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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

An Amitoi coloring contest, a tournament with 1 million Lucent on the line, and a slew of events incoming in May for #throneandliberty. Check out the latest "Eye of Solisium" video: www.mmobomb.com/news/may-goi...

May Is Going To Be Busy For Throne And Liberty Players And There's 1 Million Lucent On The Line

From the Loot Goblin Festival to an open tournament, there’s something for everyone.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

For years I've said that I preferred subscription #MMORPGs and that I thought many players want their #MMOs to be #F2P, until they find one they love. Then they want it to have a sub. These days, I'm not so sure about that anymore: www.mmobomb.com/for-years-i-...

For Years I Have Preferred Subscription MMORPGs, These Days I'm Not Quite As Sure

Times change...and so has monetization.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

It's global #F2P launch day for #MMORPG #odinvalhallarising if you're looking for something Nordic and new on PC and mobile devices. Launch event underway: www.mmobomb.com/news/kakao-g...

Kakao Games’ Open-World F2P MMORPG Based On Norse Mythology, Odin: Valhalla Rising, Launches Today

The game offers PC and mobile players “battle on a massive scale”.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

Get in on the solo ops players have been asking for, and that's a small part of everything that arrived in #ArenaBreakout's new early access season: www.mmobomb.com/news/arena-b...

Arena Breakout: Infinite’s Latest EA Season Introduces The Solo Ops Everyone Has Been Asking For

“Ignition” adds new content and “community-driven gameplay improvements”.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

New #F2P CCG @thelostglitches.bsky.social melds techno, cyberpunk, some RPG elements, and story into a deckbuilding experience going live today on PC: www.mmobomb.com/news/deckbui...

Deckbuilding And Character Progression Come Together To "Tell A Story" In New F2P Card Game The Lost Glitches

The game drops on both Steam and Epic Games today.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 29

Taurus brings an aggression unlike other Hunters to the battlefield in #SteelHunters as today's first season launches. But a new Hunter is just the start of what's been added: www.mmobomb.com/news/new-hun...

New Hunter Taurus Brings A Dark Backstory To The Launch Of Steel Hunters' First Season

Now, can we get the game on consoles?

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Has or can any #MMORPG narrative build up be better or bigger than the build up to the death of #Warcraft's Lich King? I don't think so: www.mmobomb.com/will-any-mmo...

Will Any MMORPG Narrative Build Up Be Better Than The Fight With Warcraft's Lich King?

Is it just my personal nostalgia glasses, or was it really that well done?

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Update to last week's reporting on the Russian #WorldofTanks devs having assets seized by the government. Yes, it allegedly has to do with Ukraine: www.mmobomb.com/news/accordi...

According To Reports, Russia Claims The World Of Tanks Executives Were Engaged In “Extremist Activities”

That’s their reason for seizing assets last week.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

64-bit Cormyr world in #DDO now open to players new and old forever, transfers in and out coming in the future: www.mmobomb.com/news/dungeon...

Dungeons & Dragons Online Gives Everyone Access To Cormyr, Forever

The 64-bit game world will be a recommended world for new players.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Looks like #CrystalofAtlan is headed to #PlayStation, too. Pre- order bundles are up for the #F2P action #MMO ahead of what looks to be a May 28th release date: www.mmobomb.com/news/magicpu...

Magicpunk F2P MMO Crystal Of Atlan Announced For PS5, Offers Two Separate Packs For Pre-Order

According to the pack purchase info, the game will release soon.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Changes are coming to #DCUO this year and a new Producer's Letter lays it all out. Allies, private matches, and more are getting some work done: www.mmobomb.com/news/a-big-c...

A Big Change Is Coming To Allies In DC Universe Online, And Private Matches Are Being Tweaked

The latest Producer’s Letter outlines several new changes coming to the MMO.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Despite some obvious risk in doing so, @bitcraftonline.bsky.social has decided they will make the #F2P #MMORPG open source after early access starts. Here's the benefits they think it'll open up and why: www.mmobomb.com/news/f2p-mmo...

