Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Editor-in-Chief
Mike “Magicman” Byrne has been a part of the MMOBomb family for years and serves as the site’s current Editor-in-Chief. His love for MMOs and gaming in general has led him to covering games for numerous websites including Gamebreaker TV and XIV Nation where he proudly displays his fanboy flag for FFXIV:ARR.

Latest from Michael Byrne

Outriders Worldslayer Early Access Kicks Off Adding More Campaign Missions And Endgame Content

Outriders Worldslayer Early Access Kicks Off Adding More Campaign Missions And Endgame Content

Continue your adventure or boost right to the new content.

By Michael Byrne - 1 week ago
Lost Ark's June Update Won't Be Out On Time Since Players Had Concerns Over Monetization

Lost Ark's June Update Won't Be Out On Time Since Players Had Concerns Over Monetization

Bots were a big problem the team wanted to get a grasp on, too.

By Michael Byrne - 1 week ago
Square Enix Financials Reveal Backtrack On Studio Sales Going To NFT Integration And, Yeah, FFXIV Did Pretty Well

Square Enix Financials Reveal Backtrack On Studio Sales Going To NFT Integration And, Yeah, FFXIV Did Pretty Well

To no one's surprise the MMORPG keeps on rolling...in the cash, that is.

By Michael Byrne - 3 weeks ago
Third Time's The Charm? Kritika Global Releases Today With All Of Its P2E Trappings

Third Time's The Charm? Kritika Global Releases Today With All Of Its P2E Trappings

The launch comes quickly after COM2US's acquisition back in February.

By Michael Byrne - 3 weeks ago
Nexon's "Project D" Gets Unveiled As "Veiled Experts" And Schedules Global Open Beta

Nexon's "Project D" Gets Unveiled As "Veiled Experts" And Schedules Global Open Beta

Pre-registering now gets you a few days early access compared to the rest of the globe.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Groovy, Baby! Evil Dead: The Game's PvP/PvE Multiplayer Action Now For Sale At Your Local S-Mart

Groovy, Baby! Evil Dead: The Game's PvP/PvE Multiplayer Action Now For Sale At Your Local S-Mart

Ash and crew attempt to survive the armies of darkness.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Special Operations Gets Beta Changes As LEAP Preps For The Next Closed Beta Test Next Week

Special Operations Gets Beta Changes As LEAP Preps For The Next Closed Beta Test Next Week

The more casual PvE mode is getting enhanced, but PvP will be available next time around.

By Michael Byrne - 2 months ago
Space Punks Just Got "Bigger And More Badass" As The Core One Update Revamps Key Game Play Loops

Space Punks Just Got "Bigger And More Badass" As The Core One Update Revamps Key Game Play Loops

First the updates were talented, crafty, and friendly...now the team tackles early access gameplay feedback.

By Michael Byrne - 4 months ago
Crossout In 4K Is Now Available As The Vehicle Combat Title Gets A PS5 Version Release

Crossout In 4K Is Now Available As The Vehicle Combat Title Gets A PS5 Version Release

The haptic controller is taken full advantage of...even down to the feeling of your vehicle driving over pebbles.

By Michael Byrne - 4 months ago
Neverwinter Giveaway Stream On Tuesday February 8th: PC, XBox, And PlayStation Codes!

Neverwinter Giveaway Stream On Tuesday February 8th: PC, XBox, And PlayStation Codes!

We'll be hanging out with the Neverwinter team giving bundles away!

By Michael Byrne - 4 months ago