Kazuma Hashimoto

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Writer at Siliconera

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Articles

Marvel Rivals' Ultron Trailer Highlights Support Abilities

1 week ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Ultron looks to be part of the dreaded three-Support combo. NetEase and Marvel Games have released a trailer leading up to Season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals, which includes a look at the latest upcoming Support character — Ultron. While the character has been teased for some time, even in victory screens for the Krakoa map, his kit wasn’t officially revealed until recently. And it seems like Ultron will slot in the triple Support team comp extremely well.
World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria Classic Launches in July

1 week ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

The return to Pandaria is imminent. World of Warcraft Classic players will return to Pandaria in late-July. While a window of release was previously shared, Blizzard Entertainment has revealed when Mists of Pandaria will appear in World of Warcraft Classic. Players will be able to explore the island of Pandaria on July 21, 2025 and also gain access to the Pandaren race.
Bandai Namco Shares Elden Ring: Nightreign Global Release Times

1 week ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

The official Elden Ring X account has shared when Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released globally. While the game is set to release on May 29, 2025 in North America, consumers in Europe and East Asia will be able to jump into FromSoftware’s interesting new expansion on May 30, 2025. You can take a look at the schedule below: A dark storm gathers across Limveld. Make your preparations, Nightfarers.The official release schedule of #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN is now available.
Skull and Bones Stream to Share Information About Mid-Season Update and Death Tides | MMORPG.com

1 week ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

More information about Death Tides and mid–season content in Skull and Bones will be revealed through an official livestream. It will take place on May 28, 2025 at 7PM PT/10PM ET/4AM CET on Twitch. Additionally, the developers have encouraged players to post any queries about this content through its official reddit.
Dune: Awakening Release and Pre-Load Details Shared

1 week ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Ahead of the release of Dune: Awakening, information has been shared concerning when the MMORPG will go live across regions. Additionally, details concerning pre-loading the game have also been disclosed. This information was distributed through the official Dune: Awakening X account, and further elaborated on an extended blog post.
Lies of P Overture DLC Will Add Difficulty Options

2 weeks ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Lies of P Developer Neowitz revealed in an interview with IGN, that the Overture DLC will add in difficulty options. Director Jiwon Choi stated that this was to broaden the potential player base for the fairytale-inspired Soulslike. However, this seems to be contentious among those who have already played Lies of P, or are deeply invested in the difficulty discussion surrounding this particular genre.
Warframe's Latest Prime Offering, Yareli Prime, Is Now Available

2 weeks ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Digital Extremes has released yet another Prime version of a Warframe, this time through Yareli Prime. While players can obtain Yareli Prime entirely for free through the exchange of Crackling Void Relics, you can also obtain this new Waframe and accompanying accessories immediately through several paid tiers.
Embracer Group Renamed To Fellowship Entertainment, Spins Off Coffee Stain

2 weeks ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Changes continue to move through Embracer. Embracer Group has announced that it intends to spin-off Coffee Stain Group into a group of community-driven game developers by the end of 2025. Alongside this, Embrace Group AB will be renamed to Fellowship Entertainment and will be listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm.
The Best Queer Anime to Watch Right Now, From Romance to Mecha

2 weeks ago | them.us | Kazuma Hashimoto

Once hard to find, even in specific circles, queer anime has now become part of the mainstream. From the 1980s to the 2020s, anime fans are seeing more and more LGBTQ+ representation arise in a variety of ways, whether its the production of new series or the introduction of queer elements to existing ones. Even series like Mobile Suit Gundam have embraced overtly queer characters, and plenty of queer anime is set to release in the coming years.
Square Enix Celebrates Final Fantasy IX's 25th Anniversary With New Artwork

2 weeks ago | mmorpg.com | Kazuma Hashimoto

Square Enix has shared new artwork of Final Fantasy IX protagonists Zidane, Garnet, Vivi, and Steiner to further commemorate the 25th anniversary of this mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series. This has also included updated character biographies, which more or less provide a brief summary without any major spoilers.