talk about how they have built this incredibly difficult raid.


World of Warcraft Classic Continues To Thrive In New Ways On Private Servers

Despite WoW Classic releasing back in 2019, bringing an official way to play the iconic MMO's earliest days, private servers still keep the Classic community alive in new ways. Kazuma explores one such server, known as Turtle WoW.


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Nightingale - Early Access Review

Inflexion Games' survival MMO Nightingale released into Early Access last week, and we've been putting it through its paces. How does the Gaslamp Fantasy survival game hold up in Early Access? Here is our review.


Icecrown Citadel Showcases Why It's Important In WoW's History Even In 2024

Kazuma dives into his experience running through Icecrown Citadel in 2024 for the first time, especially coming to the MMO as a huge fan of Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne.


Private Servers Are Keeping Lineage II's Community Alive

Private servers are nothing new in MMORPGs, and while Lineage II might have official Classic servers, the majority of players are found on the thriving private classic servers, keeping the aged MMO alive.


World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery's RP Scene Makes it a Memorable Experience

World of Warcraft Classic's Season of Discovery has been live for a few weeks, and its taken Classic WoW by storm, especially its role-playing scene. Kazuma is here, recounting what has become a rather memorable experience.


Despite Turning 19, World of Warcraft Is Surprisingly Accessible To New Players

Despite having almost two decades of lore in World of Warcraft, let alone the lore of the whole Warcraft Universe, Kazuma had a surprisingly easy time jumping back into the MMO nearly 20 years after they first tried it out.


BlizzCon 2023 Interview: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic Aims To Recapture Nostalgia, Despite Some Changes

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is likely the most divisive expansion in WoW's long history, yet Blizzard is dedicated to preserving that nostalgia brought on by Deathwing's havoc. Kazuma sat down with the Classic team at BlizzCon to talk about crafting Cataclysm Classic, despite some changes on the horizon to the classic expansion.


BlizzCon 2023 Interview: WoW: The War Within's Encounters And Visual Teams Work Hand In Hand

The War Within is the next expansion in World of Warcraft--the first part of the new Worldsoul Saga. How the teams build this new expansion is key, though. During BlizzCon 2023, we sat down with the Blizzard team to talk about how they are working together to create The War Within.