#bitcraftonline

F2P MMORPG BitCraft Online Decides The Community Is More Powerful Together And Will Make The Game Open Source

Build on an MMO foundation built up over the last 7 years.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Tholians are up to no good in the next #startrekonline event. Get your rewards on PC (console in May) and continue that progress for your 2025 Event Campaign reward: www.mmobomb.com/news/tholian...

Tholians Want To Steal The Vault And It'll Take Many Star Trek Online Ships To Stop Them

The TFO event is also part of your 2025 Event Campaign completion.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

Tab targeting or action combat? Let's chat about my history with both in an #MMORPG and which I'd pick if you MADE me pick: www.mmobomb.com/answering-ag...

Answering The Age-Old Question: Tab-Targeting Or Action Combat?

I've played them all for years, now it's time to pick one.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

The Russian operators of #WorldofTanks as reportedly had their assets seized by the Russian government:
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(Source Credit: @MassivelyOP)

Russian World Of Tanks Developer Has Reportedly Had Their Assets Seized By The Russian Government

No reason has been given so far.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

The second part of #pso2's Halpha's Super Origin Festival is inbound. Get ready for some new limited-time quests and rewards:

#PSO2NGS
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Prepare For The Second Part Of Halpha’s Super Origin Festival In Phantasy Star Online 2: NGS

New limited-time quests are on the way as well.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

Full reveal of @genshinimpact-en.bsky.social 's upcoming 5.6: Paralogism and a free redemption code for you to claim before the 28th: www.mmobomb.com/news/just-wh...

#GenshinImpact5ꓸ6

Just When We Thought We Could Relax, Things Are Getting Crazy In Genshin Impact

There are problems all over Teyvat in Version 5.6: Paralogism.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

Mid-season balance changes coming to #MarvelRivals that will buff the damage of Strategists to increase their threat and an update to the Competitive Points System will put Vanguards and Strategists on an equal footing with Duelists: www.mmobomb.com/news/strateg...

Strategists Are Getting Damage Increases To Elevate Their Threat Levels In Marvel Rivals

The devs are being a bit careful about things, but they feel these changes need to happen now.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 25

A new update from the #F2P #skate. team confirms a 2025 early access is still coming and a few other monetization details...but don't expect an offline mode: www.mmobomb.com/news/skate-w...

Skate. Will Still See A 2025 Early Access, But No, You Won't Have Any Offline Options

A new blog series starts answering FAQs you may have.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

A gentleman and a scholar to be sure whoever you are, wise stranger :)

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

Lizardman Dex and a new map hit #FragPunk tomorrow, but that's not all that's coming soon: www.mmobomb.com/news/fragpun...

Fragpunk Update Sees New Lizardman Lancer Dex Taking On A New Deathmatch Map

A new character, map, and mode are being added.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

I am way more of a "theme park" #MMORPG fan than a sandbox one, but there's one MMO I have just never figured out why it never became my main game, so I'm looking for your help on a recommendation when I try again: www.mmobomb.com/guild-wars-2...

#Guildwars2

Guild Wars 2 Never Seems To Capture Me For Long And I Want Your Suggestions For My Next Attempt

I have never been able to put my finger on why the game isn't my "main" MMORPG.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

New stream from #FracturedOnline 's new owners shows off upcoming visual improvement, female character model changes, more details on new plans, and a reveal for the #MMORPG's armor for those that backed the game: www.mmobomb.com/news/fractur...

Fractured Online’s Latest Devstream Offers Players A Look At Visual Updates And Long-Awaited Backer Armors

Female character models are getting more love, too.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

What the hell is a "mini-pass"? The #Splitgate2 team reveals the #F2P game's monetization plans and what may look like a small, unique change makes for possibly a better approach to season passes. Founder pack contents revealed, too: www.mmobomb.com/news/what-mi...

What's a "Mini-Pass"? Looking At Splitgate 2's Somewhat Unique F2P Monetization Plans

Honestly, it seems like a small change from the "norm," but I kind of dig it.

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MMOBomb @mmobomb.bsky.social · Apr 24

Scratch that creation itch, Maplers. #MapleStoryWorlds is live and there's a full playlist of video to teach you how to create any game you want: www.mmobomb.com/news/let-wor...

Let The World Building Begin As MapleStory Worlds Launches On PC And Mobile Devices

It’s the creative outlet of Roblox in a MapleStory setting.

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