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The MOP Up: Skyforge gets toxic (in a good way)
Just because the newest area in Skyforge is described as a “toxic wasteland” doesn’t mean that you should change your vacation plans. Gullible players are still needed to scout this terrain and learn...
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Global Chat: Is WoW Classic a mixed blessing?
Now that World of Warcraft Classic has been out for a few months and established itself, what’s the verdict? Telwyn over at GamingSF said that the legacy MMO is a bag of mixed blessings, especially...
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Not So Massively: A wishlist for MMO-adjacent online games in 2020
With the year drawing to a close, my thoughts turn ahead to 2020 and what new gaming experiences it may bring. I am an optimist when it comes to the gaming world, so my mind inevitably turns to what...
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Diablo III celebrates its anniversary with the return of the Darkening of...
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that those who are still happily playing Diablo III on the regular experienced the Darkening of Tristram event. Hope you’re ready for more, then, because it’s back...
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Hearthstone previews Galakrond’s Awakening adventures, Overwatch brings on...
It’s time for Blizzard game news that doesn’t involve WoW! No, I’m not writing about anything new from Diablo III. That’d just be silly. No, this is regarding Hearthstone and Overwatch. Specifically, a...
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Not So Massively: Magic: Legends isn’t at all what I expected – it’s better
When we first got word of an MMO in the setting of Magic: The Gathering years ago, a Diablo-style ARPG probably isn’t what anyone had in mind, but that is exactly what Cryptic’s Magic: Legends has now...
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Diablo III’s live team discusses balance and nerfing animation cheesing...
Gotta say, I was not expecting a Diablo III dev blog this week, or really ever, what with Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal waiting in the wings, but here we are, as Blizzard dropped just such a piece from...
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Not So Massively: First impressions of Wolcen, a familiar but fun ARPG
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem isn’t a game whose development I followed super closely, but I’d seen it on Steam aways back and thought it looked interesting enough to add to my wishlist. Once it released in...
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Diablo III previews its 20th season, arriving on March 13
Ready for another season in Diablo III? You’ve only got about two weeks to be ready, because it’s due to land on Friday, March 13th, and there’s a preview of things to come. And we’ll be honest, a fair...
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Choose My Adventure: Black Desert should have gotten MMO of the Year
I can admit when I’m wrong. It happens often enough, that’s for damn sure, and part of learning from a mistake is admitting that one was made in the first place. That’s definitely where I am with...
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Reign of Terror rebuilds Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction in ARPG Grim Dawn
If Diablo III’s latest update isn’t doing it for you, how about a little Diablo 2… in your Grim Dawn? One of my guildies (thanks Kiry!) sent this my way last night: It’s a mod called Reign of Terror, a...
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Wolcen devs discuss launch issues, cash shops, endgame updates, and a new...
The developers of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem recently sat down for an interview with Gamestar – it’s in German, but a helpful Reddit post has offered up an approximate translation. Primarily, the...
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The MOP Up: Dark Age of Camelot widens its F2P doorway
St. Patty’s day is alive and kicking in Dark Age of Camelot through next Wednesday, but the big news here is that Broadsword is inviting more former players than before to participate in its...
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Not So Massively: Delving into builds and endgame in Wolcen Lords of Mayhem
A few weeks ago in the Not So Massively column, I gave my initial impressions of Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. I found it a thoroughly enjoyable title, despite hewing perhaps a bit too close to well-trod...
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Blizzard sends out a Burning Crusade Classic survey, says farewell to Diablo...
It’s time to throw a whole armful of kindling onto the smoldering fire that is rumors of a WoW Classic Burning Crusade server. Wowhead is reporting that Blizzard sent out a survey to select players...
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Not So Massively: StarCraft II has quietly become Blizzard’s best-managed...
While I do think the studio’s actions at BlizzCon are encouraging, it still feels weird heaping praise on Blizzard right now. But I also believe in giving credit where it’s due, and the company still...
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Not So Massively: Comparing online ARPGs, from Wolcen and Diablo to Grim Dawn...
A while back in the Not So Massively column, I did a piece comparing the pros and cons of some of the biggest names in the realm of looter shooters. Today I’d like to do something similar for another...
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Check out some of the art from the Diablo III that never was
The development and release of Diablo III happened without Blizzard North, because at that time Blizzard North no longer existed. If you’re a fan of the franchise, you know all of this. What you may...
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There are multiple heroes planned for Heroes of the Storm this year, and...
It’s been a quiet first half of the year in Heroes of the Storm, but players have been promised that there are multiple new heroes currently in development and planned for this year, even if there...
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Hearthstone is boarded by pirates while Diablo wraps up Season 20
It’s not International Talk Like a Pirate Day, but cutthroat seafarers are making the headlines over in Hearthstone with today’s Patch 17.4. The update tosses in 17 minions and three heroes themed...
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