Join us tomorrow (Saturday November 8th) for a massive Extra Life Livestream Marathon! Runs from 7:00 AM - Midnight Eastern (-5 GMT) on Twitch.tv/LOTROstream with giveaways in chat. See you there! #LOTRO

Reposting since I sent this at like, 12:30 last night.

Me RN:

So @geforcenowcloudgg.bsky.social is like, really good. This is on hotel lobby WiFi

I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media. The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.

Your regular reminder that IGFs, BAFTAs, and the DICE Awards mean a hell of a lot more than The Game Awards do. If you’re at GDC, attend the awards. If you’re at DICE, attend the awards. If you’re able, watch the BAFTAs via stream (unless you’re fabulous enough to be invited, of course).

If I put together an impromptu Commander stream for @extralife4kids.bsky.social either this weekend or the next, where we just play Spelltable all day, would anyone be interested in joining?

I did a thing. It was mean. @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social

At an event, and it’s now officially a party. The magic has begun. @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social

can I just briefly say, VGC doesn't get as much attention as other personality-heavy publications, but I'm that bitch who traces news to the sources and this team has been *hustling* to publish these scoops lately.

Due to an issue today during sales setup we are instead launching our sales tomorrow (Friday) instead of today. Thank you! #LOTRO

Soulframe Could Be a Glorious MMORPG, But Digital Extremes Is Holding Back Its Potential www.mmorpg.com/editorials/s...

Cannot agree with this video from @tolariancommunitycollege.com more. I had an article in the works on this very topic, but this video articulates what I was thinking better than I could. youtu.be/_e4UU2UnKI8?...

Registration for @warframe.com's mobile Android closed beta test has opened. www.mmorpg.com/news/warfram...

Dack Fayden should get the War of the Spark planeswalker card he deserved in a future supplemental set, send skeet.

While I agree that the POV of someone who doesn't like a given genre isn't valuable to a fan of that genre (which is most of the audience for a review), there's no rule that fans must be the *only* ones allowed to review anything. No single review is for everybody, which is why we need lots of them.

Looking for a reviewer for the upcoming PC/Mobile #MMO Sword of Justice from NetEase. We can get you set up with a preview account as well as with currency to check out the in-game store if you're game. Email in bio / shoot me a DM here if interested.

REMINDER: MagicCon Vegas 2026 Creator Applications are open now and close this Sunday, November 9th! Make sure you apply today if you haven’t done so yet!!!

After efforts to secure new funding after their partnership with NetEase ended didn't pan out, Fantastic Pixel Castle sets a closure date. www.mmorpg.com/news/fantast...

Game Awards desperately needs a puzzle game category

We got some dope exclusive cards for the upcoming ATLA set!! Check them out!!

Truly frustrating that bad faith chuds are immediately going to take a victory lap claiming that we "swapped reviewers" because of all of the vitriol they threw our way, when in reality they were getting mad over a PREVIEW and Travis has been assigned to do the actual review for a month.

My review of EU5 is delayed somewhat due to the fact that I'm reviewing multiple games at once, but DAMN if this isn't the most fun I've had in a PDX game in a while. I have about 25 hours into it and I only just hit the 1400s thanks to fighitng the 100 years war most of my time.

So there is a very real chance I will be at The Game Awards this year, so if you're showcasing something ahead of or after the show in LA in December, hit me up. Also, if you're looking to learn how to advertise on MMORPG (and our broader network), I'll have some info for you as well.

New World: Aeternum's Developers Deserved So Much Better Than Amazon www.mmorpg.com/features/new...

hi all, the awaited day has come: I'm looking for freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage! namely, I'm looking for someone to contribute our best of RPGs this year list ($350), and pitch us on some year-end lookback essays ($500+). please pitch me: [email protected]

Time is running out to use our free EXPLOREOURWORLD coupon code! Unlock a trove of free questing through November 3rd! Read more on LOTRO.com: https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-free-questing-coupon-2025-en #LOTRO

this was filmed april 4th 2025

read about this in Unwinnable months ago

Dragon Quest I-II HD-2D Remake Review www.mmorpg.com/reviews/drag...

To the craven "comedians" who are STILL not speaking up: The manager at the Chicago Laugh Factory was arrested by ICE. They filed no charges, he's a US citizen, and his family doesn't know where he is. They are coming for all of us. Grow a fucking spine and say something while you still can.

There has never been a MMO emulation effort I've wanted more than New World. If Amazon doesn't keep the servers running beyond 2026, I would play the shit out of a private server run by is players.

Shocking: they’re leaning in to the evocation of nerd imagery to further rally their base of reactionary antisocial gamers

Heard a lot of speculation over the last 24 hours from podcasters and industry folk about whether a LotR MMO would work or be popular. Good news: There already is one that has been thriving for 18 years and is still going strong. Go check out @officiallotro.bsky.social y'all. I'll play with ya!

If you're at all #LOTRO - curious, NOW is the time to create an account and redeem the in-game Store coupons to get a ridiculous amount of free content. @officiallotro.bsky.social has been incredibly generous, but it's a limited-time offer!

New World: Aternum’s Developers Deserved So Much Better Than Amazon www.mmorpg.com/features/new... @playnewworld.bsky.social #mmo #newworld

New World players have started a petition to get the AGS Irvine studio team reinstated and NWA back in active development. Love to see it. www.change.org/p/reinstate-...

I think we can all assume the LotR MMO from Amazon is no more, but it’s really concerning that Amazon won’t simply come out and say that. In our RFC, we asked point blank about it and it was ignored. Our follow up has yet to be answered. Just make the statement guys.

Update to our reporting earlier.

Yup.

Following the latest round of Amazon layoffs, New World: Aeternum will end development with the current season, Nighthaven. www.mmorpg.com/news/new-wor...

Goddamn this fucking industry

New World is officially going into Maintenande Mode. No new content, and holiday events will no longer happen. Servers expected to be up through 2026. No word on beyond that, tho. www.newworld.com/en-us/news/a...

NEW: I spoke to original Halo devs about that ICE Halo post One: "abhorrent” Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation” www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...

I am absolutely gutted by the AGS news, especially as someone who truly loves @playnewworld.bsky.social. It might not have been the *best* MMO on the market, but it's certainly one I have enjoyed since its 2021, with some inspired storytelling and world building along the way.

FWIW I reached out to Xbox for comment about the Halo ICE ads and they did not return my email.

Layoffs have hit Amazon, with the games business being hit particularly hard as Amazon takes a step back from "first-party" MMO development. Reports are circulating that the AGS teams in Irvine and San Diego are simply "gone."

INNING

drake turning off the game as it gets to 18