Blizzard Acts After WoW Mythic+ Cheating Using Dev-Only Death Touch Abilities
Blizzard has confirmed that a World of Warcraft Mythic+ group received an unfair advantage through misuse of development-only abilities on...
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Aion 2 Head Start Details and September 2026 Global Launch Window Confirmed by NCsoft
NCsoft has clarified how the upcoming head start will work for Aion 2, and it’s also confirmed the game’s global...
MMO Open PvP “Social Penalties” Explained: Why They Fail Victims and Help Griefers
Open-world PvP games often try to make participation feel safer by attaching a “social penalty” to killing other players—NPC hostility,...
Shawn Layden Urges a Comeback for Mid-Budget AA Games on PlayStation
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says today’s game industry is “unsustainable” and is trying to find a way back to...
Minecraft Java Edition Updates System Requirements: More RAM, New GPU Guidance
Minecraft’s Java Edition system requirements have been updated, and the headline change is a substantial bump in recommended memory and...
Fanatical Mystery Vault Lets You Win a Steam Machine and Steam Controller
Fanatical has launched a new Mystery Vault Bundle that mixes randomized Steam game keys with instant-win prize pools—including a shot...
Steam Deck Weekly Sales Drop 82% After Valve Price Hikes, Analysts Say
Valve’s Steam Deck is facing a sharp demand wobble after recent price increases, with estimates pointing to an 82% drop...
MMORPG Open PvP Sparks Debate Over Player Entitlement and Consent Expectations
Open PvP is often framed as “fair” risk and reward in MMORPGs—but some players argue it also attracts a particular...
Halo: Campaign Evolved Guide—Activate 42 Skulls Across 13 Missions
Halo: Campaign Evolved packs 42 collectible Skulls spread across 13 missions, letting players apply mission-specific modifiers that can dramatically change...
PS5 August 2026 Release Schedule Hits 10 Major Games, Including GTA 6 Build-Up
August 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly packed month for PlayStation 5 players, with 10 notable releases scheduled...
