Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Twitter @Magickmann1
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 gaming websites including Gamebreaker TV and XIV Nation where he proudly displays his fanboy flag for FFXIV:ARR.

Latest from Michael Byrne

Always Online Podcast: Pantheon's Art Style About-Face, Metzen And Warcraft, And Epic's Epic Layoffs Ep 491

Always Online Podcast: Pantheon's Art Style About-Face, Metzen And Warcraft, And Epic's Epic Layoffs Ep 491

Metzen is back in charge, Pantheon has a big change, and Epic lays off hundreds.

By Michael Byrne - 4 days ago
After Days Of Teases, Counter-Strike 2 Finally Launches, And We're Sure The Servers Will Be Fine...

After Days Of Teases, Counter-Strike 2 Finally Launches, And We're Sure The Servers Will Be Fine...

It certainly is the "Dawn of A New Day".

By Michael Byrne - 6 days ago
Always Online Podcast: Microsoft Buying Nintendo, EverQuest 3, And KFC in FFXIV w/ Special Guest Ginger Prime Ep 490

Always Online Podcast: Microsoft Buying Nintendo, EverQuest 3, And KFC in FFXIV w/ Special Guest Ginger Prime Ep 490

I mean...if a deal like that ever actually happened...would it be a good thing?

By Michael Byrne - 1 week ago
Always Online Podcast: Throne And Liberty Update, Gearbox, xDefiant & Runescape Changes, & Dauntless CEO Steps Down Ep 489

Always Online Podcast: Throne And Liberty Update, Gearbox, xDefiant & Runescape Changes, & Dauntless CEO Steps Down Ep 489

Is there a chance in hell EA doesn't mess up monetization for the new Sims game?

By Michael Byrne - 2 weeks ago
NEXON CEO: AI Is A "Bonanza For The Games Industry", Using It To Teach ARC Raiders Bots To Walk

NEXON CEO: AI Is A "Bonanza For The Games Industry", Using It To Teach ARC Raiders Bots To Walk

Owen Mahoney also points out that AI saves money by replacing actors and voice actors, without saying that last part out loud.

By Michael Byrne - 2 weeks ago
New Abyss Online Q&A Reviews Plans For PvE, PvP, And Why NFTs/Blockchain Were Part Of The Plan, But Aren't Now

New Abyss Online Q&A Reviews Plans For PvE, PvP, And Why NFTs/Blockchain Were Part Of The Plan, But Aren't Now

While we knew most of this from our interview, now the team is officially posting their rationale.

By Michael Byrne - 2 weeks ago
Always Online Podcast: FFXIV Story Skip, Warhaven Gameplay, Avoiding Being MMO-verwhelmed & Redfall's Not Dead Yet? Ep 488

Always Online Podcast: FFXIV Story Skip, Warhaven Gameplay, Avoiding Being MMO-verwhelmed & Redfall's Not Dead Yet? Ep 488

Have you tried to jump into older MMOs to check them out and just left feeling overwhelmed?

By Michael Byrne - 3 weeks ago
We Speculated On Space Punks Last Week, This Week Its Closing Is Official

We Speculated On Space Punks Last Week, This Week Its Closing Is Official

A neat title won't get the chance to come out of open beta.

By Michael Byrne - 4 weeks ago
SAG-AFTRA Eyeing A Second Strike, This Time Against Video Game Companies

SAG-AFTRA Eyeing A Second Strike, This Time Against Video Game Companies

This isn't the first time performers in video games have sought to go on (or been on) strike.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Always Online Podcast: New World's Expansion, SoulFrame, The Front, And WTH Is Abyss Online? Ep 487

Always Online Podcast: New World's Expansion, SoulFrame, The Front, And WTH Is Abyss Online? Ep 487

Diving into new upcoming games, expansion, and some news tidbits that'll make you smirk.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
INTERVIEW: Abyss Online, MetaGates.io, And Selling "Gold" In A PvP Sandbox MMO

INTERVIEW: Abyss Online, MetaGates.io, And Selling "Gold" In A PvP Sandbox MMO

"We realized no real gamers would play any crypto game..."

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Elder Scrolls Online Suspends In-Game Gifting From The Crown Store For The Foreseeable Future

Elder Scrolls Online Suspends In-Game Gifting From The Crown Store For The Foreseeable Future

This is actually a bit of a big deal in TESO, in case you think it isn't.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Wayfinder Rolls Out Compensation To Players Including A Free Wayfinder Unlock

Wayfinder Rolls Out Compensation To Players Including A Free Wayfinder Unlock

If you even TRIED to login, you're being compensated.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
Throne And Liberty To Kick Off "Confidential" Test, But Gamescom Reactions Are Still Lukewarm

Throne And Liberty To Kick Off "Confidential" Test, But Gamescom Reactions Are Still Lukewarm

The test itself isn't a secret, but the thoughts of players will be, for now.

By Michael Byrne - 1 month ago
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