In an unexpected turn of events, Bandai Namco Online has announced the upcoming shutdown of their ambitious MMO, BLUE PROTOCOL, in Japan, with a slated closure date of January 18, 2025. This announcement was coupled with the discontinuation of plans to release the game in Western markets, a project that was to be in collaboration…
While it’s hard to pinpoint the exact turning point, World of Warcraft, once the standard-bearer of MMORPGs, has undergone significant changes that have alienated many of its longtime fans, leaving them adrift in a world they barely recognize. Renowned for its epic battles and gameplay, the game once captivated millions with its raw conflicts between…
This year quietly commemorates a decade since the inception of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, an anniversary that its developer, Visionary Realms, seems reluctant to celebrate publicly. With over $5.34 million invested in its development, excluding crowdfunding contributions, what does the game have to show? After ten years of anticipation and significant financial backing, Pantheon…
After a turbulent history and a long period offline, the fantasy MMORPG Alganon seems to be making a comeback. Alganon, originally launched in December 2009, faced significant challenges right from its inception, earning notoriety for its similarities to Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, both in aesthetics and gameplay mechanics. Developed by Quest Online and initially led…
The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is commemorating its tenth year since launch with a celebration that extends over 15 months, encompassing reveals, retrospectives, rewards, and more. The event commenced with a gathering in Amsterdam and is planned to continue through June 2025, engaging players with a variety of activities both online and at in-person events…
Last week, the Ashes of Creation team presented their March Development Update via a live Twitch broadcast. The event, hosted by Creative Director Steven Sharif and Director of Communications Margaret Krohn, provided an extensive overview of the current progress in the game’s development, with a special focus on the Fighter Archetype. During the broadcast, the…
In the latest installment of “Forged in Aeternum,” episode 81 brings forth discussions on the recent introduction of mounts to Outpost Rush (OPR) in New World. The team behind the game, including Senior Producer Katy, Social Features Lead Dan Henuber, and Senior Gameplay Engineer Scott Geiser, provided a deep dive into the rationale, development process,…
The gaming world is set to welcome a new addition to the creature-capturing genre as “Duel Revolution,” developed by the small team at Game Matter, announces its official release. After a decade in development and a successful open beta phase, this free-to-play, 2-D MMORPG is ready to launch on March 1, across PC, iOS, and…
In a surprising yet somewhat anticipated move, Nexon, has announced the closure of its ambitious multiplayer medieval war game, Warhaven. Despite a promising start and substantial efforts by the developers to refine the gameplay, the title will be shutting down on April 5th, 2024, just six months following its Steam Early Access launch. Warhaven, which…
In a startling revelation, Nexon, the developers of the popular MMO game MapleStory, have been found guilty of manipulating in-game item probabilities, deceiving players for over a decade. The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has slapped Nexon with a $9 million fine, the largest in its history, for these unfair practices. The controversy revolves around…
In an exposé posted last, YouTuber Nuion scrutinized the game “The Quinfall,” revealing a heavy reliance on purchased assets and pre-fabricated models, raising concerns about the game’s originality and potential as a pre-order scam. The video was mostly largely unnoticed in the MMO community until popular streamer and YouTuber Asmongold reacted to it earlier this…
As we venture into 2024, the landscape of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) games continues to evolve and excite. This year is shaping up to be a landmark for the genre, featuring a blend of eagerly awaited titles and innovative newcomers. Let’s dive deeper into what the MMO world has in store. Blue Protocol Developed by…
