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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 10-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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April 2024
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Skull And Bones Might Actually Show Off Gameplay Next Month According To New Report

According to a recent report, it looks like the oft-maligned and delayed pirate title from Ubisoft, Skull and Bones, might actually see some gameplay officially shown off next month.


Game Companies Speak Out Against The Supreme Court's Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court struck down the landmark case Roe v. Wade, the case which protected the reproductive rights of women across the country. The decision stripped women of those federal rights, triggering laws to start being enacted almost immediately banning abortions in states across the country. In response, many companies in the games industry showed their support for protecting reproductive rights, as well as their employees.


Fallout 76's Mothman Equinox Event ReturnsTo Appalachia Through July 12th

Fallout 76's season Mothman Equinox event is returning to Appalachia, giving players the chance to take on cultists intent on interrupting the ritual seeking to summon the Wise Mothman, earning rewards now through July 12th.


Halo's 343 Industries Exploring Microtransactions For Master Chief Collection

Microsoft is toying with the idea of bringing microtransactions to its collection of Halo titles, a new post on Waypoint states. 343 Industries mentions it's "exploring the potential" to bring microtransactions to Halo: Master Chief collection down the road in the form of purchasable Spartan Points.


Amazon Details Reasoning For Lost Ark's June Delay, Removes Stat-Fueled Cosmetic Microtransactions

Amazon delayed the June update for Lost Ark to the end of the month, stating that it was revisiting the update after concerns over microtransactions that had been planned. The team took to the official site to explain in more detail this week, announcing it's removing its problematic Yoz's Jar cosmetic system.


Blizzard Announcing Diablo Immortal's Upcoming Plans 'In The Next Few Weeks'

If you've been curious about the future of Diablo Immortal beyond its first few weeks, you're not alone. However, Blizzard is stating that we'll be waiting a few weeks before they are ready to lift the veil on what comes next.


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BenQ MOBIUZ EX3210U 4K Monitor Review

BenQ's MOBIUZ EX3210U 4K monitor might be one of the best I've used, period, though I feel that statement should come with some major caveats. For a 4K 144hz monitor, it's a beast, providing pretty crisp and clear visuals that are smooth as silk, provided the GPU powering it all is up to the task. Boasting 600 nits of HDR brightness, the pitch is a high refresh, HDR monitor that can push the pixel count. But for $1099.99, is it worth it in the end?


After A Crash, How Do You Cope With MMORPG Burnout?

Playing any game can cause you to burnout after a while, but the nature of MMOs make it more susceptible to the issue. How do you typically cope with burnout, and do you often feel it coming before it strikes?


Creative Assembly Announces HYENAS, A New Multiplayer  Shooter Set In Zero-G

HYENAS, a new multiplayer shooter witha Zero-G twist, was announced today from SEGA Europe and developer Creative Assembly. Known most for its Total War RTS series, as well as the lauded Alien: Isolation, the upcoming team tactical shooter is opening signups for its upcoming alpha tests.


Guild Wars 2's June Studio Update Talks Strike Missions, Making Raids More Accessible

In a rather large post on the Guild Wars 2 website, the team at ArenaNet broke down some of the upcoming content and changes to the MMO, honing in on Strike missions, raids, and tech improvements.


Lost Ark Delays June Update, Cites Playerbase Concerns With Monetization And More

Amazon and Smilegate RPG's next update for Lost Ark was due out tomorrow, but the team has delayed the update to the end of the month. Lost Ark's developers are citing concerns by players regarding monetization and "related systems."


The Lord Of The Rings Online Is Shutting Down Legendary Server Anor, Expanding Classes To New Races

In a new producer's letter, The Lord of the Rings Online detailed some fo the myriad changes players can expect to see over the next quarter. Looming large on the horizon is the shut down of the original Legendary World, Anor. However, players can also expect to see some welcome changes, including expanding some classes to races previously unable to use them.


Amazon Is Hosting A League Of Legends Tournament In Las Vegas Next Month For Prime Day

Amazon is celebrating Prime Day next month in a rather big way, as the company is putting on a headliner in Las Vegas: The Ultimate Crown tournament will see two celebrity heavyweights, MrBeast and Ninja, go head to head at the HyperX Arena in a League of Legends tournament.


Interview: Talking ArcheAge's Upcoming Grand Prairie Update Wtih XL Games Ham Young Jin

ArcheAge's next major content update releases tomorrow, and we had the chance to chat with XL Games' producer Ham Young Jin about the content, as well as what players can look forward to through the rest of 2022 and in the future.


Dungeons And Dragons Online's Isle of Dread Ticks Up MMO's Level Cap For The First Time Since 2015, Out Now

The latest expansion for the long-running MMORPG Dungeons & Dragons has launched today, bringing players to a new island teeming with prehistoric threats. Isle of Dread takes players to a new area full of quests, adventure and more.