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gensek February 6, 2025 History, In the News, Online Resources, Preservation and Access, Video Game History Foundation
  • ← Breaking News from the Multiverse™!
  • Beware the Random Encounter! →

In the News

BATTLE ROYALE™ 3 RESULTS!
Sparks flew at the third and Final Battle Royale of the season as Adventuring Parties and solo heroes squared off one last time in an effort to lay claim to the title of Multiverse™ Champs!… ∞
Dang, you look beat!
Salutations, weary and Battle-scarred Warrior! I am Mordecai Jones, Shadow Peddler - trafficker of Items both timely and helpful... No offense, but you look a bit banged-up. Get into a scrap with Someone who wuz… ∞
BATTLE ROYALE™ 2 RESULTS!
The HoVG Battle Arena welcomed eight Adventuring Parties and two solo heroes from across the Multiverse™ to the second Battle Royale of the Spring season. Notwithstanding a few unexpected twists and turns, the struggle of… ∞
Power shopping
Decorative image: Shopkeeper from The Bard's Tale Stalwart Adventurer! Our shelves are now stocked with wondrous, one-of-a-kind Items gathered from the four corners of the Earth! Make haste to examine and secure your favorites from our newly expanded inventory at Ye Olde… ∞
Of rarities and rumors
Decorative image: Shopkeeper from The Bard's Tale Intrepid Adventurer! My network of merchants, tradesmen, and traffickers have gathered new, rare and marvelous items from across the land! Many of these possess wondrous powers which may be used to secure advantages for individuals… ∞

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