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New World proved that the hunger for a modern MMO is clearly there—but the only studios with enough cash to make them are too shareholder-brained to try

You can't become a titan if you never get time to grow.

PC Gamer

The tech industry came for Steam and whiffed so hard that it's had to admit that it didn't even really like making games in the first place

Amazon's New World wouldn't have to die if the company actually wanted to be an MMO developer.

PC Gamer

As Amazon kills New World, League of Legends co-creator and Riot co-founder puts a call out for "star devs" from the MMO: "We’re always on the lookout for S-tier talent"

Former New World devs could find work at Riot Games

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New World devs leave heartfelt tribute for players after Amazon starts sunsetting the fantasy MMO, and now I'm crying: "Thank you for so many stories"

"Through it all, we watched. We delighted."

GamesRadar

As Amazon's game business crumbles, the public is surprised to discover that it was trying to compete with Steam all this time

If you're wondering how it all went so wrong, former VP Ethan Evans might be able to shed some light on things.

PC Gamer

‘Corrupted’: New World fans slam Amazon for ‘killing’ their game’s active development

The move was sudden and devastating.

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"I can't even find the motivation to play": 13,000-hour veteran leads the charge as New World players mourn their MMO by absolutely nuking its Steam reviews

New World will remain playable through 2026

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Palworld lead "very sad" fantasy MMO New World is coming to an end: "That said, if Amazon want to slip me the files for the 2019 version…"

"Whoever did the sound design… deserves everything"

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As New World dies thanks to Amazon, ex World of Warcraft lead thanks the devs who made it for "trying to keep the MMO dream alive" as he struggles with his own new MMORPG

New World season 10 is the game's last major update

GamesRadar

New World's purchase option on Steam was removed 'unintentionally,' Amazon says, and now it's back

I'm not sure how you do something like that by accident, but that's apparently what happened.

PC Gamer

Amazon Ends New World Updates as MMO Shuts Down After Mass Layoffs

Amazon confirms New World's final update as layoffs hit its gaming arm, ending AAA MMO plans and shifting focus to cloud platform Luna.

International Business Times UK

New World is dead: Amazon ends new content updates following massive layoffs, says 'servers will be live through 2026'

Amazon Games' best-known MMO is still running, but it's done.

PC Gamer

Amazon Games is making major layoffs as it shifts focus away from MMOs to its Luna cloud gaming platform: 'We have made the difficult decision to halt a significant amount of our first-party AAA game development'

The VP of Amazon Games says the layoffs are part of the 14,000 announced today, but represent broader "strategic changes" at the gaming division.

PC Gamer

Amazon Games layoffs cut into development and publishing groups, ending updates for MMO New World — while the company is praising AI

Amazon Games is laying off large chunks of its development and publishing teams.

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New World: Aeternum review: Amazon's ailing MMORPG gets a much-needed second wind

New World: Aeternum attempts to revive Amazon's 2021 MMORPG with a new audience and streamlined content - and mostly succeeds.

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New World: Aeternum isn't even the Amazon MMO's most dramatic update, let alone a new game, but it does make it better—slightly

For new players, it's the best time to jump in, but will they stick around?

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Crafting the complex creature art of New World: Aeternum

Associate art director Sojin Hwang takes us on a design deep dive into Amazon Games' new launch.

GamesRadar

The Lord of the Rings MMO is "still early" and chasing "the thing which is different to all the other games out there"

"We're still trying to find the hook"

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New World: Aeternum is a slightly confusing mix of a remaster, update and 'spiritual successor' to New World that you can play entirely solo

New New World.

Louder

"I’m not going for massive commercial success. I want to make the music I like." Dave Kerzner and New World

With a successful crowd‑funding campaign and a star-studded solo album under his belt, Dave Kerzner’s finding his own voice in a New World.

PC Gamer

The Embracer spiral continues as Insurgency: Sandstorm studio New World Interactive lays off employees

The studio is not closed, but it is being restructured.

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Next and many more issue warning as products pulled from shelves

The items were pulled from shops due to safety fears

GamesRadar

"New World was a success for a month": Lord of the Rings Online fans aren't scared of Amazon's new LOTR MMO

The old Lord of the Rings MMO isn't afraid of the new Lord of the Rings MMO

Evening Standard

Amazon is making a Lord of the Rings MMO game

The upcoming game will feature ‘the beloved stories of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings literary trilogy’

TechRadar

Amazon sets its sights on Lord of the Rings for new MMO project

An agreement has been reached to allow Amazon Games to develop a new MMO set in the world of The Lord of the Rings.

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