Jagex's classic version of RuneScape
The University of Silicon Valley is offering the 'Max Achievement Scholarship' to students who can prove their exceptional gaming skills in various titles like Final Fantasy XIV, Old School Runescape, and Minecraft. This unique program rewards up to $15,000 annually for achieving specific, rare in-game milestones, valuing the disciplined practice and strategic problem-solving these feats entail. Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 per term for "Legendary" tier achievements.
League of Legends Classic, set to launch on July 29, promises a unique blend of old and new, with community-voted patches guiding its evolution. This mode revives old kits, summoner spells, and upgrade systems while incorporating some modern elements, sparking mixed reactions among players. With a format inspired by Old School RuneScape, players will have a significant say in how the mode progresses.
Dataminers uncover potential next update for World of Warcraft: Classic, dubbed "World of Warcraft Camelot," hinting at a "Classic Plus" reveal at BlizzCon this September. This comes amidst a spree of private server takedowns, fueling speculation of an official expanded Classic experience. Players anticipate a major announcement, akin to Jagex's Old School RuneScape model.
Crimson Desert, the action RPG from Pearl Abyss, is updating at a pace typical of live-service MMOs, driven entirely by player feedback. Director of Marketing Will Powers says this rapid, iterative approach is "not normal in the industry, but normal here." The game has seen swift additions like a "hide helmet" button, revised movement controls, and new difficulty options, all in response to community demands.
Turtle WoW announces its shutdown on May 14 after Blizzard's legal victory, ending an 8-year journey for the beloved classic server.
Old School RuneScape's Demonic Pacts League is live, featuring new servers, quirky tasks, and boosted XP rates. Join the fun before June 10th!