RuneScape Archives

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Old School Runescape Leagues’ regional restrictions have only fueled my love for Varlamore

Old School Runescape has introduced a new continent, Varlamore, and a Sailing update for exploration. The limited-time Leagues mode restricts access to certain areas, allowing players to unlock them progressively. The current Leagues iteration, Demonic Pacts, provides powerful Relics and an XP multiplier, enabling rapid progression through endgame content. Varlamore was launched in March 2024 and is the first starting zone designated by Jagex. Players can explore the entire region for the first time in this Leagues season. The author has unlocked five out of eight Relic tiers and is exploring new gameplay strategies, such as mining Blessed Bone Shards and engaging more with the Hunter skill. The Leagues mode has encouraged both newcomers and returning players to experience Gielinor in new ways.

AppWizard

April 26, 2026

I feel like my screenshots are coming to life through the oil paintings created by ArtbyEri

ArtbyEri is an artist who transforms gaming screenshots into oil paintings, elevating them to art pieces. Her portfolio includes works inspired by games like Valorant, Call of Duty, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. One notable painting, titled "Just 5 More Minutes," depicts a Sim from The Sims 4, capturing the relatable experience of gaming. ArtbyEri shares her creative process through TikTok videos, showcasing the transformation of colors into vibrant artworks and encouraging viewers to appreciate their own screenshots as potential art.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

Jagex initiates emergency RuneScape rollback for the most ironic reason possible: Too many runes

Jagex initiated a general rollback of RuneScape due to an issue with an overwhelming surplus of runes, allowing players to store up to 2,147,483,647 of a single type in their pouches. This bug posed a risk of causing irreparable economic damage to the game's economy. The rollback was implemented as a last resort, leading to disappointment among players who lost their progress. Community reactions were mixed, with some expressing understanding despite their frustration, while others found humor in the situation.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

Turtle WoW classic server announces shutdown after Blizzard wins injunction

Blizzard Entertainment issued a cease and desist order to Turtle WoW, a private server for World of Warcraft, following a ruling in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The Turtle WoW team announced the complete shutdown of the project after reaching a settlement contingent upon certain actions. Developer Torta expressed the project's significant impact on their lives and the fond memories created over eight years. Turtle WoW offered a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the pre-expansion era of World of Warcraft without raising the maximum level or incorporating recent lore. The shutdown parallels the fate of another private server, Nostalrius, which closed before the announcement of World of Warcraft Classic. While some fan servers have received publisher approval, the Turtle WoW team's appeal for a licensing framework was unsuccessful, highlighting the challenges faced by independent developers in navigating intellectual property laws.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

Over 20 years later, World of Warcraft is finally getting its first official Pride event, supporting this amazing long-running community initiative

Blizzard has officially recognized the World of Warcraft community Pride event, the Running of the Trolls, which has supported The Trevor Project for over a decade. The Darkspear Dash, scheduled for June 27-29, 2026, will take place on the Feathermoon-US server in the Troll starting zone on the Echo Isles. Participants will engage with a Darkspear Dash Event Coordinator to access a portal for a parade across Azeroth, ending at the fountain in Silvermoon City. The event has raised thousands for The Trevor Project, contributing over ,000 in 2018. This marks the first official Pride event in World of Warcraft after nearly two decades.

BetaBeacon

March 24, 2026

The must-play Android games of 2026

Monument Valley 3 is the third installment of a popular puzzle game series with stunning visuals and challenging levels.

AppWizard

January 31, 2026

Old-school MMO Project: Gorgon launches into 1.0 with an update that adds ‘by far the largest and most complex map we’ve ever made’

Project: Gorgon has emerged from Steam early access, featuring straightforward 3D graphics and a minimally guided leveling experience that encourages exploration. The recent 1.0 update introduced the capital city of Statehelm, which is the largest map created by the developers and includes 200 new quests and character progression up to level 100. The update also brought new character models, revisions to combat wisdom mechanics, crafting epiphanies for master craftsmen, and refinements to player-run vendor stalls. A notable change in the game is that "skeletons are no longer contortionists." A demo is available for players to experience the game up to level 15, and a 25% launch discount is offered until February 4, reducing the price to £15.74.

AppWizard

December 7, 2025

Debate: Which videogame songs are best for unwinding after a long day?

A member of the PC Gamer team has created a playlist of video game soundtracks to enhance their daily activities, finding that video game music can evoke emotions and create atmosphere. They have traditionally favored soft piano compositions from JRPGs but have recently discovered relaxing tracks from the Minecraft soundtrack and Danganronpa series. Notable tracks include "Beautiful Ruin" from Danganronpa 2 and "Cool Morning" from Danganronpa V3, which they enjoy for winding down.

AppWizard

November 24, 2025

With elements of Fallout and Escape From Tarkov, this brutal FPS is about to signal the end of my MMO hiatus

Pioner is a post-apocalyptic MMOFPS set on a 50km² island that combines PvP and PvE combat, developed by GFA Games. It features social hubs and allows player choices to influence the game's world. The game has over half a million wishlists on Steam and is set to release in Early Access on December 16. A deluxe edition will include exclusive rewards such as a unique character skin, weapon skins, a weapon charm, a Japanese watch, premium currency, and an exclusive player title.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

OSRS’ new Sailing skill is finally here, and somehow, someone’s already got its rarest drop

The new Sailing skill in Old School Runescape (OSRS) is being launched, marking the first skill addition since Hunter in 2006. The development team at Jagex has focused on preserving the nostalgic essence of the game. Players will embark on journeys across Gielinor, from Zeah to Mos Le'Harmless, while engaging in new training methods for over ten existing skills. A new turtle pet named Soup has been introduced, with one player acquiring it after just 131 XP. The Varlamore expansion has cleared inactive tiles on the OSRS map, enhancing exploration of the oceanic areas.