See Rust Bans In Real Time


Rust is the open world survival game by Facepunch Studios, makers of the popular sandbox game Garry’s Mod. As a game that relies heavily on player vs player combat with heavy ramifications for death, it should come as no surprise that cheating has become prevalent in servers. To combat this, Rust employs its own anti-cheat system that … Continue reading “See Rust Bans In Real Time”

Divergence Online Ultimatum: No More Free Keys


Divergence Online is an upcoming hardcore sandbox MMO by developer Stained Glass Llama, dubbed a spiritual successor to pre-CU Galaxies and set to hit Steam as soon as Valve hits the launch button. SGL hopes to bring Divergence back to the glory days of sandbox games, one that predates Youtubers and streamers using their alleged … Continue reading “Divergence Online Ultimatum: No More Free Keys”

MMO Fallout Says Goodbye To 2015’s Dearly Departed


2015 is over and that means paying respect to the recently departed, games with no servers and developers without jobs. While the year brought with it plenty of new games, it also marked the end of others and whether or not those games continue to live on through unofficial, community-run private servers is another story. … Continue reading “MMO Fallout Says Goodbye To 2015’s Dearly Departed”

Salem Enters Full Release


Mortal Moments Inc has announced the launch of Salem, the perma-death historical sandbox. In 2013, Paradox Interactive announced that it was relinquishing its position as publisher for the sandbox MMO, leaving Seatribe to go at it alone. Last year, Mortal Moments took over management of Salem, merging the servers into one and resetting characters. Yesterday’s … Continue reading “Salem Enters Full Release”

Xsyon Continues Month of Updates


Notorious Games has announced the launch of Xsyon’s latest update, introducing a trading post to the post-apocalyptic MMO. The trading post allows for trade with tribes beyond the mist, and accompanies several other tweaks and improvements. This update sets the stage for many upcoming building uses including infirmaries, welcome stations, taverns, craft workshops and toll … Continue reading “Xsyon Continues Month of Updates”

Jason Appleton Departs Greed Monger, Signs Over Game


Electric Crow Games founder Jason Appleton has announced that he is departing development of MMO Greed Monger and signing the game over to James Proctor. In a message to Kickstarter backers, Appleton applauded Proctor’s work effort while blaming his own pride for the controversy surrounding the game and its team. Id rather see the backers … Continue reading “Jason Appleton Departs Greed Monger, Signs Over Game”

Greed Monger Fallout: Jason Appleton Responds


Yesterday we reported that Greed Monger, the sandbox MMO funded via Kickstarter, had lost its lead developer James Proctor. Proctor, in his departure notice, revealed that he had attempted to leave the studio two years prior, but was stopped due to legal threats by Electric Crow Games founder Jason Appleton. Appleton has posted a response … Continue reading “Greed Monger Fallout: Jason Appleton Responds”