Retention is a single-player MMORPG simulator that launched in January 2015 on PC. The game tasks players with managing the systems and mechanics typically found in online multiplayer worlds, offering a unique take on the genre from a solo development perspective.
Recent activity shows ongoing refinement of the core experience. Developer Brian Burgee has shared thoughts on the game's direction toward a 1.0 release, including efforts to capture classic MMO endgame mechanics through recent patches. Meanwhile, the broader indie MMO space continues experimenting with platform expansion and player engagement strategies, as seen with titles like Eterspire launching on Apple TV and services like Discord introducing features designed to improve community connection and discovery for game developers.
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Discord has unveiled a series of product updates designed to help players discover games, connect with friends and engage with game communities. As part of the update, the company has made its Social Layer generally available on mobile, allowing game developers to extend Discord-…
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Well here’s a launch we don’t see a lot in the MMORPG world: Eterspire announced this afternoon that it’s launching on Apple TV. “Eterspire launches on Apple TV on August 3, bringing your adventure to a brand-new big-screen platform!” Argentina-based Stonehollow Workshop says in…
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Winning new clients gets the press. Keeping them keeps the lights on. In 2026, with procurement budgets tightening and sales cycles stretching into months nobody planned for, B2B companies built entirely on acquisition math are quietly struggling. This piece is about why retentio…
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Brian Burgee, the sole developer for the single-player MMORPG sim Erenshor, has a whole lot to say about where things stand and where they’re going, particularly as the title put out a patch that seeks to recreate the old school endgame raiding experience. And while he certainly…