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Joseph Bradford

Joseph has been writing or podcasting about games in some form since about 2012. Having written for multiple major outlets such as IGN, Playboy, and more, Joseph started writing for MMORPG in 2015. When he's not writing or talking about games, you can typically find him hanging out with his 15-year old or playing Magic: The Gathering with his family. Also, don't get him started on why Balrogs *don't* have wings. You can find him on Twitter @LotrLore

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July 2014
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January 2025
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Overwatch Classic Should Be A Permanent Mode In Overwatch 2

Bradford loved original Overwatch, but fell off the hero shooter hard a few weeks after Overwatch 2 entered the scene. With the limited-time event Overwatch Classic fueling his nostalgia, the new mode is making him hope Blizzard makes this a permanent fixture moving forward.


World of Warcraft Is Getting Player Housing In Midnight Expansion, Details Coming Next Year

During today's Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct, Blizzard unveiled the news that World of Warcraft is finally getting player housing with its next expansion, Midnight.


Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Live Blog - Check Out All The Announcements During Blizzard's Celebration Here

Warcraft is celebrating 30 years and Blizzard is hosting a Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct to celebrate. Join us as we check out all the announcements made during the show.


ARC Raiders Extensive Gameplay Reveal Showcases Intense Combat Coming With The Extraction Shooter

ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios has seen its first real extensive look at gameplay in a recent video posted to the game YouTube, highlighting the exploration of its post-apocalyptic world and its intense combat.


Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Early Access Launches December 13th, Founder's Pledges Still Available Till December 1st

Visionary Realms has finally announced a release date for their early access MMORPG, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. The old-school inspired MMO will hit Steam early access on December 13th for a price of $39.99. Founder's pledges are still available for those who want those perks, but only until December 1st.


EVE Online's Revenant Expansion Launches Today, Bringing New Ships, Structures And More To New Eden

EVE Online's Revenant expansion has launched today, bringing new ships, new structures for players to fight over, and more to New Eden.


Overwatch Classic Event Turns The Calendar Back To 2016 Tomorrow, Runs Through December 2nd

Overwatch is taking players back to 2016, as a new Overwatch Classic event is kicking off, starting tomorrow and ending on December 2nd.


Marvel Rivals Unveils Moon Knight, Coming To Hero Shooter's Launch Roster on December 6th

Marvel Rivals has unveiled another hero coming to the hero shooter's massive launch roster. Moon Knight, which was revealed at D23 Brazil, will join the fray when NetEase's hero shooter launches on December 6th.


GTA 6 Still On Track To Release In Fall 2025, Take-Two CEO States In Recent Quarterly Report

Take-Two Interactive recently held its latest quarterly earnings presentation, and in it CEO Strauss Zelnick assured investors (and fans) that the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise is still on track for its Fall 2025 release.


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New World: Aeternum Review

It's been almost a month since Amazon relaunched New World on PC, and for the first time on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. New World: Aeternum is the most accessible the MMO has ever been, but how does it hold over compared to its 2021 release, and is it worth your time?


ArcheAge Chronicles Release Delayed To 2026, Kakao's 3rd Quarter Financial Results Reveal

ArcheAge Chronicles, formerly known as ArcheAge 2, has been delayed again, as revealed by Kakao Games' Q3 2024 financial disclosure. Kakao is now targeting a 2026 release for the upcoming MMORPG.


The Lord of the Rings Online's Legacy of Morgoth Expansion Is Live Today, Taking Players To Near Harad

The Lord of the Rings Online's next expansion, Legacy of Morgoth, is live today, bringing players even further into the south of Middle-earth, exploring the reaches of Harad further.


Marvel Rivals Devs Talk Overwatch Comparisons, Calling Their Game 'Faster Paced' Than Blizzard's Hero Shooter

Marvel Rivals cannot exist without being compared with Blizzard's hero shooter, Overwatch, something which the developers at NetEase have now touched on themselves in an interview.


Magic the Gathering Showcases Its First Final Fantasy Cards, 2025 Plans In New Panel

Magic: the Gathering unveiled the first look at its collaboration with Final Fantasy today during a panel at MagicCon Vegas, as well as what the landscape of the iconic card game looks like in 2025.


VR MMO Zenith Is Shutting Down Support For Older VR Platforms Next Month

VR MMO Zenith is shutting down support for its older shards for Quest 1 and PSVR 1 platforms next month, RamenVR has announced.