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SWTOR Character Name Release: Subscriber Protection, Mount Reward and Bundles
SWTOR News Subscriber Rewards Character Names
Oct 16, 2026 • Frank Lipton

SWTOR Character Name Release: Subscriber Protection, Mount Reward and Bundles

Star Wars: The Old Republic is preparing an inactive character name release ahead of its 15th anniversary. Learn how to protect names across your roster, what happens if a name becomes available to ot...

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FFXIV Patch 7.57: Japan Cross-World Errors and Maintenance Explained
FFXIV News Patch 7.57 Cross-World Features
Oct 15, 2026 • Alicia Mendez

FFXIV Patch 7.57: Japan Cross-World Errors and Maintenance Explained

Final Fantasy XIV’s Patch 7.57 introduced same-region player matching across Japan’s logical data centers, but the rollout also exposed problems with several cross-world services. Here is what changed...

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WoW Patch 12.1.5 Criticism: Liadrin’s Ending and Progression Problems
World of Warcraft Patch 12.1.5 Lady Liadrin
Oct 15, 2026 • Victor Black

WoW Patch 12.1.5 Criticism: Liadrin’s Ending and Progression Problems

World of Warcraft patch 12.1.5 has drawn criticism on two connected fronts: the treatment of Lady Liadrin in its raid-ending cinematic and reports of bugs interrupting its playable content. Understand...

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Aion 2 Update Breakdown: Halloween Rewards, Bot Bans and Transfer Rules
Game Updates Server Transfers Halloween Event
Oct 15, 2026 • Matt Parker

Aion 2 Update Breakdown: Halloween Rewards, Bot Bans and Transfer Rules

Aion 2's Halloween update combines seasonal rewards with changes to gathering supplies, account enforcement, and character transfers. The most important decisions involve more than choosing a costume:...

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FFXIV Patch 7.57 Explained: Crucible Improvements and Regional Matchmaking
Patch Notes Beastmaster Matchmaking
Oct 14, 2026 • Alicia Mendez

FFXIV Patch 7.57 Explained: Crucible Improvements and Regional Matchmaking

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.57 focuses on Beastmaster reliability, smoother Crucible of the Unbroken preparation, and a broader matchmaking pool in Japan. This breakdown explains the changes that matter...

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Path of Exile 2 1.0 Feature Promises: What Matters for Players
Quality of Life Ascendancies PoE 2 News
Oct 14, 2026 • Victor Black

Path of Exile 2 1.0 Feature Promises: What Matters for Players

Path of Exile 2's full release is about more than additional combat content. Input flexibility, clearer support gem recommendations, cosmetic compatibility, and complete Ascendancy choices all affect...

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Star Citizen Update: Hotfixes, RSI Rentals, and Constellation Changes
Star Citizen News RSI Discovery Month Constellation
Oct 13, 2026 • Frank Lipton

Star Citizen Update: Hotfixes, RSI Rentals, and Constellation Changes

Learn what the Star Citizen 4.10.2 stability response means for your next session, how to access the RSI Discovery Month rental, and which Constellation-related dates deserve attention. This update al...

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ARC Raiders PvE Test Explained: Schedule, Loot Rules and Progression Limits
Progression PvE Game Updates
Oct 13, 2026 • Alicia Mendez

ARC Raiders PvE Test Explained: Schedule, Loot Rules and Progression Limits

ARC Raiders’ temporary PvE test removes direct damage between Raiders, but it does not remove danger, competition, or progression restrictions. Here is what to know about the test schedule, reduced lo...

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WoW Patch 12.1.5: New Content, Reward Priorities and Event Deadlines
Patch Updates Rewards Weekly Events
Oct 13, 2026 • Alicia Mendez

WoW Patch 12.1.5: New Content, Reward Priorities and Event Deadlines

World of Warcraft patch 12.1.5 brings a new raid, a mega delve, outdoor invasions and additional collection goals. This overview explains how to organize those activities, protect limited-time opportu...

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