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This week in gaming features the major release Pathologic 3, a psychological horror game where you have 12 days to save a town from a plague, along with several other new titles including DuneCrawl, StarRupture, Past Fate, Ancient Farm, and Shadows of Soldiers, offering a variety of genres from survival horror to MMORPG and tactical shooter. The week also coincides with CES, which may limit gaming time.
Sony and NCSoft are developing a new free-to-play Horizon MMO called Horizon Steel Frontiers, set in a post-apocalyptic universe, focusing on battling giant mechanical beasts with multiplayer cooperation and competition, available on PC, iOS, and Android, with no official release date yet.
After 20 hours of play, 'Where Winds Meet' impresses with its vast scale, detailed world, and ambitious design, but is marred by numerous bugs and unfinished features. The game offers a mix of single-player and multiplayer experiences set in 10th-century China, with complex systems and stunning combat choreography, yet its technical issues and overwhelming content make it a challenging preview. Despite its flaws, it shows potential to be a remarkable title if polished properly before release.
Amazon has put New World into maintenance mode not because it was a failure, but because the company's goal was never sustainable success; instead, they aimed for a massive hit to establish dominance in gaming, which it failed to achieve, leading to the game's shutdown despite its potential and dedicated player base.
Amazon Game Studios announced that its popular MMORPG New World will stop receiving content updates after its latest season, with servers remaining open until 2026. The game, once a hit with over 900,000 players, has seen declining interest, and Amazon is shifting focus away from supporting it, signaling the end of its active development despite ongoing gameplay and server support.
Maxroll announces the full Western release of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on October 9, 2025, featuring 8 classes, comprehensive guides, tools like a database and build planner, and ongoing community engagement through various media and events.
This week in gaming features the release of Battlefield 6, an intense warfare game, along with several horror and co-op titles including Daimon Blades, Deathground, The Legacy, and Little Nightmares III, as well as the MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, offering a diverse lineup of action, horror, and multiplayer experiences.
PlayStation Plus is adding the open-world RPG New World: Aeternum in July 2025, a game known for its extensive gameplay that can take over 600 hours, promising subscribers a highly engaging experience at no extra cost, potentially at the expense of their social lives.
Microsoft's layoffs reportedly led to the cancellation of 'Blackbird,' a new MMORPG in development at ZeniMax Online Studios, the creators of Elder Scrolls Online. The cancellation was confirmed by senior producer Chris Linn, and the studio is undergoing leadership changes with the departure of president Matt Firor. The project, in development since 2018, was intended to be a new AAA IP, but its future is now uncertain amidst the layoffs and studio upheaval.
Mundfish announced a new MMORPG shooter called The Cube, set in the Atomic Heart universe, featuring a massive shifting structure with dangerous enemies, deep progression, and innovative technology, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in the future.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is set to begin its early access head start for VIP and Champion backers today, December 12th, at 3:00 p.m. EST, although the timing may change. The MMORPG's developers, Visionary Realms, have also announced a delay in the distribution of buddy keys due to unspecified technical issues, with no clear timeline for resolution.
World of Warcraft, initially expected to make modest earnings, quickly surpassed expectations by generating $15 million per month shortly after its 2004 launch, far exceeding the $1 million monthly revenue developers jokingly anticipated. The game, which now celebrates its 20th anniversary, remains a dominant force in the MMORPG market with over 7 million subscribers, despite some fan criticism of its current state.
The gaming industry's quest to create a 'WoW killer'—a game to dethrone World of Warcraft—has largely been a series of failures, as detailed by a journalist who witnessed the phenomenon firsthand. Despite numerous attempts by various developers, including high-profile titles like The Lord of the Rings Online, Age of Conan, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, none succeeded in surpassing WoW's dominance. However, Final Fantasy 14 emerged as a notable competitor, gaining traction as WoW faced challenges, thanks to its persistent development and unique appeal.
Blizzard Entertainment celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'World of Warcraft' with in-game events and a focus on welcoming new players while retaining long-time fans. Executive producer Holly Longdale discusses the game's cultural impact and future plans, including potential transmedia projects like a new movie. The anniversary coincides with Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with the company expressing interest in expanding 'Warcraft' into other media. Blizzard also emphasizes a commitment to a supportive and inclusive work environment.
World of Warcraft celebrates its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from a groundbreaking MMORPG to a cultural phenomenon. Despite significant changes, including new expansions and features, Blizzard maintains the game's core familiarity to retain long-term players. The company offers multiple versions of WoW, including "Classic" editions, to cater to diverse player preferences. Developers emphasize community-driven growth and adapting to player needs as key to WoW's enduring success, with plans to continue evolving the game for future decades.