Free-to-play MMO Blue Protocol makes one heck of a first impression

Developed by Bandai Namco and set to release in 2024, anime-inspired MMORPG Blue Protocol has already been released in Japan, but has yet to arrive on Western shores.Despite publisher Amazon Games’ best efforts, I was initially skeptical, fearing that Blue Protocol might be a predatory loot-box-based game steeped in Genshin Impact-esque gacha mechanics. However, after only an hour of play, it was clear that slick combat, gorgeous visuals, and meaningful character customization were the order of the day. This wasn’t

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